Taft-Foraker Fight and Iowa Politics Reflections
The Ames Times questions the Taft-Foraker clash in Ohio and notes A B Cummins as a U S senator candidate not easing Republican tensions in Iowa. It mentions delays on the Des Moines post office project likely due to the biennial election law and a Belvidere Illinois saloon key surrender scheme.
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Des Moines
Allison
Mont Hunter
Webster City
Freeman
Times
Ames
Amis
Cummins
Lacey and Scroggie in Iowa political and press circles
The piece discusses Lacey as a potential senator against Cummins and the politics of the sixth district, noting the governor’s stance and a campaign framed around issues. It also reports C R Scroggie’s acquisition of interests in Midland Schools and sole ownership of the Times, with reactions from Ames and Boone observers.
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Cummins
C. R. Scroggie
Iowa
W. S. Athearn
Scroggie
Ames
the Times
Opposition to factionalism in the Republican Party
The Register and Leader states its opposition to factionalism within the Republican Party. It argues that if the factionalism supported by that paper dominates, it will oppose interference from others.
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Register
Republican Party
Proposed Des Moines City Government Plan Sparks Debate
Des Moines papers clash over a proposed city government plan while readers gain little clarity. The C N W railway has filed notice in Nebraska to conform to the new two cent rate law, likely extending to Iowa Illinois and Minnesota as part of its standard policy.
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Des Moines
C. & N. W. Railway
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Bankers National Bank
Chicago
National City Bank
New York
N. Y
Valley National Bank
Citizen's National Bank
Des Moines Booster Club Builds Public Speaking
Charley Hellen notes his limited public speaking before moving to Des Moines. After trying it a few times his services are in demand at many talkfests. He says joining the booster club helps one acquire the habit of talking, regardless of content.
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Chamberlain
Charley Hellen
Des Moines Daily Tribune
Des Moines
Booster Club
Official Register 1907-8 Expands Its Size and Pages
The Times reports the Official Register for 1907-8 has grown to 850 pages, now 8 by 10 inches with a red cloth cover. The increased dimensions improve appearance and provide more valuable information for the printing office.
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the Times
Wealthy widow Mrs Mason recalls sudden fortune
Mrs Grant Mason, widow of the nephew of Silent Smith, inherited ten million dollars and describes her wealth as dreamlike and surreal. She says the situation has many facets and keeps her laughing, likening it to dreaming of falling from a balloon and waking up.
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Grant Mason
Smith
Silent
Arkansas Potatoes Worth $1.25 in Town
The Boone County Messenger notes farm market pricing places Arkansas potatoes at $1.25 per bushel in town. It questions what value would apply to potatoes grown in the country and implies regional price variation.
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Boone County Messenger
Arkansas
Fraternal Spirit Among Businessmen Called For
A writer notes a case of fraternal feeling in business after a death message forced a store closure. A competitor offered to let the rival's clerk run the shop, showing cooperative support in a field demanding experienced handling. The piece urges promotion of fair, nonbackstabbing conduct among merchants.
Ladies Cemetery Association explains dandelion digging policy
The Ladies' Cemetery Association clarifies they do not dig dandelions on lots due to funds. Members and the working committee dig their own lot dandelions, with one man paid $45 monthly and two needed for full care. The letter ends with an apology and signature M. E. Icta Gilbert, Com. Working Com.
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Ladies’ Cemetery Association
M. E.icta Gilbert
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