Republican Ticket Headed by Taft Sherman
The Ames Times notes the Republican ticket for president William H. Taft of Ohio and vice president James 8. Sherman of New York. It mentions an exchange claim about Miss Lucille Neverfeld, who allegedly did not live in Ames but visited Gardentown last week. The piece accuses progressives of opposing Breakley for voting his convictions in a late extraordinary session.
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James 8. Sherman
New York
Lucille Neverfeld
Ames
Gardentown
Seth Low to Speak in Ames Saturday Afternoon
Hon. Seth Low former New York mayor and Columbia University president will address Ames on Saturday October first in the early afternoon. The Des Moines rally drew large crowds and boosted Taft day enthusiasm in Iowa with a likely fall election victory. Story county delegates to the Waterloo judicial convention included Addison McCall Alderman Welty Severson Wadd Underwood Luke Larson Vinje Soper Pasley.
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Seth Low
New York
Columbia University
Ames
Iowa
Des Moines
Story County
Waterloo
EK. Hh. Addison
E. M. McCall
Alderman
B. B. Welty
J. BE. Severson
QO. Wadd
G. A. Underwood
J. Y. Luke
J. R. Larson
Geo. W. Dyer
D. J. Vinje
C. M. Soper
C. H. Pasley
Des Moines Meeting Boosts Major Lacey for Iowa Senate
The writer returned from the Taft gathering in Des Moines convinced Major Lacey will win the Iowa U.S. Senate race. Enthusiastic reception in the auditorium and statewide sentiment suggest Governor’s support wanes, fueling a strong nomination path for the gallant candidate. The Butler County Press questions the governor’s handling of party strength amid shifting public opinion.
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Des Moines
Major Lacey
United States
Iowa
Butler County
Roosevelt
Union
Resignations Mark Week of Party Tensions
The past week saw Governor Haskell of Oklahoma resign as treasurer of the national Democratic committee after being accused of serving Standard Oil. Senator Foraker also withdrew from speaking engagements with the Republican campaign and attacked Candidate Taft. The war of words continued with the president deeply involved.
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Haskell
Oklahoma
Standard Oil Company
National Democratic Committee
Senator Foraker
Taft
Story County Editorial Association Reorganizing Discussed
A group of Story county newsmen gathered in Des Moines to discuss reestablishing the Story County Editorial Association once led by Bert Grafton and George Benjamin. Ole Langland urged a Cambridge dinner to unite the press and revive the organization.
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Story County
Des Moines
Taft
Ole Langland
Cambridge Leader
Ole
Bert Grafton
George Benjiman
Cambridge
Story County Press
Olegor
Paul Olson
Story City Herald
Editorial critique of extra session remarks on appointing a US senator
Mont Hunter of the Webster City Freeman Tribune criticizes the editorial logic about a governor appointing a United States senator. He argues an appointment would remove the need for an extra session, since the appointed senator would serve until the regular session and be chosen under the law, avoiding a primary law revision debate.
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Mont Hunter
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
United States
Regular Legislature Backed by Gov Reflects Public Welfare
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a discussion where supporters argue the legislature and governor acted for the people's welfare rather than a private party or individual. The text hints at political stance and factional concerns without clear names or events.
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Essary
A. B. Cum.w're
Political ticket lineup and weather summary over frost period
The column lists party alignments for state offices with standpat and progressive labels, noting Governor Carroll and other offices. It also reports a late frost across the state from Aug 31 to Sep 26, with drought effects on pastures and crops, predicting strong hay yields and corn nearing average despite earlier losses.
The First Frost Strikes After Rain and Cool Night
The season’s first frost occurred Sunday night the 27th after rain and a drop in temperatures. It touched tender vegetation but caused no damage. An odd blend of weather notes and commentary on stomach health follows, ending with a vivid sunrise image from Atlantic writer Mary Annabel Chamberlain.
The Birth of a Millionaire From a Farm Note
A penni less New York lawyer, John M. Bixby, accepted a note to buy a farm for 200 dollars. He held on through poverty until Erie Canal era growth transformed the city and his estate. At his death his property was worth 7 million dollars, today valued over 13 million.
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New York
John M. Bixby
Flere
Bixby
National Magazine
Fragmentary Crop Note Reflects Harvest Efforts
A brief OCR fragment describes efforts to move corn out of the way during harvest, indicating field management activity and likely preparation for machinery or storage ahead of collection.
Nevada Not a Boom Town, Journal Says
The Journal argues Nevada county seat status is stable not booming, stating that Nevada has never been a boom town and that no one has accused it of rapid growth or prosperity.
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the Journal
Nevada
Albrook Named Judge Nominee After 12th Ballot
At the Hamp ton judicial convention C. E. Albrook of Eldora won the nomination on the 12th ballot over Peterson of Clarion and Boeye of Webster City. The final vote broke in Albrook’s favor as Story county shifted support. Charley Albrook is Fred Tilden’s brother in law.
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Hampton
C. E. Albrook
Eldora
Albrook
Peterson
Clarion
Boeye
Webster City
Story County
Charley Albrook
Fred Tilden
Seventh Successful Season Moonshiner’s Daughter at Armory Hall
The Moonshiner’s Daughter enters its seventh season of prosperity and will be staged at Armory Hall on Friday October 9. The melodrama blends romantic comedy with distinctly American character and stirring heart interest. Miss Mary Carew portrays Madge supported by an excellent cast.
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Armory Hall
Mary Carew
Mad
Moonshiner's Daughter at Armory Hall Friday Oct 9
The author and play The Moonshiner's Daughter arrive at Armory hall Friday Oct 9. Madge the teen heroine defies tradition and sparks a community to go dry in a strong love story with comedy and scenic flair.
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Armory Hall
Madge
Weather Bulletin Notes Record September Drought Break
The region endured a hot dry spell through Saturday the 26th when rain began. Temperatures averaged ten to thirteen degrees above normal until then, then dropped below normal on Sunday, ending the streak of drought.
Doctor Shoops Restorative Treatment Promises Nerve Support
A historical ad notes Restorative targets internal nerves to spare organs like heart and kidneys. It claims effects within 48 hours of starting treatment. Sold by Joel BE, Cagwin.
Story County Atlas Premium With Nevada Representative
The Nevada Representative offers a Story county atlas as a premium, described as a very valuable book and well worth its cost.
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Nevada
Story County
A Hindoo's Toilet
A vivid sketch of Hindoo ablutions at a compound well. Males, divested of draperies, wash and polish from the well steps to the edge, using chatty vessels to drink and rinse. The piece contrasts external cleanliness with ignored inner health and ends with the fountain's pour into the throat.
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Bryant
Mr Lincoln Speech Word Counts Recall
A St Louis Post-Dispatch note recalls Lincoln speeches noting word counts for his Springfield notification committee speech 129 words acceptance letter 134 words Washington 1864 acceptance 196 words and 200 words respectively, remarking on the lack of typewriters and phonographs in those days.
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Lincoln
Springfield
Washington
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Monster Fishing Tale Stuns Angler in Punch Cartoon
A humorous Punch cartoon mocks a boastful fisher claiming a monstrous catch. The dialogue features a shocked narrator and a skeptical companion, underscoring the exaggeration of sea tales with playful banter.
Squeeze Sale Sparks Humorous Family Bargain Banter
In a light Ames Times moment, a wife laments a bargain sale jam while her husband confirms the squeeze on funds. She boasts about her lines of underwear and blankets as they joke about thrift and prices. The scene captures small town humor.
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