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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
4
The piece praises the Republican ticket Taft for President and Sherman for Vice President. It notes a successful state fair and strong local support. It mentions Maj. Lacey as a potential U S Senate replacement and asserts voters will not seek change in November.
Ham Robinson of the Colfax Clipper notes a Monroe county Missouri man sold four hogs for 85.20. He quips that if the hogs had been cut into breakfast bacon at current prices they could have paid for an automobile.
An English country parson is approached by a farmhand asking about his daughter. The parson replies she is well. The farmer protests that he heard of a cycle accident and a busted inner tube, revealing rural humor in the Colfax Clipper.
Fitzgerald, once fired for the February robbery of $175,000 from Chicago subtreasury, arrested after being caught attempting to dispose of two $1,000 bills. Detectives had shadowed him since the crime and his recent bungled getaway led to his capture.
The Hawkeye cites Iowa Illinois primary laws that ban independent voters from voting and allow opponents to influence a party's camp. Chicago papers and leaders from both parties call the system flawed, arguing reforms promised in elections have not yet materialized.
A nineteenth century exchange lists an elderly woman needing washing, a Kansas stockman boasting about a jackass, a butcher offering top prices for hides, and a widow urged to buy a piano cheaply. The What Cheer Patriot reports a missing large black lady's handbag with contents.
State Chairman Franke led a large Republican gathering in Des Moines on Tuesday. Governor Cummins said the majority desires a special session to amend the primary law so candidate names for U S Senator appear on the November general election ballot to let voters express their choice and guide the regular legislature's action.
The Parkersburg Eclipse urges readers to stand by duty and conscience despite opposition. It advises keeping to a right cause with dignity, ignoring unfounded abuse, and continuing openly and intelligently even when others differ.
An editorial extols Governor Deneen's swift militia deployment to Springfield to quell mob violence amid racial unrest. It condemns both black crimes and white mob brutality, praises firm government action, and urges harsh punishment for the guilty once order is restored.
A Fort Dodge letter questions why Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Railway cars lack fenders while Ames cars have them. The writer recalls past promises, urges quicker delivery, and argues the danger and profiteering justify action by the company.
In Boone a Boone News Republican staff member George Brunton and a companion from the Night Hawks were found sleeping in Wes Myers' hog pen at daybreak after camping nearby. The episode prompted criticism over their apparent laziness and lack of help with camp chores.
The article notes rising racial animosities in New York World-In Springfield and several Illinois towns with large black populations. It attributes tensions to industrial strife as Black workers fill strike roles, fueling feuds across diverse spheres.
The past week was cooler than usual with 6 to 8 degrees daily deficiency. Scattered light showers fell in western and southern districts. large areas saw little rain. Corn is healthy and growing well despite cool nights. With normal weather 35 percent of the crop may escape killing frost by Sept 25 and 85 percent by Oct 1. By Oct 15 under favorable weather 90 to 95 percent mature, though soft corn possible. Pastures and meadows are thriving. clover and timothy seed yields look strong.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds in Ames including Mary Speers to Ruby Dunn for 4500 dollars and lots in sub divisions, William Minchin to IE Otto for 1700 dollars, and several other lot transfers. A Northwestern Land Co sale to Roland Savings Bank and a land lot transfer to Geo Kooser are noted. A regular meeting of the Women's Relief Corps is announced for Friday at 2. Maria Roberts mourns the death of her mother in Dunlap, Iowa.
Mrs W Stone of East Poland Maine says Bucklen s Arnica Salve is ideal for sore feet and a range of abrasions. It is also recommended for piles. Sold with guarantee at all druggists for 25 cents.
Mrs. Chas B. Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pills as the family laxative medicine because they are effective and easy to use. The pills are sold at all druggists for 25 cents.
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