15 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
The Ames Times notes Taft Sherman ticket as GOP slate and speculates on umpire jibes in a Minnesota game. It recalls Iowa fall weather, church politics, and a national party push by Seth Low, plus Des Moines affairs from red-light district to police moves. It mentions an Iowa girl marrying an Italian count and local civic activity.
A toad was encased in clay and pressed into a brick by a large machine. After the press finished, the toad opened its eyes, stretched, and hopped away unharmed. Popular Mechanics for November features a picture of the toad and the brick.
Sam McGrath reported selling twelve thousand three hundred ninety dollars worth of corn from his two year crop. The piece notes political neutrality about Bryan’s candidacy and mentions Gompers advocating for the Glass Workers Union’s support for Bryan by resolution. It also reports union protest over free trade under Cleveland and a convention recommending parcels post and postal banking. The Post Office plans a new stamp issue as the department faces financial strains.
A number of Des Moines physicians resigned from the Grant club citing non ethical concerns about medical advertising. The doctors warn that those who advertise should leave their churches and lodges, deeming the move unwise.
The Webster City Free man-Tribune urges another change to the primary law. The Freeman-Tribune, upset that its favored district judge candidate was not nominated, advocates including district judges. It urges readers to speak to the governor Mont who would convene an extra legislative session to fix the issue.
The piece notes that Roosevelt did not aid Taft as a party figure and that while Taft is likely to win, his victory should not be credited to the president. It emphasizes Roosevelt's idol status among many Republicans and hints at a cautious public view of presidential dictation in campaign strategy.
Hon B F Carroll, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, will address a crowd at the College Chapel at 2 PM and again at Ames Armory at 8 PM on Saturday October 17. The event aims to campaign across Ames with party support.
The Cole Observer reports a runaway involving Ray Scott a Cole schools student. The Journal reprinted the item with different wording, prompting the Observer to hint at implications for Scott and his future plans. The incident notes Ray as a farm boy riding wagon gears when H N Silliman in an automobile frightened the team at Carver corner Cedar Falls.
A devotional poem praising the Thrice Illustrious Grand Master and the Master of the ancient craft. It speaks of guidance protection and keeping watch over wayward feet while invoking inspiration and prayer for Masons in Ames Iowa with signature P. Alderman.
An experiment at a Bucyrus Ohio machinery firm placed a toad in a 20 ton brick press and subjected it to 11,000 pounds of pressure four times without injury. The test prompts discussion on material resilience under load.
President Roosevelt argues that Judge Taft’s injunctions reflect liberty, fair dealing, and equal justice for all. He urges labor leaders and workers to read them openly, credit the judge as a defender of public rights, and view current labor practices as aligned with those principles.
Dr Shoop explains stomach distress stems from tiny inside nerves that regulate stomach and other organs. His Restorative targets these nerves and begins showing results within 48 hours. Sold by Joel B Cagwin.
A Senate committee recently favored a bill to establish postal savings banks under government security. It outlines designated savings depositories, daily business hours, and accounts open to persons aged 10 with pass books. Deposits are recorded by postmasters and acknowledged by the Postmaster General.
The piece reviews Senator William J. Borah of Idaho as a presidential candidate with praise for experience, good judgment, and constitutional fidelity. It quotes Hon James S. Sherman on Taft and argues the Republican Party can guide the nation through future challenges. Also includes notices on interest on deposits and banking opinions from Bryan in various cities.
Vera Childs suffered a serious injury to her right wrist after a fall at the skating rink a few nights ago. The Times notes a dollar Wantads section and mentions readers have read the ads.
A brief medical note explains that lame back pain stems from rheumatism in the small of the back and that it is quickly cured with appropriate treatment.
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