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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
2
A fragment from the Somerville Journal notes a girl with a pretty foot, suggesting she may not realize her appeal and should be forgiven for moments of showing it. The Ames Times references the verse with a light tone about charm.
A breezy Boone Independent note column surveys spring hints from robin arrivals to fabricating coy gossip about Ogden and Zion City founder Alexander Dowie. It recalls a failed statewide primary bill, Des Moines boosters, Pat Crowe’s visit, Ames millionaire club chatter, and a cheeky college love course suggestion.
Railroads in Nebraska adopt an order eliminating all excursion rates, half fare clergy permits, and all cut rates of any description. The move follows the acceptance of a 2 cent fare proposal without demonstration.
A Ft Dodge man placed dynamite in a kitchen oven and forgot them. He did not realize the danger and reportedly escaped injury as pieces of the range continue to fall from the blast area.
Charley Hellen opens his office in the State bank building on the east bank and plans to issue the Des Moines Daily Tribune, an evening paper, around April first after installing presses and machinery.
A Saturday poll of 92 Iowa General Assembly members shows 75 supporting Roosevelt for president. The result is described as a fair sample of state sentiment and, the article notes, reflects national views despite the president's claim he is not a candidate.
Friday's Daily Capital reports the 2 cent fare ends excursion pricing hurting harvest home trips and the Chicago stock show discounts. The change threatens college revenue and local advertising, forcing Ames and the town to seek about two hundred dollars in funds to compensate.
Pa Smith of the Scranton Journal complains after Col Temple is named United States attorney for the southern district of Iowa. The piece argues political progress is hindered when appointees oppose the dominant party.
A. H. Sniff editor of the Missouri Valley News killed a man in Missouri Valley who followed him drunk and threatened retribution over a newspaper article. The incident occurred last week as tensions rose following the editor’s reporting.
A Monday evening write up notes a writer’s attendance at the annual Des Moines Women’s Press club banquet. He praises the club’s hospitality and jokes that future invitations should be unnecessary as he will attend anyway. He lauds the club’s fine entertaining of guests, especially the women, claiming they beat the press boys in camaraderie.
The piece recalls Cady Chase’s landmark but overlooked “De-Hubbardizing” remark at a chautauqua and notes Iowa’s congressmen were not “De-Cumminsied.” It also extols ex Secretary Shaw for defending American markets and the Republican economic policy, praising his steadfast convictions and leadership.
A Butte postal strike trigger sparks sympathy actions nationwide. Reports note firing of a San Francisco mail clerk for union activity, rail clerks protesting segregation in the south, and protests over labeling cars U S Mail to evade duties. Authorities warned of broader labor troubles ahead.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune rails at recent federal appointments, condemning most choices while praising Faville as progressive. It critiques Spooner and Hanna era praise, then covers a Culpeper Virginia murder verdict and a discussion on a state wide primary law and political reform.
A spring cold warning urges outdoor activity but warns of pneumonia risk from colds. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe pleasant for children and claims it prevents pneumonia, sold by Judisch Bros.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as pleasant effective for coughs colds and croup by Kirksville Iowa merchant W S Pelham. Colo and Sheldahl barber shops change hands frequently as towns struggle to keep a barber, with both towns repeatedly losing itinerant barbers.
Mrs N F Rowan of McDonough Georgia says three bottles of Electric Bitters cured her chronic liver and stomach troubles and a feverish red skin condition. She states she feels twenty years younger and can work easily in her husband’s store. Guaranteed at druggists, price 50c.
Canier Brothers and Herman have installed a complete shoe repair set including a Landis half soling machine a Fleming finishing machine and a Wagner electric motor. They will sew on soles at old nail prices with 75 cents for men 50 cents for ladies and reduced leather costs reflecting cheaper options. They invite customers to see the electricity handling the work.
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