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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
The piece notes a deadly cyclone path across Missouri leaving twenty dead and impacting the Republican national scene in Chicago. It mentions Dr Geo P Hanawalt of Des Moines and local Iowa politics including nominations and campaign spending. Weather and local editorials mix with party commentary and a vivid account of the era’s campaign atmosphere.
A Kansas City Journal clipping recounts a hockey or sports scene with players described in ethnic terms. The text discusses Jewish and other names and the reaction of exhibitors or fans. It reflects attitudes toward Jewish players and names in sport.
A columnist argues that tearing down the college does not help Ames. The writer stresses that real progress comes from constructive business leadership and growth, not constant criticism.
The Toone attorney and tenth district delegate to the national convention found his delegate badge stolen from his coat Monday. A suspect named Joss was identified but the judge still secured admission to the convention.
A mother, enraged by her sixteen year old daughter's street life, inflicted a spanking that fractured the girl's hand. Doctors were called, and the girl endured considerable agony as the incident drew attention to harsh discipline.
The state board canvass shows Ed Chassell of LeMurs trailing by 768 votes to Senator W S Allen of Fairfield for the secretary of state nomination. The writer notes Chassell’s defeat ends his long bid, criticizing his public backing.
The train carrying Roosevelt from New York to Chicago struck a collision but no injuries are reported. Details on cause and casualties remain unavailable as officials investigate the incident.
A reader letter criticizes Burtinton Bank and discusses LaFe Young's presidential endorsement, urging delegates to vote for Cnanoins. The writer questions Cummins and Cosmos, defends Cafe Young, and questions Kenyon's margin while calling out party infighting and perceived opportunism.
The fragment presents a hyperbolic, rhetorical claim attributed to Theodore Roosevelt praising himself as twice as great as Washington and Jefferson, equating national greatness with personal superiority and divine comparison, in a highly speculative quote.
A vivid report extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick healer for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions. The notice claims thousands healed and advertises six cent price at L M Bosworth and T J Loughran.
A New York Sun reader cites Garfiel ls Chicago 1880 remarks on a third term. The letter argues public opinion will settle to a calm level after the storm, guiding the republic's next four years beyond the convention.
P Mason of Markie asserts five years in the drug business and touts Warner's White Wine of Tar as a cure for asthma and threats to life. He recounts James Ledbetter’s claim to recovery after one dose, urging readers to seek more information from the remedy's supporters and mentioning J B Cagwin as seller.
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