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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
2
Republican Voters in Boone and Story Counties Nominate Senatorial Candidate
A GOP bid consolidated in Boone and Story counties for the state senate seat with W. O. Goody receiving backing. The district race seeks a term through the next general election.
Dickse annoguner seeks office in Story County primaries
Local political notice announces W. A. Backetts a Republican candidate for sheriff in Story County. It cites support from Republican voters at Conway primaries. Ident C. Green of Newaida lists the July Web date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baie and Story
W. OW. Goedy
Lowa
Dickse
W. A. Btcketts
Sires
Story County
Conway
C. Green
Newaida
Alma candidance for county attorney in Republican primary
Cambridge January 15 1912 Alma candidate for the office of County Attorney declares acceptance to the Republican voters in the coming primary. W. Jimsen Nevata Iowa January 26 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varjed
F. ¥. Morgan
Cambridge
Lels
Brea W. Jimsen
Nevata
Iowa
Candidate notices for county recorder positions in early 1912
Three candidates announce nominating petitions for county recorder and related offices in Nevada and Cambridge. M K Tolday states intent for Story County recorder under Republican rule, dated February 1912. M M Mason announces for Story country recorder, dated February 28 1912. S G McCord posts for County Recorder with Republican primaries, dated March 22 1912.
County Treasurer Primary Nomination Notice
County treasurer candidates announced for the Republican primary to be held in June. Frank N. Fowler, Nevada Iona, issues this notice dated February 19, 191%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank N. Fowler
Nevada
Iona
Candidate for Clerk of the District Court in Story County
A candidate announces for the office of Clerk of the District Court in Story County, subject to Republican county primaries. The notice lists two names and dates of filing from Nevada and Cambridge, Iowa, in February 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Story County
Nevada
Iowa
District Court
Die Langland
Cambridge
Candidate Announcement for Story County Superintendent
I J Scott of Nevada Iowa announces candidacy for the office of Superintendent of Schools of Story County subject to the decision of the primaries. February 22 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
I. J. Scott
Nevada
Iowa
Manning Ames Grwa Maresmith 1912 Primary Notice
Fragmentary 1912 notice from Sure county elections cites M A Manning Ames Grwa Maresmith under republican June primaries action. Sparse readable names indicate party ballot context and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osha
Sure County
M. A Manning Ames
Grwa
Maresmith
Private candidate for county supervisor speaks at Jungard primary
A voter notices Casper and Slater as candidates for the office of county supervisor in 1912. The text notes J C G Alen and others seeking the seat to succeed G W Scott, with campaign talk of forming a base and addressing local issues. The fragment hints at election activity and party dynamics in the vicinity of Geor Vale.
Taft Leads In Iowa Delegates As Cummins Stands Diminished
The article discusses Taft's growing delegate lead in Iowa ahead of the Chicago convention and questions Cummins withdrawal. It notes Beveridge's challenged renomination, and reports on hotel ownership changes, candidate McCord in Nevada, and Wakefield’s favorable supervision in Boone.
Postcard Mystery From Grinnell to Ames Times Sunday
A card addressed to the Ames Times Sunday bears no writing on the message side and is postmarked Grinnell Iowa. The sender remains unknown as officials note they do not send duns on postal cards and seek the card’s origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Times
Grinnell
Roosevelt’s flawed plan to seize the nation’s will
The passage recalls Roosevelt’s idea of grabbing a nation by the tail and marching away, suggesting the plan failed because there was nothing in it to hold. It reflects on the limits of power and how even strong leadership cannot compel the people when the movement lacks substance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glick Parke
le Roy
The
Agricultural College
Nicky Profesor
Coase
Oliax Chipper
Roosevelt
Wisconsin Senator Cleared of Fraud in Election Case
Uncle Ike Stephenson is cleared of fraud taint in his U S senate election from Wisconsin. Lorimer kept his seat and the Packers were acquitted, prompting talk that Senator Kenyon will seek another path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Packers
Lorimer
Senate
Ike Stephenson
United States Senate
Wisconsin
Iowa
O'Connor Urged to Seek Congress Not Governor
O'Connor of New Hampton who has announced his candidacy for the democratic nomination for governor is urged to reconsider and run for congress in the fourth district. It would be wise as he could beat Haugen but not Clark for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Y. B. Hotel
Boone Independent
Bert Swick
George Brown
the Times
Swick
Mr. Brown
O'Connor
New Hampton
Haugen
Clark
Proudfoot Enters Republican Governor Nomination in Iowa
Senator A. V. Proudfoot of Indianola announces his candidacy for Iowa governor on the Taft ticket. With Taft leading in the state, Proudfoot argues alignment with the Taft platform strengthens the Republican bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Proudfoot
Indianola
Iowa
Proudfoot
Taft
Buckskin Gloves Talk Sparks Backdoor Gossip
Mrs Sullivan answers Mrs Casey about keeping hands soft and white. She attributes it to buckskin gloves worn constantly. Mrs Casey jokes about her husband Regorra wearing buckskin pants, noting his legs are rough as a file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Why He Was Late Through Smithson’s Stomach Trouble
A quip about a man arriving late because he stopped to hear Smithson describe his stomach trouble. The joke ends with a recommendation to take Chamberlain's Tablets and notes they were sold by T. J. Loughran and L. M. Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Loughran
L. M. Bosworth
Milwaukee voters strike down socialism in city leadership
After two years of socialist administration in Milwaukee, Mayor Seidel and the council were swept out by overwhelming majorities on Tuesday. Voters rejected the socialistic government and signaled un readiness for such governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Seidel
Roosevelt press misstates county vote on Taft in Webster County
The Perry Chief reports that Roosevelt's claim of unanimous Webster County opposition to Taft is incorrect. The delegation reportedly stands fifteen for Taft and four for Cummins, but will vote according to sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Taft
Sioux City Journal
Yatt
Chicago
Roosevelt
Webster County
Cummins
Perry
Cumtains
Equal suffrage and a Colfax fire brigade tale
Colfax Clipper writer Ham Robinson recalls a 1920s fire alarm incident at night. Women firefighters rise in uniform and gear, respond in force, but a forewoman orders the brigade to halt amid a biting remark about a neighbor who once snubbed her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham Robinson
Colfax
Farm Help Employment Bureau Seeks Local Farm Hands
The Bureau of Labor Statistics in Des Moines announces a new department, The Farm Help Employment Bureau, with Commissioner E. W. Van Duyn inviting inquiries. The letter offers free placement of reliable farm hands to farmers in Town for spring work. The Times notes a social visit by Editor and Mrs Satter of the Ellsworth News during an Ames editorial convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Des Moines
Farm Help Employment Bureau
E. W. van Duyn
Times
Miss Wakefield Seeks Story County Superintendent Nomination
Miss Maude Wakefield mathematics teacher in Ames announces her candidacy for the Story county superintendent of schools nomination. She is among the best known county educators and regarded as a leading figure in Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames City
Leeds
Story County
Boone
Wakefield
Maude Wakefield
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Guidgugh
Stury
Story Civianty
M. K. Tolday
February Ltd
1912
Recorder of
Story Country
M. M. Mason
Cambridge, Tows
S. G. McCord
Sugeeou
Tuett
Cifetigon
Fuewis Iscovbew
tHussey
Towa
Aublesn
Jungard
Casper Tumsathia
Slater
Iewa
Marca
Semibe
G. W. Scott
J. CG. Alen
Marea
Draams
Waphins
Adnerku Association
Konson
Kennyon
Tave Lie
Pot Dudge Lie
Register
Siie
Beveridge
Indiana
Placiori
S. G McCord
Mr. McCord
McCord
Smithson
Kodaks
Bosworth Drug Store
Main Street
Ames
City and College
Brown
Bell Telephone Service
Iowa Telephone Co
Kelly
W.H. Pool
Wonderlich
Main St
Collegiate Presbyterian Church
John W. Innes
West Gate
Champlin’s Hall
South Side
Haverly Transfer
Duff Avenue
Westinghouse
Ames Engieering Company Telephone
Yours
F. Baker
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