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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
2
The large farmhouse of Bill Vasey near Collins was struck by lightning last week and burned to ashes. The Nevada school board appoints a truant officer to enforce compulsory education laws amid a push for local attractions such as a horseshoe tournament on the fair grounds.
A collection of items includes Robert Louis Stevenson praising American place names, a district court ruling awarding Martha Mathre $1200 in damages for liquor sold to a husband, farm and factory reports from Story County Iowa, a train ejectment case verdict for A P King, and business partnerships in Story County with W G Wright joining W J Gilmore feed store and Waterloo Carriage Company interests in Nevada.
Poultney Bigelow, writing before the Boer War, portrays Paul Kruger as a grand old savage yet a formidable statesman. He notes Kruger’s democratic self-image, tawdry surroundings, and personal governance through direct speech and parables.
Reports described widespread flood damage in Texas towns and noted national press opposition to a biennial election amendment. Campaigns mentioned include Dawson in the Second district and Secretary Shaw touring the west as a strong campaigner. Maine went to Republicans with a sizable 30,000 edge as voters weigh Bryan's candidacy.
Boone introduces amateur boxer Billy De Voe who will enter the professional ring this winter and square off with the big bugs in upcoming bouts.
A review notes President Roosevelt’s decisive acceptance letter and fearless stance. The piece mocks campaign apathy, highlights local editorials from Marshalltown and Des Moines, and lampoons religious sects and political figures while praising the Chicago schools and press reach.
President Roosevelt sent his acceptance letter to Joe Cannon, chair of the notification committee, in a well crafted document outlining campaign issues. Reports of frost in Iowa appeared mild, with Ames near freezing but not causing significant damage. IA frost outlook suggests a strong corn harvest and a robust Republican majority next week.
Des Moines officials balk at Artist Cumming's female figure on the cruiser bell, criticizing the design as improper as the lady’s nightgown slips from the shoulder. The exchange shows the aldermen’s unfamiliarity with refined society norms.
John Stow notes a 1546 Easter week prodigy in London. William Foxley, a mint potmaker, slept fourteen days and fifteen nights and woke after a forty year life change. The king's physician and scholars investigated but found no cause.
The week brought normal temperatures with sunshine and light rain across much of the state. Corn development is delayed by a light frost risk but shows denting and color change as it nears maturity, with harvest likely in two weeks in some areas. Pastures are good, haying and threshing well under way, apples maturing, and a major livestock show at the World's Fair offering prizes over one hundred thousand dollars.
The piano tuner O. I. Frey will be in Ames next week. If your piano is out of tune or needs repair, leave your order for Mr. Frey at the Times office.
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