Spectacle and politics swirl in Ames weekly chatter
The Ames Times notes a political spectacle as New York Republicans back Hearst, mentions two Des Moines men shot by a bootlegger and recovering, Cain captured, and talks of congressional primaries and a government building for Ames. It cites Roosevelt, bank failures, a Des Moines death at a store, a murder trial, a distant comet, and critique of modern journalism.
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Des Moines
Morris
Johnson
Cain
Enterprise
Ames
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Kanutle, Kachod & Kabue
First Naional Bank
Hicage
First National Bank
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
Bankers National Bank
Chicago
National City Bank
N. Y
Valley National Bank
Citizen’s National Bank
State Printer Emory English Relocates to Des Moines
It is reported that State Printer Emory English has sold his Mason City paper and will move to Des Moines. With Ed Chassell and English in Des Moines, questions arise about who will handle the governor’s political interests in outlying districts. Bert Keltz is also moving to Des Moines, as announced.
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Emory English
Mason City
DesMoines
Ed. Chassell
English
Bert Keltz
Cummins Warns Against Nomination Over Rail Legislation
In a magazine piece Gov. Cummins discusses Iowa railroad legislation from the prior winter. He warns that nominating men whose selection would rebuke states that acted would be a fatal mistake and urges careful leadership for the next campaign.
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Cummins
Iowa
Propositions and politics mix in Iowa and beyond
The piece notes next week’s Iowa elections and one remaining proposition, cites Gov Cummins predicting a 1998 presidential fight between progressives and stand patters, recalls Knickerbocker Bank’s collapse, and adds a $523,600 Hague Conference dinner spend with wry commentary on delegates’ comfort.
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Iowa
Compressed air vs noble fingers in office era debate
The Cedar Rapids Republican laments a new invention using compressed air, joking about its office appeal compared to a pretty girl. It notes presidential rivals Roosevelt Fairbanks Taft and mentions Hughes in Albany handling duties, Davenport booze riots, and liquor interests flouting Iowa law amid race tensions.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Taft
Phillipines
Hughes
Albany
Davenport
State of
Iowa
Post Office Fight Roars In Ames Area
In Ames area a heated clash centers on post office matters with Claude Campbell of the Record among leading candidates. Critics complain that Congressmen stall and let the issue drag, warning the longer it lasts the worse the animosity grows. R E Blackwood cites G W Graham for credit over Ames narrowly dodging a college name change.
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Jewell
Claude Campbell
The
Record
Ames
Conner
Debated Locating of College and Loyal Builders
Local accounts dispute Mr Graham’s role in placing the institution on its current site. J L Dana Judge Evans and 8 P O'Brien are praised for the relocation effort with O'Brien recalling his early Ames residence and county formation in 1853. The divide between college and town is blamed on historical rivalries and a misdrawn railroad route.
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Graham
J. L. Dana
Judge Evans
P. O’brien
O’brien
Ames
Collegeton
Stupendous Rhino Slows to a Charging Rampage
An account of a rhinoceros driven by smell and hearing, its head lowered for a charging strike, and a hunter who stalks and shoots from leeward. The animal sinks after a single bullet, with six or seven birds riding its back to signal safety, then porters retrieve the carcass and the horns are detached for trade.
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Appleton’s
Watch Jewels Put In Place In Watchmaking Lathe Method
The New York Times describes jewel preparation and setting for watches. Jewels are formed as circles bored near the pinion diameter. A diamond dusted tool enlarges centers, then setters place jewels in cylinders and compress metal to secure them precisely aligned with the jewel hole in the plate.
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New York Times
The Electric Crater in Arc Lighting
An explanation of arc lamp light from carbon electrodes, detailing crater formation, violet arc brilliance, and how the crater concentrates light. It notes a yellow vapor glow and a larger shadow on walls, with insects casting oversized shadows due to the crater’s tight focal point.
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Crater
St Louis Republic
The Warrant That Came and a Hanging Tale
A London Chronicle reprints a tale of a woman hanged after a warrant finally arrived. The centuries apart from primitive barbarism are noted. For sale by Judith Bros. Also an ad endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Waverly Va. for colds, with Judisch Bros. as seller.
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Home Office
Aylesbury
Missus
London Chronicle
Judith Bros
B. W. L. Hall
Waverly Va
Judisch Bros
Parrot’s Trump Advice Stirs Doubt in Sermon Tale
In a London Punch item a Nevader Joseph Gravely voice doubts card playing evils during a pastoral call. A parrot interrupts and proclaims If you are in doubt play trumps prompting humorous exchange. The family cannot explain the parrot’s remark to the pastor’s satisfaction.
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Hoyle
Joseph Gravely
London Punch
Tommy Say How a Deaf Boy Prays With a Sore Finger
In a humorously phrased exchange, Tommy asks how a deaf and dumb boy says his prayers when he has a sore finger, reflecting a light moment from the Kansas City Independent.
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Tommy
Tommy- Hlow
Kansas City Independent
Has She the Backing of an Angel
A brief Baltimore American gag line features a friend praising a face as seraphic while a practical manager questions if she has angelic backing, signaling a light campus or social note in a humorous exchange.
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Baltimore American
Chipper quip about wood eaten dinner sparks Houston Post humor
A Houston Post column shares a rustic joke with a punchline about not eating wood. The brief quip features a playful dialogue on dinner and lumber.
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Houston Post
Foley's Honey and Tar and Foley's Kidney Cure Ad
Notice to customers announcing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults. Foley's Kidney Cure is claimed to cure kidney troubles within medical aid. Dagwin the druggist sells both remedies.
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Foley
Dagwin
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Dickinson
Irene Blydenburg
Wisconsin
Earth
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West
Hague
R. E. Blackwood
Onondaga
G. W. Graham
Kooser’s
City Delivery
the Stultz Cafe and Bakery
Loughran& Bauer
Cleveland
Mutual
Canier Bros. & Hermans
Burley
Stevens
Beacon Falls
Daniel Bros. & Herman
Fowler's
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
Frank N. Fowler
Parley Sheldon
B. J. Shelden
S. A. Keenan
AME
Sorenson & Gamrath
Fish and Game
Union National Bank
W. M. Greely
Pres
Henry Wilson
Cash
EB. W. Stanton
Nelson & Nible
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