Local Ballot slate fronts for county offices
The Evening Echo lists candidates for county assessor Howard Robinson, County Commissioner John J Sturm, and County Surveyor Cuthbert A Osborn with a two seat vote. The Exponent notes Woodrow Wilson support from Henry Watterson and hints at party politics without graphic detail.
Democrats Seek Wilson Nomination in 1912 Convention
A trail of political maneuvering grips the national scene as Roosevelt and Taft spar over nominations and Woodrow Wilson emerges as a likely favorite for president. The piece notes party factions, Bryan’s charges, and the Baltimore convention's impact on Clark Underwood's leadership amid calls for reform.
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Democratic Convention Repudiates House Leaders
The Democratic national convention repudiates the party’s House leadership, rejecting Champ Clark and Oscar Underwood for president and vice president. The move signals distrust of House Democrats and aims to shift support to new contenders, altering campaign dynamics.
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Fragmented poem and ad text from a damaged 19th century page
Readable fragments describe a moral exhortation about freedom and effort and a shop advertising reduced advertising spend. The legible phrases reference a backward road as easiest to travel and a desire for happiness and cheer amid the text.
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Ames Nara Waller Traction Company with hi quarters
The fragment notes a firm named Waller Traction Company with headquarters at an Ames location. Details are incomplete but suggest corporate or transit-related activity in Ames.
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After Supper Specials Saturday Night July 6 Offers for Bath Items
Saturday night sale features pure white Hy Soap for toilet and bath with nine cakes at special prices, plus pillow covers in tapestry styles, Renaissance dresser scarfs, children’s hose strong wear, white banded bags, Silkoline fabrics, and women’s summer vests. Prices include 60e worth goods at sale prices.
Taffeta Ribbons Sale Across Color Range
One hundred pieces of all silk wide taffeta ribbons in colors white pink copper lavender brown magenta purple yellow. Ideal for sashes and hair bows. On sale at 6 o clock Saturday night with special price 15 cents per yard.
Campaign expense filings reveal local rerun candidates
In Charilertion on July 3 three Republican primary nominees filed expense accounts. Reed reports 1681.05 total expenses including clerical work and newspaper notices. Howard B. Williams shows 2001.89 for state committee management and advertising. N G Keim lists minor costs.
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Recovering from Promulgation Injury at bungalow on July Fourth
The condition of Afra, Miss Gertrude Wine, Henrietta Bailey, and Mrs. Smith remains uncertain as they recover from injuries suffered during a incident at a bungalow on July 4. Early reports indicate improving health for several victims.
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Mercerized Napkins Offer Various Sizes and Qualities
A damaged ad fragment lists mercerized napkins at 98¢ per dozen with various sizes and hems. It mentions quality terms like bleached and wellnut, plus a note about dinner-time use and prices in a confusing garbled format.
Tablecloths on sale in floral and stripe designs
Advertises tablecloths priced at 98 cents for 1.50 value, describing a large floral and striped pattern with double border effects. Length about 2 1-4 yards, width unspecified. Salverice only at A&C.
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15c and 18c Women’s Vests Two for 25c Sale
Four styles of women’s vests for summer wear in all sizes from small to 9. These vests are worth from 15c to 18c according to sizes and sale days. Saturday at tay Fin.
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