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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1896

Page

3

Republican Rally Endorses Drake and Bussy in Cold Weather Meeting

A Republican rally faced cold rain as two sessions drew crowds, with Governor Drake speaking for about two hours and General Bussy delivering a lively hour and a half. Captain Hull and General Bussy spoke, while Smith McPherson from Red Oak closed with pointed remarks against the party. The gathering avoided parades due to weather, and a new line of dress trimmings from Biertow & Smith was advertised.

Soper Menley Club Beardiy Tor Drake Hull General Bussy Richmond State Central Committee Smith McPherson Red Oak McPherson Times

Art Recital At College Chapel With Noted Performers

A department of elocution and oratory presents an art recital at the college chapel on Wednesday evening October 28. Admission is free by ticket only with doors closing at 7 45. Tickets available at Judisch Bros. Adrian M Newens directs with assistance from Miss Agnes Bh Martin Miss Mae Henderson of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Ressler from the I A C music department.

Department of Elocution and Oratory College Chapel Judisch Bros Adrian M. Newens Elocution and Oratory Agnes Bh. Martin Mae Henderson Des Moines Ressler

Fresh overcoats and suits advertised by BiceLow and Smith

An advertising blurb promotes men and youth apparel including overcoats and suits for boys and children. It also mentions fresh oysters at Adams Bros and urges customers to view the goods.

Adams Bros

Ballot Size Plans Mentioned for General Election

A ballot for the general election, to be voted one week from next Tuesday, will be larger than the page of the Timms. A sample ballot will appear in this paper next week.

Timms

California Tourism by Great Western via Kansas City

Advertises Chicago Great Western Railway Pullman sleeper service to Los Angeles with through travel from Minneapolis leaving Tuesdays and arriving Saturday noon. Notes lower berth rates, no Sunday travel, fresh linen, porter, and reduced round trip fares. Includes contact info for agents F H Hunter Des Moines Iowa and F H Genl Pass. Also mentions local community updates and lectures in Ames Iowa.

Northwest California Chicago Great Western Railway Maple Leaf Los Angeles Kansas City Santa Fe Pullman Great Western Minneapolis F. H. Hunter Des Moines Towa F. H. Gen’l. Pass

Wheat Prices Climb on Short Crop and Demand

Wheat in Chicago rose to 79 percent by Monday as experts predict a dollar price by November 10. The rise is blamed on India’s failed crop and general supply demand dynamics. Analysts expect higher prices for corn oats and other cereals as wheat leads the market. Foreign buyers are reshaping oats trades in New York and Chicago with large sales for rail to the seaboard. News from Chicago Chronicle notes a broad upward trend in flour corn oats and provisions amid European demand and U S crop strength.

Chicago India Story County Inter Ocean New York Seaboard Chicago Chronicle Europe United States London

Local items from Mackey and nearby towns

Henry Ahrews lost his threshing machine to fire last Sunday night. a Case separator is ordered from L. Oliver. W. H. Alden of Nebraska works for Reli able Insurance and Bankers Life in Des Moines. Mrs. A. N. Stewart returns from New York state. Mrs. Allie Needham visits Story City and Gilbert. McGill visits Story City. Clint Johnson builds a blacksmith shop. C H Mills to expound free silver. Bert Healey of Ironwood visits. Mr. Bell of Carroll visits Alden.

Henry Ahrews Mackey Henry L. Oliver W.H. Alden Nebraska Reliable Insurance Company Des Moines Bankers’ Life Allie Needham Ames Story City Gilbert

Prohibition Meeting Sparks Debate at Christian Church

The community discusses a Prohibition meeting held at the Christian church led by Mrs. L. E. Bailey of New York. The Times questions the event’s framing as a school gathering and notes misrepresentation from organizers, calling for proper conduct and consent from school authorities.

Nevada Nels Norman W. H. Benson Forewan J. H. Johnson Thompson Osmond Egeland Jas. M. Smith Olive Darby C. A. Wood Oliver Stole Sever S. Severson Severt Vikre Ingebrigt Egeland Ole Holland John O. Bidie Olaf Hamness Tom N. Ersland Rasmus Egness Jacob Ericson Walter Backous Dan’l McGill Andrew O. Valen Knut Johnson Henrich Ludwig Christian Church L. E. Bailey New York the Times

Accident breaks stack at electric light plant construction

Saturday an iron smoke stack weighing a heavy piece of furniture broke in two when a lifting chain snapped. The stack toppled onto its brick foundation, wrecking the base but causing no injuries. The incident may delay the project and shift blame toward the machinery supplier, while farmers use good weather to harvest corn.

University Association of Chicago Progress Chicago Anna Richmond Electric Light Plant

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Republican Rally Biertow & Smith BiceLow & Smith University Association Miss Sales Ladies’ Aid Society Mrs. C. A. Crane Winterset Andrew Jindais Mills County G. McCarthy L. G. Rosenfeld Florine Wortman Hannah McGrath Mother Mrs. Lytle J. F. Reed School House No. 3 W. P. George Mr. Phillips Kelley George Farm C. G. McCarthy Baptist Church John Nearness Gilbert Station A. N. Stewart New York State Mrs. McGill Clint Johnson C. H. Mills Bert Healey Ironwood, Mich Mr. Bell Carroll Mr. Alden Cal Giddings ApAmMs Bros Mr. Lanning Bierton & Smith James Hale Clifton McKinley B. C A. W. Lewis Iowa Recorder Smith & Son Nancy E Kay Hus Jas Dillin Polly Ann Wesley D Barnes John Beatty Julian Ann Abbin F Noggle West Duff Mary Jane Michelson Duffs Ad Ames Engel K Heughland Lennox Blairs Rd Ad Ames Mary Baldwin Glasaon Wiowa Center Rice Clara E Rice Kingsbury Mattie F Larned Sophia Cameron Bigelows Martin O Apland Ada Peterson Lyman Crane H Dunn P Starr Isaac Young Super's M.w.tennant Tornado Insurance Sheldon Mitchemn SVMS M’guire Block Capes and Ackets BROS Judish Bros Catt V PO Cess Old Reliable Undertaker J. F. Martin Nevada Journal Meg Ssinis Nevada Jourtin
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