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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes the Taft Sherman presidential ticket with James Sherman as vice president and mentions Haugen as a candidate for the Allison succession. It references a Des Moines patrolman named Rabbit and hints at possible independent bid by Prouty. It covers Waterloo county officers convention, Sioux City upcoming, and strong activity by prohibition organizers including Chafin’s near drowning incident at Lincoln.
A violent clash erupted in Springfield Illinois last week after a black man assaulted a white woman. White residents vow to drive blacks from the town, promising action lasting through the summer.
A Pueblo woman named Scott was struck by lightning twice within three weeks, with the second strike proving fatal. The incident underscores the old saying's failure in the Colorado case.
A writer notes that the anticipated cold wave last Saturday afternoon and evening did not materialize with warmth. The author calls the period the warmest in many days and the most oppressive part of the summer.
College opens on the seventh, bringing a rush of activity after a dull summer business. The residence district building has surged this season, greater than in past summers, signaling a busy period ahead.
Chairman Franke announces a meeting of republicans at the Commercial Club rooms in Des Moines on August 25 to discuss important campaign matters for the upcoming election.
Robly D. Evans of the U S Navy known as Fighting Bob was placed on the retired list Tuesday after forty five years of active service. A unique character whose name is widely familiar to the public as an admiral.
The Ames Baptist church risks losing its minister as major advertising firms consider backing the successful advertising campaign that boosted the Ames Chautauqua, potentially seeking to hire him for their own campaigns.
The governor said he was misquoted and asked the Associated Press to deny it. The AP stood by the interview as printed and refused to issue any denial.
Secretary Wilson plans his first state fair visit in years on agricultural day Wednesday August 26. He will judge progress and speak at meetings as farmers group gatherings and conventions occur that day.
State Fair Management arranges erection of a $10,000 brick and steel horse barn in 15 days to house the growing exhibit. Despite adding 196 stalls last year the fair is 16 stalls short this year. A contractor is building a large fireproof barn in two weeks with a night and day crew piling brick and steel.
The writer urges Cummins to appoint one of the state's best men to the United States Senate for four years until the legislature convenes, arguing this shows the people’s interests and exposes him to an eventual election. Any other action would imply selfish motives.
The article notes 1000 horse entries, 800 cattle, 3000 swine, 500 sheep, and about 3000 poultry at the Iowa State Fair stock show, described as a world beater. An extra day was added to complete stock judging, with prize winning animals shown in the stock pavilion during nightly shows.
A St Louis college lecture on morality ends with a stark line as the speaker warns that hell is paved with champagne cars and chorus girls. A student responds with a grim line quoting a Bible verse as the room reacts with uneasy silence.
The evangelist Billy Sunday meets a boy who misidentifies him as he asks for the post office. Sunday reveals his identity and invites the boy to attend his afternoon sermon, prompting the boy to question his fame.
A school of pests damages cherry leaves, leaving skeletons and risking tree death. Described slug about half inch with odor, eggs in leaf incisions, pupa in ground. Remedies include Paris Green spray, dry Paris Green with ashes, Hellebore, and Pyrethum. advised immediate treatment to save trees.
A letter to the editor questions a new church entrance sign reading Keep Out aimed at Rev. A. M. Shea of the M B church. The writer mocks the terse warning and suggests a friendlier alternative Welcome, but Look Out Below.
A gang of painters repainted two Henry George cigar signs on the Roberson building. They altered his suit, face, and whiskers and replaced the old black tie with a bright red necktie. The artist then left for Ontario to redo a Henry portrait on a corn crib, claiming the new tie was the best yet.
A readers note warns that increasing auto and motorcycle use in Ames demands local regulations. It cites a state rule requiring registered numbers lamps muffling and 8 mph city speed limit and urges the city to enact its own transit laws promptly.
A brisk, vivid letter from a Des Moines widow with striking eyes requests Denver's mayor aid in finding a husband. She questions local bachelors and urges action to support home life.
Ira D Sankey died at his Brooklyn home on Saturday aged sixty eight. He and Moody were renowned evangelists, forming perhaps the greatest pair in the nation’s religious efforts. Sankey’s hymns are sung worldwide in English speaking countries.
AP interview conducted in Chicago shortly after Senator Allison's death quoted Cummins as saying he would seek the U.S. Senate seat. Back home he denied ever making the remark, asserting the interview credit was inaccurate. The AP portrays itself as a nonpartisan news gatherer.
Prof. H. G. Bell of Iowa State College notes extensive damage to cherry trees in and around Ames. Leaves brown and die off as if scorched, with further details on the observed infestation and its impact on the orchards.
Story County fair preparations proceed with a premium list to be mailed to former exhibitors and potential new ones. It will be distributed through county businesses in hopes it reaches every home. The fair offers 35 cent entry with premiums and amusements, and aims to educate residents in stock raising and corn growing while remaining self supporting.
The poultry house at the county fair grounds, blown down earlier, is being repaired by Fred Warrick. Management had feared lack of funds would force tearing the structure down, but work is now proceeding.
Rebuilding efforts are underway as poultry men push for robust bird protection. Rather than a new tent, the present structure is being refitted at substantial cost to ensure better safeguards.
A reflective poem about a poet choosing humility and moral discipline over fame and wealth. The speaker urges restraint and honesty, vows to live by strict standards, and hopes to rest among brothers after death, asking to remember only the good parts.
Amelia E Bradley Paxton born Lynn Massachusetts April 16 1829 moved to DuPage County Illinois 1837 married Samuel B Paxton December 1848 moved to Ames April 15 1867 three surviving children Margaret Frazee Lillian Marston and J B Paxton burial from Mrs Rachel Paxton home with Rev W J Minchin conducting service quartet sang and Mrs Mary Tilden accompanied them.
The Bontoc Igorrotes from the Philippine Islands arrive at Des Moines Iowa for the August 22 to 29 fair. The exhibit shows their primitive agricultural life including terraced rice farming and war dances with demonstrations of tribal crafts and housing.
Railroads will provide extra coaches and handle the related operations. The rate becomes available on August 19 with promoters promising to take care of the business.
The survey shows temperatures near normal in the southeast and five degrees below in the northwest. Sunshine was abundant while rainfall was heavy in central areas and excessive in central counties, with two to eight inches weekly. Some wind squalls caused damage, lightning was severe, and rain slowed piling and threshing. Corn and other crops benefited though some shock grain suffered from excess moisture. Plowing improves as soil dries, thrashing yields stay similar to last week. Apple crop forecast is small. Next bulletin will track corn condition.
A correction notes Mr A H Person is installing sewer and water connections and heat in a house at 601 Iowa Street where he plans to live, and is building on Hodge Street for sale or rent.
Railroads across Iowa announce fare and a half round trips to the state fair. Extra trains will be run to accommodate the anticipated crowds and reduce congestion at key commuter points.
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