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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
5
A digest of local and national notes mentions women voters in west regulation jokes, mayor Schmitz imprisonment, sports umpire criticism, corn crop chatter, New York politics with Hughes, red white and blue newspaper sheets, Ogden interurban railroad stake, and Roosevelt opposing Elks lodge tooth charms in a broad, period-voiced column.
Geo E Roberts director of the U S Mint is chosen as president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago, one of the nation’s leading financial institutions, at a salary likely exceeding twenty five thousand dollars annually. Fort Dodge is praised for producing another prominent figure.
Rumor circulates that Senator Tillman challenged Senator Dolliver to a duel over remarks during a lecture by Dolliver. The piece from Pitchfork condemns Dolliver and warns Dolliver to watch his blind side if Tillman pursues a duel.
The RK and L reproduces the critique calling the Register and Leader the organ of the greatest political machine ever built in any state. It likens the paper to Tammany Hall in scale, though smaller, and treats the item with sharp partisan derision.
A sigh of relief rises among Iowa Republicans after the current incumbent decides not to pick a candidate for governor next year. The last selection nearly narrowed a large majority to a slim margin, prompting debate over whether a Democratic governor would be preferred.
A critic dismisses a statement that the Iowa corn crop is 83 million bushels short. He mocks the idea of forecasting yield from a tender 16 inch plant and ridicules the claimant as a freak, suggesting exhibition at a large salary.
Harriman orders full disclosure of rail line happenings and accidents to the public. The Des Moines inter urban and a new line promise better access to time cards and changes, bringing the railroad closer to the people and increasing local patronage.
A Des Moines Chautauqua audience heard Ben Tillman denouncing the negro question drawing sharp criticism from local observers. The piece notes political tensions with Cummins supporters and cites other Iowa town reflections, including bug sightings and a fiery river of commentary.
The Des Moines plan to reorganize city government and remove the old ring of officers was promoted as a major reform. A Tribune straw vote for mayor and commissioners shows current mayor George Mattern favored by many, signaling strong opposition to the proposed changes.
Mrs. Robert Mytton of Hamilton Ontario praises Chamberlain's Salve for curing her daughter's knee burn with rapid pain relief. The product, sold by Judisch Bros, is advertised as soothing burns almost instantly.
Real estate in Ames grows with many new houses this summer and a south campus trolley line boosting value. Several lots remain for sale at low terms of five dollars cash and five dollars monthly, on Ridge and Knapp streets near the campus. Contact W. T. Smith or Campbell and Graves for details.
Ira W. Kelley reports years of kidney and bladder trouble and costly doctor visits. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health and urges others to try it, warning against substitutes. Cagwin Druggist.
Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Massachusetts touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds and sore throats with immediate relief. The ad claims it cures weak lungs and throat ailments when other remedies fail and offers trial bottles free.
Two days spent watering a ship at a spring on the New River in Java. On the third day a New Bedford whaler captain plans a river excursion with a sharpshooter aboard. While returning, a tiger is spotted perched on a tree branch over the river.
A writer notes Russia's three principal thrones the Imperial palace throne in St Petersburg the Winter Palace throne and the Kremlin throne in Moscow The Kremlin chair was a 1660 gift to Czar Alexis from Persia covered in gold precious stones ivory plaques and flanked by double headed eagles and angels The St Petersburg throne sits in a marble throne room alcove beneath a heavy canopy with gold cords while curtains bear the Romanoff arms and crown and a star border Three wide steps lead up to the throne.
Report of a duel challenge linked to Dr. Tanner the Irish M P in the British Commons after a question about the Duke of Cambridge. Telegraphic exchanges show insults and a proposed meeting in Constantinople with pistols, while Tanner jokes about torpedoes and adds a barb about bringing another ass.
The Chicago News notes Friday connections in history with figures such as Gladstone Bea, Washington Bismarck Fahr enheit Spurgeon Henry VIII and Cabot Columbus Plymouth Rock and Plymouth Rock. It mentions the London Times steam printing first appearing Friday and the stamp ad repeal on a Friday.
The piece argues beauty rests on health and vigor rather than mere form and features. Electric Bitters is advertised as restoring weakness, improving nerves, eyes, skin, and complexion with a money back guarantee available from druggists for 50 cents.
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