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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
4
Guardian Needed for Ailed Editorial Power
The Louisville Courier-Journal’s managing editor role shifts yearly under Henry Watterson who telegraphs sensational editorials from Washington. Lafe Young and the Larrabee family are criticized as deranged or dangerous, prompting calls for guardianship and political maneuvering ahead of Iowa and Des Moines conventions and the Chicago delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAFE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Henry Watterson
Washington
Henry
Watterman
Des Moines
Mt. Pleasant
Clarinda
Independence
Lafe Young
Larrabee
Lafe
Cyrus Cole
Fred Larrabee
State Senate
Fort Dodge
Fayette
Gov
Chicago
Taft
Col. Young
Iowa
Old Register
Oskaloosa Trade Edit Highlights 1907 Growth
The Herald praises Oskaloosa improvements and boosts, noting over one million dollars in 1907 growth. A February 22 booster edition is seen as more accurate and valuable than hurried holiday issues, with emphasis on coal output and daily train shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Oskaloosa
George
Hatchet
Hoffman
Des Moines Tribune slams supreme court ruling on city plan
The Des Moines Tribune criticizes the supreme court decision on the Des Moines plan of government. It notes Drake law students could cite constitutional defects, and suggests Judge Bishop may impose another binding obligation on Charlie Hellen beyond the prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Tribune
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Drake
Supreme Bench
the Tribune
Bishop
Charlie Hellen
Canadian Mail Privilege Restored for U.S. Papers
The Canadian government will restore second class mail for American newspapers after actions by the U S Postal Service. Gardner Cowles, publisher of the Rand Leader, has a birthday tomorrow. Born February 28, 1861 in Oskaloosa, he is noted as one of Des Moines's youngest looking old men due to his perpetual cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Postal Department
Gardner Cowles
The
Rand Leader
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Taft Boom Grows Despite Company Ties in Iowa
A concise note on Taft's expanding support in Iowa, highlighting how endorsement growth is occurring despite associations with his political circle. The piece suggests a widening base beyond early backers and emphasizes regional readiness for the 1908 campaign dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Slaughter Rouse and Open Grave
The partial page text shows a crime scene reference with a slain person and an open grave under continuation from Page One. It implies ongoing coverage of a deadly incident and subsequent details likely about investigators, location, and possible arrest or motive.
Purity in Milk and Tuberculosis Risk
The article warns dairy herds mingle infected milk with healthy cows spreading tuberculosis. It urges compulsory pure milk supply and accuses dairymen of neglecting testing to protect consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeil
Social notes from Ames and surrounding towns
Local society items list numerous visits and travels of residents. Names include Miss Sadie Allen in Clear Lake, Mrs. F J Rice in Des Moines, Miss Margaret McElroy in Newton, and many others visiting Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Webster City, Reinbeck, and Ames. Attendees attend weddings, funerals, receptions, and armory dedication in Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Allen
Clear Lake
Iowa
F. J. Rice
Des Moines
J. Rush Lincoln
Miss Lincoln
Lincoln Armory
Boone
Des Moines Social and Church Ladies Attend Events
Mrs. President Storms and sister visited Des Moines sites including Asbury church for a Home Missionary meeting of the M. E. conference. Adelaide Laird and Mrs. Carolyn Laird joined relatives for Sunday visits and a Saturday seniors reception hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lucas
Des Moines
Mitchell
President Storms
Katerly Home
M. E
Asbury Church
Edin
Lowell Chamberlain
Adalaide Laird
Kirkwood School
Carolyn Laird
U. S
Mrs. Storms
Orland and Banks Wed at Slater in Lutheran Ceremony
John Orland and Miss Edna Banks were married at Slater last evening by Rev. Olman of the Lutheran church. Miss Banks is connected with the pennant factory in Ames. The groom has worked with Daniel Bros. and Herman shoe store for years. They will live with Mr. Orland's parents on the south side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Orland
Edna Banks
Slater
Olman
Lutheran Church
Miss Banks
Ames
Pennant
Daniel Bros
Herman
Mr. Orland
Passmore suffers fall tears bones in left arm
Mrs. Passmore hurried through the house then fell and broke both bones in her left arm. The injuries are mending as well as can be expected.
Towns hip Caucuses for Ames 1st Ward Delegates
The 1st Ward Republican caucus selects four delegates for the County Convention. It will be held at the Electric Light Plant on Thursday March 5, 1908. Polls open 2:00 p m and close 5:00 p m. Geo H Maxwell, Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames 1St Ward
Geo. H. Maxwell
Primary caucus for Republican delegates held at City Hall
A primary caucus to elect delegates to the Republican County convention will take place in City Hall on Thursday March 5 1908. Polls open at 7 p m. Committeeman L M Bos worth announces the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
L. M. Bosworth
Primary Caucus for 8 Delegates Held in Lan nings Mill
Ames Third Ward holds a Republican County Convention primary caucus to elect eight delegates. The event takes place Thursday March 5, 1908 at Lan nings Mill with polls from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thomas Thompson, Committeeman.
4th Ward Republican Primary Caucus
A fourth ward Republican caucus was held as part of the primary process. Participants gathered to nominate delegates and discuss local party priorities for upcoming elections.
Ward to Elect 4 Delegates at Republican County Convention
Ward meeting to elect four delegates to the county convention set for Thursday March 5 in Custodian's office. Polls open at 2 p m close at 7 p m Ben Edwards Committeeman.
Washington Township to elect 8 delegates at March 5 1908
Washington Township Republicans nominate eight delegates for the county convention. Balloting will occur in Campbell and Graves office from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday March 5 1908. 8 P Freed, Committeeman.
Grant Republican Primary Caucus at Center Schoolhouse
A primary caucus for Grant township to elect three delegates to the Republican county convention will be held at Center Schoolhouse on Thursday, March 1908. Polls open at 3 o’clock P M. Charles W. Sowers presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Grant Township
Center Schoolhouse
Charles W. Sowers
Franklin Township Republican Primary Election Notice
Franklin Township Republican primary will be held at Gilbert on March 5, 1908 from 2 to 5 p m to elect four delegates to the county convention to be held at Nevada on March 7, 1908. M. W. Templeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
Gilbert
Nevada
M. W. Templeton
Collins Township selects delegates for county convention
Collins Township will elect four delegates to the county convention at Collins on Thursday March 5 1908. Polls open at 8 o'clock p m and close at 6 o'clock p m A B McCord committee man.
Milford Caucus Seeks Delegates At Center School House
Primary caucus set at Center school house on March 5 from 2 to 5 o clock to elect 4 delegates. Fr A Smith listed among organizers and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Center School House
Fleet
Fr. A. Smith
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