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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
2
The Ames Times records M. Tesdall of Nevada announcing candidacy for renomination as County Recorder in the upcoming Story County Republican Primary. The column mixes local notes and opinions on national figures and cultural items from early 1910.
Henry Wallace of the Iowa Meat Producer's Association pressed the Iowa railroad commission, jolting it awake after a long period of inaction. The move signals heightened scrutiny of railway operations affecting meat industry logistics.
A Massachusetts man reportedly paid six thousand dollars for a single egg. The remark suggests if he had that amount to spend on bacon he could assemble a substantial breakfast.
Mayor Gaynor restricts access to city funds while the Tammany tiger is kept from the trough, aiming to curb long standing privilege as a new year begins.
Lincoln special notes Bryan praising insurgents as a democrat, while critics blame calamity crowd seeking office. The column argues average business men should view weather delays charitably and remains wary of daily wrecks and political maneuvering.
The Nevada Journal reports W. O. Payne of the Representative considering seriously a run for congress from this district. The Iowa railroad commission, long dormant, has begun sending mimeographed copies to newspapers to show they are alive, though still doing little.
Col L B Raymond a veteran Iowa country press figure retires due to failing health and sells his interest in the Hampton Recorder to partner J L Stuart.
The railroads have suffered from not having a full coal supply along their lines. Those who stored coal in the fall escaped much of the trouble, while others face ongoing shortages.
Doctors at Forest City raise schedules noting higher costs of living. They say the price hike will help save most patients, but warn that if prices rise further some people may not be saved.
Old John R. Walsh a Chicago banker long sought for defrauding the poor widows and orphans has finally reached the end and must go to prison.
The Register and Leader and the Iowa contingent deplore the president's stance against railroads. They push the idea the rails should be torn up and ties burned as a political maneuver for office.
The note discusses Eagle Grove and Eldora paving this year and Ames as a larger hub. It quotes Mont Hunter’s challenge to Hull, recalls a past wager about Conner versus Woods, mentions J. C. Welty as a potential state superintendent candidate, and ends with gossip about Boone News’ George Brunton and Swick of the Boone Independent with comic remarks on hosiery and weather.
Congressman's letter from the second Iowa district announces he will not seek re election citing business priorities. The piece notes insurgent sentiment and potential cross party cooperation could influence the fall campaign. Editorial comment urges standpatters to back Democrats against insurgents.
The 1910 annual meeting of the Iowa State Drainage Association will be held in Fort Dodge February 15 and 16. Speakers include Prof. A. Marston O Rood Prof. W H Stevenson Hon Henry Young J Z Adams and Prof J T Stewart as part of a varied program addressing drainage issues of broad interest.
Notice of a moving sale at a farm two miles north of Kelley Iowa three miles from Iowa State College featuring 104 head of livestock 7 horses 104 head of cattle including milkers and calves 60 head of purebred Jersey hogs and extensive farm machinery household goods and supplies with terms cash for small sums and credit on larger purchases auctioneers and officials listed. Also a follow up note praising the Mahara Minstrels performance at the Grand theater with high praise for the cast and manager.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes creosoted block pavement tested in New York and praised in London and Paris could reduce downtown noise and improve street appearance. If Madison street is laid with these blocks and properly maintained, many streets may adopt the method, signaling a broader shift in urban paving and urban drainage financing in Iowa context.
The text touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy that builds up waste tissue, promotes appetite, improves digestion, induces refreshing sleep, and renews strength and health. It is presented as exactly what the reader needs now and is attributed to J. E. Cagin.
W. R. Lipscomb of Washington claims his brother was saved from consumption after trying many remedies until Dr. King s New Discovery cured him with six bottles. The ad promotes relief for lung and bronchial ailments and offers trial bottles free. W. A. Perry advertises graniteware at discounted prices for a brief sale Friday Saturday and Monday.
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