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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
3
The ticket of President William H. Taft of Ohio and Vice President James S. Sherman of New York is noted for the upcoming election. The line emphasizes the Republican pairing and the party ticket.
This week a Canadian forest fire killed more than two hundred people. Other notable incidents include a drowning of a child in a Webster City barn and a Lake City woman finding a gold watch in a can of lard from the market. Senator Allison's death prompts nationwide mourning as Cummins enters the race for succession. Monday marks the hottest day in seven years. Saloon operators urged to comply with all laws to stay in business.
Gov Cummins announced he will appoint a successor to Senator Allison to serve until the legislature convenes and will seek the post himself afterward The democrats plan to launch their fight in the middle west and aim to start at the right point this time by beginning in the middle
A Marshalltown paper hails Capt Hull as he leads in the northern state contest for senator. The report emphasizes growing fame near his home and the likely political success.
The secretary of state certifies votes for the district race with J. A. T. Hull 10144, S. F. Prouty 10104, D. T. Blodgett 979, C. O. Holly 2054, I. D. Kellogg 235, W. C. Hills 192. Incumbent and party affiliations noted.
The secular gubernatorial candidate Andrew Townsend Hisey spoke in Marshalltown and spent the night in the feed yard after his address, highlighting his sympathy for common people.
Newspapers previously undecided in the Hull Prouty contest now praise Capt Hull who won a nomination amid a brutal public fight.
The text asserts Democrats seek LaFollette to stump for Bryan and notes The Times viewed him as more a Democrat than a Republican, a view the Democrats appear to share.
The text notes Oklahoma banks advertise nationally to gather deposits after a new state banking law. It claims similar laws will spread to other states, and contrasts with China where a strict banking code is said to have no failures in 500 years and uses decapitation as punishment.
The article notes Boone and surrounding towns lack sufficient hotel facilities. It cites Butler burning and Wells sale leaving one near first class option, with Marshalltown and Carroll cited as contrasts. It urges Ames to act in summer to build hotels rather than waiting for winter discussions.
The speaker urges Ames to build hotel facilities to attract state and national stock, grain, and dairy conventions. He notes that while the college departments could bring leaders to Ames, the city cannot secure them due to lacking accommodations and care capabilities.
A walking delegate asks if the bride-to-be wears union made undergarments before proposing. She replies she is unsure but wears union suits in cold weather, and he proceeds with the engagement. The exchange appears in the Record-Herald via Kiser.
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports a sober editorial noting railroad employees aim to form a nationwide political bloc with an estimated two million votes. It argues against demagogues who attack railroads for votes, warns that sustained agitation hurts workers through wage cuts, and urges discerning support for genuine reformers while opposing manipulative politicians.
August brings a fact to keep cool by. In modern cities July and August show passing rates below the yearly average. Summer disease danger is mainly from spoiled or dirty milk and contaminated food rather than heat. Combat flies and eat clean foods, drink water without ice, and ignore sensational heat death numbers.
New York audiences go wild for Miss Gertrude Hoffman in Salome at Ham merstein's roof garden mimicking Maude Allen. The dancer appears with minimal wardrobe, dispenses with fleshings shoes and stockings, using pearl strands above the waist while a full length transparent skirt reveals nude limbs.
The author condemns a dancer’s waist high throw and argues the performance, aided by Strauss’ music, appeals to sensual passions. They claim it echoes ancient Oriental ideas and lowers culture to Asiatic standards, citing Hindus and Egyptians as examples.
A new feature at the State Fair in August 2028 introduces pavilion night shows featuring prize winning livestock, a dairy maid display, a trained collie driving sheep, old fashioned ox teams, and wagons. The finale combines the race track with pavilion events as Libera ti provides music for a grand closing program. Iowa residents will enjoy reduced travel rates of one and a half cents per mile.
Long career detail of William B. Allison born March 2, 1829 in Wayne County Ohio. From law practice in Ashland to Iowa politics he became congressman and senator shaping tariffs currency and appropriations. Led committees on Ways and Means Indian Affairs and Appropriations.
A poem recounts a brakeman's garbled chorus as a train speeds past towns led by the refrain Berer gib and later misreads Bizzkightx. The verse traces the frightful incident and its aftermath with a St Louis Times attribution.
The Des Moines Daily News announces a three month subscription for 40 cents. The offer urges renewal awareness and notes the paper covers state and national questions along with market and farm news.
City officials order the electric light and power plant closed from 1 30 to 4 30 p m on August 12 17 and 21 due to business firms deciding to close during these hours. F W Linebaugh Sup t
The program for the chautauqua is ready to mail. Persons wishing copies for friends should leave names with J. J. Grove or Rev. W. S. Fowle who will mail them free of charge.
Notice to the people of Ames and surrounding country. The business section will close from 1 30 to 4 30 on three afternoons for the Chautauqua. Dates include Wednesday August 12 Friday August 21 and Monday August 17. Electric light plant and numerous shops will close during these hours.
Notice announces an executor proceeding with interested parties urged to appear by July 15 1908. The undersigned administers estate and warns creditors and heirs to file claims or rights under probate law. Parties should contact the named executor for further instructions and deadlines.
At a recent directors meeting the grounds committee was told to use manufactured ice in all public drinking water. Vendors with iced drinks must use manufactured ice, though natural ice may be used to freeze or cool where ice is not part of the drinks. A SNAP advertises five pair news cases and two double racks for sale as old stock.
John Meiers estate in Story County Iowa appoints William Meiers as executor. Creditors urged to pay and claimants to present authenticated claims to the Story County District Court for allowance. Dated July 16 1908 at Clinton Iowa with executor address 916 S 8th St Clinton IA.
Weather over the past week supported field work and rapid corn growth, with below normal rainfall but excessive sunshine. Threshing and haying near completion. oats and grains yield above earlier expectations though overall rainfall would aid pastures and potatoes.
Electric lighted farm homes barns and feed yards are becoming common in the west. A light plant reduces fire hazard by eliminating lanterns for milking and chores in feed yards and hay mows. Gasoline engines are increasingly essential on the modern farm performing both big tasks and small daily jobs.
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