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24 Nov 1897
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Ames Times in Ames, Iowa
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1897
Page
1
Iowa Breeders Set Meeting At West Liberty In December
The Iowa short horn breeders plan a December meeting at West Liberty. Curtiss of Ames addresses on Economy in Feed and Care are noted. The piece also blesses Thanksgiving and residents of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
West Liberty
Curtiss
Ames
Tax Fares Rise as Transport Firms Form Rate Pact
Transportation firms form a combine to raise passenger rates from 13 to 15 dollars for the New York to Chicago run. In crime news, prosecutors sought delay in the Novak murder trial after a telegram from Seattle claimed Murray Novak’s victim was seen alive, prompting scrutiny of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Novak
Seattle
Wash
Murray. Novak
Thanksgiving Traditions Replaced By Modern Fraud
The passage laments a shift from rustic holiday fare like jerked venison and hickory logs to turkey, cranberry sauce, and plum pudding. It argues Thanksgiving has been modernized and societyized, devolving into a large fraud.
New Editor Sought for Chicago Inter Ocean
The Chicago Inter Ocean seeks a new editor citing decline after H. H. Kohlsaat left and sold the Times-Herald. It credits Kohlsaat with modernizing the paper and notes the current edition promotes Governor Tanner’s press critique and Cain's Financial School, prompting calls for rejuvenation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Inter Ocean
H. H Kohlsaat
Times-Herald
Kohlsaat
I. O
Gov. Tanner
Cain
London blaze drains twenty five million in losses
The report notes a large fire in London causing extensive property damage estimated at twenty five million dollars. It also mentions Myre Lodge K of P of Des Moines leasing a new hall described as a future regional standout. An ad touts Nervine and a Bryan figure, while football season funding nears completion and Iowa post offices number stands at one thousand seven hundred sixty. Tur Cudhay expands Sioux City packing plant to employ twelve hundred workers and handle thousands of livestock daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Cudhay’s
Sioux City
Companion
W. E. Gladstone
Thomas B. Reed
Rudyard Kipling
Lillian Nordica
John Burroughs
W. D. Howells
Max O’rell
Tue Youth’s Companion
Boston
Mass
Tue Des Moines Leader
the Register
Fred White
Iowa
Hawkeye State
Savings and State Banks of
McCarthy
Banking Department of the State
Towa
Beets Yield 19 Tons Per Acre In Tama County Test
Lorenzo Wood of Tama county sent two sugar beets to the Ames experiment station. They tested 17.47 percent crude sugar and 79.91 percent purity, indicating a strong yield potential at 19 tons per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Wood
Tama County
Ames
Mrs Booker T Washington warns youth against shirking labor
Mrs Booker T Washington of Tuskegee, wife of the famed orator, lectured at a Milwaukee college this summer. She told young people of her race not to avoid ordinary manual work to become teachers, saying there are already too many teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Milwaukee
Secretary Wilson Transforms Agriculture Department
SecreTARY of agriculture Wilson emerges as the most talked of McKinley cabinet figure. He has reshaped the department from a political existence into a true agency, working hard to advance the interests of the American people and especially the farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
McKinley
Department of Agriculture
Prof D A Kent Seeks State Dairy Commissioner
The notice endorses Prof D A Kent of Lyon township as the candidate for State Dairy Commissioner. It urges Gov elect Shaw to appoint him, praising his competence and noting support from Cedar Rapids convention allies and local backers. The piece compares Kent to W K Boardman as a preferred alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Kent
Lyon Township
Shaw
Cedar Rapids
Kent
Williams
Dave
W. K. Boardman
Story County
Tribute tofall weather and Midland Monthly notices
The piece surveys the December Midland Monthly at Des Moines with features on Forrest Crisseys Yukon Gold Fields and Miss Giltners Kentucky in Recent Literature. It notes Grant in Missouri history and previews Grant West campaign material, plus the Companion calendar and prominent contributors. It also highlights Iowa banking results and assorted local ads and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Monthly
Des Moines
Alaska
Forrest Crissey
Yukon
Miss Giltner
Kentucky
James Lane Allen
Grant
Missouri
Union
West
Gen. Porter
Col. F. D. Grant
the Midland
Novak Trial at Vinton Draws Attention
The Novak trial at Vinton attracts notice though less than the Chicago sausage maker case. Novak pleads insanity but the writer argues the defense should not save him, asserting he is guilty if anyone is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novak
Vinton
Chicago
Ames Editor Reports On Jack the Hugger Incident
The Spencer Herald quotes the Boone Democrat accusing Jack the Hugger of tackling a girl in Ames. The piece notes Ames is Lon Hardin's town and anticipation builds for his response next week about the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Miller
The
Boone Democrat
Jack
Hugger
Ames
Lon Hardin
Spencer Herald
State money for display at Omaha Exposition debated
The legislature may be asked this winter to appropriate 50000 for a Trans Mississippi Exposition display in Omaha. The Times doubts the use of state funds for the exhibit and cites concerns about past events and political folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Times
Genuine salve promises cures with money back guarantee
Advertisement touts the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and chapped hands promising perfect satisfaction or a refund. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Harness and lumber wagon advertised by Hamilton and Daniel Bros
A notice offers a second hand harness and lumber wagon from S. G. Hamilton. It also promotes Felt Boots German Socks and overs from Daniel Bros. & Herman with a call to contact them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctics
S. G. Hamilton
Daniel Bros
Travel Tips for California via North Western Line
Readers are advised to book through Chicago and North Western Railway for California trips. Personal tours depart each Thursday. Inquiries for lowest fares sleeping car space maps and printed information should go to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway. December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
North Western
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Floating tank heater debuts by N. W. Mra Co
A new floating tank heater designed to heat oil and float on water requires no attention. The product, disclosed by N. W. Mra Company, promises hands free operation and continuous heat.
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