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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
7
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin markets Health Coffee a grain based coffee substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts claiming it fools experts and requires only a minute to prepare. Sold by J J Grove. Also ads for roofing material and rental notices appear in the same issue.
The article criticizes Governor Cummins for using reform labels to advance his own interests. It cites laws on pure food and seed, employers liability, railway hours, anti pass, and election practices while alleging he timed reforms to suit personal aims and opposed broader railroad and primaries changes. It notes ties to railroad passes and shifts on issues like free silver and party loyalty.
A political critique notes Governor Cummins cites capitol completion and monuments to justify expenses while spotlighting higher costs borne by taxpayers. It contrasts Drake launching the battleship Des Moines at no cost with Cummins funding the cruiser Des Moines launch and other presidential visits, highlighting inflated state spending and the shift toward economy and reform.
In a southern Iowa tour the governor accuses opponents of misrepresentation about the treasury. Officials say the treasury was not empty but had several hundred thousand dollars when he left Des Moines. They note a March remittance rush to meet April demands amid a reported million dollar surplus at Cummins’ inauguration.
Iowa’s grand old man, Senator Allison, is described as a trusted, truthful, patriotic leader in Washington. He stays in the senate and committee rooms, praised by the president, pledged to honor the Iowa primary, and praised for standing by sound money and national honor.
The record shows Senator Allison was paired with Senator Clay and did not vote on the Aldrich currency bill. Clay claimed to oppose the measure but did not cast a vote, leaving Allison effectively recorded as in favor while not voting.
Governor Cummins argued for tariff revision aligned with Republican platform as the party insists revision must fit protectionist principles. He noted no Iowa or national party endorsement of his reciprocity view and criticized Democratic reciprocity ideas while the Iowa platform remains non Democratic on tariffs.
A man recalls a boy named Willie who trades kisses for apples. A girl agrees to kiss Willie but discovers another boy, selling kisses elsewhere, as Willie is revealed to be down the street. The tale exposes greed and gendered views in a sharp, satirical fable from the St. Louis Republic.
A father lectures his daughter on choosing marriageable company. Mary admits Mitchell spoke of a future cottage and squeezed her hand, hinting at a proposal. The father decides to test the relationship for another week.
A New York fidelity company abruptly canceled a bond for a fiduciary to a major concern. The bondholder, censured for a past forgery conviction under another name, demanded an explanation and received a curt reply noting the prison term. The recipient remained silent, reflecting dissatisfaction with business harshness.
A note on the famed singer Mrs. Tofts known for wealth and vanity. It recalls Pope's sharp quip about beauty and song drawing beasts to wealth and pride, while beasts starved and the poet died.
A Chicago dinner recounts how Lady Drummond Wolffe once obtained permission to visit the late shah’s harem with an engaged friend. The shah reportedly addressed Miss Blank in crude French asking about her engagement, remarking it was late.
A London Globe excerpt quotes a reporter and a self made man in a brief exchange about rumors of forging a rise. The man insists he did not forge his way to prominence, denying the accusation.
A Kansas City Journal fragment discusses foresight with a line about Old Gotrox leaving a thousand tons of coal in trust until the youngest child reaches age, highlighting a cautionary tale of future provision.
A concise maxim attributed to Comte de Mirabeau urges strength through union and happiness through peace. It warns against obstinacy and turbulence, praising firmness, courage, discipline, and prompt restraint.
A quote by Cowper declares I would not admit into my circle anyone who unnecessarily steps on a worm, illustrating a stance on kindness and restraint.
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