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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
2
A compilation notes Labor Day turnout in Des Moines, stock show gains in Story County, and ongoing partisan clashes over governor and congress nominations. It mocks the machine era, cites butter busts at the state fair, and critiques Hull’s political standing amid third term chatter.
A writer reports Secretary Wilson’s trip to Iowa reveals that the west lends money to the east and that the east borrows and fails to repay.
The Register and Leader subtly soften its stance toward the governor and mute hostility toward the congressman, creating a cautious, controlled political narrative that avoids direct confrontation.
After the quake devastated San Francisco, unrest and bloodshed followed. Last Monday a riot resulted in two deaths amid ongoing turmoil in the town.
John DeMotte world famous platform educator drops dead at his Greencastle home due to heart failure. He appeared on the Ames Chautauqua platform at the 1906 session.
The piece notes that Hull’s opponents consistently defeat him early, before primaries. Yet Hull reemerges with the nomination secured, appearing confident as the election season proceeds.
Prince William's New York visit featured a public reception on a large Swedish warship. To show generosity the ship was opened to the public, but locals seized souvenirs, crippling the vessel as parts were taken away.
In a heated dispute over the U S senatorship the opponent claimed the senator is too old. The critic offered no facts about work in long service, only age. The Senate itself views the leader as vital and authoritative on national legislation.
A Des Moines crowd erupts in mutual denials as rumors spread that Cummins will be Hughes' vice presidential candidate. Washington reports trace the claim to Jud Welliver, with the governor's allies dismissing the chatter as self serving publicity.
The reform law bans boys and girls aged twelve to fourteen from factory work where machinery is used, removing them from printing offices pennant factories and machine shops. Proponents say the measure helps children and families, while critics view it as political theater.
A vintage drug advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the most regular action in the universe besides the sun. It promises daily regularity and is guaranteed by druggists for 25 cents.
The National Corn Exposition will be held in Chicago concurrent with the National Dairy Show, allowing dairy enthusiasts to visit both events in one trip. Corn exhibits and daily corn based foods will be featured, with expert chefs highlighting corn dishes. For full details contact C. A. Shamel, General Manager, Chicago, Illinois.
Bluff man G Hayes says Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. He claims personal use proves its value and notes it is guaranteed by druggists at 25 cents.
The past week was warm with 3 to 5 degrees above normal and heavy showers in parts. Rain benefited crops, delaying threshing in places, with corn advancing well and most advanced fields likely safe by September 25. A frostless October is desired for ripening and a warm week afterward would help.
A Georgian at Chambers Street and Broadway notes a mule and gray horse team drawn by order of the stable boss. He recalls mules following or hitching with a gray horse since childhood, while they misbehave around other colors, seeking a reason for the odd pairing.
A narrator recalls a remark about an engagement, noting jealousy and pride in youth. The speaker scorns the engaged woman, saying tastes differ and some call the prize a booby prize. The tone is sharp and judgmental about social competition and value.
Advert shows hay fever sufferers urged to take Foley's Honey and Tar for immediate relief from difficult breathing and inflamed air passages. States genuine product comes in yellow packaging and identifies Cagwin as the druggist.
Joe Diffenbacher, in Ames, won twenty two prizes at the Iowa state fair for his onion display marking a record harvest. He previously claimed nineteen prizes, with top honors including Burpee Seed Co.'s grand prize of 20 dollars for most prizes grown from Burpee seeds and multiple first prizes across onions, peppers, tomatoes, and other vegetables.
Lindsay Denison’s feature on Billy Sunday profiles the evangelist once a major league ball player who converted many followers and earned substantial pay. Denison’s account includes Sunday’s conversion story and a collection of his prayers and sermons, with local roots in Story county highlighted.
A young woman pleads for help in training William to understand modest spending. An elder suggests patient education through shared shopping, compliments, and involving him in hat choices, noting men often overestimate their fashion insight.
A Philadelphia Press quip quotes a beggar replying to a kind lady about his worn shoes. He explains every hole represents nickels and dimes earned, implying he buys only the best he can afford with his earnings.
A brief note traces Blind Man's Buff to its French roots Colin Maillard, a famed medieval warrior who lost his eyes in combat. It describes how the blindfold chase evolved from war tales into a popular children's game in England after Norman influence.
A clipped exchange from a late edition notes Coldeck urging gentleness with his wife and a warning that Wildshot may fire in the air, with a confidant declaring the affair is more serious than expected and a claim of reliable information.
A Morristown Times item notes a character named Stuckup securing a position with a strong pull. It describes his work using a rope to yank cattle toward an abattoir, reflecting a harsh industrial task described in the era.
A Portuguese proverb notes that effort matters more than mere promises. It cautions that words without action fail to satisfy expectations and urges tangible deeds to prove intent.
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