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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
The Ames Times reviews Republican primaries for Story County and lists Frank N. Powler of Ames as a candidate for treasurer. The notice discusses Ames city elections, candidates for lieutenant governor, and commentary on Iowa party politics and the governor’s position.
The Jewell Record mocks standpatters joining Taft via the governors band wagon while Cummins himself seeks a front seat. It notes that the governor’s organ claims Iowa favors Taft and ridicules anti railroad critics once backed by rail interests. The piece lampoons class bias and the so called common people rhetoric.
The Cedar Rapids Republican mocks Des Moines affinities around the legislature and moneyed candidate Cottrell. It describes affinities blooming in Des Moines, their appearance as committee clerks, and sweet scents used to attract young rural men.
The Sioux City Journal lists ninety four Iowa republican newspapers with sixty six backing Senator Allison for retention. It argues Republicans statewide favor him and call for standing by Allison for the good of the party and state. The piece contrasts fiscal concerns with political maneuvering as money problems loom in Des Moines. Frank N Fowler announces a bid for county treasurer in Ames, highlighting his longservice at Lockwood grain, school board work, and club roles.
The article questions Gov. Cummins future in the senate race against Allison. It asks what new strategy could revive his campaign as past tactics lose effectiveness and public sentiment shifts toward sober, practical concerns in 1908.
The Sac Sun criticizes excluding voters who did not back the head of the ticket last year from Iowa positions, arguing the paper itself supported the head who opposed Wheeler and Hutchinson and even spoke for the Democratic candidate. It warns against raising foolish questions amid party debates.
The state central committee fixed March 18 as the date for the state convention to select delegates for the national convention in Des Moines. A separate nominating convention will meet in Waterloo on June 24. Representation changed from 1640 to 1183 after a district proxy cut. The seven district counties show a party rift with reformists perceived to govern and the standpatters warned to act. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Howard Dakins Wednesday morning. New coal delivery prices begin January 1 1908 with tiered charges and direct delivery rules. A large barn at the old Lincoln home on Duff street was moved and split for future houses. For Sale Homer squabs and separator butter available. contact 2502.
W O Reilly Fogarty of Kingston Jamaica reports strong relief from a cough using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and plans to buy another bottle. For sale by Judisch Bros.
Theatre talk discusses Mrs E D E N Southworth born in 1819 and her novel The Hidden Hand. It highlights its wide popularity, serial publication in The New York Ledger, translations, and stage adaptations. The piece notes the Virginia setting and wholesome, heartwarming appeal guiding audiences through tense yet sentimental moments.
Advertisement asserts customer satisfaction guarantee with a money back offer. Noting usual prices will prevail, it emphasizes returning value and guaranteed pleasure to shoppers.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin ships trial catarrh treatments on request and claims the remedy offers great value at no cost to users. Joel B. Cagwin sells Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. Advice to Mothers promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a winter tonic for children priced 35 cents. L M Bosworth advertises tea or tablets.
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