10 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
1
M L Tesdall of Nevada announces candidacy for renomination in the coming Republican primary for Story County County Recorder. This statement appears in the Ames Times dated January 6, 1910.
Ole Langland announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court of Story County in Cambridge Iowa with a January 29 1910 date. C M Soper also declares as a Republican candidate for the same office in Story County to be decided at the June 7 1910 primary.
A Republican candidate announces his bid for the office of County Auditor in Story County Iowa subject to the Republican Primary on June 7 1910 Cc A Batman chairs communications.
W. P. George declares as a Republican candidate for the representative position in Story County with the primary scheduled for June. The note states the decision rests with Republican voters at the primaries.
Former New York senator and influential political boss Thomas C. Platt has died on Sunday. Renowned for his strong leadership within the state’s Republican machine, he was one of the era’s most notable political figures in New York.
Ty Cobb joined an eastern team for three years at nine thousand dollars per year. The Aldrich bill appears to have raised the tariff on baseball.
The speaker argues that added bureaucratic delays and foolishness in the postal banks and money order system will worsen the department’s financial shortfall, swelling the existing deficit by roughly seventeen million dollars.
A satirical note warns that if the Ellsworth News does not stop slandering the Times man, severe punishment may follow. The speaker jokes about sending a fine cent from a star plug as a restraining measure.
The newly formed Nevada Commercial Club reveals its first major action a Fourth of July celebration. Story City has already declared plans to mount a countywide show on that natal day aiming to attract the entire county audience.
A public debate questions why Peary withholds North Pole discovery records citing a publisher contract. The remark mirrors prior controversies around Dr. Cook and raises issues of profit versus scientific disclosure.
Washington correspondent John Snure reports that Dolliver will need a strong campaign push in the next U.S. Senate race. The observation aligns with earlier hints noted months ago.
At a local public sale west of Ames the day cited the sale sum reached eight thousand five hundred dollars with notes totaling one hundred forty five dollars and the remaining balance paid in cash on the spot. The observer notes the event shows substantial activity despite a lack of money in circulation.
A Webster City paper notes Bert Keltz will be imported to the 7th district to run Prouty’s campaign a move seen as another Webster City joke that previously joked about Keltz being a governor candidate.
The speaker recalls Father Clarkson’s refrain test your seed corn and notes how the motto has become a widespread motif in editorials and pulpit sermons, signaling growing concern about agricultural preparation and future yields.
The Register and Leader shows frequent Cummins headlines and notes, five of six front pages, with a brief obscured item stating the Cummins amendment to the postal sayings bill was defeated. The postal bank bill passed without the amendment, praised by progressive papers, viewed as a slap by some editors.
A reader outside the district notes Judge Prouty’s Knoxville address. He says Prouty delivered seven columns of solid nonpareil without praising President Taft or the Republican Party, admitting the feat may help Prouty in pursuing the nomination. Ham Robinson of the Colfax Clipper adds that Prouty accomplished a notable feat for a candidate.
The Register and Leader continue its sharp criticism of Tama Jim Wilson, praising his tenure as secretary of agriculture while attacking administration allies. The paper argues his reforms elevated the department from a sinecure to a pivotal government agency and notes the paper now targets Republicans regardless of loyalty.
W P George of Ames announces as a candidate in the republican primaries for representative in the state legislature from Story county. He is the first and only announced candidate, a well known farmer two miles south of Ames, active in community affairs and a former secretary of the Ames Chautauqua association.
A reader recalls opening the Boone Independent to find the paper dated January 21, 1909. The misdated issue led to a brief moment of confusion as the staff mistook the periodical for an ancient Bible before realizing the error was a joke.
Co M Soper seeks to succeed himself as Story County clerk of courts. The community regards Charley Soper highly for efficient service in the office, and a petition signed by most county attorneys urges him to run, noting attorneys rely on the clerk’s office for their business.
The article urges voters to support a new city government structure with one alderman per ward and two at large, replacing the old two per ward. It cautions against petty spites, emphasizes progress on improvements, and urges broad, selfless voting to advance Ames.
A Utah style request shows the Des Moines Register and Leader promoting advanced subscriptions for June Iowa primaries. The notice advertises daily and Sunday delivery from now to June 25, 1910, priced at 1.00 dollars or 1.59 dollars for both, with renewal on expiration and mail options to Des Moines, Iowa.
An old newspaper ad touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for women suffering chronic constipation headaches biliousness dizziness skin pallor and dyspepsia sold by all dealers highlighting period medical advertising language.
An old advertisement urges relief from hoarseness tickling throats and nighttime coughs with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The copy claims satisfaction and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
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