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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
Public notices for entertainments lectures and meetings may be published free once. After that five cents per line per insertion. Cards of thanks or condolences cost twenty five cents. Church services and similar assemblies not for revenue are free once. Display ad rates and deadlines available on request. Subscriptions cost one dollar per year.
In Tama county the anti liquor league campaigns against local drug stores while Tuk rural mail carriers hold a Des Moines state convention this week. Reports note a mad dog scare in Iowa City and a general dog problem in Ames as lemons rise in price and postmasters discuss duties.
Hardin county reports eighteen divorce filings this term. A spread of gossip items covers politics in Washington, clean up efforts in Waukesha, a seventh wife in Newton, oil company rumors, weather relief, Iowa political tips, fairground hustlers, air ship ticket sales, Chanute girls making elbow length mitts from stockings, and rustic chatter on local fashions and padding.
The new railroad rate bill goes into effect this week but no perceptible difference in freight bills is yet noticed. A Des Moines meeting of campaign committees and gas men occurred on the same date as the state event.
A report notes Bryan refused a free private car arranged for his eastbound travels after arriving in the country this week. He stated he preferred to pay his own fare, dismissing questions about candidacy. In a separate incident Worton of Nashville Indiana was reportedly whipped by whitecaps, claiming he choked a preacher for saying there is no body in hell but Campbellites.
The Iowa state fair this week showcases unprecedented exhibits and strong regional interest. Local politics note W. D. Boies of Sheldon nominated for district judge in O'Brien by Republicans. Three Spanish War ships captured by Admiral Dewey recently sold at auction for 103 dollars. Interurban railways gain support in southeastern Iowa with a three percent tax vote. A Negro suspect in Iowa City case and medical cancer surgery at Newton draw attention. The Davenport paper scene, reforms, and collisions of party factions reflect a lively, varied Iowa outlook this week.
In a Webster county political race last week on the Republican nomination for county officers Charley Crawford ran for representative and his sister Miss Mary Crawford sought county superintendent. Both were defeated in the contest.
President Roosevelt approves use of a simplified spelling scheme for over three hundred common words in all executive documents. The plan, prepared by a commission of educators, aims to improve consistency and reception across communities.
Des Moines authorities extend the crackdown on spooning by young people in parks to the river front, arguing the love sick activity cannot be tolerated. Citizens question what those involved will do if denied city privileges.
In Eagle Grove the thirty seventh district convention reconfirmed Peterson of Wright on the 3699th ballot after Hardin county swiftly backed him. Chase of Hamilton was knocked out as progressives in Hamilton county faced a setback and may pause their drive.
Bernard Murphy of the Vinton Eagle says a governor's letter of acceptance outlining tariff views and alignment with the party platform would sway many Republican papers. He predicts that such a statement in the opening campaign speech would reveal support or opposition and calm public winds.
A local writer condemns seven burglars in Boone County for stealing melons last week. He condemns the act as grave, compares it with theft and vandalism, and demands fair trial and punishment equal to that of other criminals.
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