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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
3
Frank N. Fow announces his candidacy for Story County treasurer, subject to the Republican primaries on June 2, 1908, as published in The Ames Times.
Several residents including Fred C. Warrick Frank E. Kooser Thos Thompson and Frank B. Lough announce their candidacies for Story County sheriff subject to the June 2 1908 Republican primary. Messages from Nevada and Ames Iowa reference the election timeline and candidacy.
County supervisor candidates are named to succeed J O Michaelson subject to the Republican primaries on June 2. Delegates or nominees listed include J H Jacobson. Gilbert and Story City Iowa, dated January 30 1908.
A fragment lists multiple candidates for county attorney subject to the Republican primaries on June 2 1908. Names include Herbert Eb Hadley Maxwell and H E Slattery with brief pledges on law enforcement and tax efficiency. Additional entries reference F V Morgan and general notes from Ames Cambridge Nevada areas.
Notice from GEO C. WHIT of Nevada Iowa dated February 4 1908 stating that a representative in the legislature is subject to the action of the Republican ceremonies on June 2nd.
A Boone and Story counties appeal seeks GOP support for J A Fitchpatrick as a state candidate in the Nevada Iowa primary. The notice invites Republicans to back Fitchpatrick in the upcoming nomination race.
The editor of the Times submits a candidacy notice announcing the writer as a Republican candidate for county superintendent of schools. The filing notes the primary election date of June 2 and targets Republican voters in Ames Iowa.
Iowa Republicans convene in Waterloo on June 24 1908 at 11 a m to adopt a state platform, nominate candidates for state offices, and elect a state central committee. Delegates from counties and districts are allotted by votes for Cummins in 1906 with numerous counties listed for representation. Franke and Woods sign as chairman and secretary in Parkersburg and Estherville.
Prouty asks Ames residents to support his bid in an election campaign stressing his experience and commitment to local issues. He emphasizes steady leadership and community progress.
Tom Cheshire plans another Washington visit to discuss the Iowa senatorial situation with Jud Welliver. The piece notes Cheshire’s mood shifted after an incident at the last state convention involving Lacey.
Cummins voiced support for Prouty for congress in Des Moines on Monday night. The remark risks alienating voters in Ames as the political bloc pressures unity to keep the machine running.
The writer, a committee member, accuses Judge Prouty of lying about any deal between Ames citizens and Congressman Hull on the public building proposition. The remark signals partisan tension over local governance.
Ames Intelligencer notes a Cummins campaign booklet produced by suspected nonunion labor. It lacks a union label and appears printed in the Intelligencer office, implying local nonunion print work.
The Times corrected a week old report noting the governor attended no event at Eagle Grove. It clarified the speaker billed was Clark, alleged candidate for lieutenant governor, not the originally named person.
The text argues Ames residents will support Prouty citing Ames receiving Congressional appropriations while Des Moines did not in the last session. It notes Des Moines did secure funds this time to acquire land for an Army post, marking a rare federal grant for the capital.
A letter to the editor criticizes Des Moines for hogging federal money and mocks Ames for securing a $60,000 appropriation. The writer calls Des Moines “pork” and Des Moines’s public buildings plan “park” while Ames is labeled “bun” among western towns.
A Prouty speech in Ames drew about a thousand listeners, but three citizens counted the crowd at no more than sixty one when including the speaker. The report criticizes the Cummins machine and accuses Governor of setting a misleading pace.
A new interurban time card went into effect yesterday, removing the Kelley turn around and making Ames Des Moines cars through cars with an eight o clock Des Moines inbound and outbound schedule. A through mail train now runs between Fort Dodge and Des Moines departing Des Moines at 5 25 a m. The complete time card is detailed in the article.
From Washington county word has it Miss Margaret Doolittle former assistant professor of English at the college is a candidate for county superintendent of schools. Her career spans broad educational work and a broad sympathy with humanity, fitting her to lead the school system.
The State College Board of Trustees reviews a strenuous year with strong attendance growth and new courses. Promotions include Beyer to vice-dean, Bowmen to Professor of Farm Crops, Cleghorn to Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and others. Calls for private funding and a new gymnasium are highlighted along with improved facilities in dairy, poultry, machine shop, and veterinary departments.
Mr. BE Humphrey of Omega Ohio and president of two telephone companies touts Dr King’s New Discovery. He says it saved his life and reached the cough spot when other treatments failed. The product heals sore and weak throat lung and chest areas. Sold every drugstore 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle.
The Times provides a weekly roundup of local news, covering community events, municipal updates, and notable happenings across the area. The concise digest highlights key developments, public notices, andUpcoming happenings affecting residents.
The Homesteaders met May 14 with about eighty in attendance. G. E. Young and F. H. Dewey spoke on lodge matters as new candidates were admitted and degrees given. Ames team organized the Jewell lodge with twenty seven candidates. Rosebud team praised. Ladies of Entertainment provided meals.
Finder of a small chamois skin bag tied with a baby ribbon and containing a considerable sum of money requested to leave it at this office to receive a reward. Provided by ltpd.
A brief note encouraging regular reading of the Times each week to stay informed and engaged with current events and the paper’s coverage. The item emphasizes consistency and access to timely reporting.
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