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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
Frank N. Fowler announces candidacy for treasurer of Story City with the June 2, 1908, action of the returns. He asks voters to consider his bid in the upcoming election and to support his qualifications.
Ames Iowa announces that a candidate from Milford Township and Ames R R 1 seeks the sheriff’s office in Story County. The notice references actions and primaries set for June 2 1908 and notes affiliations in FR Nevada and Milford areas.
Od County supervisor to succeed J O Hison subject to the action of the Republican primaries on June 2. Jacobson Gilbert Iowa January 80 1908. County supervisor to succeed J O Ison subject to the action of the Republican primaries of June 2nd. F W Heers Story City Iowa January 30 1908.
Herbert Be Hadley of Nevada Iowa is noted in a February 1 1908 notice as subject to action by the Republican party on June 2. The terse notice cites party procedures affecting his county attorney status.
Nevada Iowa February 4 1908 records GEO C WHIT noting action in the legislature subject to Republican quaries dated June 2.
A campaign plea directed to Republicans in Boone and Story counties urges backing for J A Fitchpatrick as a candidate for state conservative PRU WSR LUTE Nevada Ia. The message frames the primary election effort and asks party readers to provide backing.
Acon Times reports J I Scott declares run for county superintendent of schools pending Republican primary. Voters are urged to consider the nomination as the race proceeds.
Notice details county caucuses to elect delegates for state and national conventions. Ballots by precinct with representation totals and voting times set, followed by remarks from Bosworth and comments on Des Moines politics and Cummins faction dynamics.
The article asserts traders who advocate free trade are quickly branded Democrats by the paper, signaling strong editorial stance against free traders and party alignment accusations.
Young Fred Larrabee of Fort Dodge seeks a state senate seat relying on his father's reputation. The candidate is described as lacking the brains to win on his own merit, implying his candidacy hinges on family name.
The newspaper notes Cash Dowell of Des Moines plans to run for Congress to replace Captain Hull. Dowell is described as a likable man with a solid Des Moines following that could challenge the current incumbent.
A public statement arguing Iowa voters are divided by economic stance. It claims standpat identity aligns with protectionist policies for American industries, while free traders align with progressive or Democratic labels. The piece frames voting as a test of policy beliefs rather than personal affiliation.
Des Moines hosted an Allison Conference last Thursday as 150 supporters from across the state gathered for enthusiastic backing of the re election campaign of the veteran candidate.
A brief, controversial note claims Judge Prouty threatens prosecution of papers accusing him of introducing tissue paper ballots in an Iowa campaign. The piece comments on political tension and the media's stance, urging ongoing action against opponents.
A group of political strikers filed a complaint against W. R. Boyd, Cedar Rapids postmaster, accusing political activity. The department rejected the complaint promptly, leaving the progressives defeated and subdued.
Four years ago Cummins was allowed to attend the national convention as a delegate at large. The state convention opposed his going, yet he was permitted on condition he support the platform, but soon began opposing it. Do Iowa Republicans forget so soon.
The letter from W R Orchard of Glidden Graph ic accuses Cummins of past party flips and questions his current stance as a prohibitionist. The writer calls out omissions about Cummins aiding Democrats and supporting a governor on the prohibition issue, labeling the critique as bosh.
The Times declines to name one party in a Sunday poker game dispute but a reader argues it should be revealed so the man's wife can confront him after he hurts the family. The letter cites his wife’s struggle to support and educate the children.
The Cedar Rapids political scene recalls a clash at an Allison meeting where a candidate named Good, backed by progressives, disavowed factional ties and refused to participate. Jim Trewin, the standout congress hopeful, attended the conference. Progressives are urged to reassess their support.
The document recounts Governor Cummins telling W H Torbert in Dubuque he would not oppose Senator Allison and would not run against him. It claims this pledge secured Du buque county support for Cummins and its delegates at the state convention, preventing a rump convention two years ago.
The piece blends sharp attacks on political figures and factions in Iowa, praising honesty in politics and recounting salvos between editors like Fritz Norris and Cyrenus Cole. It mentions a Des Moines Allison conference, lists several local political attendees, and includes city notices about sewer construction in Ames with payment and maintenance conditions and upcoming council review dates.
Ames Iowa City Council proposes construction of multiple sewers across Pike Hyland West Woodman Boone College Campus Welch Chamberlain Haywood Ridge Umwinn Ash Lincoln and sub districts to improve sanitary regulations and public health with specified inch sizes on each street and lot.
Mme Marcela Sembrich, renowned prima donna, appears in Des Moines in April under Loudon Chariton. The article touts her linguistic prowess and versatility, noting she can sing in many languages and charm American audiences with songs like Swanee River, promising a grand welcome.
The note records an evening meal at the Dutch Kitchen located in the Midway area. It describes a casual dining moment featuring local provisions and communal time.
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