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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
3
The Ames Times notes campaign chatter around Taft and Sherman with local color about umpiring in a Minnesota football game. It mentions Des Moines politics, Sam McGrath selling corn, labor unions under Bryan, postmasters pushing parcels post, postal banking, and a forthcoming stamp issue amid financial strain.
A toad was placed in granulous clay and pressed into a brick. The brick was lifted from the machine and the toad calmly winks, stretches, and hops away after surviving the ordeal. Popular Mechanics for November features a picture of the toad and the prick used.
A group of Des Moines physicians left the Grant club citing a belief that medical advertising is unethical. They urge others to resign from church and lodge affiliations as a response, arguing it would be equally sensible for all to withdraw.
The Freeman Tribune urges adding district judges after its preferred candidate for district judge failed to be nominated. It says a governor Mont would call an extra legislative session to resolve the issue.
The piece argues Roosevelt’s influence did not aid Taft’s campaign as he sought to steer the party. It notes Republicans admire him yet reject dictatorial behavior, stressing Taft’s victory is not credited to the president’s direct guidance.
Hon B F Carroll Republican candidate for Iowa governor will address crowds at Ames College Chapel 2 PM and at Ames Armory 8 PM on Saturday October 17. Carroll will outline campaign platform and meet voters in Ames.
The Cole Observer reports a ran away incident involving Ray Scott from Cole schools. The Journal reprinted the item with altered wording, exposing a fault in both papers journalism. Ray, a strong baseball and football player, could be startled by the publicity as his school days may be shortened. The incident describes Ray riding on wagon gears when H N Silliman of Cedar Falls drove by and frightened the team at Carver corner, causing a run.
A poetic tribute to the thrice illustrious grand master of the ancient craft. The speaker asks for guidance protection and inspiration for Masons and honors the master who presides in the east. Signed by J. P. Alderman Ames la.
An Ohio company test pressed a toad under 11 000 lb four times without harm to study stomach treatment by Dr Shoop. The article cites hidden internal nerves governing stomach, heart, and kidneys and promotes Dr Shoops Restorative sold by Joel B. Cagwin.
President Roosevelt urges labor leaders and workers to read Taft's injunctions and recognize they align with fair dealing and even handed justice. He portrays Taft as defending the rights of all people against mob rule and corporate corruption.
A Senate committee reports favorably a bill for postal savings banks with government guarantees. Deposits open to anyone aged 10, with trustees allowed. one account per person. deposits credited via passbooks and notices to the Postmaster General. Openings require at least one dollar, with 10 cent multiples accepted after account opening. For sale by J. B. Cagwin.
Senator Borah lauds William H. Taft as an experienced, principled candidate in a speech praising his public service and constitutional fidelity. The text emphasizes Taft as a thoughtful, duty driven leader rather than a crusader, with a strong view of government checks and citizen loyalty. The piece also touches on other political notes and local notices.
The ailment is caused by rheumatism of the muscles in the lower back and is quickly cured by treatment.
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