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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
8
James A. West argues that the Denver platform yields little change from past Democratic stances. He notes increased pledges and endorsements across 1896 1900 and 1908, critiques Bryan’s denouncements and endorsements, and questions the party's future prospects under Parker and Kern.
Uncle Sam postal carriers beat prune clerks 3 to 1 in ten innings on state field with Greenlee and Howard on the postal battery and Teague catching for the prune group. Umpire Cave’s calls drew ire as the windup of harvest reports notes ongoing crops and weather impacts across the region.
Epworth Assembly Neb reports Innes band draws best ever admissions with 75 cent season ticket pitch. Johnson County Iowa notes the 1018.53 single admission record while Sigourney and Jefferson Iowa call it a record day. Monmouth Iowa and Bedford Iowa cite large crowds and season ticket growth as Innes helps season sales.
New York July 18 Louisiana lawmakers repealed the robin as a game bird and opened a season for its destruction. The National Audubon Society credits education work in the south for the victory, warning that insect pests harm crops worth billions and that birds are critical to forest and farm health. The society vows to expand the campaign nationwide with emphasis on conserving bird resources and crop protection.
The lineup lists players by position: Post Office Greenlee catch Williams short stop Howard pitch Sargent third base Bower first base Childs center field Gable second base Ellis left field Kintzley right field The Fair Worsing center field Anderson C left field Shannon third base Cline pitch Clark one base League catch Beverly second base Rich shortstop Anderson H right field.
The report notes generally favorable farm weather with normal to above normal temperatures and abundant sunshine. Rainfall was below normal overall but eastern and northern districts saw heavy local showers and severe downpours, ranging from none to over seven inches in Fayette County. Haying and harvesting advanced rapidly.
An old advertisement claims the Pink Pain Tablets by Dr Shoop relieve pain in twenty minutes. It links pain to blood pressure and promotes instant relief for painful periods with a 20 tablet, 25 cent package sold by Joel B. Cagwin.
A catalog of property transfers listing buyers, sellers, and deed amounts across Ames and Nevada. Notable entries include H E Slattery to Minda Sophia Slattery for lot 5 and block 8 Duff's addition in Ames, and James H Larson to Jacob Erickson for $2500 with partial lot interest. Ulum to Iowa Seventh Day Adventist Assn for $2200 covers lot 1 and parts of lot 4 in Nevada.
A Christian ladies social will host an ice cream gathering tomorrow evening inviting attendees to enjoy desserts together. The event emphasizes community fellowship and shared refreshments.
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