23 Apr 1908
Page 1
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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
Dr. Shoop of Racine Wis introduces Health Coffee a coffee substitute made from toasted grains with malt and nuts claiming no real coffee content and no long boiling time. Sold by J J Grove. May 2 Baptist church bazaar at Odd Fellow Hall offers household articles and 25 cent dinner.
A critical profile questions Governor Cummins reform record and rail policy. It notes his claims of credit for pure food and seed laws, employers liability, hours limits, and anti pass legislation, while accusing him of timing reforms for personal gain and opposing rail reforms in earlier votes. It cites his use of railroad passes, youth in Cedar Rounds convention, and shifts on silver. The piece portrays him as self serving and not a loyal Republican.
The piece criticizes Governor Cummins for high state costs, noting expenses tied to launching the cruiser Des Moines, presidential inaugurations, and travel. It contrasts lavish spending with earlier governors Drake and Shaw and suggests a shift toward economy and reform. It highlights specific sums paid by Iowa taxpayers.
A southern Iowa tour by the governor charged the state treasury as empty. Opponents claimed the treasury held hundreds of thousands, and that half of March collections must be remitted by March 25 to meet April demands. They noted a surplus at Cummins' inauguration and later valuation increases.
A detailed portrait of Senator Allison in Washington, highlighting his daily presence in the senate chamber and his well known committee room. It praises his integrity, patriotism, and trust from the president, notes his pledge to honor the Iowa primary outcome, and argues his long service benefits Iowa and national money policy.
The record shows Senator Allison paired with Senator Clay of Georgia, neither voting on the Aldrich currency bill. Clay announced his pair with Allison, one in favor and one against, and both did not vote, leaving Allison effectively supporting the measure while Clay abstained.
Governor Cummins, during a southern Iowa swing, asserts orthodoxy on tariff revision and points to Republican platforms as vindication. He fights the idea of reciprocal policy and notes Iowa and national platforms favor revision within protectionist principles.
A St Louis Republic anecdote recounted by a man who claims men are more mercenary than women. He recalls Willie offering an apple for twenty kisses to a girl, then tricks unfold as other boys replace him, selling kisses for apples and tempting the girl to close her eyes. The tale ends with the girl discovering Willie is selling kisses elsewhere.
A fidelity company in New York canceled a bond for a fiduciary, prompting the holder to demand a reason. The bonding company chief responded that the man had prior convictions under another name and served time in state prison, leaving the recipient unable to reply.
London Standard recalls Mrs Tofts, famed singer of Queen Anne's reign, who sought money and displayed vanity. Pope lampooned her avarice with a biting epigram about beauty and song drawing beasts and their Orpheus, yet causing famine for beasts and poet alike.
A Persian consul in Chicago recounts how Lady Drummond Wolffe once sought permission to visit the late shah's harem. Accompanied by a near-bride, the Englishwomen wandered the palace until the shah confronted them with a crude quip about marriage. The anecdote appears in the cited papers.
A Kansas City Journal snippet notes a boastful remark about foresight and a legendary stash of courty trees left by Old Gotrox. The tale mentions a thousand tons and a rule about access tied to a child's age, illustrating colorful local lore.
A concise guide cites Comte de Mirabeau on strength through union and peace. It urges firmness without obstinacy and courage without turbulence, stressing freedom and disciplined prompt action.
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.