11 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
1
State central committee outlines convention duties to formulate a state platform nominate candidates including two supreme court judges elect a state central committee and handle related business. Delegates caucus at 10 am to form committees with representation based on county votes and Cummins 1906 election totals.
Notice from Nevada Iowa 1908 outlining a Republican county convention on June 4 to elect thirteen delegates to the state convention in Waterloo on June 24 and handle business. It lists precincts, vote totals, and delegate allotments with totals totaling 2482 votes. By order of the Republican County Committee. The battle is over for two years at least.
Awaiting receipt of primary bills before action. expect activity once charges arrive. Local officials anticipate new measures tied to the upcoming elections.
The statewide primary faces a dilemma as it must be repealed or substantially altered before gaining broad public support. The assessment notes likely consequences for voters, parties, and reform advocates depending on the chosen path. The critique emphasizes legitimacy and momentum concerns for the current plan.
Cummins states he will be a candidate against Dolliver four years hence and predicts a harsher political contest than the last. The remark signals continued opposition and a vow to pursue public office in the future.
The two new battleships this year are to be christened the Florida and the Utah. This is pretty near the two extremes.
La Follette delivered a brief remarks in the senate on the currency bill. The session lasted a little over eighteen hours.
The department requests bids on sites for the new federal building in Ames. Specifications may be viewed at the post office for interested bidders.
A man who could talk for eighteen hours in the senate, as LaFollette did the other day, seems not popular with the women according to observers. The remark hints at fatigue and social reaction, reflecting the era's political theater and audience dynamics.
A woman seeks the final say in a verbal contest, sparring for the chance to claim the last word. The piece notes competitive rhetoric and personal resolve, highlighting a showdown of wit and endurance.
In Cedar Rapids Dolliver skewered Cady Chase during his address, portraying the skinning of Chase as the sharpest and slyest moment of the campaign. The line underscored the combative tone dominating the final phase of the race and drew attention from supporters and critics alike.
Charles City, normally a limelight town, reported Iowa’s first cyclone of the year. The winter record for coldest place, the summer heat, and now cyclone damage mark the town’s unusual weather sequence.
The county convention will be held at Nevada one week from next Saturday. There is only one office at stake, the sheriff role, and Warrick appears to hold a strong lead. The outcome and possible confrontations remain undetermined.
Hisey, who campaigned statewide by pushing a wheel barrow two years ago, will seek the governorship again this year. He plans to travel the state astride a mule to appeal to the Democratic vote.
The Register and Leader reports Governor’s influence urging Dolliver to run for vice president, creating a Senate vacancy Cummins would fill. Dolliver declines, stating satisfaction with his current role and intent to stay in the Senate.
Washington correspondents Jud Welliver and John Saure applaud Dolliver for staying in the Senate and rejecting a bid for the vice presidency. They hope to create a vacancy for Governor Cummins, but Dolliver and the people prefer his continued service in the Senate.
The Register Leader and Marshalltown Times Republican push a scheme to nominate Dolliver for vice president, forcing his Senate resignation, so the legislature could elect Cummins to the Senate. The Times Republican is viewed with suspicion, and the plan is said not to harmonize Iowa Republicans in 1908.
The writer notes fashion's directoire gown now seen in Paris and some American cities. Described as a side-split design exposing the leg to the knee paired with a high toned boot, the piece prompts the columnist to remark beyond ordinary society coverage.
The letter argues that political figures cannot contradict prior statements about candidacy and influence, urging integrity. It cites specific figures like Dolliver, Birdsall, Torbert, and events in Des Moines Fort Dodge and Davenport, asserting that Iowa's intelligent electorate expects truthfulness and consistency from leaders.
June weather and resort season imagery describe lake resort openings. Railroads aim to standardize passenger fares with freight, while summer crowds and landlords, beaches, and amusements appear. A Cedar Rapids Republican note cites Cr Keeley?
Epworth League plans a market day event at F. B. Spence store on Saturday June 13. Activities include sale of goods and community gathering with proceeds likely supporting local programs.
The fore part of the week was cool and cloudy with scattered light showers. The latter part brought warmer temperatures and more rain across most of the state. Farmers worked three to four days in the fields pushing planting and replanting. Corn planting nears completion in high and well drained fields, though low land remains waterlogged. Early corn shows a good stand but weeds threaten condition. Small grains and clover grow strongly despite early cold. Oats and wheat in southern counties show heads. Garden truck is thrifty and tree fruits and berries fare better than hoped after May frost. Severe wind storms hit Floyd and Lynn counties Sunday afternoon.
The Times corrects its previous report stating no one was charged to ride in the freight car to the baccalaureate sermon at the college last Sunday. The correction confirms no charges were made and the service details remain unchanged.
Winifred Beyer, aged almost eighteen, died at 4 15 yesterday morning after an operation for appendicitis led to pneumonia. The Ames girl, beloved by all, had lived with her mother since her father’s death sixteen years ago. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the Congregational church with Rev. Shea officiating.
A reader argues taxpayers should fund enforcement of the dog tax rather than paying costs to fight the local amusement. The letter also urges better protection of the public by enforcing guards on each interurban car.
The prohibition county convention will be held in Nevada on Saturday June 20 at 11:00 a.m. to elect delegates to the state convention and a county committee and to handle other business. G. H. Mellor is secretary and K. W. Brown is chairman.
Mr Frank Conlon of 486 Houston street New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver trouble and kidney weakness It restores vigor by regulating digestion purifying blood and aiding debility Sold with guarantee at druggists for 50 cents.
The Ames Prohibition Alliance will hold an open meeting at the Christian church Monday at 8:00 p.m. with the subject How Cricket cleaned up Kansas City. Public invited. President W D Elwell and Secretary J B Shields listed.
A pocket book found and available for claim at White's hardware store. Inquiries directed to the shop for return to the rightful owner.
Iowa State College athletes competed in the Chicago conference meet last Saturday showing fair form. Davis earned third in the 880 yard run. E W Lambert was second in the hammer with 186% feet. Waggoner second in the two mile. Davis took third in the half mile. Amos totaled seven points for the team.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Georgia writes that a bad sore on his foot healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He claims a permanent cure and notes the product is guaranteed at all druggists.
Offering my Duff Street residence for sale. 581 PD R. B. Newton.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life after years of using it for coughs and colds. He says it’s a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints and would not be without it. The remedy has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for nearly forty years and is sold with a guarantee at druggists. A trial bottle is free.
The Citizens Lumber Co offers galvanized rubber roofing at 1 ply 1.40, 2 ply 1.80, 3 ply 2.15, and 2x12 plank priced at 22.00 per thousand feet. Includes item code 47-4f.
The Times reports Mr. Gregson will move to Marengo Iowa on Friday or Saturday to run a general store owned by F M Darner. He is praised as a courteous, skilled Ames clerk with deep knowledge of grocery mercantile work. The community regrets his departure.
Cap Kooser Ed Proper and George Baker left early Tuesday for Lost Island Lake near Ruthven Iowa to fish for large catches. They plan to gather stories from the trip with Jim Adams and compile them into a book upon their return by week’s end.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin claims Health Coffee is a coffee substitute made from toasted grains with malt and nuts. It is said to imitate real coffee closely and can be prepared in a minute without long boiling. Sold by J J Grove.
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