Davenport agitation and political rumor sweep Iowa headlines
The piece notes progressive protests against gallons in Davenport aimed at Cummins. It recalls a baby carriage theft in Ogden with an empty wagon at arrest. It mentions Tom Way returning to Iowa to manage the governor’s senate campaign and Gov. Hoch of Kansas urging Roosevelt’s third term. Rumors push county office candidate chatter ahead of spring primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Way
Dakota
Iowa
Senate
Tom
Old Man Swick Sighs Over October Chill and Winter Quarters
The Boone Independent notes Old Man Swick lamenting the onset of cold October winds driving the hose into winter quarters as fall rains begin. It also mentions Secretary Cortelyou taking fifteen million from the U S treasury and traveling to New York to settle the panic, hinting at political tension with the governor over using common people’s money to aid Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
U. S. Treasury
New York
Wall Street
Des Moines coal mine owner shot dead in Enterprise
H Morris, 47, head of the local mining company, was killed by a pistol shot in Enterprise after confronting bootlegger Cain over illegal whiskey sales. Witnesses confirm the killing. Cain acted with murderous intent and there were no extenuating circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Morris
Des Moines
Enterprise
Morris
Cain
C. H. Morris
Cannon declares for president after Chicago conference
Illinois congressman Joseph G. Cannon announces his candidacy for president at a Chicago conference. Republicans praised his war veteran stance and opposed free trade. Next week twelve states vote on governors, state officers, justices, treasurers, railroad commissioner, regents, and local officials. The results will reveal political winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
National House of Representatives
Chicago
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maryland
Mississippi
Kentucky
New York
Court of Appeals
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
State University
Ohio
Utah
California
New York County
Lacey praises Hughes for focusing on state business
Major Lacey in Washington says Hughes is not a candidate and strengthens his appeal by attending to Iowa affairs. He argues Iowa voters respect a governor who prioritizes local duties over national intervention.
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Major Lacey
Washington
Hughes
Iowa
Murderer Cain Should Be Strung Up Immediately
A rant declares Cain the murderer and argues for immediate lynching at a Polk County jail to protect society and business. The piece also endorses Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for digestion.
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Cain
Polk County
Hollister
Ames Churches Schedule Special Services and Music
Congregations announce Communion Sunday and member reception at AMES CHURCHES CONGREGATIONAL with morning anthem Sun of My Soul and evening The Radiant Morn and solo The King of Love. Other churches list services, sermons, Bible school, and special programs across First Baptist St John’s United Brethren Church Church of Christ and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Minchin
Turner
Woodard
First “Baptist Church
Walter I. Fowle
Covenant Meeting
Mr. Lee
Baraca
ST. John's Episopal Church
Herbert A Wilson
Pammel
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Waverly Dealer
For sale by Judith Bros. a Virginia reader urges quick cold relief to avoid pneumonia and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. B W L Hall of Waverly VA says it is absolutely the best and has recommended it to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Bros
B. W. L. Hall
Waverly Va
Judisch Bros
A Christmas Gift Youth's Companion Subscriptions
A Christmas gift pitch praises the Youths Companion as affordable and home friendly. For $1.75 the yearly subscription includes all remaining 1907 issues and the 1908 Four Leaf Hanging Calendar, with the 1908 volume sent plus sample copies to the address. Published from 144 Berkeley St Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libray
Electric Bitters Advertised For Aged And Children
A Dublin Georgia reader praises Electric Bitters noting an eighty year old mother has used them for three years with excellent health. The ad claims benefits for female weakness and general weakness, plus guarantees relief for stomach liver and kidney troubles. A 50 cent bottle is sold by druggists.
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W. B. Brunson
Dublin
Milk Prices in Ames Spark Fears of Shortage and Rise
The Ames dairy market faces a milk price spike as costs for feed cattle and labor rise. Local dairyman Mr McCoy says a quart of milk costs more to produce than a year ago, with dealers pushing six to eight cents per quart and some sellers offering 16 for a dollar. He pledges not to join price hikes and warns against cornering supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
McCoy
South Side
Mce-Coy
Mr. McCoy
Odd legacy in Weston will praises Mr. Jefferson
Weston, an esteemed Garrick company member, left his stocks of prudence to Mr. Jefferson in his will. He recalls acting under Mr. Jefferson at Richmond and credits him with politeness. This note ties the Jefferson actor lineage to the Garrick era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson Family of
Weston
Garrick
Jefferson
Richmond
A Heated Discussion Over Fire Eater
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip about a fire eater shifts to jokes about drink, noting the performer has “been drinking too much firewater.”
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Philosophical maxims from historic quotes
A compact collection of two old moral sayings. The first urges finding contentment in a second choice when the top option is unattainable. The second warns that those who sow harm should not expect pleasant outcomes.
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Ames Times
Davenport
Cummins
Ogden
Boone Yards
Marion Register
Gov. Hoch
Kansas
Roosevelt
Texas
Bauge & Alma
Wales
Goodyear
Roosers
L. M. Bosworth
King of Love
Ch.Gounod Mrs. L.C. Tilden
United Brethren Church
J W. Stiverson
O. L. Wilson
Fannie McCoy
Shipley
Church OF Christ
H. D. Williams
Bible
Endeavor Society
the Youth’s Companion
Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
Manchester Union
Loughran& Bauer
Cleveland
Mutual
Canier Bros. & Hermans
Burley
Stevens
Beacon Falls
Canier Bros. & Herman
Fowler's
Exon
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
Frank N. Fowler
Ames, Iowa
Parley Sheldon
B. J. Shelden
S.A Keenan
Asst
Ash
Story Co
National Bank of Commerce
Knautle, Kachod & Kubne
First National Bank
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
Sorenson & Gamrath
Union National Bank
W. M. Greely
E. W. Stanton
V. Presa
Henry Wilson
A. Dodds
Bankers National Bank
National City Bank
N. Y
Valley National Bank
Citizen’s National Bank
Nelson & Nible
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