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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
2
Des Moines Leader quotes Iowa rush line as the most formidable seen on the gridiron signaling a standout performance. The report highlights the team’s surge and dominance in the field and hints at a high stakes upcoming matchup.
A new ball bearing axle tested on passenger cars shows high efficiency. One man can push a car with the new design, whereas ten were needed with the old axle, indicating a major reduction in effort.
A historical voice urges the reform of democracy by removing Altgeld Tiliman and similar archists, claiming the people will favor better shape in 1900 and reject extremist leadership.
Steve Goldthwaite sold his interest in the Boone Republican to partner W H Gallup who has discontinued the Daily Republican and will continue the old reliable weekly as a weekly only. It is not learned what will become of Save the Timms but there is hope he will remain in a neighborhood newspaper business.
The notice quotes Bryan supporters predicting continued free silver agitation despite defeats. Savannah news argues the issue is buried with the greenback plan, Mobile Register echoes the line, and Jacksonville emphasizes that only a sane public will reject renewed agitation.
Congressmen face tough scrutiny as office seekers, with women voters in Wyoming celebrated by some papers using hens instead of roosters to mark the victory. The tone captures wartime style skepticism toward politicians and humor in coverage.
Northern Iowa bankers assemble a purse of eight hundred dollars for the aged mother of Marshal Gallion of Bancroft who was killed by the Sherman bank robbers. Mason McKinley says he prefers not to discuss office till after inauguration. Critics warned against pressuring incumbents for favors.
DeSilver won the largest majority among Iowa congressmen elect, while Hager of the ninth district had the smallest. Hager’s margin barely carries him through and silver sentiment runs strong in the ninth. Northwestern trains show rapid runs with occasional delays. Prohibitionists fell from 119 votes in Story County to 41 this year, signaling a waning third party influence across the state.
Times darken with new Cuba scare talk while the region enjoys a brief recovery. The piece urges action and resilience as community efforts shift to the Rock Island shops moving from Stuart to Valley Junction. The Iowa State Horticultural Society announces its 31st annual Des Moines meeting December 9 10 11 12 with reduced railroad rates and an ambitious program.
In the late election Republicans gained in every township ward and precinct except Col line Grant Indian Creek Lincoln Nevada precinct Nevada second ward and New Albany. Compared with 1895 they gained four hundred thirty five votes and lost one hundred and fifty two for a net gain of two hundred eighty three.
The writer urges restraint as parties scramble for federal posts. predicts political jockeying will rise but notes it is four months before inauguration and unlikely postmasters will be fired immediately. Emphasizes individual candidacy, support networks, and avoiding early confrontations.
The late election in California included a female suffrage amendment, which failed to pass. The piece notes various political happenings, including local Ames results, railroad passenger activity, and a surge of office seekers, along with social commentary and oblique references to national campaigns and figures.
The Story county canvass by the board of supervisors shows McKinley 3630, Bryan 1589, Palmer 19, Levering 41, giving McKinley a 2041 plurality. R. G. Dun & Co notes brighter business, 500 openings or expansions, higher wheat prices at 88 cents, and strong shipments domestically and abroad, with wagon lines by Irwin Ranpats & Co in Story or Boone counties.
The wife of Leonard Wells of East Brimfield Massachusetts suffered neuralgia for two days and could not sleep until merchant Holden sent her a bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm. Wells reported the pain vanished within two hours and valued the bottle at five dollars if unavailable. It is sold for 50 cents by druggists.
A salve claim promises to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more and guarantees satisfaction or a refund. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
A reading aimed at young mothers explains croup origins from a common cold and its early hoarseness. It urges prompt treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting it prevents and halts attacks and is safe for children. sold by all Druggists.
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