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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
4
Standpatters clash over Prouty remarks about Allison and Cummins. The Council Bluffs Nonpariel defends Prouty saying he avoided attacking Allison’s character and suggests future Cummins orators will tread carefully.
The Allison campaign faces editorials blaming weak leadership while Ed Hunter urges a retreat from the Cummins fight. Hunter argues for a Washington focus, predicting Iowa decline and a smoother path if Blythe allies yield. He warns Dunn and Bad to manage retreat and eschew further conflict.
Fred C. Runkle of the Stanhope Mail defends Governor Cummins and endorses his U S Senate campaign while praising William B. Allison and urging support that honors Iowa’s public service legacy. The piece defends avoiding a standpat stance and stresses Cummins’ Republican principles.
Carth C. Fuller, assistant secretary of the Iowa State Fair association and chief assistant to Secretary John Simpson, resigns to become secretary of a newly formed Colorado State Exhibit organization modeled on the Iowa setup.
The winter remains unusually mild and farmers still toil but struggle to hire workers while cities report a notable rise in unemployment.
Fort Donelson surrendered unconditionally on February 16 1862, marking a decisive Union victory in the Civil War and boosting strategic leverage for Ulysses S Grant’s campaign in the Confederate heartland.
The Clinton Herald notes a man studying his finances to May while facing a tricky bet. He laments not focusing on arithmetic and athletic training in school, hinting at regrets about past choices.
W. 8. Hoon, formerly of the Jewell Record, has started a new newspaper at Randall named the Round About. Described as an experienced newspaper man with strong opinions, he is said to handle both gun and pen and will be welcomed back to the fraternity.
Friends of Lieutenant Governor Garst show unease as Brother Payne predicts Garst’s nomination alongside Fairbanks and Allison securing success.
It states that scaring bank depositors has become harder recently, with the author predicting the effect to be lasting. The comment notes a shift in public perception and ongoing caution among savers.
A writer argues that ordinary shortfalls in government revenue may be compensated through penalties imposed on railroads. The statement emphasizes fines as a potential fiscal tool.
State Superintendent John F. Riggs was born on a farm in Henry county Iowa on February 14, 1860.
The Maine was blown up in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. Martin Luther died on February 18, 1546. Mark Hanna died on February 15, 1904.
J H Jacobson of Gilbert visits Ames as a candidate to succeed J O Michaelson. A long time county resident, he has served on the Ames school board fourteen years and led the board most of that time. He directs Farmers Mutual Insurance, presides over Farmers Grain at Gilbert, and has held ditch commissions and township trustee posts.
The Nevada Representative endorses H E Hadley as a capable lawyer born in Webster County who studied at the State University of Iowa and has practiced in Nevada for several years. The piece highlights his moral stance and potential to secure the county nomination and serve effectively as prosecutor.
The Cambridge Leader endorses Fred C. Warrick of Nevada for sheriff citing lifelong Republican alignment, prior candidacy, strong moral standing, and reliability. It lauds his physical and mental qualifications as making him a formidable and suitable candidate if elected.
FF W Heers announces his candidacy for county supervisor and pledges to serve the county well and treat constituents right. A life long Republican with township office experience, he seeks the first county post. Voters are urged to consider his straightforward, businesslike approach.
A brief line notes a pledge to remember him at the primaries attributed to Roland Rec ord. The wording suggests a political context and a commemorative intent during campaign events.
Two notices announce candidacies for the Board of Supervisors. F W Heers in Story City declares candidacy for the Republican county primary. J H Jacobson in Gilbert states intent to succeed J O Michaelson, pending Republican approval at the June primaries 1908.
Frank N. Fowler announces his candidacy for County Treasurer subject to the Republican primary decision. Ames January 29. H. B. Hadley Nevada also runs for County Attorney subject to the Republican county primary January 24.
Editor Intelligencer notes Frank E. Kooser and Tom Thompson announce candidacies for Sheriff in Story County under the Republican Primary. Fred C. Warrick also declares in Nevada on January 22. Messages address Milford Township Ames and distribution to Republican voters ahead of the June primaries.
J A Fitchpatrick asks the Republicans of Boone and Story counties to back his nomination at the coming primary for the state senate seat in Nevada Iowa. He states his candidacy position and appeals to party members to unite behind him.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kodol as the best natural digestant for all stomach troubles. It guarantees prompt relief and claims the product digests what you eat, noting it is pleasant to take and sold by C. A. Gamble.
Boone County Telephone Co speeds repairs at the college with Des Moines cable supplies eliminating delays. Forty workers connect Engineering Hall and Central Building plus other sites. Manager Deering expects college phones on by week’s end, but downtown service will take longer as cables go into tunnels instead of poles.
Joe Steward and W. D. Miltzer announce a large Pol and China stock sale next Monday three miles east of Ames. The sale promises superior quality stock likely to draw buyers from surrounding counties. Farmers are urged to read the advertisement and obtain pamphlets with pedigrees.
Auction to be held Friday February 21 1908 at 10 o clock on the Jeff Kegley farm now owned by William Greeley located near Iowa State College and Kelly. Sale includes 9 head of horses 25 head of cattle 20 head of hogs farm implements 7 tons tame hay in barn 4 tons wild hay in stack and other items. B K Burnett.
Harry McMolly, son of Mr and Mrs McColly of Ames, was badly injured in Oklahoma on January 28 when a wagon accident fractured his skull. He underwent surgery on February 6 and is under constant care with doctors reporting steady but cautious improvement.
A local Ames businessman objects to exposed dangers after a laundry fire last week. Semmons keeps his store area neat with a tidy alley back door as well as the attractive front.
F A Oleson of Sioux Rapids has accepted a position with John R Keating. He is a first class watch maker and engraver. Mr Keating secured Olesons services for his growing business. Oleson previously worked for Boynd stone at Nevada during the holidays.
Oskaloosa Herald notes Albia's prosperity tied to real estate men who advertise aggressively in the local paper often using a full page to promote listings and opportunities.
The remark suggests a broad public concern about hypocrisy beyond church walls, contrasting perceived moral failures inside with a wider societal critique. It frames a call to consider the behavior of nonchurchgoing individuals and institutions.
Local notes show Ames residents visiting or traveling. Jerry Reynard and J A Doggatt were in Ames Tuesday. Leota and Mayme Lockard left for Ames to see Captain Racket. George Wareham visited in Ames Friday. Arthur Peterson traveled to take a civil service exam. Frank Jones visited his brother J A Jones. he recently fell from a freight car. Bessie and Dolly Guy visited Ames. Helen Welsh visited friends in Ames. Mrs H G McBride and Nettie spent the day there. Iva Beckett visited her sister in Ames.
The Joshua Simpkins company with its own scenery and orchestra stages a three act pastoral comedy on Friday February 14 1908 at the Armory. Set in a Vermont village the acts depict country life and Uncle Josh’s first Washington visit with a sensational sawmill effect in the third act showing a real timber cutting saw in operation.
William Fleming, superintendent in the Alleman elevator on the Interurban line south of Ames, slipped on an icy walk and sustained a serious injury. He uses crutches and will stay in Ames until ready to return to work.
Notice to all persons interested that on February 8 1908 F S Jones was appointed Administrator of the Estate of L R Jones deceased by the District Court Story County Iowa. All debts owed should be paid to the Administrator and all claims presented legally authenticated to the Court for allowance in February 1908.
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