21 Oct 1897
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
1
The first annual Town Tours tournament for the Sportsman's Association will be held at Des Moines Gap Park on October 27 28 and 29. A note from the editor references tariff bill impacts and local sugar shipments while urging voter participation for an upcoming election.
The city sees rising dog populations and fear after Luetgert case rumors. Epior Thompson of the Ogden Messenger argues curfew laws show parental neglect and criticizes moralizing legal restraint as misguided.
Webster City Graphic-Herald questions why prosperity prompts Republican papers to sound urgent. The piece blames Democratic papers for the prior fall calamity discourse and includes a grim rhyme about a sausage maker and his wife, describing a gruesome boiling scene with caustic potash and bones.
A reader note urges voting one week after next Tuesday for candidate Shaw. A Des Moines gathering of railway surgeons debated expert testimony in trials with remarks by Hon. A. B. Cummins supporting court appointed witnesses and Dr. Fairchild criticizing current expert medical witnesses as often inadequate and partial.
The editor argues meat consumption fuels national vigor and urges policies to promote hog meat in daily diets. Citing historical figures and battles, the piece links bacon and other meats to strength and success while lampooning vegetable and fad diets.
A discussion on voting as a civil duty distinct from church authority. The article argues civil ballots are a state function not church weapons, urging separation of church and politics while affirming Christian duties in civic life. It cites constitutional roles, the propriety of Prohibition-era concerns, and critiques attempts to merge church influence with elections.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.