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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
3
Frank N. Fowler announces candidacy for treasurer of Storypon gon. The notice cites the action date of June 2, 1908 and requests support from Ames Times readers for the position.
Multiple notices from Iowa in 1908 announce candidacies for Story County sheriff. Fragments name Fred C. Warick, Frank B. Kooser, Ames R. Milford Township, and dates January 15, January 23, and February 13. Announcements state candidacy subject to Republican primaries on June 2, 1908.
County voters nominate F W Heers to succeed J O Tacobson subject to Republican primary June 2. The notice is dated Story City Iowa January 39 1908 and cites eligibility and filing details for the county’s nomination.
Herbert B. Hadley of Nevada Iowa announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to the Republican primaries of June 2 1908. J W Douglass of Maxwell Iowa also states he is a candidate for county attorney subject to the Republican primaries.
A brief item from Nevada Iowa notes a representative in the legislature sub to the of en on wire dated June 2. 1908. The dispatch records a routine legislative update amid local civic notices.
A brief political notice from Nevada Iowa urging support for J A Fitchpatrick as the Republican nominee for state senator in Boone and Story counties. The call to action invites voters in the primary election to back Fitchpatrick.
I J Scott of Ames Iowa announces as a candidate for county superintendent of schools subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June 2 primary.
Notice sets the county convention for March 7 1908 at Nevada Street Court for 2 PM to elect 13 delegates to the State Convention in Des Moines and 13 for the Seventh District in Des Moines. It also covers the Republican State and Seventh District conventions and primary caucus dates and ballot rules with precinct delegate allocations.
A political opinion suggests Allison should withdraw from the U S Senate race if Dubuque County does not unite with him as Polk County united behind Cummins. The argument links county unity to the viability of Allison’s campaign.
The governor’s momentum continues with daily reports from counties hosting conventions and from counties that backed him two years ago, signaling strong support and ongoing political traction.
The Cummins crowd questions why Roosevelt allies miss backing Iowa governor for U S senator amid eight of eleven districts standing pat and supporting Taft.
A Polk county primary produced over one third anti Cummins delegates. The Times questions Cummins withdrawal and asks if the governor should pull out of the U S Senate race.
Des Moines jailer P. W. Madden is a Republican candidate for Polk County sheriff. An acquaintance with Madden dating to the flood era supports the claim that Madden would be a strong choice for the office and the party would not err by nominating him.
Maxwell lawyer I. W. Douglass announces his bid for county attorney subject to June 2 primaries. A longtime resident and prominent attorney, he plans an active campaign but is busy with work at home and hopes to meet voters before the primary.
The Ames Times quoted Governor A. B Cummins as political foe and renegade republican drawing ire from some readers. The Jewell Record vows to expose truth if the paper misstates the case, inviting pardon for any mudslinging and challenging the writer, “Kid,” to respond.
A city caucus of Ames qualified electors is set for Tuesday March 17 1908 at 7 30 p m at the Armory to nominate a mayor to succeed Parley Sheldon a treasurer to succeed M A Manning a city assessor to succeed Carl Little and to choose a city committee chair. Ward caucuses at the same time will nominate councilmen for wards one two three and four and elect a ward committeeman with other business to come before the meetings. F H Munn Henry Wilson F N Fowler Ben Edwards Lon G Hardin committee chairman.
A vintage public health notice warns against exposing children to early spring warmth and crowding. It advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe, pleasant, and effective, claiming it prevents colds from leading to pneumonia, and notes Judisch Bros. sell it.
A Des Moines hosted auto banquet drew officials from Ames Boone and Des Moines including Fire Chief Burnett and Police Chief Jones. The Howard auto company arranged a fine dinner at a local hotel with Maxwell decor and a cast of attendees. Actress Mrs Campbell will perform two plays The Second Mrs Tanquary and The Notorious Mrs Ebbs mith during her American tour with matinee and night shows priced 50 cents to $2.00.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is presented as agreeable and effective for coughs colds and croup and is favored by mothers. Kirksville Iowa merchant W B Pelham notes over twenty years of use as a leading throat remedy, especially for croup, with children liking it and customers preferring it. Sold by Judisch Bros.
Bible school at 9 45 a m is followed by Company E at 6 30 p m Public worship and sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m The topics are The Importance of Little Things and What is Your Life The morning sermon focuses on children and the evening on young men and women
Andrew M. Shea pastor leads services with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and a sermon at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6:30 p.m. Rev. A. Lott delivers a sermon at 7:30 p.m. with special music.
J W Stiverson pastor. Sunday School 10 00 am Mrs K N Dixon Supt. Sermon Home Missions 11 00 am Free will offering. Junior Y P C 230 pm Fannie McCoy Supt. Senior Y P C 6 30 pm Lottie Deal leader. Sermon by pastor 7 30 pm Special music. Preaching at Shipley 3 00 pm.
Pastor W J Minchin will preach on The Remedy for Anarchy in the morning service. Prof Bell leads an evening program with anthems solos duets and organ pieces featuring Harken Unto Me Thy Heavenly Love The Holy City There is a Land and Charity plus a quintet He Leadeth His Springs into the Valley and other selections by Mrs L C Tilden Miss Grace Tinsley and Mr A E Hunt among others.
The visit of Mrs. Patrick Campbell to Des Moines on Saturday March 7 stands as the era’s top local dramatic event. She ranks with Bernhardt and Duse and is a major social figure in London as well.
Certifies all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims to stop coughs, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, with no opiates. Warns genuine yellow package and cautions against substitutes. Cagwin, druggist.
Wilton B. Hyatt, born April 19 1866 in Sparta Wisconsin died March 5 1908 at 7 45 am at his Ames home after years of ill health He married Lena Houghland of Gilbert February 3 1895 and they had three children two boys and one girl who died in infancy He leaves a wife two sons a daughter a mother Mrs 8 J Hyatt and sister Mrs Alta Hecht all of Ida Grove He had worked in Ames printing offices and in the Times office for five years The Christian church service is set for next Sunday at 2 pm with Woodmen Fraternity honors conducted by Rev A M Shea burial in Ames cemetery
The Lucky Quarter is the one you pay out for a box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They bring you health more precious than jewels. Try them for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. If they disappoint you the price will be refunded at all druggists.
A retiring farmer offers horses cattle farm machinery and other items for public auction at the Whitman farm south of Ontario one mile west and north of the Iowa State College at one o’clock Wednesday March 11. Seventeen probable head of stock include six horses and eight cattle plus farm tools and equipment such as a McCormick binder Deering mower Deere planter and plows with terms of sale credit on bankable notes at 5 percent interest, cash for sums $5 or less and 2 percent discount for cash.
Advertises Rocky Mountain Tea as a winter germ killer and spring tonic. Claims to strengthen stomach kidneys and liver and improve health with Tea or Tablets. LL. M. Bosworth.
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