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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1896

Page

2

I A C Boys Triumph Over Missouri 12 to 0 in Season Opener

Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts opened the season with a 12 to 0 victory at Columbia Missouri over Missouri State University. B Wilson scored both touchdowns and Hammer added goals. Missouri led after a late start due to a time dispute, but Iowa's defense and offense prevailed as Captain Shawhan was injured for Missouri.

Des Moines Columbia Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Missouri State University Missouri Iowa Shepard B. Wilson Hammer Dowdell Tucker Slammer French M.S. U Ls. C Wentch Oils Cocaiea Ass Dtes Ees Parsons Shawhan Wilson Sweare Pweeehiss Wilson Oeeeelucker J. Wilson Uri Swearengen Corriga Kibbee Hoagland Sweeney New York State

Travel to California by Pullman Sleeper via Chicago Great Western

A promotional notice touts through Pullman tourist sleepers from Minneapolis to Los Angeles via Kansas City and Santa Fe Route. It claims shorter travel, no Sunday trips, and reduced round trip rates, with agents Fr. H. Hunter in Des Moines and I. P. Lord in Chicago ready to provide details.

Northwest California Chicago Great Western Railway Maple Leaf Pullman Los Angeles Kansas City Santa Fe Great Western Minneapolis Fr. H. Hunter Des Moines Iowa H. Lord Geni. Pass Chicago

Nevada hosts mixed sports meet October 9 and 10

Baseball, bicycle racing and trotting, pacing events headline a Nevada sports weekend on October 9 and 10. Officials schedule a variety of competitions across ball fields, velodrome and race tracks with participants from multiple clubs.

Nevada

Coal Compare and Price Promise From BL A Lockweep Grain Co

BL A Lockweep Grain Co urges buyers to visit and compare coal quality and prices with competitors. They promise meeting or beating rival prices and emphasize price and quality advantages.

BL. A. Lockweep Grain Co

John McCall Delivers Polished McKinley Campaign Address

John McCall of Des Moines spoke at the Ames McKinley Club meeting in the big McKinley tent. He criticized Gov Boles and argued for honest money, a protective tariff, and Republican promises, delivering over two hours of what observers call the finest political address of the campaign.

John McCall DesMoines Big McKinley Ames McKinley Club John McKinley McCall Republican Party Gov. Boles Times Frank Evans Des Moines Capt. Hull Congress Ame R. T. Sisson Bryan Club John E. Duncan Ames Evans

Notable speakers to address local meeting October 19

Gen Cyrus Bussey from Illinois Capt Hall of Des Moines and H M Funson of Nevada will address residents this section Monday afternoon and evening. A large turnout is anticipated with a bulletin planned for election returns that night in a town hall with a small admission fee.

Cyrus Bussey Illinois Capt. Hall Des Moines H. M. Funson Nevada

Machinery Shipped for City Light Plant

Mayor reports telegram that machinery for the light plant was shipped and arrival is expected today. Officials plan to extend lighting to the college with a proposal for city funding two arc lights in return for eight college arc lights maintained by trustees. A committee of Tilden Bower Marston and Franklin was named to study the plan.

Smith College Tilden Bower Marston Franklin

Times Improve as Markets Firm Up Across Region

The piece notes better times ahead with rising grain prices and firmer markets after two bumper crop years. It cites improved business in neighboring towns, election-year expectations, and ongoing local promotions from merchants including flour, coal stoves, and dress goods.

Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertisement Guaranteed Satisfaction

Bucklen Arnica Salve promoted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded and is for sale by L. M. Bosworth.

L. M. Bosworth

Republican Caucus at Center School Milford Oct 9

A Republican caucus will nominate two officers at Center school house Milford Township. The meeting is set for Friday October 9 at four o clock p m. KE W Sanders, Com.

Center School House Milford KE. W. Sanders

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