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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
3
The Ames Times reports Nevada on January 6 1910 featuring a candidate seeking renomination for the office of County Recorder in the upcoming Republican primary. The notice appears as a political campaign brief published in weekly editions.
Republican voters receive notices from Lang Cambridge Iowa and C M Soper announcing candidacy for Clerk of the District Court of Story County Iowa in the June 7 1910 Republican primary election.
A Story County Republican announces candidacy for county auditor subject to the Republican primary on the seventh of 1910. The notice appears in the county party circular.
W. P. George declares candidacy for representative to Republican voters of Story County. The nomination will be decided at the Republican primaries to be held June 7.
Former New York senator and noted political boss Thomas C. Platt died on Sunday. The longtime state figure was described as one of the era’s most influential party leaders in New York politics.
Ty Cobb joined an eastern team for three years at nine thousand dollars per season. The Aldrich bill appears to have raised tariffs on baseball.
Local notes discuss the Nevada commercial club backing a Fourth of July celebration while Story City promises a countywide show. Debates on postal and money order systems frame the era as commerce grows. Peary and Dolliver political mentions appear amid commentary on records and campaigns.
Report from a recent public sale west of Ames notes a total bid of 5850 dollars with notes totaling 145 dollars and the remainder paid in cash on the spot. The event underscores limited money in circulation and a cautious market.
A Webster City paper notes Bert Keltz to run in the 7th district for Prouty’s campaign amid jokes about prior governor chatter. The piece recalls Father Clarkson and seed corn quips, highlights a Cummins amendment dispute, and comments on press framing of postal savings bill coverage.
A Colfax Clipper reader, Ham Robinson, recalls Judge Prouty's Knoxville address as a seven-column salvo of criticism toward Taft and the Republican Party, noting it may hinder his bid for the Republican nomination. The speaker reportedly spoke strongly for Cummins, drawing cautious praise from followers.
The Register and Leader harshly critiques Tama Jim Wilson the United States secretary of agriculture praising his leadership while the paper brazenly targets Republicans. The article portrays the paper as biased against current administration figures regardless of party.
W P George of Ames announces in the Times his candidacy for the state legislature as a Republican from Story county. He is the first announced candidate and a well known farmer living two miles south of Ames, active in community affairs and secretary of the Ames Chautauqua association.
A bemused reader reports receiving the Boone Independent dated January 21, 1909 bearing the misread title The Independent. The observer notes the error on the front and jokes that the issue resembles an ancient text until the date line reveals the prank.
C M Soper announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Story county clerk of the courts. The writer notes Soper’s long local involvement and his current position in Nevada, with a petition from nearly all county attorneys urging him to run again due to his efficient handling of the office.
The ordinance proposes one alderman per ward and two at large instead of two per ward. Voters are urged to support candidates who back ongoing improvements and avoid petty spites. The editor urges broad, community minded effort to continue progress in Ames.
Readers are urged to start reading the Des Moines Register and Leader to follow Iowa’s June primary elections. A $1.00 daily and Sunday subscription covers through June 25, 1910, with renewal options via mail or direct to Des Moines.
Advertises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for chronic constipation headaches biliousness dizziness and dyspepsia claiming relief for women. Sold by all dealers.
A long sequence of land transfers from S. A. Hix and others to many buyers, detailing purchase prices and parcel descriptions across multiple townships. The record names numerous individuals, spouses, and parcels with specific sections, townships, ranges, and rail line references.
A vintage style advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for throat irritation and nighttime coughing. It promises relief and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
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