Story County Times Reference
The Times notes its status as Official Paper of Story County and offers subscription at one dollar per year.
31 Oct 1901
Page 1
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
1
The Times notes its status as Official Paper of Story County and offers subscription at one dollar per year.
A roundup from Louisiana reports eleven killed in a race war this week with four whites and seven negroes among the dead. The item reflects a turbulent period and notes the grim tally for readers.
Tur Sampson Schley dispute drags in the court of inquiry. A Minnesota player against Iowa City wore armor plates. Waterloo hotel rates rise from two to two fifty daily amid high potato prices. Traveling men in the region blamed Irish eaters for higher potato costs.
A Chicago woman named Tice plans a movement to raise 200000 dollars for a monument to the man who killed President McKinley. The report urges restraint and warns of risks if she proceeds without safeguards.
A Virginia candidate for Congress delivered a virulent anti Negro tirade in a public speech. He warned against a president who would invite a Negro in the White House and suggested patronage would be cut off. The rhetoric likened him to a Tillman type and labeled him more anarchist than congressman.
In a local skit, Ole Langland of Slater News declares the Times editor not handsome, provoking a pointed rebuke about years of vain self-image and a threat to snub Langland from a Des Moines storefront gathering with mirrored decor and small glass stacks.
The Dubuque Telegraph notes its long history and hints at political dynamics with Tom Way, as Thomas fights before the convention and lets voters decide afterward.
The writer notes many papers favor tariff reform but argues against changing policy now. He suggests any tinkering should occur elsewhere and not in current proceedings.
In Shel don Iowa a district court judge asked a foreign applicant for naturalization if he was an anarchist. The remark may influence future naturalization interview questions. Senator Mason of Illinois hosted a Chicago dinner for surviving 1885 Illinois legislature members tied to the Logan senatorial fight.
Hawarden Iowa voters approve a five thousand dollar fund to support the library with a four hundred dollar yearly grant. Rural mail delivery expands in Hardin County benefiting every farmer, led by county agent Boylan. Campaigns urge participation in elections and discuss social reforms including a proposed women’s rest room in Boone.
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas describes severe buliousness and a lame back that left him exhausted. After using Electric Bitters he reports better sleep appetite strength and energy to work. 50c at L M Bosworth's drug store.
Classified ad seeks several trustworthy persons in each state to represent a wealthy firm. Salary eighteen dollars weekly plus expenses, paid weekly in cash. Carriage and horse provided when needed. Include self addressed stamped envelope. Manager, 316 Caxton Building, Chicago. 20-266
The Through Tourist Car for California runs every Thursday via the Chicago Great Western Railway and Santa Fe Route to Los Angeles. New wide vestibuled Pullman Tourist Cars are furnished and personally conducted west of Kansas City. For rates and berth reservations, contact J. P. Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago Illinois.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers ticket sales to Buffalo and return at very low rates three times weekly. Inquiries should be directed to any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
A widow, Anna Edson Taylor aged 43, rode the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel last Thursday. The feat, never before successful, saw her ride a 185 foot torrent of foam and spray and emerge alive. Her survival is noted despite the perilous journey.
A brick store in Story City built in 1879 collapsed last week burying jewelry willinery and paraphernalia from the K P's on the second floor. The structure is a total loss and both stocks are nearly ruined. A new brick building will be erected on the site.
In a college barn blaze crowd chatter blamed a student named Jack Frost who claimed the calves were smoking cigarettes while stable hands dined. A defender said the farm houses only well bred cattle, disputing the tale.
A reader from Durham, North Carolina, P. Muse, declares death from long stomach and liver trouble was turned by Dr King’s New Life Pills. He praises the remedy as the best pills on earth and notes a price of 25 cents at L. M. Bosworth’s drug store.
Por sale thoroughbred Chester White boars and a few fine Scotch Collie pups. 18 11 G. C. Copestake. Ames Iowa R R No 1. Murphy Varnishes and Hard Oils at Loughran and Baver's.
Northern Wisconsin land on sale with large tracts near Minneapolis St Paul Duluth Superior Milwaukee and Chicago markets. Rich mixed hardwood forests fertile soil abundant pure water. For folders and info contact Geo. W. Bell Hudson Wis or G. H. MacRae St. Paul Minn.
Advertisement from W. J. Reed Industrial Agent offers locations across Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri along the Chicago Great Western Railway. Seeks capitalized competent men for creamery milling general merchandise hardware harness hotels banks stockbuyers with maps and Maple Leaflets available.
M. E. Lowther, district court clerk, Centerville Iowa, endured three days of agonizing cholera morbus after cucumber illness. He credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with full recovery after three doses. The medicine is sold by Loughran and Bauer.
Lower prices on heating stoves and ranges stove pipe stove boards coal hods and fire shovels in Story county. Call Geo. Roberson before you buy for best value and selection.
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