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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1892
Page
2
A local watch dealer advertises a complete stock of watches including enameled ladies watches and lists the latest novelties as always available. The note mentions ongoing stock updates and a statement about his offerings.
The Ames Times notes upcoming millinery openings and festive shop displays. It covers local politics with criticism of Watchman and Times rivals, praise for Alex Fremine as Republican secretary, and debates over prohibition versus licensing amid state and national races.
Congressman Walter J. Hayes of Iowa's second district was fined 25 dollars by Judge Waterman in Clinton after a confrontation with Henry Knute Newson, Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, plans a bold campaign tour in a covered wagon across Minnesota on election day.
Congressman Dolliver recalls a Plainfield barber noting New York businessmen “roost” in Plainfield and buy there before heading home. He argues against Democratic policy, urging voters to resist global influence and preserve American interests.
The text quotes Mrs. Gougar and advocates a protective tariff arguing it is a tax borne by foreigners, not Americans, and that tariffs shield manufacturers laborers and farmers from foreign competition. It urges support for home industries and equal goods quality.
The Dubuque Herald columnist argues a woman’s good name is her chief treasure. Loss of reputation leads to ostracism and unhappiness, and moral men avoid demeaning comments about a woman’s character. Speaking ill of a woman’s standing is a grave ethical crime.
In a Saturday night speech Hon. A B Cummins urged that congressional representation be based on actual votes cast rather than population. He argued the south’s large colored population is counted in apportionment despite disenfranchisement and questioned enfranchisement if civil rights are not asserted. He supported freeing the negro but said he should not be counted in the apportionment tally without exercising rights.
A narration describes a woman who talks about weather and art, questions whether it will rain, plans theater next week, and confesses dress concerns. She moves ceaselessly through gossip and excitement, while the observer stays patient as the golden minutes pass.
The Story County Prohibitionists held a county convention at Ames recently. The gathering, described as a notable meeting, discussed ongoing efforts and local activism in the prohibition cause and related civic issues.
Henry Clay argues free trade worsened agricultural property before 1824 and again after 1837. The 1842 Muskingum county auction shows dire prices for livestock and goods under free trade. England’s agricultural laborers suffer under free trade with low wages and bleak prospects. Land values and farm income declined 1876 onward, driving mass migration from countryside to towns.
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