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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
2
The Ames Times reports the death of Count Tolstoi the renowned reformer and author on Saturday. It also notes Beveridge of Indiana failing to win, Fosse spending 37000 for Massachusetts governorship, and a Hanover student extracting a bug after eleven years, suggesting better ear hygiene in the future.
Prof Macy of Grinnell College suggests Beveridge for the U S senate but remarks that Iowa could manage without him if Indiana can. The exchange reflects views on a potential cross state nomination.
A Webster City Freeman opines Cummins weakened as a servant of a self styled god of republicanism of Iowa after taking a senator to task for remarks in a Hamilton club speech in Chicago just before the election.
Col Roosevelt had not recovered from the election workload and made his first New York visit since the Nov 8 fatality. Reporters were told he had no comment, saying I haven't a word to say.
The final settlement shows the Republican state central committee ahead by six hundred dollars while the Democratic committee is over four hundred dollars in the hole. The speaker criticizes how Democrats run government as behind in finances.
The Times-Republican accused of publishing a fake interview attributed to Senator Cummins about Lafe Young. The piece says the paper misrepresented Cummins and notes other insurgent papers like the Jewell Record Webster City Freeman and Herald also criticized.
The Record belittles Young's appointment as senator and scolds the governor for making the choice, while other papers acknowledge Young's ability and credit to the state, contrasting divergent views across the press.
A missive from Ames Iowa criticizes the paper for removing an appendix and mocks the editor. The writer John Monroe defends certain organs and rails against politicians, concluding with a sharp signoff.
The Jewell Record estimates 27 counties that backed Garst in 1908 would provide 256 of 336 delegates in 1912 based on Carroll’s last election vote. Standout counties retain their Republican loyalties, shrinking progressive influence by about a quarter. The piece notes it costs to bolt the ticket.
Howard Rann quotes a Manchester Press reflection on a Keokuk girl who ran away with a short actor and returned home after being billed as the female giraffe. The piece mocks stage life and urges old fashioned discipline as the cure for love sickness.
A short remark links brewing fudge and building railways to a man who must work for a living, arguing both efforts are similarly unhelpful to those in labor.
Ames Iowa November 18 1510 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Ames Iowa. Gentlemen We the undersigned property owners hereby make objections to paving Barrett avenue as proposed by a petition now in circulation for that purpose.
The program warns that Saturday matinee begins precisely at 2:30 p m with admission set at 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children, inviting families especially.
The Tilden Store Company is organized under Iowa law with principal office in Ames. It has 500 shares at 100 dollars each, 120 preferred stock and 380 common stock, with 8 percent dividend on preferred and net earnings for common after preferred. Board of three directors named Tilden trio, officers to be elected, stockholders may remove directors, voting rules by share type, 20 year term, maximum indebtedness two thirds of capital stock.
Peter Jensen of Tacoma rose from vending pills in Story City to winning a seat in the Washington State Senate as a Democrat. A former secretary of the Washington State Pharmacy Commission, he has long been active in politics and has visited Story City several times since leaving.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the fastest remedy for healing sickness and building vitality. It urges readers to take it tonight and claims it makes sick people well and well people "weller" with health strength. It is signed by Joe E. Caggin.
Interior of Poole grocery is being remodeled this week with woodwork painted and new fixtures installed.
Local window display in Scenic Teatre features a playful banner inviting families to view the popular child contest. Organizers urge participation and note ongoing public interest in the event.
Miss Lola Scoville at Eleanor Moore hospital Boone is improving rapidly from typhoid pneumonia and will soon be able to be up.
The Thanksgiving office will close at 10 30 for the day. City carriers will complete one delivery run. Rural carriers will staff the windows from 8 00 to 10 30 a m.
Advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills as upbuilding and soothing tonic. Claims strengthen and quick results for general health without specifics.
Advertises Cham oerlain Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild effective remedy for constipation in children. Claims the medicine is gentle and can cure chronic constipation, with sales through all dealers.
A special train carrying Richard A. Aishton and other North Western officials rode through Ames Friday evening en route from Des Moines to Sioux City. A carload of apples sat on a track near the elevator and will be sold at right prices to all people. James Robinson.
The Story County Bar Association will hold its annual banquet in the K. P. hall at Nevada Friday evening. Lawyers of the county and their wives are expected to attend.
The opening number by Miss Sybil M. Leatner drew praise while upcoming speakers include Dr. Eugene May on December 3. The Ramos Spanish orchestra visits February 11 and the Dixie Jubilee Singers perform March 9. Admission is $1 for all three, with some seats left for early buyers.
A note urges families to look for a Christmas window display at Scenic Theatre meant for and by children.
A clergyman extols Preventics candy tablets claiming quick relief from cold and grippe with no quinine. He urges use for feverish restlessness in children. Box of 48 costs 26 and is sold by Cagwin's Drug Store.
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