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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1910

Page

2

Ames Times Publisher L G Hardin Statement

The Ames Times notes L G Hardin serves as publisher with weekly Thursday publication. Information reflects newspaper masthead details and publishing cadence for the Ames region.

County Recorder Candidates Seek Republican Nomination

A series of brief notices from candidates in Story County Iowa announce runs for County Recorder in the upcoming Republican primary on June 7 1910. Names mentioned include G C Bullard Cambridge IA Co B Peterson Story City IA Geo B Mead Zearing IA and A K Olson Cambridge IA. notices request Republican support and specify primary date.

Story County Rimaries Co. B. Peterson Story City Iowa Geo BE. Mead Zearing

Langland Seeks Republican Nomination for Story County Clerk

A voter notice from Cambridge Iowa dated January 29 1910 urges Republican voters to support Ole Langland for Clerk of the District Court Story County. The notice is signed by Langland and C. M. Soper.

Story County Ole Langlande Cambridge Iowa State of

County Auditor Nomination Bid in Republican Primary

The announce seeks nomination for County Auditor in County Iowa subject to the Republican Primary decision in 1910. D C Batman signs the notice.

Story County Iowa Ith 1910

Helland seeks Republican nomination for 52d district

A notice from M. S. Helland of Slater announces candidacy for representative in the 52d district. The campaign will be decided by Story County Republican primary voting on June 7, 1919.

Local Republican Primary May Nominees for County Supervisors

A series of notices from candidates seeking the Republican nomination for the county Board of Supervisors to succeed Ben Johnson and C. W. Scott. Dates cited include June 7 1910 and June 7 1919 with signatories F Cooper J Kalsem S Hanson and C E Markland.

County Board of Supervisors Ben Johnson F . Cooper Maxwell Iowa Story County Board of Supervisors

County Candidate Seeks Succeeding Term on Board

W. Scott of Colo Iowa announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Story County Board of Supervisors member. The filing notes list his name and address in Colo Iowa with an April 27 1910 date.

Story County Board of Supervisors of W. Scott Colo Iowa

Frank N. Fowler Seeks County Treasurer Nomination

Frank N. Fowler announces candidacy for County Treasurer to succeed himself, subject to Republican primary action.

Frank N. Fowler

Weather Returns as Main Topic After Comet Talk

Readers turn attention back to forecast as astronomic chatter fades. Local officials remind residents to prepare for rainfall and temperature changes across the week.

Elks Open New Clubhouse in Marshalltown

The Elks dedicated a new forty thousand dollar clubhouse in Marshalltown on Monday night, hailed as one of the finest in the state. Governor Carroll delivered his campaign opening address at Manning last week, printed in full in this issue. The coal miners strike was adjusted and workers returned to duties Monday morning. Three weeks remain until primaries. The town is abuzz over discussions of the comet, though no one reports seeing it.

The Elks Marshalltown State Gov. Carroll Manning the Times

Des Moines meeting cited by Payne as big show and incident

W. O. Payne described Cummins as the big show and Dolliver as an incident in his write up of the Des Moines gathering last week.

W. O. Payne Cummins Dolliver Des Moines

Dolliver Cummins Visit Sparks Debate in Town

The pamphleteers Dolliver and Cummins spoke to residents about political action, urging reforms. Citizens question whether they will follow through, reflecting a 1910 era mood of skepticism and civic engagement.

Dolliver Cummins

Senate leaders face truce question after Jeffries Johnson bout

A Washington special reports leaders confront a possible truce delay until after the Jeffries Johnson prize fight, signaling focus shifts to boxing outcome before high level talks.

Washington Senate

Dolliver Praise Cited as Dizzying to Follow

The Cedar Rapids Republican quotes a speaker praising Dolliver while admitting that following him makes a man dizzy. The remark reflects admiration mixed with disorientation at his political pace and influence.

Cedar Rapids Dolliver

Questioning Bosses and Press Influence in Early Politics

The text accuses Cummins and Dolliver of bossism to sway votes for Garst and Prouty. It connects Hearst papers to President McKinley’s assassination and claims similar manipulation aimed at President Taft, suggesting pervasive press influence in political outcomes.

Cummins Dolliver Garst Prouty Hearst MacKinley Register Taft

Hon. John A Kasson Dies in Washington

Hon John A Kasson died in Washington yesterday after a long public career. He located in Des Moines in 1857 and represented the district in Congress in 1865. he held numerous public positions thereafter, passing away at an advanced age.

John A. Kasson Washington Des Moines Congress

Comet sighting delayed sparks advertising scheme talk

Residents across the county stayed up late hoping to glimpse the comet only to be told it will not be visible until tomorrow. Some readers suspect the delay is tied to a promotional stunt or marketing ploy.

Palmer and Wilson Lead for Republican Railroad Nomination

In the race for the Republican nomination six candidates compete for two slots. Col. Dave Palmer of Washington and Prairie Jim Wilson of Adair appear to be the front runners at this stage.

Col Dave Palmer Washington Prairie Jim” Wilson Adair

Former Ames Man Testifies on Oleomargarine Legislation

Washington dispatch reports Prof. G L McKay formerly of Ames Agricultural School testifies before the Iowa House agricultural committee on oleomargarine. He argues for strict color testing and warns of packer monopolies if sales are unrestricted.

Washington Des Moines McKay Agricultural Committee of the House G. L. McKay Ames Agricultural School Congressman Beal Texas Iowa Lowa

Dolliver Attacks Cummins in Iowa City Speech

In a speech at Iowa City, Dolliver criticized Cummins, stating that two years ago Iowa had a political fakir rather than a governor and declaring his intent to prove this by the governor himself.

Dolliver Cummins Iowa City Banco

Office Boy’s Brother Joke Ends in Tragic Punchline

A joke about an office boy sneaking to a ball game to visit a sick brother was expanded recently. On returning to work the boss inquired about the brother and the boy answered he died at third, without a smile.

Ora Williams Questions Hulls Meeting Report

Des Moines correspondent Ora Williams notes Hull had a very good meeting at Indianola Saturday. The remark raises whether Williams accepts truth over fiction or tests the claim as an experiment without prior accusations.

Ora Williams Des Moines Hull Indianola Ora

Garst Campaign Plaque Shows Dolliver Cummins Backing

A Garst campaign publicity plate from Dolliver features Garst alongside Cummins and Dolliver. Viewers note Cummins and Dolliver appear to prop Garst up, a display labeled as poor support. Garst remains optimistic about land gains and victory.

Garst Dolliver Cummins

Cummins and Dolliver Rally Demonstrates Wide Reach

The speaker questions the need for Cummins and Dolliver to travel long distances to persuade the public to oppose the administration and support them, arguing people should already know their stance without costly journeys.

Cummins Dolliver Washington

Farm Paper Prosperity Prompts Big Building Plans

Meredith of Successful Farming announces a five story Des Moines building plan while Jim Pierce of Homestead vows a ten story project. The note ends with cautious optimism about the farming press’s financial health and growth.

Meredith Successful Farming Des Moines Jim Pierce The Homestead

Des Moines Speech Tests Judge Prouty as Republican

Captain Hull opened his speaking campaign in Des Moines Tuesday night and challenged Judge Prouty with questions to reveal his political alignment. The test aims to settle whether the judge is a Republican before district voters cast ballots.

Capt. Hull Des Moines Judge Prouty

Cummins critique sparks Iowa governorship term debate

The Burlington Hawkeye reports a Washington visitor urging Gov. Carroll not to seek more than one term while measures await action. The visitor’s Des Moines speech claims the issue is not personal, yet the Cummins movement is portrayed as driven by personal politics and ambition.

Burlington Hawkeye Iowa Washington

Cross Country Trip by Girl in Auto

Miss Blanche Stuart Scott of Rochester plans a 5000 mile solo auto trip across the United States in a Model 38 Overland guided by optimism and practicality. She departs from Columbus Circle New York for San Francisco trading doubts for preparation and independence.

New York San Francisco Mr. Kirkland Chicago Omaha Platte Valley Julesburg Point Cheyenne Ogden Reno Sacramento Oakland Miss Scott N. Y Blanche Stuart Scott Rochester Scott Columbus Circle New York City Barker Willys-Overland Co Kansas City H. G. Kirkland Overland Missouri

Martha opera at Agricultural Assembly Room by Conservatory Chorus

The Argument of Martha the opera to be given Monday evening June 6 at the Agricultural Assembly Room by the Conservatory Chorus and New York artists. Flotows Martha set in Queen Annes reign, in Richmond Yorks, with Lady Harriet later Martha and Nancy disguising as maids at the Richmond fair. Lionel falls for Martha and the ring reveal makes him Earl of Derby.

Martha Conservatory Chorus New York Flotow England Richmond Yorkshire Sandy Harriet Sir Tristram Plunkett Lionel Harriet Nancy Queen Anne Earl of Derby Rogish

Straw and Panama Hats Cleaned at Ames Pantorium

Straw and Panama hats cleaned at the Ames Pantorium under Story County Bank, a brief note indicating services offered and location.

Ames Pantorium Story County Bank

Professor Curtiss in Washington for Iowa State change

Professor C F Curtiss of Ames is in Washington for talks with Senators Cummins and Dolliver about the successor to President Storms of Iowa State College. The cor respondent notes Cummins and Dolliver have little role in the selection.

C. F. Curtiss Ames Washington Cummins Dolliver Storms Iowa State College Register Prof. Curtiss

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ames Times L. G. Hardin County Recorder Nevy Counder Story Coreer Nevada Pen G. C. Bullard Cambridge, Iowa A. K. Olson Cc. M. Soper Cc. A. Batman Republican Voters of Story Co Office of Representative W. P. George Repub Lican Helland Slater Ss. J. Kalsem Huxley Ss. S.hanson Collins Sueh C. W. Scott Cc. BE. Markland Story of the Opera A. B. Maxwell, M. D Koosers Ww. H. Cummings F. H. Waters Bakers Jewelry Store Ames, Iowa Attorneys AT Law Ames Savings Bank Earl B.bush Baker’s Jewelry Store Calla Mutual ‘Phone J. F. Tilden Odd Fellows’ Building Mutual John M. H. Kelso Hamilton Asnes G. J. Snyder Gamble’s Drug Store Dante McCarthy J. ¥. Lowe McCarthy & Luke D. M. Ghrist, M.D Jennie G. Ghrist, M. D Drs. Ghrist Ghrist Physicians & Surgeons Masonic Building Onondaga St Charles J. Biewen D. Burdick Dutf Olympia Geo. E. Baker Sorenson & Sorenson Fish and Game Cits
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