Ames Times weekly publication notes by L. G. Hardin
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
2
Candidate announces for State Senator in thirty first district
Justin H K Doran of Weaver Boone County Iowa announces candidacy for the State Senator nomination in the thirty first district in the June Republican primaries for Boyle and Story counties. He requests support from Boone and Story County voters. W Goodykoontz from Incone Iowa also seeks support for the same election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low
Republian
Ot Boyle
Story
Justin HK. Doran
Weaver
Boone County
Iowa
Boone and
Story Counties
W. Goodykoontz
Incone
Lawa
Sherif Candidacy Declared by W A Ricketts
W A Ricketts announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Republican primaries. The confirmation outlines intent to run in the party process and seeks support from local GOP voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yease
Sherif
Subjejet
W. A. Ricketts
Lam Wu Candidacy for Story County Sheriff
Candidate Lam Wu seeks the Republican nomination for Story County Sheriff subject to party primaries. Ernest Gretien Nevada Mel 3 she.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam Wu
Sherif
Story County
A Candidate for County Attorney Named by Committee
A candidate for the office of County Attorney is presented for the Republican primaries by committee member V. Morgan of Cambridge. The decision rests with the Republican county committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepuilcan
Prigriiry
By. V. Morgan
Campridge
Nevada Republican Primary Vote Count In 1912
A report from Liausen Nevada notes the Republican voters cast ballots in the January 26 primary. The event influenced early contest dynamics in the state's political landscape.
County Recorder Candidate Declarations In Iowa Primary
A series of notices from multiple candidates in Story County Iowa announcing their runs for Recorder. Listed candidates include Lowen, Birdie V Batchetor, M. F Tesdall, M. Mason, and S. G. McCord Negata, each stating nomination is subject to Republican county primary results. Dates span 1912 to 1913 from Nevada and Cambridge area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowen
Birdie V. Batchetor
Nevaskt
Iowa
County Treasurer Candidate Notices
Two short notices from hopefuls for county treasurer positions. One from Nevada, Iowa, dated February 16, 1813, stating candidacy and Republican primary decision. Another from McCalisburg, dated April 6, 1972, declaring candidacy for county treasurer subject to Republican voters’ choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniius Hougen
McCalisburg
County Supervisor candidates seek party primary bids
Three residents declare their bids for county supervisor seats to succeed C. W. Scott. Lewis Berhow of Duxtey and Casper Kimathe of Slater announce targets for June primaries in 1912. J. C. Allen of Zearing also enters the race before the March 16 filing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Kimathe
Slater
Iowa
Candidate notices for Clerk of Courts in Story County
Two notices reveal candidates for Clerk of the District Court in Story County. B M Soper announces a Republican primary bid in Nevada Iowa dated February 26 1912. Ole Langland declares a Republican primary candidacy in Cambridge Iowa dated February 29 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Ole Langland
Cambridge
Iowa
Candidate for Story County Superintendent of Schools
I J Scott announces candidacy for Story County Superintendent of Schools subject to Republican voters decision in upcoming line primaries. Nevada Iowa February 22 1912. Miss Maude Wakefield Gilbert April 3 1012 joins as candidate subject to Republican primaries in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
I. J. Scott
Nevada
Iowa
Manning Seeks Republican Primary Nomination in Story County
Statement filed by M. A. Manning of Ames Iowa announcing candidacy for Representative in the legislature from Story county subject to republican primaries in June. Dated March 14 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
M. A. Manning
Ames
Iowa
Eclipse of the Cummins Star Starts in Ida Grove
The Ida Grove Pioneer notes the Cummins star kickoff is underway with the eclipse described as well started, signaling a notable event for local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Grove
Cummins
Guest Prefers Solitary Sleep Over Bathing Room
A hotel guest rejects a room with a bath and instead insists on sleeping alone. The exchange occurs as the clerk asks about room accommodations, highlighting a humorous miscommunication and a desire for privacy.
Snow Falls at Deadwood as Spring Arrives in Iowa
Six inches of snow covered Deadwood Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday marked the first day of spring in Iowa, bringing cautious hope for milder weather ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Lowa
Maryland Primary Narrowly Sees Roosevelt Win
In Maryland last Monday Roosevelt edged the president by a slim margin to take Maryland's sixteen votes. The result highlighted a tight contest in the state with Roosevelt narrowly ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Roosevelt
Iowa Readers Could Embrace Local Papers Soon
A fragment notes Iowa residents may educate themselves with local papers if they think so, remarking on Chicago papers being absent for a day or two. The tone suggests a shift toward Iowa publications gaining prominence as a source of news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Des Moines feud ends in fist fight between two neighbors
In Des Moines two neighboring women fought and were taken to police, halting the dispute as officers intervened to separate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dusty dispute sparks court over carpet dust
Court hears a fair pulling match sparked by dust blown from a carpet onto a neighbor's lace curtains laid out to dry on the grass. The tale ends with a blunt moral: Don't clean house.
Meat prices noted for Ames market near Chicago
The report states meat selling at $7.60 per hundred and hogs at $7.50 per hundred in Ames, located about 326 miles from Chicago, with no complaints about high prices. It reflects farm market pricing and regional commodity rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Chicago
Cummins Faces Doubts Over Senate Bid in Iowa
The Arlington News questions Cummins candidacy saying he was at the convention but ineffective. It warns the start of the end of Cummins career in Iowa and doubts he can be elected U S senator again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummmins
Arlington News
Cummins
Iowa
United States
Strike Keeps Chicago Papers From Region Fans Rely on Iowa Dailies
The recent pressmen and stereotypers strike shut Chicago papers in the area for several days. Residents endured the gap by turning to nearby Iowa dailies, building up demand for those papers as a temporary substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Foolish Lawmaking Reaches Peak in Massachusetts
A historic misstep in state governance is labeled the pinnacle of foolish laws as Massachusetts enacts a flawed presidential plenary measure, sparking heavy criticism over privacy and legislative reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Union
Six presidency Roosevelt attacks Taft over third term claim
The six term Roosevelt is described as a political boss and travels nationwide asserting Taft seeks a second term. The piece portrays Roosevelt as aggressive and damaging to the presidency, forcing Taft to defend himself against persistent attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
Iowa to lead in a revived Republican era
The speaker urges Iowa to stop waiting for Des Moines and act independently to restore the Republican party to its former strength in national influence and Congress. He criticizes passive behavior and calls for decisive local action to strengthen the Iowa delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakes
Des Moines
Iowa
Republican Party
Congress
Union
Boone Independ ent slanders Marshalltown booze with wild tale
The piece quotes P. D. Swick asserting a Melbourne boozefighter spilled whiskey on the floor, drawing a rat to sip, returning for more, and finally causing the creature to act oddly while asking where the cat is in a vivid, crude account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Swick
Boone Independent
Webster county Delegation Votes and Local Reactions
The Ames Times criticizes Senator Kenyon and backs Dallas county on the Webster county delegation vote. Webster had fourteen Taft men and nineteen delegates, seventeen for Cummins. Dallas had ten Cummins and seven Taft, with George Clark failing to force party discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Payne
Ames Times
Kenyon
Webster County
Times
Dallas County
Taft
Cummins
George Clark
Electric Bitters Pledge to Cure Malaria and Restore Strength
The notice claims malaria germs enter the blood via mosquitoes and cause fever appetite loss and weakness. Electric Bitters are advertised to kill malaria germs and renew health. Wm. Fretwell of Lucama, NC reports three bottles drove malaria from his system and improved health. Sold at L. M. Bosworth and T. J. Loughran for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama, N. C
Why He Went to Panama
In Washington Senator Clapp recounts a tale about Dick Wintersmith, a CartIsle ally who sought a Treasury job through letters from friends. Carlisle offered help and sent a gift cane. Wintersmith later pursued Panama to be near a cane on a table, contrasting Alaska’s lack of visibility with Panama’s seating. The story frames cronyism and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapp
Washington
Dick Winterstaith
John G. Cartisle
Cleveland
Carlisle
Treasury
Alaska
Wintersoath
Cartiele
Wintersiaith
Panama
Wintersmith
Carlie
Improbable Detective Tropes Cited By Chief Kohler
Cleveland police chief Frederik Kohler critiques detective stories as contrived and unbelievable. He notes plot devices feel forced and recalls a humorous city official exchange about a snow shoveler’s past as a keeper, highlighting how realism is often missing in fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederik Kohler
Cleveland
Tilking
Bryan's Help on a Bet Headlines Bryan and Illness Rumor
Colonel Williams Jennings Bryan was in Cleveland and denied reports of serious illness. An afternoon paper’s young reporter pressed Bryan for confirmation and he joked that the truth would allow him to scoop rivals, stating he was not dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Swain
Williams Jennings Bryan
Hollenden
Severa
Bryan
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chamberlain's Tablets Benefit Reported by Newberg Junction Wife
Darius Dowey of Newberg Junction reports his wife using Chamberlain's Tablets and finding them effective and helpful for stomach and bowel trouble. Sold by T J Loughran and L M Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Darius Downey
Newberg Junction
N. B
T. J. Loughran
L. M. Bosworth
Notice of dissolution of Wm. Hulett Company
By mutual consent the Wm. Hulett Company is dissolved and all property turned over to Ames Odd Fellows lodge which assumes all obligations. J. J. Grove, Secretary. March 20, 1912. 2-4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hulett
Ames Odd Fellows Lodge
J. J
Weather Crop Bulletin Reports Warm Week With Delays
The past week was warmer than normal with daily temperatures 2 to 5 higher. Light to frequent showers delayed field work in southern counties while general moisture supported crops. Trees are green with blossoms. spring grains and grasses show strong growth. corn planting was underway though uneven. Stock remained in pasture awaiting sufficient seed.
Get Rid of Rheumatism with Chamberlain’s Remedy
Advertises Chamberlain's Remedy for rheumatism with home application advice. Mentions sale by J. Loughran and Lo M. Bosworth. Ambiguous spelling and phrasing indicate a short classified notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. Loughran
Lo M. Bosworth
Interurban Excursions To Minneapolis For Conference Travel
Interurban will sell excursion tickets to Minneapolis and St Paul for the Quadrennial General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. One way tickets are $4 40 with sales starting April 29 and continuing through May 22. Valid for travel until June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Texans Admire New Life Pills claim for vigor
An advertisement touts Dr. King as the author of New Life Pills from San Antonio. The copy claims the pills provide new life and energy, improve stomach, liver, or kidney troubles, and is marketed as a proven product. It names L. M. Bosworth and T. J. Laughran as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udh Taloun
San Antonio
Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
T. J. Laughran
Typhoid Pneumonia Cough Vanished With New Discovery
Mrs. J. E. Cox of Joliet Illinois credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her from fatal typhoid pneumonia and violent coughing. She reports the remedy stopped her coughing and saved her life. Sold with guarantee and a dollar price. Trial bottle free at Bosworth and Loughran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Cox
Joliet, IL
L. M. Bosworth
T. J. Loughran
Interurban Southbound Time Table 1912
Interurban cars southbound from Boone and Des Moines to Ames run at listed times with Sundays exceptions. Des Moines Sunday service 8 46 p m. Des Moines to Ames Saturday 11 60 p m arriving 12 86 a m. Duff Avenue West Gate and Duff West Gate connections every 20 minutes, after 6 p m every 30 minutes. Corrected February 28 1912 by W L Park agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Kelley
Boone &Ft. Dod
Des Moines
Ames
Ames College
Duff Avenue
West Gate
W. L. Park
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Liausen
Down
Recorder of
Tesdall
M. M. Mason
Town
Cfountry Recorder
Ss. G. McCord
Prinery
Dune Sra
C. W. Scott
Lewis Berhow
Duxtey
Board of Supervisors
Zearing
B. M. Soper
Demons of
New York Press
Lin
Kodaks
Bosworth Drug Store
Main Street
City and College Free Delivery
Collegiate Presbyterian Church
John W. Innes
Champlin’s Hall
South Side
Petephore
Tor
Iowa Telephone Co
W.h.poole
Main St
O. M
Carl Littie
S. L. Akin
Ledgerwood Bros
L. B. Ledgerwood
Oelwein
Ledgerwood
Res
Marshall
Red
F. H. Waters
Bakers Jewelry
Ames, Iowa
Westinghouse
Ames Engineering Company Telephone
Baker
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