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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1892
Page
2
An Ames jewelry seller promotes a wide array of chains including Pony Chains Ladies Vest chains rolled plate and solid chains filled chains pearl inlaid chains Victoria chains silk and eye glass chains plus white metal chains. The note excludes chain lightning and mentions a fine line of Silverware Spectacles and Watches. The dealer states they sell everything in jewelry.
The Ames Intelligencer covers political opinion on Harrison, party lines, and voter methods under the new law. It notes Story City plans a business college, compares European snail pace to Paris, and recalls Weaver's bold Pulaski speech. It forecasts upcoming election two weeks hence and cites Thompson Shearman for tariff expertise.
The essay notes the toll of public life on Mrs. Harrison, saying noble society duties wore her down and may prove fatal. The President told a friend that she was worn out by attention and center stage, though she cared for friends, she could not endure glare from curious onlookers.
A noted contest shapes up as DeLaLiver faces Jimmy Ryan in the tenth district while Columbus Day is observed tomorrow at the College and in Ames. The Story City Herald urges teaching the Australian ballot system in public schools and James G. Blaine spoke at a White Plains meeting recently. Charley Dana of the New York Sun travels to Italy until after the election. the old man rejects the party ticket this year.
The article notes a partial solar eclipse as the main event this month and mocks politics by predicting a total eclipse of the democratic party next month. It also comments on Tur Chicago Mail shifting stance to support Harrison and Reid.
The Turnoone County Bar Association endorsed Then Birdsall of Clarion for the district judge appointment. The group includes Republicans and Democrats and offered a strong compliment to Mr. Birdsall.
Gib Pray of the state central committee told the writer the committee feels jubilant about Republican prospects in Iowa this fall. He cited encouraging reports pouring in from all parts of the state.
Under the new law Story county will issue tax tickets about one page in size for the general election. Voters are advised to obtain a ticket near November first and study it through November eighth before casting ballots.
LAre Youne, editor of the Capital, argues that there are not enough prohibition Republicans in Iowa to sustain prohibition as law. He claims only greater tolerance within the Republican party can preserve the policy and leave room for all Republicans to stand.
In Story county the campaign is described as ruled by General Apathy making a torch light procession seem impossible this autumn. The remark suggests enthusiasm is scarce and no single vest could cover the fiery display needed.
The Tur Plankinton Standard argues independents have no chance in Aurora County or the state’s single race. It frames the contest as a clash between progress and development backed by the Republicans and a regressive, Democratic spirit.
Gov. Frowrer, New York's Democrat, asserts protection helps farmers and dismisses claims of harm. His stance, from a lifelong Democrat and state leader, risks ostracism from party peers who once criticized labor officials Peck.
The writer praises the Northwestern railway for stability and fair labor practices in Ames, extols its chief officers as practical managers, and urges readers to be principled partisans rather than cranky fighters. It argues parties bear no blame for elected officials who commit crimes, then urges loyalty to principles and civil debate over abuse.
The article notes that Governor McKinney will skip a Iowa campaign appearance and references an earlier season announcement. It mentions Tur CAPT denies authorship of a two week old article in the Intelligencer.
The piece notes 1653 ad practices and Republican criticism of Wayne McVeagh's switch to Democrats. It highlights Jim Weaver facing eggs and slurs in the South, predicts party shifts, and quotes D. G. Olinger on Southern resistance to reform and a sway toward a solid party alignment.
Full report details Captain Brown’s prohibition meeting held last Saturday night at the Shearer School House. Attendees, remarks, and reactions are summarized with emphasis on the speaker’s stance and audience response.
The text notes suggestions to build high fences around acre plots to house ballot boxes under the new law. It questions which side would support or oppose the major financial issues driving the campaign and the public interest in the matter.
A brief note describes terrifically snow storms fading in a week with mild temperatures across the region. Residents report spring like weather and Iowa appearing unusually warm for the season despite the prior cold spell.
Walter Q. Gresham voices strong denial of an insinuation and asserts that the democracy has counted him among the divided line. He claims the advertising he is receiving is free and unsolicited, not ordered by him.
A letter from K. W. Brown of Ames Iowa dated October 14 1902 defends and clarifies a disputed article signed by Saint in a local column. Brown complains the piece was not the intended author and thanks Captain E W Brown and Mrs Gen's agent for past collaboration.
A Tur Boone Standard report notes the McKinley tariff influences raw material costs and prompts Lew Ven hardware to relocate from Milwaukee to near its supply. The piece, prepared for Democratic editors by the national committee, was misrouted to western papers and appears in Boone County Wednesday. It questions if tariffs will boost factory growth in Iowa Wisconsin and other so called woolly states and predicts Republican votes this fall.
A collage of statistics on copper pennies unused, U S family counts in 1890, factory and paper industry employment, female teachers share, trade ratios, a tin mill in Elwood Ind paying 2000 weekly wages, Locust Point Md labor tensions, and a fleeting note on Columbus celebrations and changing times.
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