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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
1
The piece argues Perkins could help solve the party rift in Iowa by supporting Cummins’ renomination or avoiding a personal defeat for Perkins. It warns that Perkins must consider a withdrawal or defeat of Cummins to avoid hampering party reconciliation and national ambitions.
Frank J. Stillman resumes duties as editor of the West Union Argo. A summer school for Sunday school teachers begins at Clear Lake. The Roeland Record criticizes moving annual school board meetings to July, noting directors prefer March. The state clears business on July 1 to standardize reporting.
The Oclwein Register notes Gov. Cummins emerges with the most delegates after a fierce contest. It criticizes Wisconsin style cheating and praises Cummins political campaign as the most exhaustive in Iowa history. He used bold tactics to secure victory, and the winner earns the spurs.
George S Nelson living southeast of Ames is proposed by the Iowa Socialists for railroad commissioner. The note recalls a stand patter who lives on a branch road but Nelson, on the main line of the Co B Q, asserts he knows the duties of the office.
The season long battle with the theatre trust continues as reports question Sarah Bernhardt’s origins. Claims allege she was born in Muscatine Iowa rather than Paris. The Bernhardts of Muscatine and Chicago’s Great Western Type Foundry are tied by name, sparking a lineage claim amid the dispute.
The Ames Chautauqua announces its strongest lineup yet led by U S Senator and former Wisconsin governor Robert M. La Follette speaking on Representative Government at 2 30 pm. The Ames Band offers concerts at 1 30 and 7 pm and many attractions including Dana Johnson Gen T Sweeney and Booker T. Washington among others. Campsites are available near the grounds with convenient streetcar access and the Iowa State College campus nearby.
The July Arena issue features Prof. Lewis W. Smith on Governor Cummins and a series on statesmen fighting for the people. It includes essays on La Follette, direct legislation, recall, proportional representation, race death by action, and child labor reforms, plus editorials criticizing public service corporations and trusts.
Mayor Sheldon urges Ames to adopt cardinal and gold as the interurban line colors. He envisions city buildings and stations harmonizing with the scheme, painting ballast, posts, and residences to create a model town with a traveling advert for the line.
The text portrays a feud between George D. Perkins and Gov. Larrabee over Iowa gubernatorial nominating support. Larrabee favors Perkins as a reform ally, while Perkins aligned with Ed Hunter and opposed Larrabee’s candidate. The piece urges Perkins to visit Clermont to ease tensions and mend personal animosities.
Low excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the Northwestern Line in effect July 10 to 16 with favorable return limits. For full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
It praises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Sicents Tea of Tablets, offered by Lu M. Bosworth. The notice advertises a first class 12 room house near the campus, furnished if desired, with Interurban access and utilities, plus a boarding option. Also mentions low excursion rates to St Paul and Minneapolis for the Saengerfest, with travel dates July 24 25 26 and agent contact details.
An old advertisement promotes King’s Dyspepsia Tablets claiming relief after meals. The copy mentions Gamble store and O. Gamble as sellers, with a boastful assurance of ending indigestion.
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