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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
2
The Ames Times reports Fay Cord also known as Mignon Aurelle plans marriage to a malleable iron factory manager. It notes public interest amid sensational trials and local political shifts, including Crockett’s U.S. Senate reading clerk appointment and sheriff race hints in Story County.
The Pilgrim Mothers Club of New York City objects to Elinor Glyn remarks about women's clubs. They criticize her book Three Weeks and urge readers to consult it to see the error of her statements.
The speaker argues for equal suffrage in Iowa, noting past actions by the governor on prohibition and suggesting he would similarly back suffrage when faced with public momentum. The piece portrays suffrage advocates aiming to mobilize support in the state.
The Times notes that press coverage over the past three months helped avert panic by urging public support for banks. It claims newspapers often stretched truth to bolster confidence, preventing money withdrawal and stabilizing circulation.
A Woodbury county legislator, John C. Cottrell, is rumored to be seeking separation from his wife to elope with a mature woman who already has two children and a husband. The talk follows an eloquent speech he gave in support of a two cent rate, which allegedly stirred the assembly and affected a member’s wife.
The remark laments a wife leaving her husband as a man’s rhetoric leads him into dark tricks and vain schemes amidst a sad domestic state.
Washington dispatch reports Iowa politics as Governor Cummins declares himself a rival to Senator Allison, contesting the claim of a prior pledge. The letter and ensuing exchanges emphasize national interest in Allison’s senate tenure and Cummins’s political maneuvering.
The first Iowa court martial on peaceful soil closed at the capitol convicting Captain Kulp of disobedience to orders for not stopping Davenport prize fighting. He is reprimanded by the governor, with a rumored letter version of the reprimand circulating from Des Moines.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes confusion over W H Torbert as an Ananias club member. It reports Gov Cummins speaking in Minneapolis on reciprocity with Canada and denying claims that protectionist duties should be abolished. He defends the trust system and loyalty to Iowa Republicans.
A Humboldt Independent note cites William Cummins of Iowa and Jeff Davis of Arkansas in a quixotic bid for the United States Senate. The piece mocks a pair ready to press bold, theatrical demands to gain recognition in Washington.
The Cedar Rapids Republican publishes Bernard Murphy of Vinton as a candidate for Iowa lieutenant governor subject to the June Republican primary. The piece extols Murphy as a longtime newspaper man, a staunch Republican, and a hard but fair fighter with a record of conviction and service.
The B A Lockwood Grain Co announces new Direct Delivery coal prices effective Jan 1 1908. Deliveries within one mile cost 25 cents per ton beyond one to two miles 40 cents and two to five miles 75 cents. Draymen rates apply for wheeling or moving coal. Time slips accompanies each load and payment in advance with direct delivery terms.
The speaker frames Mr. Murphy as a steadfast Republican and essential in rallying support for the gold standard. He seeks the party endorsement for the lieutenant governorship, deemed fully qualified and worthy of the position.
Carl Rosenfeld sells at public auction on Wednesday January 15 1908 starting 10 00 a m livestock includes 16 head horses several mares geldings and colts 11 grade Shorthorn cows 6 Duroc Jersey sows 30 fall calves and misc farm machinery such as spreader binder wagons plows cultivators harrows and grinders Also one registered Hereford yearling bull and three Hereford cows bred to a registered bull Big lunch at noon Terms one year at 8 percent or 2 percent cash discount Auctioneer Col Posegate Auctioneers local noting location near Kelly Iowa
R. M. James of Louellen 8 C promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria poison misery. The 50 cent bottles claim quick relief for chills bilious attacks jaundice and stomach liver kidney ailments including lame back with a guaranteed sale at drug stores.
Notice announces the July 9 1907 appointment of executors by the Story county Iowa District Court for the Nels Jorgensen estate. Creditors and heirs are directed to settle debts and present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Gilbert Station Iowa date given.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin promotes catarrh treatment mailed on request with no cost to the reader. The remedy is described as a proven scientific tonic sold by Joel B Cagwin. An advice note urges mothers to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to keep children healthy in winter.
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