Ames Times: Post election reflections and Tennessee shooting
The Ames Times notes peace after the election with progressives winning the senator seat and standpatters the governorship. It mentions eight new lady county superintendents, Iowa totaling twenty four, Boone's hosiery factory, and hints at Uncle Joe Cannon's likely reelection. It ends by reporting Gen Cooper fatally shooting Senator Carmack in Nashville following a political dispute.
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Tennessee
Gen. Cooper
Senator Carmack
Nashville
Incomparable Leader Bryan Leads Defeat Claim
The Omaha World-Herald salutes William Jennings Bryan as the incomparable leader as he is noted for driving his party to overwhelming defeats in three elections. The piece frames his record as unique among politicians and emphasizes his lasting impact.
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Government seeks Supreme Court review of Standard Oil case
The government’s petition for a re hearing in the Standard Oil $29 million case was denied by the court of appeals which reversed the trial court. The government will seek to bring the matter before the Supreme Court. The piece notes election outcomes and a business recovery tone with a Sun Day Record-Herald front page review.
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Trial Court
Supreme Court
Sunday Record-Herald
Prohibitionists Gain 38 Votes in Story County Race
The prohibitionists received 267 votes in Story county this election, up from 228 in 1904. The county-wide turnout was larger this year, yet the columnist notes the 38-vote gain is not substantial after four years of campaigning.
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Story County
Growing Ames towns and voting trends noted
The piece reports Ames election results from four wards with 1008 votes for president and 25 to 30 spoiled ballots, estimating a total around 1035. It compares 1904 totals of 808 votes and 20 spoiled ballots to project a gain of 205 over four years and suggests a population near five thousand in the next census.
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Ames
Roosevelt letter defends church separation in election era
A Roosevelt letter circulated this week defends separating politics from religion in campaigning. It rebuts attacks on Taft over Unitarian ties and Catholic relatives, calling such tactics futile. The note cites Uncle Joe Cannon’s reelection despite Methodist opposition.
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Taft
Joe Cannon
Hhe Methodist Church
Estray Sow Pig Reported At Des Moines Street Home
Taken up at a resident's home last week a red sow pig about 70 pounds is available for return to the owner upon proof of ownership and payment for care and this notice. L. C. Davis 29-21-pd 212 Des Moines St.
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L. C. Davis
Des Moines St
Pickard Hana Painted China At Perry's
When you want something extra nice in hana painted china see the Pickard line at Perry's. This brief item promotes Pickard crafted china available at Perry's store for refined tableware and gift purchases.
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China
Perry’s
Maxwell Briscoe announces 1909 line and large production
The Maxwell-Briscoe Co plans to build about 15,000 cars in 1909 with a complete line. Models range from the Maxwell Jr. at 500 dollars to a five passenger four cylinder touring car at 1750 dollars. Capital Auto Co. in Des Moines offers full information and seeks live agents.
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Maxwell Jr
Capital Auto Co
West Grand Ave
Des Moines
Des Moines Daily News Offers Three Months For Forty Cents
The newspaper explains a special three month trial rate of 40 cents to attract new readers. It notes the regular three month price is 60 cents and compares favorably to other Des Moines papers. It invites trial orders by mail to Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines
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Iowa Evening Press
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Farewell Bryan and a Ames plumbing ordinance passage
A reflective notice to William Jennings Bryan ends with a satirical farewell while Ames passes Ordinance No. 198 detailing the inspector of plumbing and sewers duties. The ordinance governs inspection procedures, fees, and enforcement for plumbing, drainage and ventilation in city buildings.
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Ames
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Ater Works Committee
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Eame
Water Works Committee
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Mittee and Water Works Committee
A. B. Ma&we
Galen Tilden
Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy Marketed By Druggists
Tickling and tight coughs are said to loosen quickly with Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy. The ad claims it uses mountain shrub leaves, has no opium or harsh substances, and can be given to infants. Sold by Joel E. Cagwin.
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Dr. Shoop
Des Moines Register and Leader Free for 1908 Balance
Subscription offer extends the balance of 1908 free for new applicants to Jan 1 1919 upon payment of 4.00 with daily and Sunday through Jan 1 1910 at 6.00. The paper claims expansive news service and exclusive features including Iowa News Service Ding’s Cartoons market page and editorial content.
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Register and Leader
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Iowa
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Register and Leader Co
Des Moines
Pink Pain Tablets Promote Health and Curb Pain
An advertisement urges readers to consult their doctor about a better pain formula and describes Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets as addressing head pains and womanly pains. It offers a trial of 20 tablets for 25 cents and notes Joel E. Cagwin as the seller.
Preventics Candy Cure Sold in Parish
A clergyman touts Preventics as a harmless cold remedy that eases grippe quickly. He notes the tablets are tame and suitable for feverish children. Box of 48 costs 25 cents, sold by Joel B. H. Cagwin.
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Joel BH. Cagwin
Subscribe Now for 1909 Register and Leader Free
New subscribers receive the Register and Leader at no extra charge for the balance of the year 1909. The Times highlights a special announcement in this issue.
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