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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1910

Page

1

The Ames Times Publisher L G Hardin

The Ames Times notes L G Hardin as publisher and lists publication as a weekly Thursday edition.

County Recorder Candidates Seek Nomination in Story County

A set of 1910 Republican primary notices from Story County Iowa candidates including M Linesdall G G Bullard O B Peterson Geo E Mead and A K Olson announce seeking the County Recorder nomination. Each letter requests Republican voters support at the June 7 primary.

Story County O. B. Peterson Story City Iowa Geo. E. Mead

Story County Clerk Nomination Plea in 1910 Primary

A 1910 campaign notice from Ole Langland of Cambridge Iowa seeking the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court of Story County. The notice appears with a second line by Cc. M. Soper urging voters to support the republican primary filing on June 7.

Story County Ole Langland Cambridge Iowa District Court state of

Batman Seeks Republican Nomination for County Auditor

A. Batman announces candidacy for the office of County Auditor in County Iowa. The nomination will be decided by the Republican Primary Election on September 7 1910.

Primary call and candidacy notice in Story County

A April 8 1910 notice announces W P George as candidate for representative in the 62d district subject to Story County Republican primary held June 7. The notice requests publication by M S Helland and Slater.

Republican Voters of Story Co office of representative te mtative Story county repub- View

Local Republicans Seek Board of Supervisors Nomination

Three candidates announce bids to succeed Ben Johnson on the County Board of Supervisors. M Cooper of Maxwell, Iowa, S J Kalsem of Huxley, and Ian S Hanson of Collins, Iowa, ask Republican voters for support in the June 7 1910 primary.

county Board of Supervisors Ben Johnson M. Cooper Maxwell Iowa Story County Ilowa Board of Supervisors Ian S. S.Hanson Collins, Iowa

County Candidate Seeks Board Seat Succeeding Self

C W Scott of Cole Iowa announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Story County Board of Supervisors member in an April 27 1910 notice.

Story County Board of Supervisors C. W. Scott Cole Iowa

Candidate announces bid for County Treasurer post

Frank N. Fowler states he is a candidate for County Treasurer to succeed himself, contingent on the outcome of the Republican primaries.

Frank N. Fowler

Iowa snow and old political heat stir headlines

The week reports heavy snow in Atlanta and recalls Theodore Roosevelt as a public draw. Gov Carroll declines to dance amid insurgent pressure while W O Payne plans to stay home from Congress. Nevada Republicans set county convention representation for July 2. Tapley of Pike County Missouri dies with a bizarre whisker record. Harvey Ingham comments on changing times and leadership.

Editor Satter Quits Chew Over Press Proposition

The Ellsworth News reports Editor Satter abandons Ten Acre Lot chewing for Quality and Quantity as the paper adopts a new press. Some readers hold out hope for Satter’s return.

Ellsworth News Satter

Special election yields Democrats in Republican districts

Report notes as heard from the special election that Democrats have won in at least two eastern districts to fill vacancies in Congress. The commentary says insurgent gains reflect the unrest within the party and district outcomes.

Mule kicks driver in Missouri mine case ruling

A Missouri mule in a Macon mine kicked a driver who approached too near the animal causing injury. The driver sued the mule owner for ten thousand dollars but the court found contributory negligence by the plaintiff for getting too close to the mule’s heels.

Missouri Macon

Taft Names Hughes to Supreme Court Seat

President Taft appoints New York Governor Hughes to the Supreme Bench to fill the Brewer vacancy. Hughes will assume duties starting October first. The president praises the choice as wise.

Taft Gov. Hughes New York supreme bench Brewer

Speech excerpt attributed to General Byers on Cummins

A Sioux City Journal item presents a mock speech Byers might offer, claiming to read a Cummins speech but humorously noting he must catch a train. The quip captures political theater and the era’s rhetorical style.

Gen. Byers Senator Cummins congress BSioux City Journal

Mark Twain Dies at Redding Conn Aged Writer Apostle of Humor

Mark Twain born Samuel L. Clemens died in Redding Connecticut last Thursday. Born in Florida Missouri he rose from printer's devil to steamboat pilot and became the nation’s greatest humorist whose memory will be hard to replace for American readers.

Mark Twain Samuel L. Clemens Redding Conn Florida Mississippi America

Editor’s Workload Sparks Quip About Stenographer

A remark from the Marshall Tribune mocks Billi Kelly’s balance of work and affection. The piece notes a female writer claims “Man’s work crowds love out of his life” and jokes Kelly’s affection for his stenographer despite heavy duties.

Billi Kelly Story City Herald Marshall

Markland Announces Candidacy for County Supervisor

Mr. C. EB. Markland of Nevada announces his bid to succeed C. W. Scott as county supervisor. Markland, a well known landowner and stock shipper, has lived in Story county for fifteen years and is praised by Nevada papers for his fitness for the office.

C. EB. Markland Nevada C. W. Scott Markland Story county

C W Scott Seeks Second Term On County Board

Times reports C W Scott of Cole seeks another term on the board of supervisors subject to Republican primaries. Scott has served one term and now chairs the board. He urges voters to review his record and vote accordingly amid a party battle.

the Times C. W. Scott Cole board of supervisors Scott

Dolliver Praises Tariff Rallying Support For Home Goods

The speaker recalls a log cabin scene where a circuit rider’s tableware, once costly as England made china, becomes affordable under protection. Dolliver argues tariffs make U S dishes like God Bless Our Home affordable, contrasting past high prices with current policy, though he drops the tale recently.

Dolliver Virginia England United States

Bob Armstrong in Chicago Faces Aftermath of Casualty Firm

Reports say R B Armstrong known in Ames as Bob organized the consolidated casualty company in Chicago and became its president at a thousand dollars a month. A trust reportedly squeezed the firm and it remains to be seen if he can salvage the business.

R.B. Armstrong Bob Ames Chicago consolidated casualty company

Frank N Fowler Seeks Reelect as County Treasurer

The Ames Times notes Frank N Fowler announces his candidacy to succeed himself as county treasurer with no opposition expected. It lauds his clerical and executive abilities and calls him one of the best and most methodical business men Ames ever had, reflecting local approval.

Frank N. Fowler Frank the Times Frank Fowler Ames Times

Progressive Republican Club Organizes in Fourth Ward

A Progressive Republican Club was organized in the 4th Ward Tuesday evening with E. G. Reinhart as president Henry Wallace as vice president and G. W. Patterson as secretary and treasurer Resolutions endorsed President Taft and insurgent Iowa delegation members in Congress also backing Judge Prouty and Web Byers for Congress The group humorously omitted Garst who said his candidacy aims to save the country for progressives.

4th ward E. G. Reinhart Henry Wallace G. W. Patterson Taft Iowa congress Judge Prouty Web Byers ninth Garst

Weather Week Delivers Severe Cold and Snow Damage

The week opened and closed with bitter cold as temperatures fell 3 to 12 degrees below freezing on four days. Most precipitation was snow with high winds and little sunshine. Fruits and garden truck were largely killed, small grains taxed by the cold, corn planting paused, and 75 to 80 percent of plowing completed. Meadows stay green but hay needs rain to recover.

Saved from the Grave by Dr Kings New Discovery

Mrs M L Dix of Clarksville Tenn says after four years of lung trouble she recovered with Dr Kings New Discovery. The medicine treats coughs colds hay fever la grippe asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages. Priced 50 cents to 1.00 with trial bottles free and guaranteed by druggists.

M. L. Dix Clarksville Tenn

Local residents and council actions noted in town

Mr J F Gerbracht hosted a Chicago guest. The Ladies Aid Society plans a Thursday visit to Mrs Martha Carrol. The council approves street grading and sidewalk work with Joyce from Ames in charge. Miss Anna Judge of Ames visited town. A Wortman travels to Hot Springs S D for rheumatism with daughter Mrs T L Hida. Miss Clara Mathis of Cedar Falls visits Mrs Will Johnston. Born Monday near town a set of twins to Mr and Mrs Ed Noring, one survived. this is the fourth twin birth for the couple.

Ladies Aid Society Martha Carrol Joyce from Ames Anna Judge A. Wortman T. L. Hida Clara Mathis Cedar Falls Will Johnston Ed Noring

Real estate transfers listed with many parcel details

Multiple transfers record under names such as W W Crouch, Fred Bahr, Henry Nelson, H A Guthrie, Isadorah Rubar, John P Pool, O W Mahoney, Blanch Walters, Emmet G Hunt, Louis Holveck, A W Wheeler, N J Morehouse, Berdine Overland, Mary B Allan, W M Hardy, Leesa Walters, Alfred Knoll, Cora A Coggshall, Harry G Ambrose, W F Young, and others. Transactions include quitclaims and warranties with prices, lot and block descriptions across Ames and surrounding areas, detailing northwest, southeast, and various subdivision lots with dates in 82 84 21 through 24.

Fred Bahr Dora Bahr Henry Nelson H. A. Guthrie Arthur Stevens Isadorah Rubar et al Ella Handeland John P. Pool wie John W. Cook O. W. Mahoney Albert Arntz noehalf Blanch Walters Leesa Walters Emmet G. Hunt Caroline Hunt guard Boone street Berdine H. Overland Sonera Pederson Wiers Story City Mary B. Allan Bertha B. Ballard Bigelows Ames W. M. Hardy J. W. Lemen Blanche Walters Beardshears Alfred Knoll J. H., Suttler Jones Collins Cora A. Coggshall Jackson Della F. Coggeshall Iowa Center Harry G. Ambrose R. A. Frazier Blairs Nevada W. F. Young Henry A Cerk Erick K. Erickson Turkey T. Sande nn corner new

Citywide cleanup day ordered in Ames for May 7 1919

Notice to residents follows Iowa Board of Health directive urging action by health officers and women's clubs to purge dirt and debris. City Council decrees a general cleaning day on May 7 1919 with Civic Improvement Society aiding disposal. owners neglecting cleanup face city-led removal at their expense.

Iowa State Board of Health Iowa city of Ames Board of Health Civic Improvement Society A. B. Maxwell Parley Sheldon

Kellogg Gives Seed Corn Challenge for Iowa Show

W K Kellogg proposes his prize Iowa corn to seed program for the 1911 Ames grain show. Northern grown ears, 200 plus ears in the lot, free seed to entrants, five best ears to compete in Kellogg class judged by Prof Holden. Send five ears to L C Burnett Ames IA by show time. no membership required.

W. K. Kellogg Kellogg Toasted Corn Flakes Company Battle Creek Michigan Iowa Grain Improvement Association Ames association grain improvement association Kellogg L. C. Burnett Iowa Holden G. L A

Real estate transfers in Nevada and Huxley

C S Jobes and wife sold to W C Gunn a parcel 48 feet wide by 130 feet long, west part of lot 1, block 3, Nevada. Huxley Land Co sold to Josephine Sav eraid a wd of 225 dollars for lots 6 7 and 8, block 3 H IL Cos addition Huxley.

hotel Sunday dinner notice for guests

A notice requests guests at the Ames hotel to inform staff of their intention to take Sunday dinner. The brief item records a meal service notice without further details.

Electric Bitters touted as cure for grip and weakness

The ad claims the grip germ harms the body causing weakness and nervousness with liver and kidney issues. It promotes electric bitters as a tonic and blood purifier to restore health and energy, stating thousands have benefited. Price 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.

Also Mentioned on This Page

AMES TIMES L. G. Hardin County Recorder M. Linesdall G. C. Bullard Cambridge, Iowa A. K. Olson SUiVs Cc. M. Soper Cc. A. Batman W. P. George Slater M. S. Helland S. J. Kalsem Huxley Atlanta Theodore Roosevelt Gov. Carroll W. O. Payne republican county’ central committee Tapley Pike county Harvey Ingham new times Cummins Harvey PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICAN CLUB CHAPPEL KELLEY J. F. Gerbracht W. W. Crouch George W. Good, Jr Louis Holveck Joseph Holveck Lewis Holveck Charles N. Holveck Daniel Holveck Margaret H. Gaunt John G. Holveck A. W. Wheeler N. J. Morehouse Sadie Boitnott Oxfords CANIER BROTHERS & HERMAN Ford lL. J. Ferguson Ferguson Ames, Iowa
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