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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
2
The Ames Times reports on state printer politics with quotes and jabs about George Conaway, Tom Hatch, and John Jameson. It notes Hatch’s arrests in Ames and nearby towns, hints at local election snubs, and threads in population figures from Boone County, finishing with a quip about John Jameson’s tenure.
In Ames a woman started a chicken venture by placing a setting hen in a basket with a board lid. After a few days she found seventeen eggs, up from fifteen, as the hen laid and set simultaneously.
A satirical note mocks a German professor who claimed a girl's bite is deadlier than a rattlesnake’s. The speaker, an older man, scoffs at the idea, stating years of bite experience prove the danger overblown and praising lighter bites from a merry maiden over the snake.
The Times rejects calls to reform in line with the Intelligencer and asserts its long standing, fearless stance on public matters. The editor praises the paper’s nineteen year leadership, independence, and commitment to the commonweal and the city’s upbuilding.
An Irish doctor on holiday fished with a friend when his sinker fell off. He corked a bottle with water and sent it downstream. Moments later he struck a bite and hauled up two fish hooked on the bottle bait, a clever lucky trick to save the day.
In a brief exchange from the Bel fast Times a doctor and companion discuss twins raised on the bottle, noting the provocative claim this time. The dialogue hints at a debate over upbringing and medical commentary reflected in the newspaper’s snippet.
Colfax Clipper notes Hon W P George of Story county Iowa attended the legislative ladies banquet. Once with George & Hull general store and later Thomas & George meat market, he moved to Ames and prospered on a fine farm. The piece previews future Colfax visits and hints at political reform debates.
The column blends a Kansas City anecdote about Brown’s witty courtroom moment with a letter from Rev. Aug Plachta praising the Royalton production “Barriers Burned Away.” The note lauds the drama as uplifting, well staged, and highly recommended to managers and theatergoers alike.
Seed potatoes on track at the C. and N. W. depot in Ames with a full carload of Red River Valley Seed Potatoes Early Rose and Early Ohios. Those needing seed or pure northern grown seed should call in 1907 at Ames to secure supply. Car will stop here for only a few days. S. L. Akin.
A guaranteed show presented by Henry W. Link and Chas Rumme l guarantees money back after the first act if not satisfied. The four act comedy offers ten musical vaudeville specials and claims to be the best yet. Also promoted is Dr Shoop Health Coffee with a coupon offer and a 1% lb package priced at 25 cents.
A testimonial extols Dr King s New Discovery for lung diseases coughs colds lagr ip e asthma croup and related issues claiming it saved a life and restored strength The ad promotes 50c and 1 00 bottles with a free trial and notes druggists guarantee The same item also advertises Dr Shoop s Pink Pain Tablets 25e box sold by Cagwin s Drug Store
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