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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
2
Frank N. Fow announces his candidacy for treasurer of Story County subject to the action of the Republican primary on June 2, 1908. He seeks the party nomination and support from Republicans in the county.
A fragmented notice from Ames Iowa and surrounding areas shows individuals proclaiming candidacy for sheriff of Story County. The text mentions dates in 1908 and references Republican primaries and various names such as Warrick Kooser and Ompson with unclear spellings.
A clipping notes J O Seine and J O Beene related supervisor succession in Iowa. Mentions J H Jacobson Gilbert Story City and F W Heers as figures in the Republican primaries dated January 30 1908.
Nevada Iowa February 1 1908 report notes Herbert Be Hadley the county attorney named in a Republican pamphlet action dated June 2 filed for guidance or contest in local party proceedings with no further details available.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Nevada Iowa notice with a date June 2 1908 and unclear action. The readable portion mentions a legislative or legal proceeding but lacks essential details or names.
A Republican primary filing in Nevada Iowa seeks support for J A Fitchpatrick as a nominee for a state or local office. The notice references Boone and Story counties and names Fitchpatrick as a candidate.
The editor announces candidacy for county superintendent of schools, subject to Republican primary voters on June 2. L. J. 800 Ames Iowa.
The notice outlines the first Republican Count Convention for 1908 to be held in Nevada Iowa with thirteen delegates to the county and state conventions, plus arrangements for the Seventh Congressional District and the Republican National Convention in Chicago. It details caucus dates March 6 1908 and March 7 1908, delegate ballots, representation by precinct, and committee actions.
A blunt call to action urging decisive effort from a public figure as rhetoric frames the choice between demonstration of commitment or enduring skepticism. The phrase “loose of that thousand” suggests a quantitative standard behind the demand for tangible results.
Ham Robinson has resigned as Colfax postmaster. He runs a lively newspaper and cannot spare time for post office duties.
Reports indicate opposition to Cummins in southern Hamilton County. The text also questions the fate of "Monty" and whether some sheep have strayed from the fold, suggesting local livestock concerns amid broader political tensions.
The Webster City Freeman accuses another paper of libeling Judge Prouty of Des Moines. The item criticizes the Webster City paper as becoming a very funny publication.
The item notes Congressman Haugen of the fourth district endorses Senator Allison and questions Hull of the seventh about duplicating a previous bid. The terse passage implies party rivalry and candidate positioning ahead of a key election.
The 1880s prohibition fervor helped election winners lacking real stance or qualifications, riding the wave into public office. The piece casts doubt on the legitimacy of those chosen under the temperance banner.
Local Fayette County votes down a resolution supporting ex governor Lar Rabee as delegate at large. Progressive papers praised the move, but the county’s defeat aims to curb the ex governor’s bid amid regional opposition.
The Ames council faces demand from Boone Democrat readers to publish monthly clerk's expense reports. The practice has operated for years in Boone and proven satisfactory, and Ames is urged to adopt the same transparency to show how money is spent.
The remark notes that Birdsall and Cousins decline to run for office to help re-elect Senator Allison, suggesting some patriotism remains in the country despite opposition from the governor.
The speaker claims Judge Lee is spreading a slanderous tale about Senator Allison’s kidney trouble. Local memory recalls Judge Lee’s Democratic past and questions the motive behind the accusation.
The Jewell Record editor, praised as an apt scholar by Monty Hunter of the Webstr City Freeman, claims Cummins is responsible for all rate legislation enacted by Congress, a remark described as gall by critics.
The Jewell Record notes Prouty’s reply to Dolliver in Council Bluffs influencing Allison interests. It emphasizes widespread mudslinging yet finds no substantial counterarguments to Prouty’s points so far.
News from counties statewide shows resolutions and favorable reports for the reelection of Senator Allison and fellow leaders Blackhawk Buchanan Mills Page Woodbury Appanoose and other counties. The anti-railroad reservation cries lose traction as voters back the grand old man.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Senator Allison helped in Congress to create funds and endowments and make laws that shape the university and agricultural college, among the foremost African institutions of their kind.
W H Torbert of Dubuque claims he received a 1906 letter from Governor Cummins declining a bid against Senator Allison and offers $1000 if the governor can produce any other similar letter. He adds that he will pay the money only when such a letter is produced.
The Times notes C. R. Quade of this city will run as a delegate to the national convention. No solicitation from Quade and, in fact, he is unaware of the bid.
The Times reports Charley Quade, well known in Story county, enters the race with Taft support across the district. Story county’s large majorities give Quade negotiating weight as the district convention on March 18 elects two delegates and two alternates.
The Appanoose county convention passed a resolution praising Senator Allison as a beloved republican leader whose health has returned and endorsing his candidacy for his United States senate successor. The motion cites Governor Cummins 1906 speech and critiques a rival’s opposition as galling.
City of Ames Iowa proposes to construct multiple eight and ten inch sanitary sewers along Pike Hyland West Woodman Boone College Campus Welch Chamberlain Haywood Ridge Finn Ash Lincoln and related sub districts with plans on file. Costs assessed to abutting and nearby properties within 150 feet with benefits proportioned. contractor paid by certificates and repairs for one year. 3 percent retained. publication dates Feb 13 20 27 and Mar 5 1908. council meeting March 19 1908 to consider passage.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt describes a trained lion and a boarhound living together from cubhood. The trainer explains the dog’s role as protection, keeping the grown lion subdued with a single look, guiding behavior and safety for handlers.
The text explains the origin of the word zero from Spanish meaning empty. It credits Fahrenheit, a Prussian, with using zero for the thermometer in 1795 after experiments with snow and salt produced the coldest temperatures. He deemed zero the lowest temperature and built a thermometer graduating from zero to 212 at boiling point.
An ironworker seeks revenge on a friend by knocking at the door at night. The foe wakes, spots the prank, and laughs as he discovers the window with the worker's head through it. The exchange ends with the worker leaving, defeated in his plan.
The ladies' guild planned a social evening and reception at an uptown church. The rector advised charging admission to attract attendees, arguing a free event would seem unworthy. He was right as later turnout proved the point.
A humorous Harpers Weekly quip about a grandmother scolding loud grandchildren. The retort claims the grandchildren keep her from being a grandma at all, highlighting family wit and playful role reversal.
A county farmer and his twelve year old son agreed the boy would earn 10 cents per wood cord sawed and piled. The industrious youth worked hard, his savings kept by his mother, and his plan is to buy a new saw with the money.
Mrs Annie Nichols and her daughter Nina rushed to Columbus Ohio when word arrived that Henry Nichols was near death. A later telegram said he died and the family traveled back to Ames, with the remains moved to Shenandoah Iowa for funeral services. Nichols served as private secretary to the president of the B L T in Columbus.
Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Cagwin, druggist.
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