12 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
1
A fragment describes affordable Wash Goods and spring wraps in all lengths. It promises belts, suspender belts, silver and gold belts, neckwear, fans, ribbons, and related accessories. A new big line of belts is hinted at.
Our Free offer was such a grand success last week that we decided to continue it another week. A new up-to-date hat with each men's suit, cravanette or top coat, a handsome pair of low shoes with each ladies wrap from $7.50 up.
Announcement conveying that church service listings lodge society and club meetings and pope gatherings not tied to revenue will be published once for free, with additional publications costing five cents per line. Also notes display advertising issues and that all changes for advertisements must arrive by Tuesday evening.
A note cites Ben Johnson of Cambridge contesting the Republican County primary. It mentions a joint debate with Mr Perkins planned for Spirit Lake this week, and hints at reflections on the late general assembly and its unfinished business.
The Cedar River boat tragedy headline notes Sue’s provocative act. OLp Man Heriott finally announces gubernatorial candidacy while Nate Kendall seeks re‑election and possibly speakership. The piece also critiqued the governor and a judge’s wife, plus a Mansfield teacher’s pension dispute and a scornful jab at jurors.
Des Moines civic improvement discourse grows as the Mail and Times highlights cleanliness and art as core principles. An Ogden Messenger anecdote recalls a traveling man and his wife failing to register, prompting a clerk to misread the entry “W. E. R. Norman and wife, Nortrom, Mo,” before their departure.
The Timms carries the announcement of Ben Johnson of Cambridge as a candidate for the board of supervisors. Johnson, a farmer stockman and businessman, is described as well acquainted with county needs and ready to succeed Miles Pearson whose second term ends January first.
Story County items cover deaths in Slater and Collins area, a new bank in Huxley with $10,000 capital and local stock buyers, migration to Ames, a Mendota and Nevada health note, and a new Story City bank opening with $10,000 capital. Also mentions a wedding at the Shearer home, a pioneer Richard Long funeral, and various notes on local civic matters and railroad lands.
The winter of 1905-06 was very mild but March brought cold storms, hindering farm operations statewide. The first week of April turned warmer with showers, though northern areas stayed drier. Overall farming progress runs ten to fourteen days behind the normal schedule.
A modern six half-block north of the Christian church offers nine rooms, electric lights and bath as a rental income property with favorable terms. A Boone and High street residence provides nine rooms, a good well and cistern, barn and sheds, shade trees and fruit. sale or rent with right terms. Also listed are Lots 1 and 2 Block 1 Lee's addition Ames, Lot 6 Block 3 Beard shear addition, and Lot 24 Block 2 Georges and Little's addition.
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