24 May 1906
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
1
Readable ad copy lists boys and youths suits with prices 2.75 3.50 and 6.50. Mentions cassimere outfits and outings with belt pants described as extra good wearing. Promotional tone and period storefront framing.
The record notes prices listed as 75c and 8 7c with an offer of the entire item at 50c. It presents a compact price summary referencing local goods and a bundled sale option.
John Ben Johnson of Cambridge declares his bid to succeed Miles Pearson as County Supervisor. The run is subject to the outcome of the Republican county primary. April 10, 1906.
The candidate announces a bid for County Supervisor to succeed E. R. Silliman. He emphasizes action from the Republican county primaries. Date shown June 2, 1906. Colo, Iowa, May 2, 1906.
GEO. BARNARD of Zearing Iowa declares candidacy for supervisor to succeed E R Silliman subject to Republican county primaries in a May 21 1906 notice.
M. L. Trsdall of uxley Iowa announces candidacy for county recorder subject to Republican primary decision.
Chas Bartlett of Story City Iowa seeks the Republican nomination for recorder in the Tama county primary conducted April 23 1906. Bartlett advertises his candidacy as a county official hopeful targeting voters in Tama County.
A candidate for County Recorder faces the Republican primary on June 2. The campaign is bearing the initials WC C Hipy as part of their identification.
M Soper of Ames Iowa announces candidacy for Clerk of the Courts of Story County subject to the Republican primary. The notice is dated April 21 1906 and filed from Ames.
D C White announces candidacy for the office of Representative in Story County Iowa subject to Republican primary decisions to be held June 2. The message is from Nevada Iowa.
W T Smith announces candidacy for Story County representative pending Republican county primary decision. Ames news notes April 26.
Fred G. Dunahugh declares candidacy for county auditor in Nevada as primaries decide the race. Announcement dated April 25, 1906.
Readers note a jab at Fritz Norris from the Times Republican implying he imitates editor behavior in a humorous aside.
A gasoline motor car, being introduced for passenger service on some railroads, was displayed in the North-Western yards on Friday. It drew curiosity in this region, though such cars have long been in use in the East. The showcased unit was a Union Pacific car.
Martha Nutt filed suit against the company and Northern Western Railway for forty thousand dollars claiming death of her husband in the yards of this city some time ago. The verdict was for the defendant.
Growing anti Cummins sentiment in Story County prompts a planned action by Cummins cohorts who had not long considered invasion until observing local opposition.
Hon. Lafe Young of Des Moines and W. T. Smith of Ames spoke at a Nevada gathering Friday night addressing a large audience. The candidates defended true republicanism in an able and forceful manner.
A fresh youth fired a cannon firecracker inside a Des Moines home to frighten his mother. The blast caused her to be confined to bed with a nervous attack and her life is in serious danger.
The Register and Leader notes the Perkins group gain traction while Cummins counties falter after early convention hopes. The shift signals political momentum away from Cummins counties following their setback.
Strong Iowa sentiment favors leaving things as they are. Voters express prosperity and happiness with current conditions and recall 1892 free trade agitation. The text questions Gov. Cummins pursuit of free trade and suggests joining the Democratic Party.
The speaker accuses the Cummins crowd of fracturing the party by holding rump conventions at Ottumwa and Burlington and sending contested delegations to state conventions. They claim Cummings prioritizes his own power over the Republican Party and aim to win at any cost.
Story County Newslets reports the Boone mill fire last week caused about 150000 in damage though insurance is strong and rebuilding is likely. The event could threaten local industry if a rebuild doesn’t occur, prompting concern from area observers.
The week saw above normal temperatures with a brief frost threat averted by a northwest low. Local showers varied from light to heavy, Northwood 4.24 inches, Mason City 4.10, Fort Dodge 2.28. overall rainfall below normal. Most of the state suited to field work with 85 to 95 percent of corn planted before May 20. Germination favorable and cultivation begun. grass and small grain fair. frost damage lighter than earlier feared. Also listed are low-rate tickets to Boston and Boone for upcoming meetings with travel details.
A Des Moines event last Friday night saw a contestant thrown into the audience and chairs smashed while another wrestler suffered a broken arm, prompting debate over whether the sport resembles a dangerous bull fight or should remain a manly athletic contest.
A political observer compares this year's Republican rally to Des Moines 1896 noting a large banner and a mule portrait with the same inscription from 1892. The omen suggests a repeat of past free trade critiques within the current party.
The Tuk Intelligencer argues that criticizing Gov. Cummins extravagant administration is an attack on Capt. Greeley and Senator Ericson, a rare and far fetched claim against the home candidate for the legislature.
Mr. Geo Barnard of Lincoln town ship announces his candidacy to succeed E R Silliman on the board of supervisors. He is a successful farmer near Zearing, an old soldier and skilled businessman who would make a good supervisor if nominated and elected.
At the Boone district conference in Bayard the Methodist Episcopal body passed resolutions praising Rev. W T Smith D D for his fellowship and impartial work and noting his forthcoming discontinuation at the annual session and future field. The notice also touts Bucklea Arnica Salve 25c for chronic leg sores at Bosworth drug store.
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