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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
Public notice column outlines 5 cents per line per insertion for alerts entertainments concerts lectures suppers and monetary interests. Cards of thanks and condolences 25 cents. Free one time for non revenue church lodge society meetings and public gatherings. Display rates available on inquiry. Changes due by Tuesday evening. Subscription price one dollar per year.
The state convention opened with a heated mood and no reported deaths in Des Moines though several narrow escapes drew attention. Oyster Bay voices bolstered tariff criticism, while Cumminsites pushed a mixed tariff plank that left Canadian reciprocity absent and sparked intra party tensions. Indiana heads face evolving strife as old age milestones prompt renewed attention.
A mix of Iowa politics notes and odd anecdotes includes Senator Allison's illness keeping him from the state convention while Dolliver wins a bid for attendance. W. J. Bryan invited by Democratic campaigners. a fearless Ames preacher speaks out. Roosevelt Republicans spark discussion of governors and tariffs. a Des Moines detective suffers a pickpocket incident. local tales of LaFouetter in Wisconsin. a northern Iowa marriage leads to legal trouble. Harry Thaw’s quiet day noted. Iowa City shooting case links to preconvention talk and foxy behavior on the nation’s birthday.
A farmer near Jewell failed to find shoes large enough in Jewell or Webster City. He considered mail order but fears freight costs will prevent value received before he passes.
Iowa politics note Polk City identity corrected by Tuesday edition. The thirty fifth annual Iowa Equal Suffrage Association convention is set for Ida Grove on September 25 26 and 27. Frank Clarkson of Ida Grove Pioneer is mentioned. A tarantula sighting in a Webster City barber shop stirs political tension amid county activity.
Miss Ruth Leighton hosted the Womens Press Club of Des Moines for its annual Colfax outing, with General Weaver and Henry Wallace among attendees. The day featured an interurban ride, a Grand hotel supper, and praise for Colfax despite the Monte Colfax hotel fire. Notable Des Moines guests listed include Mrs. Charles Clarke and Mrs. Henry Wallace among others.
The Portland Oregonian reports a July banquet for Prof G L McKay dairy inspector from Iowa State College at Ames. He urged Oregon to aim as a leading dairy producer, noting extensive travels and dairy talks with farmers and officials. Attendees included J W Bailey, G L Brown, T S Townsend, M Mortensen, H W Tartar, and H E Lounsbury.
Many congressmen attended the convention and most stood silent. The author argues if they had travel to Iowa to challenge the tariff earlier, their efforts might have yielded different results.
A Boone camping party faced a mishap when a coffee pot exploded. The writer urges pretrip checking of gear to avoid similar incidents and suggests ensuring equipment is safe before starting an expedition.
The passage claims Coburn avoided the U S Senate by preferring to tend sunflowers at home. It humorously suggests the sunflower deserves respect after years of public scorn and speculation about its value to real estate owners.
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