03 Oct 1895
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1895
Page
1
The piece notes the first killing frost expected by Sept 29 and discusses 1896 Republican nominations with Iowa and Illinois references. It mentions a fatal Iowa hotel murder by Stinson, rising violence in Chicago politics, and Iowa nomination deadlines. It includes local scandal, railway passenger figures, and endorsements for Chamberlain remedies with testimonials.
The text reports two sneak thieves captured while stealing from a blind man’s hand organ in Waterloo. It notes Mrs Culbertson wife of the Texas governor criticizes Governor Culbertson’s stance on the Corbett Fitzsimmons boxing match saying he should let them fight.
An exchange quotes Alex Johnson philosophizing about the pleasures and independence of a farmer's life until a Norwegian farmer interrupts with a blunt view. He describes long days of work, humble meals, and the dog’s lack of work, ending with the claim that the dog also dies and that there are no troubles.
Luctra B Griffin denies reports of wearing trousers while riding astride a horse at her Albia Iowa home. She says bloomers are proper for horseback riding and that the fashion appeared two years too soon in Albia. She defends the new woman style and criticizes exaggerated dispatches.
A Tamarack era note reports Twe women of Collins pressuring Hazlett of the Clipper to wear smoked glass goggles. The piece cites a town woman who labeled the paper’s printer a gentleman, then recalls her fall on the walk and asserts she isn’t a gentleman either.
Capt. J. A. T. Hull, Congressman from the district, spoke in the city Tuesday on the way to Nevada where he addressed a meeting. He said he will seek renomination when time comes but thinks it is too early to stir the matter. Hull has many friends in Story County, but their support is uncertain.
An Ohio reader-supplied piece recounts Maud Muller cycling through moonlit hours from six to ten with carefree play. The next day she suffers a headache and fatigue while her mother urges labor, ending with a caution that times have changed and risks remain.
Madden reports Anamosa prison has been a net money maker for Iowa, returning about 15000 to the treasury while asking 75000 for new buildings. He notes crowding and urges better post release returns for convicts, including work recognition and a stake in state projects to prevent reoffending.
The seller offers a residence 4 blocks north of the depot in Ames on easy terms and invites buyers to inspect. Also for sale a high quality upright piano at a bargain, or will trade for suitable vacant lots at fair price. Signed M. Hemstreft.
For sale the Ames Flour and Feed Mill due to ill health. Opportunity to trade for good farm land. For price and terms contact Frank Patrick in Ames Iowa.
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