Judge Stevens declines race in tenth district
The Register and Leader reports Judge Stevens of Boone will not enter the race for congress in the tenth district. The Ames Times notes a troubling route between Ames city and the College and remarks on a dangerous outlook for traffic. The Ackley Journal praises a bumper crop this year, suggesting limited chances of hard times.
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Register and
Judge Stevens
Boone
Ames, Proper
Ackley Journal
Saner Kraut
Governor commits to primary result
The governor says he will abide by the primaries result, arguing it was created for him and urging others to do the same. A newspaper panel concludes there will be no war between Japan and the United States. President Roosevelt visited Keokuk and attended the Deep Waterways convention in St Louis after a two hour stay.
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Japan
Iowa
Roosevelt
Keokuk
Mississipi
St. Louis
Political maneuvering and voter turnout in primaries
The piece argues that local power brokers influence state politics and warns of impacts if the state shifts to free trade. It notes Democratic leaders threatening not to vote in Republican primaries, recalling last year’s participation and questioning what would stop a repeat next year.
Iowa coal combine under fire as calls for probe widen
The piece notes the Iowa coal combine remains active and profitable, claiming it buys more coal than grease. It urges an aspiring politician to challenge the group and suggests the governor could order an investigation to aid the common people.
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Iowa Coal Combine
Capital observers question the purpose of the primary law
In the capital circle led by Lafe and Chan, politicians including Weaver and Lafe Jr. debate who created the primary law and why, living under the state house dome as they joke about the law’s intent.
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Lafe
Chan
Weaver
Lafe Jr
State House
Charley Miller Targets Knoxville Inebriate Asylum Management
Charley Miller the Democratic state central committee chairman presses the board of control over Knoxville’s inebriate asylum. He attacks how the institution is run by what he calls the DI's trust and keeps himself in the public eye despite past party setbacks.
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Charley Miller
Democratic State Central Committee
Knoxville
Charley
Board of Control
Ed Winne Named Tenth District Congressional Hopeful
State Pharmacy Commissioner Keltz forms a flying squadron to boost Ed Winne of Humboldt for Congress in the tenth district. Bert strays from the fold while old man Conner stayed with the progressive camp and seeks better treatment from the so called pap-sucking crowd leader.
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Keltz
Ed. Winne
Humboldt
Congress
Bert
Conner
Governors Gather Round Roosevelt in Saturday Capital Photo
A Saturday Capital photo features President Roosevelt surrounded by numerous state governors. The group includes South Dakota’s Doe I Crawford described as the weakest, Illinois’ Deneen as strongest, Iowa’s Cummins as most expectant, Nebraska’s Sheldon, Wyoming’s Brooks, Kansas’ Hatch, Louisiana’s Blanchard, North Dakota’s Burke, and Minnesota’s Johnson, each presented with varying impressions.
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Roosevelt
Doe I. Crawford
South Dakota
Gov. Deneen
Illinois
Cummins
Iowa
Sheldon
Nebraska
Brooks
Wyoming
Hatch
Kansas
Bryan
Blanchard
Louisiana
Burke
North Dakota
Johnson
Minnesota
Ed Martin on Stage and the Cummins Withdraw Question
The Washington Democrat quotes Sioux City Journal patter on Governor Cummins withdrawal and other amusing odds. Ed Martin of Webster City, a millionaire telephone man, entertains at Boone in a home talent show with Ole Olson impressions and Swede dialect learned from a fence altercation in Hamilton County.
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Washington Democrat
Sioux City Journal
Cummins
Bryan
Tillman
Senate
John D. Rockefeller
Ed. Martin
Webster City
Boone
Ole Oleson
Hamilton County
Martin
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Digestive Regularity
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as preventing appendicitis by regulating the liver and establishing regular bowel habits after constipation. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents.
Striking General Vows Not to Be Outdone by English
A dramatic description recounts a Spanish scene where a retired general defends national pride against an English challenger. The Count drives a dagger through the Englishman after a contest of strength, leaving both men bloodied and the crowd in shock.
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Valdes
Nathan Haskell Cole
Seville
Don Jenaro
Electric Bitters Prove Beneficial to Elderly and Weak
A Dublin Georgia woman writes of an eighty year old mother who uses Electric Bitters for three years and reports strong health good sleep and vitality. The ad claims benefits for female weakness general debility and weakness in children and offers a 50 cent guarantee for stomach liver and kidney troubles.
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W .B. Brunson
Dublin
United Brethren Pastor Reappointed for Ames Year
Rev. J. W. Stiverson of the United Brethren church in Ames is reassigned to lead the Ames pastorate for another year after a Des Moines district conference last week. Since arriving from Scranton last year he has worked to build up the congregation and improve local conditions. Also notes a local testimonial endorsing Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds with Judisch Bros. handling sales.
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United Brethren
Ames
J. W. Stiverson
U. B
Des Moines
Stiverson
Scranton
Iowa
Bought a Motorcycle
Ames sees rapid transit advance as Will Thul, night engineer, showcases a Yale motorcycle. The sky blue two horsepower machine claims speeds from 40 to 76 mph, touted as a practical shotgun-style bike for swift city travel. Thul shows off the new contraption downtown, keeping pace with progress.
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Ames
Will Thul
Electric Light Plant
Yale
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
The pleasant purgative effect experienced by all who use Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets makes the body and mind feel healthy and joyful. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Judisch Bros. drug store.
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Chamberlain
Judisch Bros
Home Influences and the Reach of Small Circles
Dean Stanley argues that individuals should improve their immediate households to spread wide benefits. Each person shapes the commonwealth and even the civilized world through daily influence starting at home.
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Commonwealth
Dean Stanley
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P. C
Cynthiana Ky
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Judish Bros
Chicago Bonding Company
Ag.Hall
Iowa State College
Henry Schleuter
Schleuter
Chicago
Schieuter
Denver
Judith Bros
Loughran& Bauer
Cleveland
Mutual
Canier Bros. & Hermans
Burley
Stevens
Beacon Falls
Canier Bros. & Herman
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
Frank N. Fowler
Parley Shelton
B. J. Sheldon
S. A. Keenan
Story Co
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Knautile, Kachod & Kahne
First National Bank
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
Sorenson & Gamrath
W. M. Greely
Pres. Ames
W Henry Wilson
E. W. Stanton
T. A. Dodds
Bankers National Bank
National City Bank
N. Y
Valley National Bank
Citizen's National Bank
Lowa
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