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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1908

Page

3

Candidates Announce for County Offices in Republican Primaries

A series of legal notices dated January to February 1908 from Ames Nevada Milford Township and Story County announce candidacies for treasurer sheriff and other county posts subject to the Republican primary June 2 1908. Names include Frank N Powler Fred C Warrick Ank E Kooser and Thos Thompson with hometowns Ames Nevada Milford Township and R R 1 Milford.

Story County Frank N. Powler Ames Iowa Fred C. Warrick Nevada Ee Oe Sebertes County Ee 2Nd ANK E. Kooser Ames R. R Milford Township Thos Thompson Republican County Central C. M Soper L. M

County Supervisor Candidate Seeks Succeed J O Michaelson

Gilbert Iowa January 30 1908 announces F W Story of Story City Iowa as a candidate to succeed J O Michaelson in Story County subject to the primaries of J H Jacobson of Gilbert and the primary action on June 2nd.

J.O. Michaelson J. H. Jacobson Gilbert Iowa Story County J. Michael F. W.H Story City Iuwa

Hadley Declares Candidacy in Nevada on June Election

Nevada Iowa February 1 2008 Elapse indicates ERT E Hadley is a candidate for public attorney subject to action by the primary mayoral office on June date.

Pepatesettorney Permaryot E. Hadley Nevada Iowa

Representative in the Legislator Subject to Estate Action

A brief note from Nevada Iowa records dated February 4 2008 indicates a legislator’s status tied to an estate action. The item lists WHITE as involved and local officials note proceedings are ongoing.

White Nevada Iowa

Candidate notices seek party nomination for county and state posts

J A Fitchpatriock asks Republicans in Boone and Story counties to nominate him for state senator while I J Scott of Nevada Iowa requests public support for county superintendent of schools at the June 2 1908 Republican primary. Both letters appear in the Times seeking official election action and voter backing.

Boone and Story Counties J. A. Fitchpatriock I. J. Scott Ira J. Scott Story County Ira Union Township Union Palestine Ames Nevada High School Story County Normal Drake College of Law Scott Slater Roland I. J

Nevada County Republicans Set 1908 Convention Schedule

Notice announces the first Republican County Convention for 1908 at the Court House Nevada Sn at 2 pm on Saturday March 7 to elect thirteen county delegates for the State Convention in Des Moines March 18 and the Seventh District Convention March 14. It calls for four at large delegates and four alternates for the National Convention in Chicago June 16 and two delegates plus two alternates for the Seventh District. Primary caucuses to elect precinct delegates will be held March 6 at usual voting places or as arranged.

Court House Nevada Sn Des Moines Iowa Chicago Ill A. B. Cummins Bankers National Bank National City Bank New York N. Y Valley National Bank Citizen's National Bank

Ames City Council Considers Sanitary Sewer Plans

The document outlines sewer construction for multiple streets in Ames Iowa with 8 and 10 inch pipes, cost borne by abutting property, final arrangements to be approved March 19 1908, and a one year maintenance guarantee followed by a city council vote.

Pike Street Ontario and Hyland Avenue Ontario Street Ames Iowa A. B. Maxwell

Des Moines proposes canal to Mississippi with legislative aid

Des Moines envisions a canal linking the city to the Mississippi River. The plan requires support from Congress and the state legislature to proceed.

Des Moines Mississippi River Congress

Burlington Woman Claims Octogenerian Heritage

A Burlington Iowa note asserts a colored woman living there is 150 years old and allegedly never used Peruna or Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, raising questions about the claim.

Burlington Iowa Duffy

Foraker accuses president of baiting with liberal patronage

The statement accuses the president of using federal appointments to influence Foraker during his bid for the presidential nomination. It claims patronage is directed to benefit the Ohioan in his race.

Foraker

Cummins petitions circulated in Ames this week

Cummins petitions are being circulated in Ames this week as Story county has long been Cummins country though Ames has not. The effort faces uphill odds in the town.

Cummins Ames Story County

Randall Roundabout: New six column paper by Will Hoon

Will Hoon of Jewel launches a six column folio named Randall Roundabout. He is a cousin of Rural Carrier Hoon and a skilled printer. The paper aims to establish a strong presence in Randall.

Randall Will Hoon Jewel Will Hoon

Cup Shoot At Club Grounds This Afternoon

This afternoon at 1 00 the shoot for the silver trophy cup began at the club grounds with many sportsmen in attendance. Bob Clark, holder for the fourth time, waited for a convenient time but called the shoot on short notice. He is current local champion and may win again today as competition could push him higher in the twenties.

Sporsmen Bob Clark Bob

Foley's Honey and Tar Offered Against LaGrippe Cough

Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a remedy that stops coughs and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. The authentic product is described as drug-free and in a yellow package, with Cagwin, a local druggist, recommending genuine Foley's.

Foley Cagwin Druggist Cagwin

Commercial Club Puts Washington Banquet Into Informal Reception

At a Friday night Commercial Club meeting a committee of Parley Sheldon L C Tilden and J J Grove was formed to decide on Washington's Birthday plans. The club will host an informal reception this year with Mrs Paxton catering on the 20th for Saturday arrival, no toasts, music and a general good time. Tickets cost 50 cents and must be requested by J J Grove by Tuesday noon.

Commercial Club Parley Sheldon L. C. Tilden J. J. Grove Washington

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted for pain and healing

Manilla New York carpenter BE. S. Lopez says the salve healed many severe cuts and saved suffering and dollars. It is promoted as the best healing salve found, effective on burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Price is 25 cents.

BE. S. Lopez Manilla N. Y

Ames City to Construct Sanitary Sewers on Pike Avenue

The Ames City Council resolves to construct sanitary sewers to protect public health. The plan includes laying sewer lines on Pike Avenue from the south line of Lot 6 Otis Parsons & Illsley's property.

Boone Street Bach Sewer Hyland Avenue Otis Ilisley & Parsons Woodman Street Inch City of Ames Iowa Pike Avenue Otis Parsons & Illsley

School Board Meeting Approves Book Proposition Debating

The school board held its regular monthly meeting last evening at 8. The agenda focused on the book proposition. A high school student suspended for smoking was reinstated on promising good conduct. The board adjourned.

One of Three Things

Fred Jones a popular conductor on the Boston and Maine railroad required a passenger under the influence to comply with one of three options give a ticket pay the fare or get off and walk. The intoxicated man replied you’ve got to do one of three things eat less keep yourself or bust.

Fred Jones Boston and Maine Railroad Boston Plymouth Mr. Jones

His Nerve and the Wall Street Broker’s Bold Challenge

A Wall Street operator earns praise for nerve as a broker recalls a money lender who promised a renewal only if, at a Lenox paper chase, the rider would scatter 5 000 pink slips bearing the lender’s name and the words Money advanced on easy terms. The anecdote links daring finance with a quip on risk.

Wall Street Lenox

Bilious Relief Remedies and Catarrh Cure Advertising

An advertisement advises taking Chamberlain's Liver and Stomach Tablets to cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels priced at 25 cents at Judish Bros drug store. It promotes Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy with a free trial box from Racine Wisconsin and urges writing today to end suffering. Joel H. Cagwin signs the notice.

Grippe Joel. B. Cagwin Chamberlain Judish Bros. Drug Store

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