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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1893
Page
2
Election returns show Frank D. Jackson winning a large GOP majority for governor in Iowa, with Ohio and Pennsylvania also delivering strong Republican outcomes. Story County reports big GOP gains amid a protracted, contentious campaign and a, later, notable reception for Prof. Wilson to agricultural students.
Yesterday at nine the commencement ceremonies closed with fifty seven members of the class of 93 entering life. A commencement hop followed at the opera house with good music and dancing lasting into the early hours. Union college events included a talk by Hon. Lafe Young on Helps and Hindrances to Success in Life and a birthday party for Dr Beardshear Miss Chambers and Miss McCarthy. The term concert featured Miss Griffin Westermann and Mrs Chambers, praised by the audience. Local politics report Republicans gaining in all townships except Indian Creek and Washington. Iowa lower house 76 Republicans 24 Democrats. Senate 32 Republicans 18 Democrats.
Ada Mills Dewel 90 visited during commencement week at the I. A. C. as Prof C F Curtis made a Chicago trip. Fifty seven seniors graduated, with a large turnout of visitors praising school progress and military prizes awarded to Bert Deering C T Longlas J L Trotter C K Speers F J Mahoning W E Hoxie H T Willoughby.
Notice of a red yearling bull taken up on October 23. Owner must prove property and pay charges. Contact E. A. Crane, six miles southwest of Ames.
Fine weather persists as Ames residents vote with many at the polls. The World’s Fair crowds have dispersed and business resumes. F C Foster returns from the fair as Frank rejoins, and George Wartman votes for Jackson. An oyster supper at Mr Lyttie’s precedes political greetings from Frank D Jackson, governor elect, while J W Lyttle is elected trustee in Palestine township.
The Meekers mourn the loss of their infant daughter aged about one year who died this morning after a brief illness of pneumonia. Boies is named by visitors as the deceased. The Times office inquiry reflects election week scarcity and local editor tone.
AcAtLED meeting at Mrs. J L Stevens residence discusses keeping books in circulation. A committee计划 to find a suitable room and canvass the town for renewals and new memberships. The annual meeting for officers and committee reports is set for Tuesday Nov 21 at 7 30 in Congregational church parlors. All members invited to attend.
A brief ad line promotes a 50 cent tea offering from Grove Bros detailing Borax lye and a new item. The snippet reads as a small storefront promo highlighting products and a cheap beverage.
The Iowa Central Railway announces reduced fares to Chicago effective August 1, 1893. A round trip ticket costs one fare plus two dollars, with return validity thirty days from date. One way rates to Chicago also reduced. For rates and train times contact local agents. A. F. Banks, Traffic Manager. General Agent.
Hamilton and Company report a carload arrival of Best and Car Seal flour, highlighting Ames as their flour headquarters and inviting customers to visit for this top brand stock.
Dr J W Hamilton of Merrilan Wise touts Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy and claims it has no equal for asthma after years of use. He markets it as superior across respiratory issues.
Hamilton & Co announces a shipment of fine New York apples in a few days. Place orders now to secure choice varieties and ensure timely delivery for peak selection.
J J LaGrange Avoca Nebraska notes the remedy is pleasant to take and can save lives in croup cases. 50 cent bottles sold by Westerman and Arnold.
Dr. P. A. Skinner of Texarkana Arkansas commends Chamberlains Pain Balm as an excellent local remedy for rheumatism. The product is sold by Westerman and Arnold.
A. E. Bending of Halsey Oregon testifies the Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave permanent relief after Army service. Ad notes it is the only remedy with no bad results and urges purchase from Wester man Arnold. Also includes assorted local notices and ads for goods and services.
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