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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
The Ames Times notes King Oscar of Sweden died Sunday morning. Editors urge law obedience as state leaders warn of a tight lid next Sunday. Roosevelt repeats no third term bid while Hull secures extra Des Moines federal building funds. Republican convention slated for Chicago June 16. Webster City Freeman mocks Blythe meme. calls for restraint until campaign season.
A Webster City Free Man editor Mont Hunter is pictured as joining the prohibition band wagon amid rising national interest. The piece notes public appetite for the movement and a sense of popular momentum.
A Char dan speech last year praised Senator Allison as a beloved nestor of republicanism. Now the governor is urging a move to private life, prompting sharp criticism and calling the action queer.
Report states Mrs Taft narrowly escaped death when a tug wreck occurred in Bologna harbor during the president’s foreign trip. Taft’s travel has drawn heavy free advertising and attention alongside other candidates.
Senator Dolliver promises to honor the governor’s statement that he would not seek a challenge to Senator Allison. Dolliver, famed as a persuasive speaker, hails from Fort Dodge and is expected to deliver on this commitment.
The governor said the state chief executive was powerless to enforce the prohibition law during a Davenport saloon row but then moved to Davenport to begin enforcing as the prohibition band wagon approached.
Gouvernor Cummins drew a contrast in Davenport last year by implying Claude Porter was a prohibitionist while omitting that label for himself. The remark sparked commentary echoed by Perkins praising Iowa leaders and Uncle George’s sharp critique on political versatility.
Ames Iowa announce in Des Moines that W C CuIrps reports a foot injury on Oct 12 1907 and says a payment was delayed by an application error but corrected the next day and the full payment received. He recommends the Homesteaders to old friends.
Miss Lana Conger of Adel Iowa a Iowa State College student fell at the Cole skating rink last Saturday suffering a broken outside ankle ligament damage. She was treated and later returned home to recover her mother accompanied her.
A Bluffton Banner excerpt parrots homely maxims urging people to return home for comfort and reform. It pitches Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a local sale note by Judish Bros. and promotes a "Home Made Happy" by Chamber.
C E Holmes urges buyers to choose authentic Bush Gerts pianos over faked names and imitators. He promises real quality for the same or lower price and invites customers to compare before purchasing a piano for a square deal.
Mr A Bissel of Randal and Miss Lottie Gilbert among visitors while Mayme Wilson hosts a guest. Skating Rink Company formed and set to open December 11 1907. A near blaze from a burst pipe was averted by quick action. Geo W Spence of Holly Springs credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a recovering baby. For sale by Judisch Bros.
Not the amount of food eaten but digestion matters. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate digestion to improve appetite strength and weight. Samples free. For sale by Judisch Bros. Price 25 cents.
Public auction at the seller’s residence Gilbert Station Iowa on Thursday December 19 1907 at 10 00 a m featuring six horses six head of cattle two shorthorn bull calves twenty Poland China sows and fall pigs from the registered boar H C Perfection No 108447 plus farm machinery and a rain wagon.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble is not covered by the Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults by Cagwin druggist.
Sheriff Ricketts owned a cow but disliked milking it. He tried to sell the animal amid a tight money market. An Iowa football supporter bet Bill, who declined, yet Ricketts hoped the plan would rid him of the cow. He placed it on the Champs while Ames loyalty endures.
Royal Neighbors of America held their yearly election naming officers for the coming year including Mrs George Gray as oracle and Mrs J F Williams as vice oracle. Ellsworth Post G A R elected Commander E Haverly and others for the ensuing year with a social finish to the evening.
Auction Tuesday December 17 at 10:00 AM near Ames offers 58 head of livestock including 8 horses and 50 cattle plus farm machinery such as binder hay loader rake cultivators and wagon. Terms include 2 percent cash discount and notes at 8 percent for sums over 500. Lunch at noon. Auctioneers Posegate and Rike with clerk Shelden.
City warns property owners along College Lincoln Iowa Carroll Kellogg and Fayette streets that a filed plat and schedule shows land parcels to be special assessed for sewer construction. Objections must be in writing to the City Clerk by January 6 1908 after public inspection of the plan and owners listed.
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