30 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
1
The text notes a political push urging rapid action with a Republican battle cry to "get up and hustle." It mentions a convention in Boone for Iowa auctioneers and recalls the 1892 catastrophe while remarking on weather aiding corn crops and a bicycle remark about autos.
The report of a sale of a controlling interest in the Register and Leader to J W Blythe of Burlington has been disproven. In Clay county the Republican primary for auditor produced a narrow 1 vote plurality on a total of eleven ballots. Local editorials warn of the close result and note spurious remedies for vagrancy and public intoxication.
The Iowa group met at the Stafford hotel in Chicago on the eve of the national convention, voting only three to none in favor of Cummins resolutions. Des Moines reports say supporters will reattempt to seize control of state party organization despite weak prospects. Cortelyou chosen to chair the national Republican committee, noted as an able cabinet figure but uncertain as an organizer.
A Chicago Tribune summary details the Republican platform praising a long party rule, protectionist tariffs, and the Roosevelt nomination. It notes past prosperity tied to tariffs, debates over readjustment, districting ideas for conventions, and observer impressions from the Chicago convention crowds and notable speakers.
A Washington rumor says President Roosevelt would keep Secretary Wilson as head of the agriculture department for a third term. Miss Wilson is reportedly spending a month in Colorado with Thomas F. Walsh and his wife, the mining magnate and his spouse.
President Roosevelt selects Victor H. Metcalf of California to replace Geo. B. Cortelyon as secretary of commerce. Robt. B. Armstrong of Iowa was considered but deemed likely to face sectionalism claims if all cabinet posts went to Iowans. Armstrong, a successful official, may move to a higher post with better pay if he leaves his current role as assistant secretary of the treasury.
Thirteen lakefront landowners report CLEAR Lake stands a foot higher than ever, claiming rising water threatens property and access. They seek county or state action to assess and address the flooding.
The Mayaguez Flag Day program at Rosa and Playa schools filled the theatre with students teachers and parents. Principal Urrutia opened with Borinquen and Washington Lincoln images decorated halls while Arnaldo Sevilla urged applause for the eloquent address. The event concluded at 10 15 with high praise for children and teachers and orderly conduct.
The Iowa State University bulletin No. 78 from the Ames Experiment Station analyzes drainage conditions across the state after heavy rainfall. It compiles data from the Soils Department and notes on drainage engineering, serving farmers engineers students and others in the field.
Opt tical work and jewelry repairing offered by Judge and Major proprietors at the I C jewelry store. Local advert appears in this notice.
The week’s average temperature ran slightly below normal but warmth supported healthy crop growth. Excessive rain fell in about two fifths of the state, mainly in the north central district and northern central counties, though showers were timely elsewhere. Corn cultivation progressed well with overall better condition than last year, while pastures potatoes and garden vegetables showed excellent growth. Cherry and strawberry yields appear extra good, early potatoes reach markets, and staple fruit crop prospects remain fair though some fruit drop noted. Oats wheat and other crops show variable prospects with best outlook in well drained early fields.
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