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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
2
Mayor Gaynor survives a gun wound amid national anxiety. Cummins pushes toward 1912 presidency with strong backing. Washington lawyer Mrs. J. Ellen Foster dies at home. James Wilson turns 75 on Tama county farm. Tarbell argues women read poorly written books. Gotch to wed Miss Gladys Ostrich. Bristow slams Aldrich in debate. Fort Dodge adopts city commission government. Florence Nightingale dies in London after famed battlefield nursing.
Aldrich refutes Bristow charges on tariff tinkering for rubber trust. Debate over Alice Roosevelt Longworth smoking cigarettes continues. Bert Keltz accuses Gov Carroll of wearing ceruloid collars. Miller of the Washington Democrat targets Claude Porter. Campaigns urge bold attacks on railroads and corporations as Great Issues. A harsh tone notes base liberal sympathy fading and digs at political rivals.
A Black man identified as S J Brown files a libel suit against Prouty for five thousand dollars. The case follows Prouty alleging Brown backed Hull for pay. Brown asks the court to grant relief approximating five thousand dollars.
A New York man named Oustien ate sixty one ears of corn in one sitting, revealing a Kansas man who previously ate sixty eight ears. Oustien issued a five hundred dollar challenge to meet the Kansan in the cornfield and settle their duel by eating corn.
Lars J. Skromme declares as Prohibition candidate for Representative and asks Story County voters for support in the coming general election Roland Iowa August 4 1910.
Mr Lars J Skromme of Roland, the prohibition candidate for the county legislature, grew up on a nearby farm and believes he has a chance to win. A New York man claims to eat 61 roasting ears in three hours and bets five hundred he can out eat any contender, challenging the “devil act” in the office for the stake.
A Kansas senator Bristow denounces a colleague for lying from the public platform, arguing that such behavior betrays the tradition of statesmanship once honored in the state during populist days. The remark frames the moral standard expected of public officials.
The Agar Packing Company of Des Moines filed for voluntary bankruptcy this week. It is one of Des Moines' largest enterprises with assets around four hundred thousand dollars and liabilities about the same. The load issue cited is inability to borrow money, but officials hope to keep the business operating.
The Times office walls and ceiling were whitened with calinmine turning glossy black to cream. Workers plan to scrub floors wash windows and hope for brighter light to recognize visitors.
Prof Kennedy of I B C animal husbandry stirred up Des Moines dairies by calling local dairies unsanitary. Dairymen jumped to defend their industry while Kennedy stands by his criticism amid the controversy.
The Iowa State Board of Health urges parents to protect infants from hot weather by using pure fresh cow milk kept cold, boiled water, and exclusive breastfeeding when possible. It advises proper bottle hygiene, careful feeding schedules, careful weaning only by doctor advice, and prompt doctor consultation for diarrhoea or vomiting, plus daily baths and outdoor exposure.
A Scandinavian narrator withholds identity claims Norwegians in Wisconsin worship La Follette. In a casual chat, one Norwegian calls La Follette greater than Washington Grant Lincoln Roosevelt Christ, then hesitates noting La Follette has not yet aged.
Rumor spreads about a neighbor who traveled to a town and lost her watch on a dining room rug. She asked the maid to report any find. The maid’s reply lists 13 empty beer bottles 19 cigar butts 5 cigarette ends 14 blue and 31 red poker chips 87 burned matches and one pink satin slipper. The wife returned by auto in four hours.
Editor Swick laments rapid change and every day haste after Boone automobile races. He complains that letters are replaced by telegrams and telegraphs while face to face talks give way to telephone calls and chauffeurs. He fears the bustle and hustle required to reach people or events.
Local retailer Nelson & Moore promotes electric irons and fans with a midweek sale. Shoppers can save on household appliances as warm weather approaches.
When digestion is smooth, appetite is healthy. If appetite flags, a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can help. They strengthen digestion, improve appetite, and regulate bowels. Sold by all dealers.
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