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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
2
The Ames Times notes a planned two cent fare taking effect this winter. It calls for government to pay postage like individuals and predicts the post office deficit will disappear with the change.
Washington correspondent writes about a Monday morning story claiming the senate is trying to block Roosevelt from the White House on the 1908 track. The piece contrasts views on basketball as a gentleman’s game and notes writer’s skepticism toward the cock and bull tale.
Pa Smith of the Scranton Journal attacks M L Temple for the southern district, mockingly notes rail concern, and notes progressive papers press Chase for the northern district while Tobin’s reappointment is questioned, labeling the issue as politics.
Labor groups clash with the booster committee over non union button production. The fight over labor and sales left the campaign in doubt as not enough buttons were sold to secure the pants on a Digger Indian.
The Ogden Messenger notes about 500 farmers completed the Ames short course and plan to implement improved farming practices statewide. It cautions that land worth a hundred dollars per acre must be farmed correctly to yield profit and calls scientific agriculture still in its infancy in Iowa.
A Nebraska paper notes the scattering of government seeds by congressmen or their secretaries, warns landowners to hurry, mentions flooded Iowa post offices for over a month, and cites this as a factor in the post office deficit.
The Boston Globe cites Times quotes noting Congress may see a post office deficit vanish if the government’s mail matter isn’t carried free. It argues the post office is self-supporting for the public, affecting proposed rate changes.
Local residents favor the Interurban if it reaches Ames, saying they will abandon steam car travel to Des Moines regardless of fare. The comment underscores public interest in rapid transit linking Ames and Des Moines.
The Eagle Grove Eagle notes John Skie is on vacation with Blue Skie. The pair’s trip is mentioned as a notable local absence and highlights the Skies’ absence from this region during the past month.
The Kingston quake is reported to have caused about seven hundred deaths in Jamacca, outpacing the panic and casualties from the San Francisco disaster. The latest figures indicate a vast humanitarian impact and widespread destruction.
Manager Deering reports the Ames exchange’s growth mirrors town expansion and outlines needed improvements for the season to handle increased demand. He calls for upgrade work and capital investment to support growing service needs and future development.
U S Marines dispatched to Kingston to aid in earthquake cleanup were ordered to re-embark by the island governor who signals possible trouble ahead.
The annual report states the regular business of the year was transacted and the company achieved strong results. A dividend of eight per cent is declared on all capital stock based on past performance.
A Boston minister claims he can revive the dead. An exchange hints he should pursue pledges made by the Progressives during the pre convention campaign in Iowa last spring.
The remark notes the shah of Persia is deceased and claims eight hundred widows. it then jokes about Ames bachelors remaining single as widows enter society, urging the men to marry and brace for upheaval.
The term skiddoo is alleged to come from skibo the country place of Andy Carnegie. The text notes that much of the poor people's money skiddooed into the old man's pockets, a claim presented with a rough tone but claimed as true.
The Washington Times notes Shaw expects Iowa's delegation at the 1908 national convention. The writer questions who could claim Iowa's influence and wonders who truly will control the delegation, noting Iowa is not owned by any single man.
The Minneapolis Journal mocks Billy Sunday calling his evangelism “yellow journalism” and jokes about his vow to fight sin until hell freezes over and chase the devil across the ice. The piece questions converting to a holy life from such a polarizing figure.
Shaw and Carminus reportedly reconciled according to a Times Republica n Washington correspondent. The piece notes political shifts in Iowa and compares them to farm prices and seasonal labor. Evieys Honey and Tar is marketed as compliant with the National Pure Food and Drug Law by Cag win, druggist.
The governor did not mention the tariff or Canadian reciprocity in his message last week. After last fall’s score he seems to favor discretion and will leave the tariff alone if it does not provoke a response.
House file No. 2 opened the session with a two cent fare bill. The aim was to move quickly so the measure could become law before the lawmaker leaves to tend his corn.
A fragmentary report recalls a severe Iowa winter with a notable wreck on the Big Four railroad causing many deaths and a Terre Haute powder car explosion killing twenty. An unnamed local resident slipped on ice last winter breaking his watch crystal, drawing concern from friends.
A weekend wreck in the Ames rail yards raises questions about whether a switchman slept on duty and highlights overworked tower crews. The incident sparks debate on safety versus labor costs, noting potential loss of life if wage cuts continue.
Bailey of Britt criticizes railroad cutbacks on newspaper ads. He jokes editors like a red headed Burrell may be treated as danger signals, proposing editors wear hoods while traveling to towns.
An Iowa district attorney race in the Northern District highlights progressive tactics to sway Dolliver. They threaten to oppose Dolliver for senator if he does not back Cady Chase, as reflected in the Jewell Record editorial urging Dolliver to support the chosen candidate or lose influence in appointments.
Story county representative White excels under Speaker Kendall in the 5¢ section. He chairs the committee on congressional districts and sits on Ways and Means, railroads, elections, suppression of intemperance, agricultural colleges and penitentiaries. White leads as a proactive member and sponsored a graft-cutting reform: a law requiring committee clerks to be stenographers on duty from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
C O Floyd of Kershaw South Carolina recalls a thirteen year struggle with consumption ending after six months on Dr King's New Discovery. He regained health and weight from 135 to 170 pounds. The ad touts thousands healed annually with returns at drugstores priced 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
An anecdote about Abdur Rahman, the late ameer of Afghanistan, showing his dry wit. During a durbar a man rushed in claiming a Russian invasion, and the ameer calmly ordered the shahgassi to take him to a watch tower to watch for the Russians before allowing him to eat.
A veteran cook from a restaurant laments that many cooks over season dishes seeking stronger flavors. He warns his own approach would make meals too hot and peppery for most patrons, as quoted by the New York Press.
In a courtroom a husband admits grabbing the chair to strike his wife, claiming the blow was accidental while acknowledging intent to hit. The judge presses for clarity as the accused asserts the chair cracked under the force.
An Irishman quips to a slow horse to lift its feet, saying Pick up your feet and they'll fall themselves as reported by the Atchison Globe. The remark captures a rustic humor about horsework and instruction.
A concise quotation asserts that the quickest way to dispel censure is through personal reform. It emphasizes self- improvement as the remedy for public reproach and moral critique.
W O Reilly Fogarty member of Kingston Jamaica city council writes that one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy eased a troubling cold and he plans to buy another bottle. For sale by Judisch Bros.
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