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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
2
Story County candidate M Tesdall seeks renomination in the Republican primary. The notice, dated January 6 1910 from Nevada, notes ongoing local issues from paving Roland main street to census figures and political petitions amid broader quips about eggs prices and public interest.
John M. Butler joined the Methodist church at Asbury Park New Jersey on his ninety ninth birthday. The move is framed as evidence that it is never too late to mend.
The article notes a new cry urging people to stop eating meat and switch to vegetables. It warns that long-term adherence could leave meat-lovers thin if they persist with the pledge.
A Burlington Iowa girl reacted violently after a young man hugged her against her will. The report warns the man to be more careful where he clasps girls in public.
Ed Mason, longtime clerk of the United States circuit court at Des Moines, has resigned from his post and moved out of the federal building amid changing times and the end of an era.
Governor Carroll favors a national opera house to be built in Washington D C rather than Des Moines He implies Des Moines clergy would object fearing moral corruption of the city by such a venue.
Tom Taggart prominent Indiana Democrat and owner of French Lick gambling resorts reportedly lost his right eye after a hunting accident. The incident occurred while he was out with a friend, leaving Taggart injured in a misfire. Billy Williams, once a stage minister, has returned to theater work after a failed evangelist stint and recent struggles in Burlington.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Mayor Tilden will not seek re election in Ames and urges the search for a capable business leader to head the city government. It mentions Ketchum and railroads in national politics but focuses on Ames leadership needs.
The mayor has not opposed improvements and supported funding from the Tilden purse, but with no bid for re election, the city must seek another qualified candidate to carry forward the projects.
A Milford Massachusetts candidate named Murphy pledges to remove park electric lights relocate seats under elm shade and maximize comfort for spooning parties if elected. He notes that with woman suffrage older residents would vote for him.
G. S. Gilbertson ex state treasurer and head of the Cummins publicity bureau denounces President Taft calling him a jellyfish. He is described as a conceited Forest City man who rose to power on his nationality and would head a Republican bureau of publicity.
In Michigan a revival at a village meeting house featured a large electric sign reading This church a fire for Jesus. The fire gutted the building though the sign wording was not taken literally. The piece also notes Monte Hunter of the Webster City Freeman backing Judge Prouty for Congress, questioning his trust busting record.
The Capital argues high living costs by noting a retailer takes 119.75 from a 40 beef. A Monday ad in the Register and Leader mocks the claim, offering a butcher who can cut 119.75 from a 40 beef, signed by Louis Hast of 602 E Grand Ave.
William H. Mellroy died in Madison Illinois at age seventy four leaving twenty six children. He boasted of never wearing a starched shirt or collar never carrying an umbrella or having his picture taken. The remark hints he spent time on other pursuits beyond such details.
After years of struggle Walt Hellen ends his press run as editor of the Williams Hornet due to ill health. He remained sharp in mind and scathing in tone while bedridden. The piece condemns public safety guardian Hamery for arresting two farmers after a sled accident, defending vigour in enforcement.
National Association of Audubon Societies launches a sweeping relief effort to feed storm bound birds. Volunteers in multiple states receive pamphlets with feeding instructions while brigades distribute grain fat meat and suet.
The misconduct of Paul Stensland, who looted Milwaukee Avenue State Bank in Chicago in 1906, led to 22 000 depositors losing their savings and one death. He was paroled after a little over three years despite an indeterminate sentence and a cascade of harm including four insanity cases.
National Audubon Society reports widespread bird deaths across the northwest and west due to sleet storms. Kansas Gov. Stubbs calls for feeding wild birds to prevent extinction as emergency measures are urged nationwide.
I will sell personal property at my farm two miles north of Kelley four miles south of the Iowa State College and a half mile east of Copestake crossing on the interurban Wednesday February 2 1910 starting 10:00 a m. 104 head live stock including 7 horses and various cattle hogs and poultry plus farm machinery such as an International Harvester Farm Automobile Stoughton wagon hay loader and McCormick equipment. Also auction by H K Kingsbury and F Hannegan for additional cattle and calves.
When you are down town visit Range and Alm to fit you with rubbers, a cheaper and safer alternative to cough medicine. 39-21
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