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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
3
Local notices from The Ames Times publish candidate announcements and official statements. The weekly page lists forthcoming deadlines, filing details, and contact points for aspiring public officials.
A candidate announces run for the Thirty final State Senate district in Iowa. The proclamation addresses Republican voters of Boone and Story counties and requests their support in the June primary.
W A Ricketts announces as one of four candidates in the Republican primaries. Arnest C Gretten of Neovatia reports as another candidate for Story County offices. The action awaits Republican voters at curbing primaries on Feb 3, 1312.
I F V Morgan of Cambridge urges Republican voters to support his bid for county attorney at the Decamague primary. Fred E Hansen of Nevada Iowa dates his notice January 26, 1812.
Candidate M J Tesdall of Nevada seeks the county recorder post subject to Republican primary voters decision. February 4 referenced. June primary mentioned with other candidates Maron Camridge Town Web as listed.
Frank N. Fowler announces candidacy for Fer County Treasurer in Nevada Iowa. He states his run is subject to Republican primary voters decision. Date noted February 19 1914 and June ord 19th.
The document presents declarations by two candidates for Clerk of the District Court in Story County. HK M Soper announces candidacy and is based in Nevada Iowa with a February 26 1922 date. De Langland from Cambrace Iowa lists February 29 1912 as the filing date.
J Scott announces candidacy for the office of Superintendent of Schools of Story County Iowa subject to the June Republican primaries. Nevada Iowa February 22 1912.
Multiple notices from candidates Lewis Berhow and J C Allen announcing their bids for the county supervisor seats to succeed C W Scott. Primary election dates cited as June 3 1912 and June 1 1912 respectively. Locations include Huxtey Slater Zearing Iowa with dates February 21 1912 March 4 1912 March 16th.
Ames Iowa March 14 1912. For Representative in the legislature from Story county four candidates appear in the republican primary race subject to June voters. M A Manning announces candidacy.
A cryptic line notes Saft as far ahead in romance, claiming you could not catch him with a race horse in 1912, suggesting a humorous comparison rather than a factual event.
The report notes Cummins carried Lyon county in a close race near the Minnesota border with strong local showing and regional voting patterns highlighted by rural turnout and candidacy strength.
Judge Masse, a distant relative of Theodore Roosevelt and Jennie Christ of Awes, was killed by moonshiners in Virginia the other day.
The speaker notes that withdrawing is unlikely for Cummins, viewing him as someone who has never withdrawn before and likely will not start now. The tone hints at a confidence in persistence over retreat.
A fragment notes the difficulty of registering in Ames and nearby towns, calling the process a botheration as the balloon J becomes so strong it burdens voting. The remark hints at growing resistance to registration and participation.
The Cunemins party failed to align with the Republican stronghold in Woodbury County where Congressman Woodbard hails. Sioux City and the county swung heavily to Taft with overwhelming support.
Discussion argues the Roosevelt boom in presidential speculation was unfounded with no substance like an empty syrup story. Analysts note no concrete policy or lasting impact emerged from the supposed surge.
Fragmentary note questions whether a junior senator who deserted Taft can return as time passes through county primaries and political shifts.
John L Bleakley the incumbent candidate for state auditor seeks another term. His admired administration over the past three years makes his nomination seem nearly assured.
Clifford Kaynor once of Ames and son of Mr and Mrs Jank Kaynor now holds controlling interest in Record Press Publishing Co at North Yakima Washington. He is described as doing fine.
The Cummins boom died a vorning and John Briar heads back to Washington with little more than his grip. He plans to bluff at earning his salary as he resumes duties in the capital.
The Pillsbury Flour Milling Company of Minneapolis has purchased seventy five automobiles for use by its traveling salesmen. The purchase signals a significant upgrade in distribution and field operations as the fleet will be deployed with the next quarter.
The warden of the state penitentiary at Lincoln Nebraska killed by convicts last week was a close friend of E C Bishop of the Extension department at the college. Mr Bishop had earlier served as state superintendent in Nebraska.
Mr M M Mason of Cambridge is named as a Republican candidate for county recorder. Born in Story county about 52 years ago, he is tied to Cambridge business interests and is seen as worthy and well qualified with strong local support.
Dr. L M Hurt of Ames, noted in the Ames community, was appointed city veterinarian of Pasadena California in a high salaried post. His predecessor Dr Boucher left office after legislative action. A joker arose when Hurt had not yet established residence in Pasadena or become a voter there, both required for the job.
Swick notes Rome Independent says local high schoolers quit smoking after press coverage. He recalls five students after school in the post office lobby smoking pipes and lighting coffin nails, calling it not all right.
Ms J C Allen of Zearing announces his candidacy before the primary for the county supervisor seat to succeed OC W Scott. Allen, a 25 year Lincoln township resident and farmer, is described as a capable businessman who would protect local interests if elected. He notes neighbors urged him to run, and he comes from a region not represented on the board for over two decades.
Ontario March 26 report notes a successful closing of the term with Miss Kintvley praised for exceptional work. Local families keep up with teachers and students as events include visits from Charley McGrath to Rappel and gatherings at Morvan and Van Smeer homes.
The elder Grover Cleveland Johnson expresses strong Taft support while his son backs Roosevelt. He likens Roosevelt followers to a boy riding a runaway bull who does not know where he goes. He says many Americans share this sentiment.
A local reunion at the Browns’ home drew Browns from forty towns and inspired a note to The News-Review. The Toledo Blade quips about a misread headline The Gathering of the Clams. New life pills are advertised by J M Bosworth era T J Loughran.
Stillman Green of Malachite recalls a dire prognosis five years ago with only two years to live. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for his recovery from serious throat and lung ailments and urges others to try the remedy. Trial bottles offered free at L. M. Bosworth and T. J. Loughran.
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