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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
3
The piece surveys Republican ticket hopes Taft and Sherman and reports Bryan expected to secure the nomination in Denver. It notes party maneuvering, La Follette endorsements, and local fallout over Webster City public building funds and contractor Conner’s political fate.
The report notes price increases in Ames property since a public building was secured. The department insists on no delays or hold ups in the project progress and funding.
It is widely agreed that the latest measure advanced toward safer and more reasonable standards, marking progress compared with earlier efforts. The general view supports its direction as a step forward, even if imperfect.
Letters and political chatter fill this page. Colliers sign a hundred thousand dollar deal with President Roosevelt for his Africa trip tale. Murat Halstead, longtime editor, dies after sixty years in journalism. Bryan dominates Chicago politics as Sullivan wins Cook County and Illinois seats. Spokane hosts a bachelor club sending mass mail to the post office. Hull Prouty conflict stalemate continues amid party feuding.
The excerpt compares political manipulation to forcing a chicken to lie with a chalk line in front of its beak to simulate a tethered head. It then suggests Governor Cummins uses a similar system on human figures described as roosters, implying coercive control in public life.
Lafe Young editor of the Daily Capital was chosen as the Fourth of July speaker in Story City, secured by local stand patters. As posters with his name appeared, trouble began to brew in the town.
Marks riding fast down 5th street lost control at the end and crashed through a basement window. Anna Smith stood at a tub, knocked over as the bike and rider tumbled into the wash, both knocked senseless and later revived in the flooded basement. No serious damage beyond broken washing paraphernalia and a ruined bicycle.
The writer argues that prohibitionists overdo their cause, noting South Carolina’s dispensary law failed due to impractical theory. Advocates are urged to pursue education rather than fanaticism, as greater learning could reduce liquor overuse.
Fort Dodge source recalls Iowa delegation actions at the Chicago convention over Governor Cummins run for vice president. Letter describes caucus discussions, support from Mr Young and Mr Perkins, and assurances given to back Cummins if named, amid Taft era control and confusion at headquarters.
After the Civil War newspapers expanded rapidly as linotype keys, telegraph, and later telephone aided reporting. Pictorial and art departments emerged with advertising growth driving audience costs and fortunes. The era marks a shift toward greater reach and business savvy.
The Boone Democrat condemns hissed names at a Waterloo Republican convention and calls for fair conduct. The National Educational Association panels Cleveland for next meeting in Denver, with South Dakota also mentioned. The Huron Marionite criticizes primary reform, noting a possible $150,000 extra cost if Parker’s successor is chosen by primary, bringing primaries near $450,000.
Ogden Messenger notes Agent Daggett continues buying candy for his wife despite years of marriage. The item hints at domestic habits within a public figure’s personal life and reflects local social color.
Leslie's Weekly argues that Christianity preserves values while crime erodes them. It claims the annual crime cost to New York City could fund two subway lines, the state cost could widen the Erie Canal in two years, and the national cost could cover the national debt for two years if people were righteous.
The city of Ames plans sidewalk improvements on Main Street. Private property owners raised objections, and the C and N W Ry opposed a north side walk by their depot, arguing it unnecessary. The firm notes Ames as a major passenger station and transfer hub, and stresses sidewalks improve street appearance.
The Times reported two months ago on creating a rock pile to employ the unemployed and amuse hobos living along the Northwestern track near the city. The camp has since swelled from eight to about thirty loafers with improvised tables from boxes and makeshift chairs.
Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a healing remedy for long standing threat and lung trouble. She says other treatments failed and that continued use will restore health. The cough and cold remedy is sold by druggists 60 cents to 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Residents describe a shiftless hobo camp near Story county college where some men claim work on campus while others loaf, and last Saturday a gang member was killed on the railroad near the camp. Witnesses say a fight preceded the tragedy and speculate on drinking and drunkenness among the group. Some inmates allegedly live off campus, while others stay at a boarding house. the city is urged to act either by building a rock pile or by granting officers authority to break up the gang.
An advertisement offers Book No 4 for Women with medical advice and relief tips. It promotes Dr Shoop Night Cure antiseptic suppositories claimed to correct weaknesses and urges readers to write for the book sold by Joel E Cagwin in Racine Wisconsin.
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