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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
3
Editorial notes a shift from wallpaper to water color and frescoing in homes and public spaces. It praises sky blue water color for restfulness and highlights M. A. Ellett’s fresco work at a Christian church. Mentions station construction and electric line limits for winter travel and college leisure access.
A Mill Creek Ind Ter man recalls nearly dying nine years ago then recovering after using Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with restoring his strength and keeping him well since. Sold under guarantee at all druggists for 50 cents.
Pastor Williams is away at the Congress of Disciples in Bloomington Illinois this week. He will return before next Sunday to preach at 11 a.m. on Some Essentials in Christianity and at 7 30 p.m. on Perils to Young Men in Ames. Bible school at 9 45 a.m. C EB at 6 30 p.m.
Walter J. Fowle as pastor delivers an 11:00 sermon with a 7:30 evangelistic service on the topic Morrows. Special music is included for both observances.
Ited Brethren Church Wy Stiverson Pastor. Services at the church both morning and evening. Preaching at Shipley at 3 p.m.
Reverend A A Walburn of Colfax to preach at the rink with Methodist services this Sabbath morning and evening. An advertising pitch promotes Dr Shoop Restorative as a tonic for spring fatigue and sluggish bowels. Sold by Joel E Cagwin.
An article argues relocating the campus street car line to the former site near the dinky and extending toward Eng ineering hall to improve winter service. It notes the current union station behind the old boarding club fails to shelter riders and stresses the station's importance to campus life.
O. B. Woolever of LeRaysville New York declares a twenty year health sentence ended by Bucklen's Arnica Salve which he says cured bleeding piles twenty years ago. The salve is claimed to heal worst sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and costs 25 cents at druggists.
In district court of Story County Iowa a writt en instrument purporting to be the last will of O E Glidden deceased is on file. Hearing for probate set for April 7 1908 at Nevada. Parties may appear to show cause why the instrument should not be accepted as the decedent's last will. Clerk C M Soper signs.
A vintage advert promises relief from head ache biliousness jaundice via Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pills are described as reliable purifiers that work without grinding or griping and cost 25 cents at all druggists.
The Chicago Record-Herald dominates national sporting coverage with a large staff to compile telegraphic and local sports. Its Sunday supplement runs four full pages with illustrations, featuring baseball football racing athletics automobiling yachting golf tennis boxing aquatics and more by nationally renowned experts.
An old ad claims pain anywhere can be stopped by Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. It says the tablets ease congestion by equalizing blood circulation and remove pain in about 20 minutes. The ad lists 20 tablets for 25 cents, with free sample requests to Shoop in Racine Wisconsin and sales by Joel E. Cagwin.
Notices include Caniel Bros. & Herman selling tan and patent leather Oxfords and announcing a large oxford selection. Fox terrier pups for sale by Geo. W. Nichols at ten dollars each. Dr Chas Hutchison reports improvement of patient John Hoggatt at Clarinda hospital. Also obituaries noting Mrs Annie Nichols at Shenandoah and Mr Nichols death February 21 from pneumonia.
In an Iowa inaugural address Governor Cummins questions farmers about Canada’s tariff impact and the 1894 to 1897 Wilson era effects. He asks if Iowa should fear Canadian cattle and other imports in a future Senate race.
A dialogue shows Samuel White and neighbors debating John Jones and Albert Cummins John Jones signs a denial letter claiming he is not a candidate for Harmon’s seat and Cummins asserts he is not a candidate for governor The exchange raises questions about honesty in Iowa politics and political maneuvering with long standing friendships and local loyalties.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise reports progressives expect Governor to lose to Cummins ally in the June 2 race. It notes Cummins’ waning support statewide, with Allison gaining traction as many Republicans desert Cummins, citing distrust over letters to Torbert and party discord.
The Iowa Republican state convention unanimously endorsed the party administration and a tariff revision for a protective line. They endorsed William H Taft for president and instructed Iowa's delegation to support him. The only dissent was a defeated resolution to retire Senator Allison, opposed by Governor Cummins.
The New Hampton Courier challenges Albert B. Cummins as Iowa attorney for six years. It notes that after his election as governor the state treasury showed a surplus of about 750000, but with higher taxes and railroad levies the state faces a deficiency and cites large attorney fees for minor improvements.
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