13 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
1
In Ames chatter dated June 10 1907 residents discuss crop worries and economic pains as weather hazards loom. A Humboldt Independent note mocks Cummins filling Allison's Senate seat while a dangerous accident near a merry go round injures a bystander.
A Marshalltown party ran out of gas four to five miles from home and reportedly blew into the carburetor to reach safety. The inter-state fair at Sioux City charged six thousand dollars for liquor privileges and one hundred fifty dollars for bread privileges, implying liquid refreshments sold for forty times solid offerings. Concessionaires expect a dry crowd at the fair.
The article mocks newspaper reactions to July 4 changes in time and the phase-out of trains. It claims the new time card devastates passenger service on the C. N. W. line, once a pride of the company, with Nevada towns left without service and calamity legislation praised by critics.
The Webster City Freeman defends Senator Allison against accusations that only Allison can be a Senate candidate. It notes similar jabs from Ames Times Sioux City Journal and Des Moines Capital, condemning the venomous framing and praising Allison for his integrity amid graft discrediting likened to Platt and Depew.
Sunday storm caused widespread damage south of Des Moines marking the season's worst weather in the area. The report notes sobering effects on infrastructure and local communities as authorities assess the aftermath and prepare for recovery efforts.
Mont Hunter of the Webster City Freeman suspects Ames Times editor’s anger over a Freeman critique of Senator Allison. Tom Purcell of the Hampton Chronicle, a Cummins supporter, suggests Governor Cummins form a posse to thrust Hunter into the Boone River, calling out alleged dangers of false friendship.
A Colfax woman recalls a baptism incident with a four year old boy who calls her the “woman who went in bwimming with the preacher.” President Roosevelt is warned against napping as a governor vetoes a two cent fare bill while rail rates and reform rhetoric draw fire. Wisconsin’s LaFollette backed Stevenson for senator amid tariff debates, exposing reform chatter as self serving. Similar political infections plague other states.
Local column by John Thompson urges readers to seek happiness through kindness to wife. Reflects traditional domestic advice and community tone as part of Ogden Messenger feature.
A satirical note by John Thompson in Ogden Messenger warns against moral cowardice in marriage and parenthood, urging responsibility in domestic life and caution in the matrimonial market. It frames shame as a barrier to becoming a reliable provider for a child.
Carl LeBuhn of Davenport encouraged laughs at a recent Alumni Association gathering by recounting a story substituting class members for fictional characters. In the anecdote a lawyer and a doctor meet and trade quips about virtue and profession.
A sequence of real estate transfers lists numerous buyers and sellers, with parcels in Ames, Zearing, Story City, and other towns. Transactions include Kelleys, Welty, Young, Watkins, Henderson, Minchin, Myers, Foster, and Moran among others, with prices ranging from 1 to 3100 dollars for lots and sub divisions.
An old advise piece urges self reliance with five Chamberlains products for common ailments. It notes prompt treatment saves limbs and lists Colic Remedy Cough Remedy Pain Balm Stomach and Liver Tablets and Salve, all five bottles totaling 1.25. Sold by Judisch Bros.
The Civil Service Commission announces exams for United States government posts in Ames. On June 26 potential openings include machine wood worker first class steam engineer custodian service chief engineer custodian service and second class or assistant steam engineer. Also on June 26 and 27 an assistant chemist position in agriculture and a repairman on July 23. For full instructions and details apply to Assistant Postmaster Rich in this city.
Wil Cure Consumption A. A. Herron of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best preparation for coughs colds and lung trouble and has cured consumption in the first stages. He asserts satisfaction with the remedy and cites Cagwin Druggist as a source.
The Ames school board met Monday evening to transact the regular monthly business. Audited bills were allowed and ordered paid from various funds. Miss Dot Dillon of Centerville Iowa was elected to a city schools position and will teach second and third grades at the south side schools. The rest is an inserted advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea attributed to J M Bosworth.
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