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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
2
Candidate Announces Run for State Senator in Iowa
A voter notice lists Justin J. Doran and W. W. Goodykoonts as Republican candidates for State Senator in Iowa’s thirty first district. They seek support from Boone and Story counties in the June primary under party decision.
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Volumnia
the Times
Iowa
Koone
Story
Justin &. Doran
Beaver
Boone County
Boone and
Story Counties
W. W. Goodykoonts
Boone, Towa
Ioam Ricketts Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Story County
Jovnest announces that Ioam Ricketts is a candidate for sheriff of Story County, subject to Republican primaries. The notice specifies that Ricketts seeks the office pending action by Republican voters in the upcoming primaries.
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Jiease
Ioam
Sherif
Subjeet
W. A. Ricketts
Story County
Jovnest
Nevis
County Attorney Primary Candidate Statement
V Morgan of Cambridge announces candidacy in the Republican county primary for the office of county attorney with the decision to be made by voters. The notice is dated January 19 1912 and addresses the political process.
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V. Morgan
Cambridge
Hansen Seeks Republican Nomination for County Attorney
Fred W. Hansen of Nevada Iowa announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney ahead of the upcoming primary election. The notice is dated January 26, 1912.
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Fred W. Hansenevada
Iowa
County Recorder Candidates Profile
Candidates announce running for Story County Recorder in Republican primaries. Names include Birdie Vo Batchelor Nevada Iowa March 15 1912 Tesdall Nevada February 8 1912, M M Mason Cambridge Iowa February 25 1912, SS G McCord Nevada March 29 1912. Each declares candidacy and subject to party voters in upcoming primaries.
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Birdie Vo Batchelor
Nevada
Iowa
Mareh
Story County
M. i
Tesdall
County Treasurer Candidates Seek Republican Support
A fragment from 1912 lists multiple candidates for County Treasurer in Nevada and Culisburg, noting their party alignment and primary status. Names include Lyle, Frank N. Fowler, and Julius Hougen. The notices indicate official dates in February and April 1912 and reference Iowa locations.
County Supervisor Candidates Seek Primary Nominations
Campaign notices from Lewis Berhow Huttey Casper Kimathe and J C Allen announce candidacies for county supervisor positions to succeed C W Scott. They specify the June 3 1912 Republican primary dates and their home towns in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Scott
Lewis Berhow
Huttey
Iowa
Clerk of Courts Primary Nominating Notices
Campaign notices from B. M. Soper and Ole Langland in Story County Iowa announce candidacy for Clerk of the District Court. Both specify contest under Republican county primaries on June 3. Dates shown February 26 and February 29, 1912 in Nevada and Cambridge Iowa.
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District Court
Ole Langland
Cambridge
Iowa
Scott and Wakefield Nominate for Story County Superintendent
I J Scott of Nevada Iowa announces candidacy for the office of Superintendent of Schools of Story County subject to the decision line primaries. The statement is dated February 22 1912. Miss Maude Wakefield of Wibert announces candidacy subject to the Republican primaries on June 3 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
I. J. Scott
Nevada
Iowa
Maude Wakefield
Wibert
Manning Announces Campaign for Representative in Story County
M. A. Manning declares his candidacy for the Iowa legislature representing Story County subject to the June Republican primaries in Ames Iowa dated March 14 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
M. A. Manning
Ames
Iowa
Roosevelt surge in New Jersey signals strong win
Roosevelt swept New Jersey as if a whirlwind, driving support and shaking opponents. The fierce response shows Lafe Young and Senator Kenyon facing worried momentum and potential political risk.
Prohibition Drives Licensing Boom in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma, the prohibition movement shows strong impact as Oklahoma City alone reportedly issues six hundred government licenses. The state-wide mood values constitutional prohibition, reflecting broad public support and regulatory action.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Massachusetts Bans Trick Cigar Explosives
Massachusetts moves to outlaw trick cigars that explode for amusement and warn against risky displays tied to Kennedy. The editorial questions why not curb other explosive pranks to prevent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Clarke platform praised by Iowa gubernatorial candidate
The Clarke campaign platform in today's issue expresses positive views on the college and emphasizes a reputation for keeping promises. The description highlights his stance and trusted record as he seeks the governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clarke
Iowa
Clarke
Word by Word Security Emphasized in Speech
A public address stresses the importance of personal assurances and trusted commitments as the foundation of security. The speaker urges reliable conduct and safeguarding agreements to protect interests and maintain order.
Iabbling Cup Fountain Relocated Near Union National Bank
The Iabbling cup fountain once at the Union National Bank corner has been moved to a better location further up the walk. The heated term prompts the public to seek a drink, and the fountain now awaits visitors in a safer, improved setting after being an easy mark for cars and runaway horses.
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Union National Bank
Des Moines Declared Political Hub By Observers
A State political sketch notes Des Moines as a favorable center for campaigns while labeling many big business leaders there as Jewish. The piece contrasts the atmosphere for political growth with wider regional concerns and notes non-membership of some business leaders in politics.
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Ames
Des Moines
Baptists Draw Rapt Attention in Des Moines Speech
A speech at the Baptist convention in Des Moines drew resident Karl from Des Moines College noting a predominance of Ragdist attendees. The speaker urged Baptists toward reform while many in town reflected on the faith's reach, contrasting parishioners with broader civic life.
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Des Moines
Karl
Des Moines College
Paradise
Primary Campaign Message and Editorial Tone
The piece reflects on the heated primary campaign and urges civility after it ends. It notes the writer’s two week absence, claims fair treatment for all Republican candidates, and affirms open discussion without endorsing any single candidate.
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the Times
Debate over keeping Home Economics and shifting departments
Readers discuss Iowa Board plans affecting Ames and Iowa City. pleas to keep Home Economics at Ames clash with talks of a unified engineering program. Critics question coeducation and warn against moving the department, arguing it would harm Ames and its growth potential.
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Iowa City
Ames
Iowa
Iowa University
United States
Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Towa
Lntension
Laws City
Bossism in Ames Faces Question of Independence
A citizen letter rebuts a local political boss in Ames criticizing his control over nominations and city personnel. It recounts past boss actions affecting the city electric plant and schools, and questions citizens’ freedom to act independently.
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Ames
City Electric Light Plant
Courtesy to Travelers At Chicago Great Western Railroad
Railroad officials on the Chicago Great Western are emphasized to treat the public with courtesy. A year of circulars to employees highlights the issue, noting prior lack of courtesy rather than commendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hag
Alwayys
Chicago Creat Western
Thanksgiving snow game at Franklin Field recalls tough toss decision
Percy Haughton recalls a 19th century Philadelphia Thanksgiving clash played in deep snow with Franklin Field buried in slush. A Princeton player questions playing in such conditions while the toss favors kicking to start amid the cold, gray waters.
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Philadelphia
Franklin
Princeton
Coame
Chan derlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised
An advertisement claims poor appetite signals digestion problems and says Chan derlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets strengthen digestion and boost appetite. It notes thousands benefited and lists sellers T. J. Loughran and J. M. Bosworth.
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Chanderlain
T. J. Loughran
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