10 May 1894
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1894
Page
1
A historic note shows The Times offering annual subscriptions at one dollar, with editor Hardin directing efforts to grow readership. Community response highlights a push for steady civic news coverage and affordable news access during tight economic times.
A collection of candidate announcements for Story County offices including County Attorney and Clerk of the District Court, with endorsements and local commentary. The notes reference A L Bartlett of Nevada and Charles Hamilton of Ames, plus broader remarks on local papers, Coxeyite debates, and a deceased resident George Wollard with a strongly adverse obituary passage.
The piece surveys upcoming Republican nominating conventions, local political dynamics in Story county, a Times opinion on Drake University campus affairs, and public reaction to Kelley army coverage. It notes Mr. Chas Hamilton as a candidate for clerk of the courts, lauds his record, and criticizes Jim Weaver's generosity toward the Kelley camp in Des Moines.
W S A Ames notes call to decorate graves for suffrage champions and praises early Emma Anthony speech in Utica. Coxey’s Army entry into Washington described with police actions and bail by Mrs. Emily Briggs and Mrs. Haynes. Hull returns to Des Moines en route to re nominate. Another Democrat Herald quote supports equal suffrage regardless of party. Notices urge early ad submissions for better display.
A collection of aphorisms reflecting skepticism about truth, wealth, power, and human behavior. Observations on half truths, nature, blood ties, experience, tombstones, wealth, advertising, fools, promoters, savagery, misery of success, faith, plutocracy, and civic fault lines.
A local council discussion on a new liquor license amid economic concerns. Observations on wealth, work, and societal effort accompany advertisements and a personal testimonial praising Cham berlain's Cough Remedy from Westerman and Arnold.
A garbled murky list describes a set of town types including a smart Aleck giggling girl tattling woman feuds and men who think they know it all. It mentions loafers dog fighters meddling old women a champion horseshoe thrower and a billy goat livery stable a wet drug store end a gray widow and a queer crowd of remarks and slick trousers heading to the post office.
The Prohibition party holds a county convention in Story City with meetings on May 8th to 12th at various stations and a state gathering in Des Moines on June 26th. Rev. J. D. Wells, state organizer, will preside at the events and present the political issues to delegates. D. M. Haypex and Wa. West serve as secretary and chairman.
On May 8 and May 29 the North-Western Line markets Home-Seekers' Extension tickets to all points westward including western Minnesota Utah South Dakota Manitoba Colorado Wyoming Utah Toho Montana at exceptionally low round trip prices. Tickets are valid from sale date with stopover privileges on the return journey across the territory sold. Full information available via agents Chicago & North-Western.
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