10 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
1
The Times serves Story County readers with local news and notices. It provides community updates, public notices, and brief items reflecting the county’s events and concerns.
A column notes the ongoing Sampson Schley court of inquiry will likely require three more months for a final decision. Emory English of the Valley Junction Express critiques Iowa newspaper sympathy for Dave Brant after his loss in the Republican lieutenant governor nomination.
Chicago papers report former Secretary of War Alger showing a fresh mouth outbreak in his upcoming book. He belittles Roosevelt and attacks Sampson and Schley, with McKinley’s death spared only by timing. The piece notes a long‑standing condition and urges a needed fix.
The Cambridge Dispatch editor Miss Jennie Keith reportedly starts a new paper at Woodstock according to the Webster City Freeman. The letter questions her move from Story county journalism and notes rival editors Ballou and Langland as potential candidates for admiration.
The note mentions Senator Chauncey M Depew of New York planning marriage to a popular young New York woman. It comments on his age and public image with a casual tone. The piece then shifts to Iowa crop estimates and local political jockeying, including Governor candidate Phillips and redistricting talk in Story county.
Congressman Bob Cousins of Iowa’s fifth district is selected to deliver the funeral oration on President McKinley when Congress convenes. He is recognized as the leading orator of the House.
In a Boone judicial convention last Thursday J H Richard of Webster City won on the 14th ballot. The Times proclaims support for Joe Richard, pledging ongoing backing until he is elected in November. The piece argues Story county is misassigned to the wrong judicial district, noting district alignments across counties.
The candidate Cummins joined the D. O. K. K. in Des Moines last Tuesday night as the election approaches in a month. The question arises if Cummins will be able to take his seat on schedule and the writers suggest that it be well cushioned.
The Chicago Record Herald features a weekly Saturday section titled Talk with our Boys and Girls aimed at younger readers. It includes entertaining illustrated stories curious facts and a Window Club department that organizes thousands of club chapters for mutual improvement and enjoyment.
An advertisement extols The Twentieth Century Farmer as a weekly family agricultural paper with expert contributors from Iowa and Nebraska. It highlights photo illustrations, livestock and soil articles, and a women’s department. Subscriptions are offered: ten cents for ten weeks or one dollar for a year.
Tickets sold at one fare for round trip from Oct. 9 to Oct. 13 with return extended to Oct. 31. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Railway.
Limited return extension applies to agents of Chicago and North Western Ray with dates October 9 10 12 and 14 and final inclusive October 31. AMillionaire appetite line notes a dyspeptic. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as cure for Dyspepsia sold by L M Bosworth.
The Boone County led effort finally nominating J H Richard of Webster City for judge after a 14 ballot convention. Detail shows Richards background at Drake University, Hamilton county superintendent years, and tenure as Webster City city attorney.
The Chicago and North Western and Union Pacific announce summer excursion rates to Colorado and Utah with specific travel windows and price tiers. Separate ads offer agricultural business opportunities in the Midwest and employment ads seeking representatives and sales agents. Also listed are reduced rates for Milwaukee Exposition trips and poultry and stock remedies from Miller & Son.
In Ontario New York Mr R. Grandin reports a winter visit by a woman seeking a cough medicine. He recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy offering refund if unsatisfied and later the visitor advised a friend to buy it. The product is sold by Loughran and Bauer.
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