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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
3
The Ames Times notes the Republican State Central Committee directs a delegate convention in Waterloo on June 24 1908 to form a state platform nominate state officers supreme court judges elect a state central committee and conduct other business. Delegates caucus at 10 am to select committees based on county and vote counts from 1906.
A brief column notes campaign expense reporting by candidates before county primaries and highlights an insurance news column with frequent NY Journal of Commerce ties. It mentions ongoing insurance industry coverage and the health effects of winter habits, noting spring fatigue and Nerves being tired and worn out.
Notice lists the June 20 1908 Republican county convention in Nevada Iowa at 11:00 am to elect thirteen delegates to the State Convention and nominate candidates as needed. It details representation by precinct and provides vote counts and derived delegate totals for various wards and towns. The document ends with signatures and a note on primary law reform debates.
The piece portrays Senator Dolliver as a rising national figure after backing Senator Alli son, risking his own political future. It notes Dolliver could gain presidential prospects, appealing to the American public, and suggests his influence would endure if Allison steps aside.
A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial frames the topic as a rare good fortune for Iowa to develop leaders for national affairs, urging attention to state skills and readiness for higher office.
The governor will accept the vice presidential nomination. There has never before been any office passed up by the governor.
The editor of the Times says he feels good about the primary result. The primary cost Franklin county two thousand dollars, an average county amount. At that rate the state would spend about two hundred thousand dollars.
The Chicago Record Heral yesterday stated clearly that Taft and Roosevelt urged Chicago to refrain from meddling in the vice presidential nomination. The Register and Leader with Jud Welliver and John Saure dissenting.
The Des Moines organ of those who attacked Senator Allison argues for reward despite a defeat and broken promises. It claims the public primary was poorly guarded and the people’s verdict should stand, noting repeated senatorial aspirations across caucuses, legislatures, and primaries.
An advertisement touts a tonic as a splendid prompt general tonic. It claims to increase vim and spirit, sharpen appetite, aid digestion, loosen sluggish livers and kidneys, and bring life strength and ambition. Test it a few days and be convinced.
Harpers Weekly satirizes policing and corruption with a verse urging a system of officers watching officers. The poem suggests multiple levels of scrutiny to prevent abuses among police, ending with a cautious tone about effectiveness.
An ad-like fragment touts Dr Shoop's Restorative for politicians and readers, claiming it quickens vigor and spirit within 48 hours. It promises relief from fatigue and nervous weariness and urges readers to consult local druggists.
At a May 26 1908 meeting in Eldora Iowa the Board of Directors added three new members. John W Rath of Waterloo Rath Packing Company and various Waterloo banks and councils Roger Leavitt Cedar Falls banker and business leader with ties to Cedar Falls Mills and banking firms E E Hughes of Boone president of Boone National Bank joins as new director.
The Chicago Record-Herald's With Insurance Men column gained high regard among insurers and business leaders after the San Francisco conflagration. The paper sent a special representative to cover insurance losses and exclusive details on reinsurance and major changes in the field.
Ennis Bros report long experience with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made in Des Moines. They credit a life saved in El Paso Texas to the remedy and now promote its sale in Narcoosee Florida through J. E. Cagwin.
Mrs W W Spring of Grant township is ill with pneumonia. Dr Claude Spring and wife from Des Moines were called to Ames Sunday. Miss Phyrne Thompson of Nevada is seriously ill but improving, with sister Mrs Charles Lincoln visiting from Ames. The Times prints the news. Several teams carried Ames residents to the county seat Friday for a band concert with a good time reported.
For Sale Baby carriage nearly new inquire at this office. It Read the pages of the Times. The Mono Club mandolin orchestra went to Cambridge last Friday night for the high school alumni reception. Six boys composed the musical organization and report a delightful time. A club house and residence at the college south of the campus. Phone 901 or call at 223 Ridge street. Hon G W Calderwood of Minneapolis to Ames June 28 for addresses. He is prohibition secretary and noted lecturer. Locations and hours to be announced.
An advertisement urges relief from rheumatism with Chamberlain's Liniment claiming it can relieve pain and even cure in many cases. It promises better sleep and rest and urges trying the product before discouragement. Sold by J. E. Cagwin.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Georgia reports a severe instep sore healed by Buckien's Arnica Salve. He says less than half a 25 cent box produced a permanent cure and the product is sold under a guarantee at all druggists.
An advertisement for a fine Jersey milk cow offered by J R Keating. It includes a testimonial praising Dr King s New Life Pills by B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina and mentions the pills sold for 25 cents with a druggist guarantee. Contact for M A Ellett painter and decorator in Iowa at phone 64X.
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