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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
5
The Ames Times notes near-end of a telegraph operators strike with little overall success for the workers. It discusses Roosevelt's political standing, Senator Allison’s re-election bid, and reactions from party figures, Congressmen, and editorials in the Register and Leader.
Reports say Bryan privately told friends in Atlantic Iowa that he is a candidate for president and will announce at the proper time. The remark likens the impending disclosure to an Iowa governor declaring another office.
The piece suggests sending Tom Cheshire to Washington for another interview on the Iowa senatorial situation. It implies the governor will be elected United States senator, a claim framed for Regis ter and Leader readers.
A Davenport article argues that the law and order league compromised with saloon owners to allow Sunday hours from 2 to 11 pm, despite Iowa law prohibiting Sunday openings. The writer insists the law should be enforced or repealed and questions the league’s authority.
The Register and Leader criticizes Cannon as a presidential candidate and defends Iowa congressmen for voicing political opinions. It argues the delegation is not the sole factor in state politics and questions who is promoting Taft's candidacy while defending congressmen's right to speak.
A writer predicts the 24 hour business day spreading from New York where all night services already exist including restaurants streetcars courts barber shops and now city mail delivery. The article envisions midnight farming with electric power and light as part of this expanding urban pace.
The poster criticizes a Washington move to switch stamped envelope printing to a cheaper firm. The change took effect July first, raising prices, extending delivery by two weeks, and reducing envelope quality. The author urges better business judgment in the Post Office Department.
A club resolution to withhold ad endorsements from nonapproved schemes sparks debate. The piece argues this home student directory should be printed locally, notes favorable past printing by Ames offices, and cites bidding by the Times with no current contract.
Town Topics August 20 announces a serial history Belles Beaux and Brains of the Sixties by T C De Leon. It chronicles Richmond’s Civil War society with verified anecdotes, chapter glimpses, and genealogical ties, running weekly for about 20 issues.
A Georgia reader recounts a severe measles attack worsened by rain and stomach illness. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for his recovery and plans to spread the word. Sold by Judisch Bros.
J Roy Brarbury announces a private sale starting Tuesday September 3 at his home 923 Duff Street offering all household furniture including bedroom sets bedsteads tables chairs carpets desks a hard coal base burner refrigerator fruit jars and related items.
Mrs B J Joneston of Linton Mississippi credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her sick child after three doctors failed. She reports rapid improvement within hours and the child is now healthy. Sold by Judisch Bros.
Lindsay Denison profiles Billy Sunday and his religious crusade noting claimed conversions and high pay. The piece highlights Sunday's prayers and sermons while also surveying other notable magazine content on Burns detective work, new babies, sleep, cost of living, fiction, and Japan and war.
Otsego Journal editor William Dietz lauds Dr King’s New Discovery as the most popular remedy in Otsego County and a family best friend for coughs and colds. Ad claims it cures lung and throat diseases, guarantees satisfaction, and offers 50 cent to 1 dollar prices with a free trial bottle.
R A Gray J P of Oakville Ind states he was bedridden ten years with kidney disease and could not move part of the time. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure as the Godsend relief after consulting top medical skill and receiving the recommended remedy from Cagwin druggist.
A reviewer hails Myra Kelly for keen humor and insight in stories about Jewish children. Her comedies reveal the quirks and conventions of a distinct class, highlighting their life with sympathetic, revealing writing.
A Germantown photographer struggles to photograph a four month old held by a dark skinned nurse. Attempts to capture both figure features failed as lighting and baby movements clashed. He hopes to separate nurse and child to please all parties.
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