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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
3
The Ames Times announces the Republican ticket for president William H. Taft and vice president James S. Sherman, identifying their states Ohio and New York and signaling weekly publication timing.
The piece notes Hon. Seth Lowe to speak at the Amory next Saturday afternoon praising his educational leadership. It also mocks Bryan and free silver, critiques Wisconsin politics, and ends with a quip about a New York woman starting a business with prayer and a Cincinnati woman with a broomstick.
The Wisconsin state Republican convention shows Uncle Isaac Stephenson in charge while La Follette loses influence. The paper says the party repudiates his Washington support as Cummins gains in Iowa’s public mood.
The piece portrays factional tensions as Cummins supporters accept John F. Lacey as a Senate candidate, claiming harmony but deriding him more than a Democrat. It argues the standpatter stance may unify factions and secure the rest of the ticket, highlighting party splits and leadership conflicts.
The writer warns Ames youths are attempting to jump onto moving automobiles. Venturesome jumps risk serious injury or death, with blame likely falling on the driver. Parents are urged to be aware and deter this dangerous pastime.
A harsh critique condemns Des Moines women organizing a home for fallen women. The piece argues charity must be measured by genuine love and action not sentimental condescension, warning the plan will fail while condemning hypocritical virtue.
A civic note touts Captain K W Brown as the Prohibition Party standard bearer in Iowa, praising his Civil War record, business career, and temperance zeal while urging voters to support the movement. It also warns of cold dangers and endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by J B Cagwin.
Noted leaders praise Seth Low as a great national figure. R C Barrett cites Low’s Columbia and mayoral credentials and urge attendance. Storms regrets absence from Law meeting. Curtiss, Tilden, Bosworth urge Story County readers to hear Low.
The Des Moines Daily Register and Leader announces a new reader offer delivering on rural routes the same day as print. A trial subscription runs to February 1, 1909 for one dollar, advertised in this issue.
A local letter by J. P. Alderman denounces seventeen town automobiles and motorcycles for reckless driving. He cites fatalities and calls for stricter laws to enforce care and humanity on the public highway.
W B Patton, famed comedian, stars in an engaging portrayal of Prof Steele. The tour, directed by J M Stout, showcases Patton’s wit, charm, and magnetic stage presence. The engagement is a single night on Tuesday October 13 in this venue.
Ada L. Croom, owner of the Croom Hotel, Vaughn, Miss, credits Dr. King's New Discovery with curing a severe cough and suspected consumption after months of illness. She notes three bottles completed a cure and praises the remedy sold at drug stores for 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle offered.
W. P. Patton and his company stage The Blockhead with an unusually selected cast. The play has drawn large crowds and high praise this season for its realism and entertaining portrayal. Patrons should book early as a full house is anticipated on Tuesday October 13.
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