This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
Frank N. Fowler announces his candidacy for treasurer of Story county. He states the bid is subject to the Republican primaries on June 2, 1908, in The Ames Times edition published Thursday.
A notice from multiple candidates states intent to seek the sheriff nomination in Story County subject to the Republican primaries on June 2 1908. Warrick Nevada Iowa has a declared candidate and Ames Iowa R R 1 Milford Township lists Kooser. Thompson Frank B Lough and others publish their candidacy notices in the Times.
Gilbert Iowa January 30 1908 notes a county supervisor candidacy to succeed J O Michaelson subject to Republican primaries June 2 and references J H Jacobson as candidate in second district in City Iowa context.
A fragmentary Iowa notice lists candidates Herbert E. Hadley in Nevada W 1908 Douglas in Maxwell and H B Ttery Ames seeking the office of County Attorney. It notes primaries on June 2nd 1908 and pledges to focus on tax reduction if elected.
George C. White of Iowa is noted as a representative figure in the 1908 Republican primaries dated February 4. The item references political proceedings and an election context for June 2, with White connected to the representation in legislative matters.
The Alicans of Boone and Story 2 urge support for J A Fitchpatrick in the Republican primary as the party nominates a candidate for state senator.
I J Scott of Iowa announces his run for county superintendent of schools. The decision will be made by Pepulaticas voters in the June primaries.
The Flying Squadron will launch in a few days and faces a tougher assignment than it did in 1906.
Vague chatter says a new operator runs the state house shop while an opposing campaign mounts activity and the governor is away from home.
The excerpt notes Hughes avoiding major trouble in winning New York support. It parallels Shaw with a warning to “Keep your eye on Hughes,” signaling rising scrutiny and attention on Hughes during the contest.
The Ora Williams episode aimed to divert focus from the Torbert letter but remains active, surfacing at crucial and less crucial moments, much like Banques ghost, proving resistant to quiet.
The author urges Ora Williams to explain and questions the reliability of his report on the Fairbanks meeting. The section’s readers recall his garbled coverage from last spring in this city.
The Cedar Rapids Daily Republican celebrates moving into a magnificent new home in a special Sunday edition. Editorial page supervisor Cyrenus Cole praised as one of the state’s smoothest writers, noting the paper’s prosperity and prominence.
The Des Moines city government, now in effect, appointed a police chief with no prior experience due to ward work for a council member, while the deposed chief threatens to enforce the soldiers preference law and retain his position as tensions rise.
The Palladium praises Fred Elwell for an instructive tuberculosis lecture that warned of municipal health risks and urged strict animal inspection. It notes low alderman attendance and calls for wider public discussion and further meetings with Treacy and Elwell offering continued support.
A Glidden Graphic editor replies to Ames Intelligencer on Governor Cummins. The piece cites six years of legislation, omitting appropriations, and accuses him of flawed policy on free trade with Canada, monuments, interstate commerce testimony, and farm product export rates, urging a frank assessment of his record.
A box car being switched by the freight car of the D M F D & 8 derailed in front of the Ames Hotel on Main street last Saturday afternoon, blocking the track for about an hour while it attempted the curve at the Y. City freight rules restricting street movements do not apply here as it was not a car lot.
The Story County Fair begins this week featuring colorful exhibits, racing events, and community booths highlighting local agriculture, crafts, and youth projects.
The Government Printing Office faced a two year struggle over adopting machine typesetting to cut costs. Friction centered on leadership changes from Frank W. Palmer to Stillings and finally John S. Leech, with Oscar J. Ricketts as a favored alternative. The piece lauds Leech’s Philippine work and notes improved ties with organized labor under the new administration.
Gene Rushmore resigned after four years as clerk at B. A. Knudson grocery. He desired outdoors and fresh air and plans to become a road salesman for a reliable firm, likely joining as a traveling man.
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop’s Restorative cures sluggish nerves and low energy from spring fatigue. It argues indoor winter life weakens liver kidneys and heart, and a few weeks of use will show daily improvements. Sold by Joel BE Cagwin.
Residents are invited to bring large pumpkins and potatoes to Story County events for judging and prize awards. Local organizers emphasize family fun and community participation with multiple age divisions and cash prizes for top entries.
Pain anywhere can be stopped quickly by Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. The ad claims natural blood pressure reduction by redistributing blood away from pain centers, promising relief in 20 minutes. 20 tablets cost 25 cents. free package offered from Racine Wisconsin.
The Christian church records a resolution noting the promotion of Sister Catherine Hutchinson to the High Life and mourning the loss of a cheerful conscientious coworker. The members commend the bereaved family to God and express hope of reunion.
Local fair highlights oversized pumpkins and large turnips on display. Exhibitors vie for top prizes while crowds admire the seasonal produce and farming efforts at the county event.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.