Ames Times snippets mix of politics and local notes
The Ames Times lists varied items including a patent medicine ingredient Hexamethylenetetramine, Governor Garst naming Ora Williams private secretary, flood concerns in the east, a Cleveland man marrying a grass widow Fussleigh, A Groves selling cattle at $7.25 per hundred, Taft would-be postmaster general Frank Hitchcock, Dr. Bradshaw fitting Hathaway with teeth for a New York visit, Ruthven Iowa calls for school superintendent H A Welty’s resignation amid a kiss accusation and unsettled school board sentiment.
Tariff talks and political shifts in early newspaper notes
Correspondents report Taft and Cannon clashing over tariff policy while merchants meet in Chicago on the eighth to discuss tariff changes. A bill aims to abolish four assistant postmaster generals and place the department under a director to reduce deficits. Governor Cummins finally attains his long pursuit of U.S. Senate after fifteen years.
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Chicago
Cummins
U.S
Des Moines Evening Tribune Debut Promises Strong Start
Friends urge Pete Hepburn to contest Jameson in election. Uncle Peter warns him to drop it. Jameson moved first and politics, like war, allows sharp moves. The Tribune’s first issue under new ownership launches Tuesday and aims high as editors push a bold standard.
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Pete Hepburn
Jameson
Peter
Des Moines Evening Tribune
Register and Leader
Supreme Court rules doctors may fix prices, Purcell objects
The Supreme Court allows doctors to organize and set service prices without breaking antitrust law, drawing an exception from Tom Purcell of the Hampton Chronicle who scorns the ruling. The columnist, known for political battles, quips that he won’t need a doctor soon.
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The
Supreme Court
Tom Purcell
Hampton Chronicle
Tom
Roosevelt Orders Civil Service for 15000 Postmasters
President Roosevelt issues an order placing fifteen thousand fourth class postmasters under civil service. The move covers all fourth class postmasters east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and will soon extend nationwide, a blow to Congressmen who traded post offices for votes.
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Roosevelt
Mississippi
Ohio Rivers
Why Do Animals Behave Oddly in This Riddle
A playful inquiry poses curious contrasts among farm animals. The text asks why a white colt appears differently, why feeding directions vary, and why vines twist left or right. It then ponders rope behavior, animal postures, and a dog’s circling before rest.
Editors and the Editor Myth in Rural Tales
A child essay critiques editors as mysterious figures who never die and are treated unfairly. It contrasts editors with doctors, noting editors face lawsuits and poor pay while doctors have respectful funerals and Latin words, highlighting bias in public perception. Rapid River Hustler.
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Paw
Rapid River
Cardinal Gibbons Urges Religion Over Divorce
Cardinal Gibbons called for more religion and less divorce after the census bureau reported rising divorce rates. He blamed lax laws and a social drift toward self indulgence, urged stricter gospel adherence, and supported shunning divorced individuals in past and present society. He cautioned against cruel treatment of those divorced for good causes and noted economic factors as part of the broader issue.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Federal Census Bureau
Census Bureau
Canada
South Dakota
Dioree
Walter Wellman
Chicago Record Herald
Parents study the boy problem at Christian church
A public session led by Frank H. Gamel discusses child behavior and guidance for parents. The event is scheduled for November 10 at 8 p m at the Christian church, inviting local families to join the dialogue on boy challenges and parenting strategies.
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Frank H. Gamel
Christian Church
Administratrix Appointed for Hiram Blake Estate
Ida M. Evans named administratrix by Story County District Court for Hiram Blake estate. Creditors must pay and claimants present authenticated claims to the court for allowance. Dated November 13 1908.
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District Court
Story County
Iowa
Hiram Blake
Ida M. Evans
M. Gretten
M. A. Manning
Administrator with will annexed in Story county Iowa estate
The administrator with will annexed of the estate of M. Gret ten deceased, in Story county Iowa, filed November 16 1908. The document also states the Union Savings Bank of Ames Story county at close of business November 23 1908 with assets totaling 164 788 14 and liabilities 164 788 14 including 25 000 00 capital stock and 133 296 04 time deposits. Affirms sworn statements by Alfred H. Munn president and H. Westerman cashier, November 28 1908, before Notary Co L Siverly.
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Iowa
Ames
Story
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Union National Bank
State of Iowa
Story County
Alfred H. Munn
H. Westerman
Co. L. Siverly
Geo. Judisch
W. M. Greeley
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Opera House
Alan Villar
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H. L. Munn Lumber Co
Geo. E. Baker
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