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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
Cummins to Lead GOP Push in Iowa Campaign
The speaker will devote his efforts to Iowa after touring four or five states. Cummins has campaigned for the Republican party in every national campaign for over thirty years and is now drafted to help build a large majority for the entire ticket in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Iowa
Republican Party
Cummins Seeks Rest But Faces Senate Duty Ahead
The piece notes Gov. Cummins repeatedly postponing vacations as events pull him back to duty. It reflects on the U.S. Senate as a resting place, contrasts with La Follette Beverage and Larrabee, and highlights Secretary Taft praising Cummins during a western trip. It questions how Cummins will handle the Senate after years in Iowa politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette and Beverage
Cummins
United States Senate
Larrabee
United States
Taft
Iowa
Townsend Murder in Fraser County Case and Dates
Chronicle of 19th century events noting Townsend murder by McMullan after Pike’s Peak trip and capture. Mentions Helen Hunt Jackson birth, Porto Rico annexation, Chicago World's Fair dedication, Yorktown surrender, Cedar Creek, and football fatality comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil
B. c
Townsend
Fraser’s Place
McMullan
Pike’s Peak
Helen Hunt Jackson
Fiske
Amherst
Mass
Porto Rico
United States
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Cedar Creek
Sheridan
Republican National Committee Seeks Use of Gov Cummins
The Republican National Committee pursued efforts to leverage Governor Cummins position for political aims. The report notes strategic outreach and potential influence in decisions affecting party operations and campaign support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Taft Praised by Iowa Governor After Tour Remarks
Governor A B Cummins lauds presidential candidate William H Taft as courageous and resolute after a weeklong tour through Iowa and the western states. He says Taft embodies the best of American character and upholds Old Glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
Govenor A. B. Cummins
Iowa
West
Lane shifts from Allison camp to Cummins senate bid
Hon. Joe R. Lane a manager of the Allison campaign now advocates Gov. Cummins for the senate. Lane's endorsement marks a notable shift in support within the political movement and signals Cummins as a leading candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe R. Lane
Allison
Gov. Cummins
Senate
Iowa Republicans Back Roosevelt Policies in Congress
Iowa Republicans declare strong support for Theodore Roosevelt and his humanitarian program. They seek congressmen who will advance Roosevelt policies and aid in achieving his aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt Taft urged Cummins as VP pick at Chicago
The passage notes both Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft favored nominating Gov. Cummins for vice president at the Chicago convention, highlighting their political maneuvering and preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
Gov. Cummins
Chicago
Cummins Endorsement Stirs Iowa Primary Ballot
A vote for Cummins on the primary ballot signals endorsement of the Republican Party’s work in Iowa and aligns voters with the party’s record in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Iowa
Student hurt leaping from train while seeking ride to football game
A Iowa State College student Earl Smith of Ames was severely injured when he jumped from Northwestern No 4 west of Marshalltown while riding in the blind baggage to the Minnesota Ames game. He suffered a scalp wound and bruises and was taken to St Thomas hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Earl Smith
Ames
Iowa State College
Northwestern
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
St. Thomas Hospital
Smith
Northwestern No. 4
Sixth Street
Third Street
Dr. Maxwell
Hanas Treated with Pinesilve Carbolized Poultice
Affected by cracked husks and wounds finds relief using Pinesilve Carbolized poultice. Claimed to draw out inflammation, sold for 25 cents by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Congregationalists to Hear Des Moines Attorney George H. Lewis
The 18th Sunday after Trinity service lineup includes Attorney George H. Lewis of Des Moines. Congregational Church invites all resident members and supporters to attend Rally Day morning service and Beach class leads evening service with Lewis. Kelley preaching at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Lewis
Des Moines
Church of Christ Evening and Morning Worship Schedule
Public worship and preaching by H. D. Williams at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning sermon titled The Disciple Movement. Evening sermon The Cost of Character. Bible school at 9:45 a.m. Endeavor Society at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
H. D. Wiliams
Bible School
Endeavor Society
Episcopal Church Services This Sunday and Ongoing
H F Beckerman rector conducts services at four o clock Sunday afternoon and will continue at that time until further notice. Beckerman presides at St Luke s Church in North Des Christian Science services Sunday morning at eleven o clock in Odd Fellows Hall with the subject Doctrines of Atonement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
H. F. Beckerman
Beckerman
St. Luke's Church
North
Des Moines
Christian Science
Odd Fellows Hall
St. Cecilia’s Church Mass on Diocesan Theme
St. Cecilia's Church under Pastor F. C. Renier offers Mass at 11 in the morning with focus on the diocesan subject Our Children. The service invites parishioners and families to contemplate child welfare through church teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia's Church
F. C. Renier
Clara Barton to Speak at Friends Church Rally
Miss Clara Barton of Des Moines will speak at the Christian Endeavor Rally at the Friends church Sunday Oct. 18 at 6 45 p m All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Clara Barton
Des Moines
Christian Endeavor
Last Days Services At The Rink
Methodist Episcopal Church announces final services led by Pastor Andrew M. Shea at the Rink location. Congregation urged to attend as event draws to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
Rink
Gas project eyed for Ames as Pratt visits council
Col. E. G. Pratt of Chicago and manager Frank Maple conferred with Ames city committee on gas rights. Pratt said Boone Gas Co would study options and may supply gas locally, not necessarily via Boone. He noted a $50,000 investment and urged mayor and council to gauge public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
E. G. Pratt
Chicago
Boone Gas Co
Frank Maple
Boone
Ames
Col. Pratt
Saarkraut Price Notice At One Dollar Bulk Deal
A brief notice advertises saarkraut at 25 cents per five gallons for a total of one dollar. The seller is Mrs. Will Deal located on West Story Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Deal
West Story St
Nelson and Nibel announce cash sales and price cuts
Notice to the public states that from October 15 1903 all sales will be cash only and prices on meats fish oysters poultry and all items will be reduced No city delivery after October 15 The message invites patrons to visit the shop for purchases from Nelson and Nibel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson & Nibel
Harvest Moon Play Lures Women With Love and Laughter
A critic praises the stage success of Under the Harvest Moon noting strong female patronage and audience response. The piece argues women’s taste drives popularity, highlighting John Wright and Ruth Stebbins as standout lovers and claiming managers observe higher female attendance than other attractions. The article asserts ladies shape a show’s fate and cites multiple managers confirming the pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Ruth Stebbins
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Burns bruises and scratches are soothed and healed quickly by DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. The pest salve for piles. Be sure you get DeWitt's. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
C. A. Gamble
Major John F Lacey to Lecture in Crawford County
The speakers' bureau of the Republican state central committee will dispatch Major John F Lacey to Crawford county on October 24 to preach doctrines of republicanism. He will also tour many other counties with two halls secured for his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Lacey
Republican State Central Committee
Crawford County
Minnesota Triumphs Over Ames 15 10 at Northrup Field
Minnesota football edged Ames 15 to 10 at Northrup Field in a hard earned victory. Ames showed strength with a 25 yard run by Guy Lambert and a late field goal, while Minnesota answered with three touchdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Sioux City Tribune
Minnesota
Ames
Northrup Field
Iowans
Guy Lambert
Lambert
Friday No School Plans Stir Ames Board Meeting
The Ames school board granted Friday as a day off for teachers to attend association meetings in Ft Dodge and Waterloo. Washington township residents Beadle and Murray asked to extend the western boundary of the Ames independent district to include two eighties beyond the rural school, a request likely to be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge
Waterloo
Messrs. Beadle and Murray
Washington Township
Ames
Reduced Colonist Rates for North Western Line Tickets
One way fares on sale daily through September and October from all North Western points to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Puget Sound. Daily personally conducted tours in tourist sleeping cars via Chicago Union Pacific North Western. Double berths 7 through from Chicago. For full particulars write A Hutchison Tourist Dept 212 Clark St Chicago Ill or contact nearest ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Puget Sound
Chicago
Union Pacific
A. Hutchison
Clark St
Ill
ManZan Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Sufferers of piles urged to try ManZan Pue Remedy with the claim of relief from the first application. Available for purchase from C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Dakota samples brought back by Layton Ramey curiosities
Layton Ramey returned from an investigation of Dakota lands last week and brought rare curiosities to the Intelligencer office. He displayed white sod corn cactus and porcupine bristles from Louis Olson's Stanley county claim, drawing interest from viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Layton Ramey
Porcupine
Intelligencer
Louis Olson
Stanley County
Lawrence Russell and His Maine Roots Shaped Harvest Moon
Lawrence Russell author of Under the Harvest Moon rose from a Maine village paper editorship in Haskinsville. His early years studying locals and manners gave the Down East flavor to his book and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Russell
Haskinsville
Maine
National Officers Visit Ames Campus Praised
Bert Childs secretary of the Iowa Rural Carriers' Association hosted National Treasurer Williams of Renfrew Pennsylvania and National Secretary P. E. Cull of Concord Massachusetts along with W. S. Hoon vice president of the state association. They toured the college campus in Ames and lauded it as the finest ground they had ever seen. The group had just returned from the National convention in Omaha where state association secretaries elected Mr. Childs as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Bert Childs
Iowa Rural Carriers’ Association
Williams
Renfrew
P. E. Cull
Concord
Mass
W.S. Hoon
Omaha
Childs
Mr. Childs
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Safe, Guaranteed Results
The ad claims Kodol combines natural digestive juices to digest all foods and acts like a healthy stomach. It asserts the stomach may fail, but Kodol cannot, and that the product can restore stomach health. A guarantee is offered and a purchase is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Notice to Ames property owners on Lincoln Avenue sewer plat
Notice to owners abutting Lincoln Avenue Ames Iowa that a plat and schedule of special assessments for sewer construction are on file in the City Clerk there. Objections or errors must be written and filed by November 2 1908. Public inspection is allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Ames
Iowa
Lincoln Avenue
Fayette Street
North Street
A. B. Maxwell Galen
Mann
Meltzer
White
Hullibarger
Snyder
Hoover
Fifty Years a Blacksmith in Hixby Va
Samuel R. Worley of Hixby Virginia has smithing in his blood after more than fifty years shoeing horses. He praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for giving relief from back pain and rheumatism. Available from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Worley
Hixby Va
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