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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1895
Page
4
The Cedar Rapids Route by B. O. R. N. Ry lists leaving and arriving times for trains. Details show schedule order and station points for the Cedar Rapids line.
The Times and various periodicals are offered at advance prices for clubbing, listing several titles with their subscription costs. Highlighted items include New York World, St. Louis Republic, Chicago Times, Courier-Journal, Omaha Bee, Des Moines Leader, Youth's Companion, Farmers Union, Catholic Citizen, and Demorest Magazine with respective new or old sub prices.
A list of uncalled letters at the Vinton post office includes Carrie Bartlett Minnie Brant Lola Crepes Jerra Fink and others. The issue also advertises Bird cigars Hall’s feed store LaGrange & Co paints and oils and various sales, lectures, auctions, and social notices from town events and residents.
A clash of voices from Union Belle Plaine Browne and local editors erupts over women’s dress and propriety. Members from Blairstown Press Allen Benney County Times and Mt. Auburn Star debated veiling and attire, while critics call for reform and rewards like a bicycle and bloomers as symbols of progress.
A survey of state dailies shows most Democratic county conventions oppose a silver agitation this year. The 16 to 1 ratio endorsement has failed in nearly all counties, except Scott County factions, which pass strong protests against 16 to 1 and insist the state convention cannot alter the party financial plank of the last national platform.
Reporter notes Joshua J. Snouffir rode a wheel along Viest avenue near a mud hole where the Diegele track meets a streetcar line. He hesitated, lost balance, and toppled into thick mud as a streetcar approached, resulting in damage to his clothing and a minor incident.
Ball fans on Washington Street plan a community game at Jase ball park on the 6th of this year at 2 30 PM with families expected to attend. Referee Ad Achat will bring players from both streets into the lineup including Fellerson St Bigger Dickinson Tobin Shotwell Zollinger Ullom Goodwin Wagner Sebern Wilson Vase Ridge Thompson Tharp Moon Kirk Malcomb Reynolds Young and Laish as scorekeepers and positions listed. The two streets will clash with no admission charged and the event marks a temporary rift until the remains are brought to town.
Matt Gaasch and Harry Johnson with a group of Sunday School pupils enjoyed a holiday picnic by the Cedar below Benton City. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Gaasch, several Cedar Rapids girls led by Miss Blanche Wood and others, plus Masters Gaasch Earl and Clark. The young ladies praised the day as one of their best.
Iowa weather crop bulletin reports rainfall sufficient for needs with damage from local wind and hail. Oats harvest nearly complete with heavy yields expected, spring wheat cutting underway, some fields ready, corn leads crops with strong gains in well watered districts. Potatoes and minor crops thriving.
Preparations for the August 7 Democratic state convention in Marshalltown progress with plans to erect twelve arches on Main street using trolley poles and decorated frames. Local committees solicit rooms and promise hospitality to delegates and visitors while encouraging bipartisan cooperation and good treatment to all guests.
Last Thursday’s trotting matinee at the fair grounds offered three $100 purses in Free-for-all 2:40 class and Three year old and under. Josie B won the Free-for-all with La Porte Girl second and Allence third. Aragon won the 2:40 trot in straight heats. Gate receipts neared $878 with amphitheater earnings around $15. crowd praised orderly racing and urged stronger attendance next time.
The Eagle analyzes a city bicycle riding ordinance, defending its propriety while lampooning youth and modern speed. It notes old residents resist rapid travel and mocks the idea of progress, urging young people to slow and accept municipal controls.
Sammy asks about trade winds and if they blow over land. Papa replies that after meeting many commercial travelers, Sammy will understand. The exchange highlights winds' maritime, not land, passage.
Avan Gernant of Vinton Iowa offers Fara Rients at 5 cents per acre with DIY tools costing 5 50. He claims a 7 foot hog fence can be built for 20 cents per rod and a 4 foot fence for 30 cents per rod. Located 2 blocks south of Kelley's canning factory.
The story notes LaGrange Company drawing attention of painters and builders as it unveils its vast range of paints oils and brushes in a display intended to attract professional trades and DIY customers.
The Veno representative plans a public lecture and on stage cures for rheumatic cripples at the court house corner claiming powerful imported remedies. He calls magnetic healing nonsense and urges attendance, noting Balyea House in Vinton will host him for a few days and remedies will be sold at the local druggists.
The text reports C. W. Rowe, former treasurer of Powoeshiek county, cannot be extradited from Mexico as he is now a Mexican citizen and the U S lacks recognition of the papers. Rowe claims persecution by former friends while flood warnings persist.
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