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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1894

Page

5

Court convenes in Nevada as test case ruling issued

Juper Spurrier of the Des Moines district rules the mulor law valid in a test case from Nevada City. Republicans sweep Maine with every county voting GOP. Gov. Jackson is expected to speak in Ames during the campaign per local committeeman M. Soper. Breckenipar plans to contest Owens nomination. Hamilton county knocked out the third term rule and the primary system last week, offering a possible lesson for Story county papers debating primaries.

Juper Spurrier Des Moines Mulor Co. M. Soper Gov. Jackson Ames BreckEnnipar Owens Old Breck Europe Hamilton County Story County Hamilton Perry Baptist Association Geo. McKean Ashland Kent Breckenridge Bridge Breck

Burns of Boone Bonds Highlight Local Banknote Story

The Boone city bond burn incident recalls a Nevada Iowa courthouse blaze in 1563 where ten thousand dollars in notes survived only by the Treasury staff. The tale contrasts with Farm and Dairy and Iowa State College turmoil, praising President Beardshear while warning against stirring conflict that could harm the college.

Boone New York John Brainard Boone Standard Story County Nevada Ross Washington Treasury Department Iowa Agricultural College Wallace Patrick Leighton Kent the Times Beardshear Lynegs Phakic

Ames County Fair Echoes and Suffrage Debate

Local column covers figures from the county fair including exhibits at Floral Hall and rural schools, praise for Ames and Maxwell displays, and mentions of embroidery art and fruit. It also reports on Nebraska suffrage events, including Miss Anthony’s visit, lectures by Katharine Hogan, and the state federation’s platform on equal rights and voting.

Harvard New York City Katharine Hogan Chautauqua New York Chicago Africa Durty Nebraska State Federation of Labor Josh Stewart Ames Floral Hall Mentary Maxwell School Kate Thompson Nevada A. J. Gra Ireland Lowa

Ames Club Defeats Fort Dodge in Vigorous Football Contest

The Freeman notes a Webster City football event where the Ames club beat Fort Dodge on the second day. Spectators, many new to the game, witnessed a vigorous display of athletic skill as Ames maintained a lead throughout, scoring in four successive attempts to push the ball toward the goal.

Webster City Freeman Ames Fort Dodge Fort Dodge Boys Ames Club

Bitter editorial laments party shift toward populism

Adams of the Humboldt Independent vents anger at the Democratic Party's nomination drift toward populism. He compares the situation to a cup of bitterness, a crowed dish, and a calamitous convention, expressing deep disappointment with leadership and the loss of old-fashioned democracy.

Eprror al. Adams Humboldt Independent Brmetsburg

County fair crowds swell as Ames editors head to Nevada race

Last Thursday at noon the editor and family rode to the county fair, then to the county seat, where the Times editor noted a large turnout. The road filled with teams, dust rose in Nevada, and at the fair grounds a huge crowd gathered to watch Amy Banks race in the big event.

Ames Times Nevada Amy Banks

Auction Notice for Timber, Sleds, and Horse Request

A listing advertises a choice lot of building stone and a single pair mandt bob sleds along with a six year old road horse. Inquiries should be directed to J. Ferguson.

J. Ferguson

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