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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

2

Treasurer Candidate Fow ler Seeks Story County Post

Frank N. Fowler announces his candidacy for treasurer of Story county subject to the Republican primaries on June 2 1908.

Story County Frank N. Fowler

County Sheriff Candidates Seek Republican Primary Nominations

Multiple notices from Iowa announce candidates for Story county sheriff. FRED C. WARRICK of Nevada and THOS THOMPSON of Ames seek the Republican nomination, both subject to the June 2 1908 primaries. FRANK B LOUGH also signals candidacy and mentions county voters approval.

Story County Fred C. Warrick Nevada Iowa Frank E. Kooser Ames Milford Township Thos. Thompson County Frank B. Lough Low

County Supervisors Race Aimed After J O Michaelson

A political notice from J H Jacobson of Gilbert Iowa dated January 30 1908 seeks voters support in the republican primaries on June 2 to elect a county supervisor to succeed J O Michaelson. The brief notice cites J O O and references Jory City as part of the district.

J. O. Michaelson J. H. Jacobson Gilbert Iowa J. O O. Michaelson Jory City

County Attorney Race Ads Across Iowa Republicans Aim for June 2

A sequence of campaign notices from Herbert Hadley Douglas Lass Maxwell E Slattery and F V Morgan outline their bids for county attorney on the Republican ticket with pledges to enforce laws and use tax dollars economically ahead of the June 2 primaries in 1908 in Nevada Ames Cambridge and surrounding Iowa locales.

Coun Republican County Grees Doug Lass. Maxwell Iowa Ames E. Slattery

Representative Subject to Action by Republican Committee

Nevada Iowa February 4 1908 notice lists GEO C WHIT as a subject in the legislature race under Republican committee action dated June 2. The brief item notes political procedural steps affecting candidacy and party filings.

Geo. C. Whit Nevada Iowa

Fitchpatrick Seeks Republican Nomination for State Senator

A message from J A Fitchpatrick of Nevada Iowa appeals to Republicans in Boone and Story counties to support his bid for the state senate at the upcoming primary election.

Boone Story J. A. Fitchpatrick Nevada Iowa

Candidate Announces Run for County Superintendent

Editor Times states Ames Iowa announces candidacy for county superintendent of schools subject to Republican voters at the June 2 primary. SCOT.

Times Ames Iowa

Republican State Convention in Waterloo June 24 1908

Announcement by Iowa Republican state central committee detailing a delegate convention in Waterloo on June 24 1908 at 11 a.m. Delegates will be chosen by county with representation based on past votes for governor. Caucuses meet at 10 a.m. to form committees and set platform nominate state office candidates and elect a state central committee.

Iowa Waterloo Ednesday Supreme Court Albert B. Cummins Johnnson Ceence Allamakee Appanoose Kossuth Bbragdot Teenton Black Hawk Louisa MORO Bremer Eeees Tegneus Madison Buena Vista Mahaska Easse Marshall Cass Eaves Mitchell Monona Cerro Gordo Monroe Cherokee Montgomery Crawford Palo Pottawattamie Delaware Powesheik Des Moines Ringgold Dickinson Sac Weeeeeserers Dubuque Emmet Shelby Aede Fayette Fremont Greene Clarke Osceola Clayton Pegg Vicinsus Capriop Grundy van Buren Guthrie Wappello Hamilton Warren Oe Hancock Washington Parana Wayne Seerenes Harrison Webster Winnebago Howard Winnesheik Humboldt Woodbury TOMB Wright Sackson Jasper Jefferson Scschaes C. F. Franke Frank P. Woods Parkersburg Estherville

Iowa Voters Ready for Allison Next Tuesday

Town Topics notes urge citizens to vote next Tuesday the primary day in Iowa. It cites Secretary Wilson’s confidence in Senator Allison and calls Iowa’s intelligent electorate to back the grand old statesman William B. Allison rather than a demagogue.

Iowa Wiliam B. Allison

William B. Allison Senate Testimonial Urges Iowa voters

A civic appeal urges Iowa residents to support William B. Allison for United States Senator next Tuesday. The notice highlights state pride and national standing as motivators for voting.

Iowa United States of the Union William B. Allison United States

Hurrah for Hull backs Allison in district show of support

A statement by Hull declaring strong support for Allison and willingness to vote for her endears him to district residents. He says he is for Allison and on returning home in the dark would not fear or refrain from voting. He frames the stance as a personal political risk.

Hull Allison Congress

Not Coming to Iowa for Allison Campaign Sparks Abuse

The Register Leader condemns Secretary Wilson for not visiting Iowa on behalf of Senator Allison and immediately attacks Wilson as it once did Shaw during the 1880s campaign, reflecting sharp editorial bias.

Register & Leader Wilson Iowa Allison Shaw

Voters reject Prouty over county insult claim

An editorial sharply denounces Prouty for insulting Ames residents and predicts he will not win county votes, asserting he should be buried so deep his name is forgotten in the bloc.

Ames

Tama Jim Wilson Visits Iowa To Back Senator Allison

Secretary Wilson of agriculture tours Iowa delivering speeches in support of Senator Allison. Iowa farmers express strong confidence in Wilson and look to him for guidance, crediting him with elevating the department’s status. Wilson himself backs Allison, urging his re election to the United States Senate.

Farmers of Iowa Wilson Allison Department of Agriculture Tama Jim Tama Jim Wilson United State Senate

Secretary Wilson Praises Iowa Agricultural College

The Register and Leader notes a conference of USDA representatives in Ames to discuss hog cholera prevention. It highlights Secretary Wilson’s focus on Iowa and the Iowa Agricultural College, praising its role as the nation’s premier agricultural experimentation center. The piece envisions world wide and national conferences held there.

Register & Leader United States Department of Agriculture Ames Wilson Department of Agriculture Iowa Iowa Agricultural College United States

Major Lacey Stumps Iowa Voters for Allison

Major Lacey spoke to 200 Allison supporters at West Branch Cedar county and campaigned across Northwestern Iowa in the eleventh district. He travels in behalf of Senator Allis and is famed for his blunt standpat rhetoric.

Major Lacey Ames Correctionville Allison Lown Sioux City Cummins Party Republican Party of Iowa

Congressman Hull Support in Story County Favorable

The piece lauds a longtime congressman, praising his fidelity and effort. It cites a $60,000 public building bill in Ames and Story county as benefiting local land value. It urges Hull’s re nomination and supports Senator Allison’s reelection, asserting an open stand against partisan fighting.

Congress Randalls Pennsylvania Senate Ames Story County Hull Allison

Bought a Hospital

In one day last week Nevada business men raised 16000 dollars as a donation to Adventists to establish a state sanitarium at the county seat Ames. The author jests that in a few years the courthouse may move to Ames and the county will be left with a sanitarium. The piece conveys a satirical view of local development plans.

Nevada Ames

Oasis in the Desert Aids Thirsting Boys

Boone remains a desert oasis as boys climb and descend nightly. Saturday gatherings end with injuries, the latest being Burt Ball who suffered a mishap during the event.

Boone Burt Ball

Iowa Railroad plans inner state line with Eldora base

Iowa Railroad officers inspect proposed Waterloo to Perry line with a branch to Ames. They announce Eldora as headquarters with 108 jobs, and outline construction from Eldora west to Hubbard Roland and Ames then to Waterloo Story City Boone Perry. Eldora franchise and right of way granted amid broad local support. Ames representatives attend. officers to visit Ames tomorrow.

Iowa Railroad Waterloo Perry Ames Eldora Pres Andrew Stenerson Louis A. Bowman G. W. Scott Eldora Commercial Club Cedar Falls Grundy Center New Providence Roland Zearing Cole Nevada Story City Boone Hubbard Boone and Commercial Club Keldora Pleasant Townships Sheldon Geo. Henry Maxwell

Proclamation for Memorial Day

By authority of the faculty college exercises will close with the last period on Thursday May 28. Wednesday May 27 at and after 3 p m college exercises will be suspended.

Lost gold pin bearing University of Nebraska seal

A lost item notice offers a reward to return a gold pin engraved with the University of Nebraska seal. Contact Stella Hartzell atMut phone 834 for returns.

University of Nebraska Stella Hartzell

Missouri Valley Conference Meet Hints at State Meet Outcome

After last Saturday's MVC meet in Kansas City, observers foresee a state meet result resembling the conference finish. Final placements and key performers will shape expectations for tomorrow's state event.

Kansas City

Memorial Day Observed at College With Address by Des Moines Leader

The Cardinal Guild annual meeting will be held in the chapel with announced members. Memorial Day on Saturday May 30 will see exercises at the college with music and an address by W. L. Ryan of Des Moines. No ball playing on campus forenoon. Commencement week programs ready by Wednesday May 27. A. B. Storms, pres.

Cardinal Guild W. L. Ryan Des Moines

Banks Close for Saturday and Notices for Sale and License

Banks will close at noon Saturday and stay shut for the rest of the day. For sale 24 dozen white pines 2 to 5 feet long all in good condition listed by H. Hagen Ames 207 Center St. A marriage license was issued to Mr Lewis Roberson and Miss Harriet Barker both of this city.

White Pines H. Hagen Ames Center St Lewis Roberson Harriet Barker

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Walter P McGuire in New York

A daughter named Marjorie was born in New York City last Friday May 15 to Mr and Mrs Walter P McGuire. The newborn’s family notes joy with a playful nickname Teek.

Walter P. McGuire New York City Marjorie Teek

Executrix Named for Ryan McClure Estate in Story County

The District Court of Story County Iowa appoints Amelia A. McClure executrix of Ryan McClure deceased. Creditors must pay the estate or present claims authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated May 18 1908.

District Court Story County Towa Ryan McClure

Hull Again Appeals to Seventh District Voters

Congressman Hull urges residents of the seventh district to support his return to Congress, emphasizing proven service and continued advocacy for local interests.

Hull Seventh District Congress

Health Coffee touted as de facto coffee substitute

Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin introduces Health Coffee made from toasted grains with malt and nuts, claiming no real coffee content. The quick brew claims a minute preparation and is sold by J. J. Grove.

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