Des Moines Party Feud Highlighted by Arlingtons Claims
The Arlington News argues national and state party divisions influenced the Sixth district result. The piece accuses the Des Moines Register and Leader and the Oskaloosa Herald of misrepresentation while noting deserters from both Allison-Lacey and Cummins camps affected the vote. The Intelligencer questions who actually defeated Gov. Cummins and urges harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington News
Des Moines Register
Cummins
Maj
Lacey
Allison
Oskaloosa Herald
Standpattersville
Intelligencer
Herald
Iowa Finances Under Cummins and Earlier Governors
A summary of Iowa state finances through multiple administrations, detailing debt levels, cash on hand, and interest rates from 1878 through 1908. It compares governors Gear, Shaw, Sherman, and Cummins, highlighting improvements in the treasury and average balances, including zero debt in 1908.
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Iowa
Allison
John H. Gear
Albert B. Cummins
State of
Leslie M. Shaw
Cummins
Baren R. Sherman
Sherman
Healy’s Near Appointment Recalled in Purdy Choice
President Roosevelt’s nomination of Milton D. Purdy of Minnesota to the federal bench drew memory of Thomas M. Healy of Iowa who nearly received appointment despite opposition from the Iowa senator up for a seventh term. Healy’s progressive legislative stance included backing a bill to curb federal court injunction powers.
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Roosevelt
Milton D. Purdy
Minnesota
Thomas M. Healy
Iowa
Healy
Ames Gains in Postal Revenue Highlight Local Factors
The Ames Intelligencer and Boone News-Republican clash over postal gains. The Ames post office shows larger increases driven by city prosperity and downtown mail, not foreign institutions. Boone’s growth stems from general business, with no single large driver.
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Ames Intelligencer
Boone
Ames
Iowa State College
Boone News-Republican
News-Republican
College Station
West End
Os Ames
College
Ft. D
Des Moines
Cummins Machine Debate Draws Fire In Des Moines
Reported ushers at a Dol liver meeting in Des Moines list five from the auditor of state Carroll and others from state railroad and treasurer offices plus a dozen capitol staff. The piece dismisses Cummins as having no machine and accuses critics of falsification or ignorance.
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Dolliver
Des Moines
Force of Auditor of State
Carroll
State Railroad Commission
State Treasurer
Capitol
Cummins
Postoffice Candidates Stir Old Fashioned Lineup
Claude Campbell of the Jewell Record appears as a candidate for the post office job in a scene where applicants navigate the traditional, competitive process. The remark hints at judgments about suitability and the ongoing ritual of seeking the position.
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Claude Campbell
The
Jewell Record
Senator Allison Pushes Two Battleships After Speech
Senator Allison gave a characteristic Senate speech last week. The president requested four battleships but anti-administration forces resisted new construction. Allison compromised by advocating two battleships in place of a larger fleet.
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Allison
Senate
Quote sparks debate on gender and fashion
A Des Moines Tribune opinion jabs at women with a remark about shoe sizes. The line prompts discussion on gender bias in everyday advice and social norms.
Cherokee Democrat Questions Church Size on Prayer Night
The Cherokee Democrat ponders whether a church can be too small on a prayer meeting night, raising questions about attendance and community participation in faith gatherings.
Grinnell to face Ames in big weekend track meet
Grinnell will meet the Ames track team on the state field Saturday afternoon in a high interest clash. The meet serves as the final warm up before the state meet.
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Ames
Grinnell
Ames High Wins Pair of Baseball Games This Week
Ames high school baseball defeated Story City 21 to 1 with Lerethly and Miller as battery for Ames. Earlier Ames beat Jefferson 10 to 5 at Ames College, with detailed lineups and scoring notes for both sides.
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Ames
Story City
Lerethly
Miller
Jacobson
Olson
College
Jefferson
Jefferson Ames
Ouiwot
Cdecesves
Ckccius Luithly R. Anderson
Kelso Swearington
Ps Cv'cves
Kennison
Cess McDonald
Simmons
Belt
Luithly
Oliver
J. Luithly
Wysle
W. Luithly
McDonald
Morland
Jackson
Earl Shannon
Declamatory Contest at Ames High May Sixteenth
High School Declamatory Contest set for Ames Armory Saturday evening May 16. Winner represents Ames High at the August Chau tauque state contest. First prize is 5 dollars in gold. Program includes Zingarella The Gypsy Flower and performances by Bill Smith Robbie Shaftee Frances George Carrie Tallman Faithe Clark Mary Bryant Sister and I The Lost Word The Swan Song.
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Armory
Ames High School
Ames Chautauque
Zingarella
Gypsy Flower
Wee Bill Smith
Robbie Shaftee
Louis D
Fe Gig Mikes
Mary Bryant
Eeees
Frances George Cheweke
Faithe Clark
Sister
Carrie Tallman
Dolliver Reaffirms Support For Governor Cummins After 1906 Victory
After a pro‑progressive shift secured Dolliver’s Senate seat, he publicly pledged to work with Governor Cummins. In Des Moines he thanked Cummins for not aiming for the seat, promised to back Cummins in 1908, and expressed eagerness to serve alongside him.
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Dolliver
Cummins
Senate
Republican State Committee
Des Moines
Wood
Odebolt Chronicle
Dysentery Cure Praised By Wolcott Druggist
An honored town citizen recovered from a severe dysentery after taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. M J Leach, a Wolcott VI druggist, cites past use in the West and confirms local stock. Sold by Lougoran and Bauer and Joe E Cagwin.
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Chamberlain
M. J. Leach
Wolcott
Lougoran and
Bauer
Joe E. Cagwin
Editors predict Cummins lands large majority
The Story City Herald notes editors, distant from home, claim Cummins will win with at least 25,290 votes. The piece questions who is feeding these favorable predictions and humorously remarks on editors predicting big margins.
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Allison
Kodol Digestive Aid Advertises In Indigestion Claim
An advertisement endorses Kodol as the only preparation that completely digests all classes of food. It promises prompt relief for indigestion by digesting the food itself in the stomach. The ad notes pleasant intake and that it is sold by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
Beatrice Nelson Wins at Slater High Contest
Friday evening at Slater a high school contest crowned Beatrice Nelson first with Mirma Peterson as alternate. Judges were all from Ames Miss Fed son Professor Brindley and Reverend Williams.
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Slater
Beatrice Nelson
Mirma Peterson
Ames
Fedson
Brindley
Rev. Williams
Miss Leda Mason Triumphs for Cambridge High at Chautauqua
Miss Leda Mason represents Cambridge High School in a regional contest held at Chautauqua. The event highlighted junior talent and school pride with Mason earning notable recognition.
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Leda Mason
Cambridge High School
Chautauqua
Sunday Speaker Rev. Hugh D. Atchison to Lecture
College Chapel announces Rev. Hugh D. Atchison, pastor of leading Dubuque churches, will preach Sunday morning and present an organ recital at 7 PM in the chapel, delivering selections and a talk on Tennyson's In Memoriam.
Kephart to Preach and Dedicate Parsonage at U B Church
Pastor J W Stiverson announces Reverend Kephart of Leander Clarke College will preach at 1 o clock Sunday morning to dedicate the new parsonage. He will also preach at Evergreen at 8 this evening. Evangelist Montgomery leads 8 pm services nightly this week with special music at each event.
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U. B
J. W. Stiverson
Kephart
Leander- Clarke College
Evergreen Church
Montgomery
Methodist Eve Church Services and Activities Summary
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor Andrew M. Shea held services at the Rink with 11:00 a.m. sermon by the pastor at Stated times. Epworth League met at 7:00 p.m. with the city for Christ as the subject led by Lillie Simmons. A missionary rally at 8:00 p.m. featured Georgia Day Don Handy and H. W. Wagner. Everyone welcome. The Church of Christ led by A. D. Williams scheduled public worship at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. with sermons on A Church and Its Message and The Touch of Jesus. Bible school at 9:45 a.m. and C. B. at 7:00 p.m.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
Cupps
Epworth League
Church of Christ
A. D. Williams
Jesus
Bible School
C. B
Sermon Series at First Baptist on Old Time Fools
At First Baptist Church under Pastor W. J. Fowle the morning service features a sermon by the pastor. In the evening the third sermon titled The Fool of Mis placed Confidence continues the series on Old Time Fools.
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First Baptist Church
W. J. Fowle
St Cecilia Church Announces Sunday Mass and Choir Plan
St. Cecilia Catholic Church led by Pastor F C Renier holds Mass at 10:00 a m on Sunday. The choir will repeat Leonard's Mass in a flat, a version sung on Easter.
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St. Cecilia Catholic Church
F. C. Renier
Leonard
Services Sunday at Odd Fellows Hall sermon
Sunday services at 11 a m will be held at Odd Fellows Hall with the sermon titled Adam and Fallen Man.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Adam
Fallen Man
Making a Choice of Charmers in the Primaries
The Maxwell Tribune notes how voters face pressure from several personal friends urging support for the same office at the primaries, while each voter holds only a single vote. The piece reflects on the difficulty of navigating this pressure in local politics.
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Kenton
Maxwell Tribune
Central Iowa Congregationalists Meet at Ames
The spring meeting of the Central Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers gathered about thirty-five delegates at Ames Congregational Church for a two day session. W B K Bovey of Traer opened with an address, followed by papers from J E Grinnell Garden Prairie L B Hix Marshalltown and P H Ralph Reinbeck. Prominent speakers included O W Mason Green Mountain J T Marvin Ogden and Mrs Julia Greenwood Des Moines. The gathering closed with an address by P A Johnson D D Secretary of Iowa Home Missionary Society.
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Central Iowa
Ames
Central Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers
Ames Congregational Church
W. B.k. Bovey
Traer
J. E. Grinnell
Garden Prairie
L. B. Hix
Marshalltown
P. H. Ralph
Reinbeck
O. W. Mason
Green Mountain
J. T. Marvin
Ogden
Julia Greenwood
Des Moines
P. A. Johnson
D. D
Iowa Home Missionary Society
Heart Pains Often Trace to Stomach Says Ad
An ad argues most so called heart trouble originates in the stomach and recommends Kodol to heal digestion. It claims relief from pain after eating and a return to health within weeks. It notes the product is sold by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
Greatest American Horse joins Iowa State College roster
The Iowa State College announces the acquisition of Glorious Whirling Cloud, a champion harness horse formerly owned by Thos W Lawson. The bay gelding, 15.2 hands, 1140 pounds, renowned at Madison Square Garden and other major shows, will serve in class work and breeding.
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Iowa State College
America
Thos. W. Lawson
Madison Square Garden
New York
College Secures Renowned Trotting Stallion for Season
A horse loaned by Mr. McCord of Omaha Nebraska joins the college program. Described as the greatest high acting trotting bred stallion in America, college authorities express great elation over the acquisition for the season.
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McCord
Omaha
Neb
America
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Delights Children
Cough syrup from Kennedy’s offers a non constipating relief with gentle laxative action. It is pleasant to take and marketed as suitable for children with a taste likened to maple sugar. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
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Kennedy
C. A. Gamble
Ames Rosebud No. 34 Seeks Members and Insurance Growth
The Ames Rosebud No 34 reports steady growth with 107 members and 144 500 in insurance. Three to eighteen and twenty applications come in per meeting, and a large class is planned for Thursday May 14 with J Wr Lasherow leading fat team efforts.
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Ames Rosebud No. 34
J. Wr. Lasherow
Sec
DeWitt's Early Risers Pills Sold By C A Giamble
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are described as small safe and gentle pills sold by C A Giamble. The notice emphasizes their safety and reliability as a medicinal product.
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DeWitt’s
C. A. Giamble
Dr Harriman Remains the Same at Hospital
Harry F. Watt, hospital steward, has gone to Hampton to relieve Dr. Ben Budge for a few days as he returns to Chicago. Vices from Hampton report Dr Harriman's condition remains unchanged. Watt was Harriman's assistant at the hospital.
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E. Harriman
Harry F. Watt
Hampton
Ben Budge
Chicago
Harriman
Mr. Watt
Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Hartland Resident
Mrs A Goss of Durand Michigan recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough after February illness in her daughter. Mr Lane of Hartland praised its effectiveness and the product is sold by Loughran and Bauer and Joel B Cagwin.
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Lane
Hartland
Chamberlain
A. Goss
Durand, Mich
Loughran
Bauer
Joel B. Cagwin
Iowa's Three Great Governors Named by Tribune
The Webster City Tribune proclaims in twenty years Iowa will honor Kirkwood Larrabee and Cummins as the three great governors. It notes they accomplished much and faced harsh attacks from powerful interests unable to control them.
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Iowa
Kirkwood
Larrabee
Cummins
Webster City
Tribune
Wisdom Outvalues Riches Across People’s Holdings
The saying reflects that true wisdom outshines wealth, favoring the holder’s understanding over others’ material gains. It contrasts inner insight with external riches, implying value lies in prudent thinking rather than possessions.
Iowa Railroads Lead in Central States? Electric vs Steam Miles
Table shows miles of Electric and Steam Railroads in central states with Iowa trailing in electric mileage and ranking second in steam railroads. The Iowa railroad list notes electric mileage at 127 miles added, highlighting Iowa behind peers in electric rail transport.
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Central States
Iowa
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