27 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
1
The Times reports a harsh week with rain and cold weather marking a difficult period. It mentions Aeon planning a branch of the Iowa Central from Belmond next year and cautions against spreading Dame Rumor to avoid trouble.
The Atlanta based paper run by Tom Watson and his People’s Party is suspended. A debt of 5000 dollars is cited for labor costs. The remark about wind as fodder hints at poor material for the type setters and implied financial strain on the publication.
Evert B Reynolds has disposed of the Cambridge Dispatch to J B Olinger who now heads the paper. The Times notes the editor’s retirement with a welcome to the new proprietor while Webster City coverage continues. The Chicago Times Hep Herald clarifies a Webster City dispatch about a watch found in a cow’s stomach, later corrected to a watchdog.
A local item notes ColLeer closes in three weeks for winter vacation and asks who opposes Capt Hull in the district race. It criticizes Republican turnout and urges voting on the eighth, while railing against ticket scalping by railroads and praising vigilant enforcement.
The text cites populations for Hawa Porto Rico and the Philippines and estimates the U S population at 75 million excluding new possessions. It predicts the 1900 census will show about 85 million, assuming acquisition of the Philippine islands, a widely held public view at the time.
A farm dog's curiosity led it to approach the engine side bar as the fast mail train passed through Dunlap last Saturday. The animal was knocked against the platform and left badly wounded but alive. Doctors say recovery is possible, though the dog may never again chase trains.
The Ogden Reporter contends Montgomery Ward and Co. undermine Ogden’s future by draining money away from local schools churches and waterworks. The piece urges residents to support home merchants who sustain the town and its institutions.
President McKinley spoke at a Chicago jubilee declaring duty shapes destiny. He said destiny arising from duty brings anxiety and perils but not failure or dishonor, and that pursuing duty for its own sake is safe and honorable.
The piece reports the suicide by spiders after a sensational claim about Cora Smith at Anamosa prison. It also notes Rudolphus Sanderson of Battle Creek whose wife allegedly ground glass into coffee for him, with a post mortem showing non nourishing diet. The story cautions older men about trusting younger women.
In future generations a parent may say to his son that a fellow who killed his man is remembered for being a football center. The piece also mocks political testifying and recalls Bryan and local civic notes, ending with a humorous weather-related记.
Commander Morgan of the Union Veterans Union denounced the appointment of Brigadier General J Rush Lincoln of Ames and Gov Shaw's backing. The speech, delivered in Marshalltown, drew swift condemnation from the press and public statewide for questioning a war veteran now praised for service since the Civil War.
The Tur Des Moines Leader criticizes the Iowa Democratic Party noting nearly all past governors and state chairmen have diverged from the party on monetary policy. It laments the exodus of strong Democrats and claims the Republican party gains as the Democrats lose character and unity.
The Washington Iowa Press muses that life goes on after us with public events and laughter, then shifts to an employment notice offering paid positions selling Minnesota trees by Jewell Nursery Co. Lake City, Minnesota.
The Chicago Great Western Ry offers homeseekers excursion tickets to many western states at one fare plus $2.00 round trip. Sales occur November 1 and 15 and December 6 and 20 with a 21 day return limit. Tickets available via Maple Leaf Route agents.
Corn bale hay oats bran and shorts delivered to all parts of town with Crooks Freep YARD noted.
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