Senator Allison health praised amid editorial clash
Bernard Murphy of the Vinton Eagle reports that Senator Allison has regained vigor and long life, prompting a fierce attack from the Webster City Freeman who urges his retirement in 1909. The piece condemns railways and corporate interests and laments Iowa’s GOP leadership.
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Bernard Murphy
The
Vinton Eagle
Dubuque
Allison
Webster City
Freeman
Hearst Syndicate
Freeman-Tribune
Cummins
United States
United States Senate
Iowa
Senate
Republican Party
Republican Party of
Been Getting His Hair Pulled
John Thompson writes a humorous Ogden Messenger column about the burdens of a husband when his wife is jealous, noting the heavy load carried in domestic life.
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John Thompson
Ogden Messenger
Ogden Messenger notes odd cures and local items
The Ogden Messenger jokes a whisky habit cure by a fall from a third story window. Boone elects Supt Whalen as president of a Chicago formed Association of Operating Officials of the C N W Ry. A letter complains a paper tag shows 1907 instead of 1908. Des Moines district consolidation passes by a large margin. Boone Independents kid explains the spine. State federation causes friction among women amid Osceola fashion talk.
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Ogden
Chicago
Association of Operating Officials
Supt. Whalen
Boone
Postal ruling cuts special delivery stamp use
A new post office rule replaces the special delivery stamp with five ordinary two cent stamps on letters marked special delivery. The change adds printing, marking, and ink costs, reflecting the department's habit of pursuing savings at the expense of efficiency.
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Post Office Department
No Excursion Rates in Iowa After July First
Western Passenger Association signals no excursion rates in Iowa after July first except special train rates. State fair rate drops to about 1.50 from Ames instead of the prior 1.11 round trip.
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Western Passenger Association
Iowa
Ames
Iowa Weather Sparks Bumper Corn Planting Drive
With a favorable spring in Iowa, farmers expect corn planting to finish by next Saturday night. Weather now is crucial for a strong crib burster crop and a bountiful autumn harvest.
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Iowa
Stephenson Seen as Likely Wisconsin Senator at 78
The newly elected U S senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin is seventy eight now and could reach eighty one by the end of his term. Observers note no strong challenge from the Iowa Republican progressives, possibly because he aligns with La Follette as his ally.
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Isaac Stephenson
United States
Wisconsin
Republican Party
Iowa
la Follette
Post Office Bars Ira Drexler From Mail Fraud Scheme
The post office department in Washington issues a fraud order against Ira Drexler of Algona halting use of the mails for his scheme. The abrupt business ploy involved convincing farmers nationwide to list their farms, following reports of widespread losses.
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Ira Drexler
Algona
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Senator Cullom backs Uncle Joe Cannon for president
Senator Cullom of Illinois launches a push for Uncle Joe Cannon to run for president. The speaker extols Cannon as a war horse and Lincolnian statesman who would rally support and rattle opponents in a campaign reminiscent of Lincoln Douglass and Logan.
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Senator Cullom
Illinois
Uncle Joe Cannon
Uncle Joe
Lincoln
Douglass
Logan
Cannon
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglass
Stillman bill fuels farmer co op concerns in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers pass the Stillman bill tightening penalties for grain sales to rival elevators. Co operatives complain that existing certificates penalty clauses are now punishable by fines up to 500 dollars. Critics question if the measure targets corporations while harming farmers.
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Stillman
Iowa
Major E. H. Conger Dies in Pasadena at 64
Major E. H. Conger, prominent Iowa statesman and former congressman, died Saturday in Pasadena California at age sixty four. He served as Dallas County treasurer two terms from 1880 and represented his district in Congress for three terms. He later held diplomatic posts in Brazil and China including during the Boxer uprising, with his death attributed to strain from his service.
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E. H. Conger
Pasadena
Calif
Major Conger
Dallas County
Congress
Brazil
Harrison
McKinley
China
United States
Iowa
Ames High Needs Town Backing for Stronger Support
The letter laments weak community backing for Ames High School noting Ida Grove with townwide support and championship teams. It cites Iowa City crowd size for Ames events, a nearly empty State Field attendance for a baseball game against Marshalltown, and poor ad sales for the junior annual as signs of apathy.
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Ames
Ida Grove
Iowa City
Ames High
Marshalltown High
State Field
Finish in the high school earns praise for grit and book effort
The piece lauds students for perseverance in completing projects like the book The Meteor and paying out on it. It argues school finishes prepare pupils for college and life, urging support for boys and girls as they engage with business realities and strive for creditable achievements.
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Iowa
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised as Cure All
Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York testifies that Dr King’s New Discovery cured his asthma years ago and helped his daughter in law with incipient consumption. He says the medicine ends coughs and colds and leaves other symptoms gone. It is guaranteed by druggists with prices 50c and 1.00 and a trial bottle free.
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Alexander Benton
Fort Edward
N. Y
Real Estate On The Move Ames Property Values Rise
A stream of Ames and Story City property transfers shows buyers paying substantial sums. Bertha Valen. Rebecca H Coward to W H Totten. A H Huerth to E E Little. Askel Pederson to E A Birke. many parcels including blocks and lots in Ames Blairs ad Story City ads change hands for amounts from 45 to 4850 dollars.
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Askel Pederson
Flower Musicale at Congregational Church May 28
A Flower Musicale to aid Mrs. Raynes division of the Ladies Aid Society is set for next Tuesday evening at the Congregational church. Mrs. George Judisch organized the program featuring organ solos, songs, duets, quartets, violin and choral numbers with performers including Miss Dora Rice Miss Pike Mrs Judisch Messrs King Wallis Clark Hoffman Thompson Huff and other local musicians.
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Ladies of Aid Society Division
Congregational
Raynes
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Church
George Judisch
Hultz
Judisch
Miss Pike
Messrs King, Wallis, Clark, Hoffman
R. Hantington Woodman
Maxwell
Wm. Arms Fisher
Clark
Cowen
Theo
Marzials Messrs Thompson and Huff
Houlika
O. Sevcik
Klima
Conaway
Dewey Dell
Kidney Cure Endorsed By New Hampshire Customer
Mrs Joyce of 180 Sullivan St Clare mont N H writes about a year ago she bought Foley s Kidney Cure for a long kidney trouble and it cured her. Dr Cagwin, Druggist, confirms.
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Joyce
Sullivan St
Claremont
N. H
Foley
Cagwin
Kelley Iowa Market Day Sale Opens May 29 1907
The monthly market day sale in Kelley Iowa begins at 10 o clock on Wednesday May 29 1907 on main street. Fifty horses are expected along with fifty head of cattle hogs harness farm implements and other property up for sale. Listings handled by the Bank of Kelley E F Posegate or Harry Sheehey with listing charges of 50 cents for horses 1 dollar if sold and 2 percent on all other property. Auctioneer E F Posegate.
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Kelley
Iowa
Bank of Kelley
E. F. Posegate
Harry Sheehey
E. J. Penfield
Marriage Unites Emma Van Scoy and Edwin O Edwinson
Last Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran parsonage in Nevada the marriage occurred between Emma Van Scoy and Edwin O Edwinson both residents of Ames. Rev J O Simon of the Lutheran church performed the ceremony. The couple, both well known and respected, will continue to reside in Ames with Edwinson engaged in the well drilling business.
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Nevada
Emma van Scoy
Edwin O. Edwinson
J. O. Simon
Lutheran Church
Edwinson
Ames
Times
Wonderful Eczema Cure for a Boy in Henrietta Pa
A letter from N A Adams of Henrietta Pennsylvania describes a five year eczema battle in a boy whose lungs were affected. After trying several doctors with no relief the family started Electric Bitters and reports a complete cure after several bottles. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a top blood medicine and body building tonic guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
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N. A. Adams
Henrietta
Fol ey's Honey and Tar not affected by pure food law
Notice to customers from Judisch Bros stating Fol ey's Honey and Tar cough remedy contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults despite the national pure food and drug law.
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Foley
Judisch Bros
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Rebecca H Coward
W H Totten
Gilbert
A H Huerth
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Frank Thompson
G W Brunner
C L Baxter
Awilda Doolittle
Wills
Blairs 3d
J J Edgerton
A M Shea
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Ives
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Carl L Little
Lee & Littles
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Burris
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B. K. Klima
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Fass
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Eesian Oceans
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O. Serveik
Marie
H. Pessard
Reading
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Cee
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Parker Cade la Sera
Ae Mililotti
Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee of
New York
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Loughran & Bauer
Lal Os
Alsbartine Company
Ee Ye
Chicke and
AGS
Tanice
Lee
B. A. Lockwood Grain Company
Frank N. Fowler
Aes Tana
Canier Bros. & Herman
365 Mutual and
Ames Pantorium
Over Heedick
E.M. Hooker
Sorenson & Gamrath
Union National Bank
W. M. Greely
Pres
Henry Wilson
EB. W. Stanton
W. Pres
T. A. Dodds
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Citizen's National Bank
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Minneapolis
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R. R
Hayward
Wis
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Chippewa Falls
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