07 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1895
Page
1
A Montreal preacher argues that religion and politics are inseparable and that business and politics should embody religious principles. He asserts that any activity through which we serve others is religion and that Christ’s law of love should guide political life and public affairs.
Eogene Field, a popular poet and newspaper writer, died Monday at his Chicago home. He gained wide readership for his poems and dispatches in local papers. Field’s death closes a prominent era in city letters and journalism.
A Jefferson woman gathers locks of hair from friends claiming an album project but neighbors suspect the aim is to craft a hair mattress. Local chatter notes the unusual craft and prompts curiosity about the organizer’s intent.
A Minnesota gentleman reports his hunting dog, a pointer, refuses to hunt on Sunday. The dog’s behavior is described as more knowing than many men, highlighting the animal’s unusual restraint.
Report notes investors lining up like railroad lines in Iowa to buy the vast corn harvest and store it. A figure of speech suggests someone will reap a large profit from the corn trade.
Ballots counted Tuesday night indicate high voter participation with a large share casting Republican or pro ticket votes. The report notes a decisive Republican tilt among those who chose to vote and aligns turnout with party support observed in the election.
Sunday papers report H. H. Holmes, linked to Chicago, Philadelphia and Montreal, convicted for killing five or six people. Analysts speculate a higher tally would have changed public reaction.
The Calhoun county family named Wood is noted for its children with unusual given names such as Burch, Oak, Cord, Maple, Ash, and Linn. The item hints at marrying into the clan before a harsh winter.
The District of Columbia grand jury recently recommended establishing the whipping post as punishment for wife beating and petty larceny. They advocate the device as good medicine for men who strike defenseless women, arguing it would deter aggravated offenses.
Tur campaign ends quietly as the Arkansas governor defeats both opponents in the opening round. An Uncle Tom's Cabin Company drew a standing room only crowd in the city last Saturday. The era is described as progressive with fashion reflecting fine tailoring.
A fragment references football and rugby rules in Texas or Arkansas with wary governors pondering a rough game and safety concerns. The text implies tension over allowing a rough sport amid political caution.
The Des Moines Register and Leader are urged to end mudslinging in campaigns. The author calls the practice improper and stresses a progressive era stance against such tactics.
Durrrant was found guilty Saturday in the Blanche Lamont murder case in San Francisco. The jury deliberated less than twenty minutes after a three month trial, prompting calls for reform to shorten lengthy proceedings and curb courthouse expense.
Dan's weekly report notes eastward business improving and easier money. The Ames plan stresses trading at home to boost the town, with competition sharp and prices low. A Cambridge Chronicle editor M. Beck is mentioned amid local notes and a quake felt Friday at five. Spoiled ballots appear in Tuesday voting as Australians ballots confuse voters. A Minnesota punch line ends with the Jack the Kisser nickname.
The thirtieth annual meeting will be held in the society rooms at the Capitol Des Moines on December 10 11 12 and 13 1895. Headquarters at Kirkwood hotel with reduced rates. Programs mailed to applicants. See Horticultural Report 1894 page 19 for winter exhibit premiums. Promotions by C F Moore Co Newberg Ore and others praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by all Druggists.
The Youth's Companion reveals coming year plans with contributions from cabinet ministers and eminent figures like Andrew Carnegie and General Nelson Miles. An annual subscription offer includes a 1806 calendar, free issues through 1896, and a full year to 1897. Also noted are local items about Ames bicycle ladies and a promotion for Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
LApies knit Jersey skirts with close fit ters advertised at J. P. Watson's.
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