Ames Chautauqua and Political Tangles This Week
The Ames Times notes next week’s Chautauqua events and recalls political clashes. Mentions Pinchot as a gubernatorial candidate prospect and critiques state conventions and party dynamics.
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
4
Unclear Historical Quote on Grand Jury Mention
Fragmentary text questions why Keltz did not mention a Polk county grand jury when accusing Governor Carreill of wearing a cella teed. The passage implies they would have “fixed” him, indicating political risk or suppression. The source is incomplete and lacks verifiable names and context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keltz
Polk County
Grand Jury
Carreill
Various 1920s political and tech notes surface
The item cites an Iowa Nebraska political tone on Governor Carroll indictments and a Colfax Clipper view of the republicans needing a shakeup. It also notes wireless telegraphy locating Dr Crippen on the Montrose, hints at the Chautauqua opening in Ames, with Secretary W P George praised for organizing a major event.
Wisconsin Press association elects new treasurer
The Wisconsin Press association recently elected Cassius L. Coward as treasurer at a meeting. The remark about a bank cashier named Wider being untrustworthy is noted in the text, implying a wary view of names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Press Association
Cassius L. Coward
Primary reform urged by Grinnell Herald readers
The Grinnell Herald argues for amending the primary law and printing delegate candidates on ballots. It condemns the current pastor system as rot and disgraceful for Mississippi, noting it has persisted through two primaries and calls for judges to be nominated at primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell Herald
Mississippi
Fly Catcher Plans Fail To Vanquish Mosquito Crew
A speaker claimed to target house flies and boss flies but appears to have joined efforts to exterminate the mosquito family, indicating a shift in plans or collaboration with others on the insect problem.
Colfax Tale Of An Age Gap Pairing Draws Attention
At Colfax a sixteen year old girl paired with a forty eight year old man in a noted incident. Ham Robinson of the Clipper comments that such matches are becoming a fad among older men and younger women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Ham Robinson
the Clipper
Democratic Campaign Text Book Released with Speeches
The new campaign text book is issued featuring liberal quotes from Dolliver Cummins and La Follette. Democratic leaders plan to use these speeches as material in their campaign communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Cummins
LaFollette
Pop Bottle Explosion Hurts Waitress at Carroll Lunch Room
A bottle of pop exploded injuring a waiter girl in Jim Dunn’s Carroll lunch room recently. The incident prompts complaints about safety and fear of drinking pop, with speakers debating going dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dunn
Carroll
Governor Carroll Seeks Republican Support for Re election
The Scranton Journal argues Governor Carroll deserves full party backing and re election with the usual Iowa Republican majority praising his tenure and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Journal
Carroll
Iowa
Odebolt Chronicle Sold to Frank Stillman
Billy Hamilton sells the Odebolt Chronicle to Frank Stillman. The future of the paper without Hamilton is uncertain and Stillman’s approach differs from Hamilton’s distinctive style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hamilton
Odebolt Chronicle
Frank Stillman
Chronicle
Stillman
Billy
Ames Chautauqua Opens With Senator Gore as Feature
The Ames Chautauqua starts next Wednesday with Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma as the opening attraction. The blind senator is described as a brilliant man and a great orator, promising an excellent opening and more notable events to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ames Chautauqua
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Government experts tackle infantile paralysis in north state
Infantile paralysis, not new, is drawing attention as state officials deploy experts to combat the disease in the northern region. The drive aims to stamp out the illness with government support and research.
Puff Club banquet marks Ringling circus visit to Davenport
Jeff Kegley of the Davenport Times reports on a Puff Club banquet hosted by Ringling clowns during the circus show’s Davenport visit. The event featured members of the circus community and received a favorable write up in the Register and Leader last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff’ Kegley
Davenport Times
Puff Club
Ringling
Davenport
State Republican Chairman Seeks Photographs of County Chairs
Chairman Franke of the state central committee asks county chairmen to send recent photos. He plans to file the pictures for quick reference to tailor approaches for each chairman. The note adds a playful jab about Chairman Langland of Story county and the Cambridge Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franke
Republican State Central Committee
Langland
Story County
Cambridge
Primary law criticized by Powell at Des Moines meeting
Editor Powell of the Ottumwa Courier denounces the primary law saying it is a joke and wrongly effective. He argues it imposes hardship on all candidates, favors moneyed contenders, and should be annulled or modified, predicting a future swing of power between parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Ottumwa Courier
Southern Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Funny man gag prompts kimono mystery note
A reader recalls a Saturday Evening Post gag about a wife leaving a note to get her kimono cut out, mistaken for a surgery by the husband. The老人 observes the joke, notes its dated East bias, and questions the meaning of kimono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Sam Blythe
Blythe
Humorous Magazine Column Reflects on Kimono Awareness
A historical note recalls a long past era when the public knew little about kimonos, describing how the topic was once a novelty and later parodied in a major magazine's humorous column. The remark frames a shift in cultural recognition over decades.
Iowa Sees Tax Levy Cut and Banking Surge
Des Moines reports a 0.1 mill levy reduction to 3.3 under Governor Carroll with a noted $321,766,039.67 rise in state bank deposits from May 1909 to June 1910 and $674,839.90 less overdrafts. Banks number up by 63, signaling prosperity as Carroll defies resignation rumors and vows to seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Executive Council
Carroll
Bleakley
Banking Department
Human Sacrifice in Western Africa Described
Captain Braithwaite Wallis recounts in the Geographical Journal that in a Liberia town western Africans display strong physiques and weapons while slaves are kept in wooden stocks. He describes a ceremonial song to good spirits and a grave used for burying a man alive for fetish medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberia
Braithwaite Wallis
the Geographical Journal
Jane
Africa
Dr King’s New Discovery praised by J R Pitt
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe cold after one bottle. He states it to be the surest remedy for diseased lungs hemorrhages lagrippe asthma hay fever and other lung troubles. Trial bottle free and guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mt
N. C
Notable insurgent Miles Poin dexter in national spotlight
Human Life August features Miles Poin dexter as a leading insurgent figure in his first Congress term. The issue highlights the-air monopoly debate with Hiram Mae Greene's practical solution and previews Alfred Henry Lewis’s serial on Roosevelt. The second in the series continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Poindexter
Far West
Congress
Human Life
Hiram Mae Greene
Roosevelt
Alfred Henry Lewis
Condiment King Heinz and Colorado Auditor Randy Kenehan
The piece profiles Heinz as a self-made industry pioneer and highlights Randy Kenehan, Colorado State Auditor and blacksmith, noting his unique rise. It also praises the issue’s wealth of pictures and editorials on prominent figures, with numerous thumb-nail sketches of notable individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinz
Great Free West
Randy Kenehan
Colorado
Dr Shoop Health Coffee advertised as instant substitute
An advertisement by J. J. Grove promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a coffee substitute with no real coffee, made from toasted grains malt and nuts for a satisfying flavor and claimed quick preparation in a minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
J. J. Grove
Notice to Contractors for Ames School Closets and Urinals
The Ames Independent School District invites proposals for the installation and erection of closets and urinals in Welch and Beardshear ward school buildings. Bids will be received by the Board of Education at 7 p.m. on August 8, 1910, with contracts awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may reject any or all bids. C. H. Pasley, Secretary, Ames Iowa, July 14, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch and Beardshear
Ames
Iowa
Board of Education
Mind Your Teeth And Dental Care Habits
A historical health piece stresses the lifelong importance of brushing and dental care. It urges roughage for kids to strengthen jaws, reuse of hard foods for gum exercise, and thorough cleaning to prevent decay, noting many bacteria inhabit the mouth.
From Sickness to Excellent Health Says Mrs Chas Lyon
Mrs Chas Lyon of Peoria credits Foley's Kidney Pills with prompt help and a speedy cure after months of illness. She now enjoys excellent health and recommends the product sold by all druggists.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ames Times
L. G. Hardin
Junkin
Pinchot
New York
Pinchotted
Bert Keltz
John Lind
Minnesota
Web Byer
Wes
Tom Purcell
Hampton Chronicle
Riggs
Bryan
Nebraska
Crippen
Scotland Yard
Montrose
W. P. George
Wider
Foley
Bright
C. H. Pasley
Dr. Woods
Hutchinson
M. H. Kelso
Hamilton
Daniel McCarthey
Asnes
J. Y. Lane
McCarthy & Luke
Attorneys At Law
Omece
Story County Bank
Ames, Iowa
T. G. Fultz
Earl B.bush, Ph. G
M.D
Baker’s Jewelry Store
M. J. Adams
Mutual ‘Phone
J. F. Tilden
Odd Fellows’ Building
Mutual
Geo. E. Baker
Bosworth
Iowa State College
City
Kelley
Golden Gate
Benson’s Cash Grocery
Peerless
H. L. Munn
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