08 Sep 1892
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1892
Page
1
The piece describes taking a watch to Baker the jeweler for repairs using factory standard cleaning. It also suggests replacing worn movements with modern improvements and placing them in silver or gold cases at competitive prices, urging readers to visit the Main Street shop.
Iowa reader notes DoLliver praising the New York Advertiser as a strong orator while lamenting dull local politics in Story County. The item references debates, party prospects, a new Democratic paper planned for Eldora, a milk accident near Dubuque, hair dye fashion ideas, Labor Day observations, and colorful snippets on politics and society through a lively, opinionated column.
A collection of opinion excerpts voices anger at tramps and laziness while State Organizer Campbell touts conscience voting under a new law. The piece also reports Democratic eyes on the Sixth District race as alliance splits threaten Fred White’s hold.
A reader notes a promise to pay the Four Times subscription but it was forgotten. The cited passage from a recent issue condemns liars and loyalty to gangs, contrasting honesty with betrayal and public disapproval.
A fellow at Strasburg Pennsylvania claims invention of a stove pipe coupling that joins pipes without profanity. If proven, his name may be blessed by generations and he deserves a large medal.
A local office notes that every Democratic paper received asks readers to contribute a few cents to a campaign fund. The request references the "star eyed goddess" of free trade as a rallying motif for donations.
A stream near Tucson is said to petrify soft substances, symbolically preparing country newspaper men for life’s battles. Drop a check in and emerge ready to face stern realities in the newspaper business.
Arte, the Boone health beer maker, and B. B. won a case as a jury of twelve declared the product not intoxicating. Arte has faced trouble over the substance but often prevails, and critics say it reflects poorly on drinkers and producers.
A mixed poem style fragment describes a tired woman mopping a kitchen floor when a tapping at the door leads to a surprise encounter with a sawed off boy who offers roasted peanuts. The verse blends altered phrases and playful word twists.
The Times praised Congressman Delliver for oratory skills in the tenth district, prompting the Storm Lake Tribune to accuse the editor of promoting Delliver for a post office. The Tribune scornfully questions the editor’s geography and motives while defending his independence from office-holding.
Story of public health concern in America with cholera fears. Hellen M. Gougar announced to campaign in Iowa next week. The note suggests ongoing political speaking as events unfold in the state.
Nevada politics show a heated intra party clash with predictions that Weaver will win the state's electoral vote. The report notes immigration figures, a boxing result in New Orleans, a labor holiday observance, and a Des Moines demonstration as surrounding events.
The speaker criticizes the McKinley tariff arguing it raises egg costs by fifteen cents a dozen and blocks Canadian eggs, noting prices stayed high all summer due to protectionism and its impact on producers and consumers.
The county fair is celebrated as a rally for producers to improve stock and farm products. Citizens are urged to support the event and strive for countywide success through competition and advancement.
Oc. CoLe critiques the Fayette Postal Card and C. W. Williams in a snappy note. Publishers gain from free ads tied to state fair tickets, a practice he calls nuisance, arguing the fair benefits yet desires more exposure each year. The piece questions the balance between advertising and cost to readers.
The New York Press reports panic over a possible cholera entry at New York's port. It criticizes ship physicians for concealing cargo health and highlights urban filth, public health concerns, and rising social issues amid the crisis.
A wild man sighting is reported from Oakland California with a note that years earlier he was said to be from Borneo. The Iowa State Fair last week succeeded financially with attendance down from prior years and receipts topping over $50,000.
A lengthy publication of President Harrison's Republican nomination letter appears Saturday, detailing major public issues for the campaign. In the Representative office excitement rose as a paper produced a Grover and Adlai image labeled Our Ticket with free trade arguments, prompting requests to halt the paper and staff explanations.
Des Moines police court scene shows degradation and remorse. A poorly dressed man from Kelley Iowa confessed he drank, carried a revolver, and was fined thirty dollars but jailed for lack of funds. His letter to friends came as his mother lay dying, and a brother raised money to post the fine and bring him home.
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