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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
3
The Ames Times notes post election vitriol with lines about Carroll doing the right thing and insurgents being told to take their medicine. It contrasts Wisconsin and Iowa politics and jokes about Roosevelt’s changed mood after the vote.
Ames plans public improvements totaling nearly 200 000 dollars this year. The article contrasts local projects with national politics noting Roosevelt’s 1912 presidential bid.
A dated remark argues that presidential power exerts greater influence than a magazine advertising agent, saying the recent election proved the point.
The article notes a change from two years ago when New York, Ohio, and Indiana led headlines to this year where those states along with others fall out of line. It discusses nationwide reactions to election outcomes and regional variance in coverage.
Insurgent voices contest the Republican field as Lafe Young secures support. Carroll endorses a prudent choice and Young pledges to honor Iowa in the United States Senate.
The article notes Carroll did not call an extra session or spend fifty thousand dollars of public funds. He acted under existing law and appointed a United States senator to fill the vacancy.
Pa Smith of the Scranton Journal left for the mountains near the start of the month to write about a mountain climate. He is reportedly able to return, though, and will likely resume his column after his retreat.
The Outlook magazine notes it is not enjoying a rapid rise in circulation since the election and warns against mixing politics and religion. It stresses that political views should not influence advertising and observes that such mixing has long been unwise.
In St Louis voters expressed a clear anti prohibition stance with about 140,000 votes against the measure and 7,000 for it, a large majority as veterans and residents demonstrate demand for beer in the city.
Ole Langland comments on a writer's operation and suggests a headless state would produce a good progressive. He counters that many followers of A. B. are either blind or headless, highlighting partisan critique in the Cambridge Leader.
Cline Myers, longtime editor of the Radcliffe Signal, sold the paper to R. D. Byerly after sixteen years in the post. Myers began in the Record office at Jewell and hopes to return to work in journalism.
The correspondent argues Carroll’s labeling as a standpatter by progressives contrasts with his 20 000 Iowa victory margin. The text implies public support favors a standout U S senator despite party labels.
The speaker notes Carroll did not squirm like Cummins after Senator Allison's death. He instead followed the law and appointed a United States senator to serve until the legislature can express the people's will.
Carl F. Franke Lieutenant Governor Clark Web Byers and Lafe Young appear as candidates to fill the unexpired Dolliver term with Young appointed to serve until then. Only Clark and Young seem viable in the group.
Story county backed Carroll by fifteen hundred forty five, the largest Republican lead in Iowa. Montgomery county reported a four figure majority of 1016, prompting a challenger to boast about county rankings while inviting Hamilton county to share its figures.
The Odebolt Chronicle mocks a misprint in M. E. church notes claiming missionary society members are the best formed class of women. The editor attributes it to a missing prefix left out by the typesetter, noting the word formed was meant as informed.
Gov Carroll named LaFayette Young editor of the Nes Moines Capital to fill the United States Senate seat after the death of J P Dolliver. Young will serve until the January legislative session when a successor will be chosen by the legislature.
Governor's choice of Lafe Young to fill a term ending with the legislature adjournment is praised. The veteran Iowan is described as a well known public man, able speaker, active in state affairs, aged sixty two, native to Iowa, and deemed a worthy and qualified representative for the commonwealth.
A visit to the Scenic Theatre convinces that Ames has a high class venue for ladies and gentlemen, offering refined entertainment and a polished atmosphere for patrons.
Alice Hogan Rice author of Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch adapts her story for the stage with Douglas Z Doty guiding dramatization. Tim Murphy gives his best performance as Mr Opp in an evening of humor and pathos with a strong supporting cast.
Promotional note from Scenic Theatre under new management. It advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds and Buckwheat Ben buckwheat sold at the Tilden Store, claiming a long familiar health story.
An advertisement announces sale on Saturday November 19 featuring 8 ounce tumblers of 3 star cut glass at 10 cents each by J. B. Kooser & Co.
The heirs of the late F. T. McLain unanimously petition Henry Wilson and Henry Westerman as administrators of the estate valued at about 250000. Judge Lee must confirm the appointment before active work can begin.
The Scenic Theatre unveils a new management style as a high class show house for ladies and gentlemen. In Boone, the Boone High School second team and their rival tied 0 to 0 on the football field Saturday.
Coffee by the Richelieu is offered exclusively at the Tilden Store in a limited sale. The notice emphasizes purchase through the retailer and highlights availability constraints.
Miss Mabel de Nordendorf, former Red Mill Company leading lady, stars as Margaret the school marm in Joseph E Howard’s The Flower of the Ranch. The new musical comedy comes to the Auditorium November 20 with matinee and evening shows.
Corn 8 a good crop hides and furs come next after corn picking time all furs are prime and of full value. Send your hides and furs to us and get top market. We pay express charges and you receive money by return mail. Tanners and furriers offer coats robes and ladies furs with guaranteed finish from Jani-11 Marshalltown Iowa.
The regular session of the school board Monday evening completed routine business including committee reports and audits. The resignation of Miss Clara Blair from Welch school was accepted and steps were taken to fill the vacancy, but a successor has not yet been chosen.
Electric lines have been moved to existing telephone poles in downtown alleys. Four crew members are at work removing the old poles.
Mrs. Lydia Vanderpool Liddle died in New York and was buried at Duansburgh. Her sister Mrs. A. S. Liddle learns she is the surviving member of a large family previously numbering many children.
Lars J. Skromme thanks Ames voters for support in the last campaign. He notes the liquor question has been forced to the forefront in Story County politics and urges open discussion to end the liquor traffic. He expresses hope that informed verdicts will erase the saloon era from Iowa and the nation.
Ames lodge K P No 150 announces a smoker at Jamesons hall Friday evening November 25. All members and visiting K Ps are cordialy invited to attend.
The text extols Richelieu canned goods as the top choice and describes them as simply delicious, mentioning Til den Store as the source.
Wm. Berdichek the Knudson store butcher has disposed of his What Cheer property and will move his family to Ames once a suitable location is found.
The Ames Times urges readers to subscribe to the Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer as a rare weekly offering with twenty one columns of fresh up to date news. It invites trial subscriptions through the Ames Times.
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