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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
4
Weath er disruptions ruin the peach crop and a late Easter storm adds snow after rain. The Des Moines legislature allows cities over 7 000 to adopt the Des Moines plan of government, with no rider on pricing. Charley Hellen to lead a Fort Dodge paper as a hustler vows to make it a winner.
In a Des Moines column a reader notes family members digging in a garden while a separate item recalls a murderous incident in Aurora Illinois. The report lists a disturbing inventory of weapons found with the suspect and reflects on political calls to repeal laws.
The Skedunk Weekly News reports a vandalism incident in its compothing-room last night. The editor vows retaliation and vows three more etheth as punishment, naming a cowardly skunk as the suspect and promising stronger measures against future intruders.
An event at a farm involves an uprooted scene with animals and trees, creating chaos and a notable clash with a character named Teddy. The episode centers on an unusual confrontation and the ensuing trouble.
The notice reports the birth of twins to Mr and Mrs Hedinger of Boquet Pennsylvania. The mother-in-law died of heart failure after receiving the announcement. The husband, learning of his mother-in law’s death and the twins, committed suicide in the barn with a thirty two caliber pistol.
A wireless report says Kermit Roosevelt ran a so called whizzer in a poker game aboard the Hamberg. A Dutchman grew angry when Roosevelt showed his hand and was knocked unconscious with a single strong right hand. Roosevelt’s party is described as keeping the "goods" with them.
The editorial questions a Pratt gas franchise to supply Ames with gas from Boone. It argues morality should be taught at home and in church, not by law, and casts doubt on reports about local gas plans while mocking local restaurant souvenirs and Easter eggs.
A Cambridge Leader want ad noted Mike Berhow's restaurant offering Easter eggs and souvenirs. The article discusses shifts in restaurant business from meals to varied offerings reflecting changes in consumer tastes and practices.
An old-time farm column extols telephone use for fast marketing and urgent medicine delivery. It highlights Dr. Nott's Melon Seed Compound, claimed to cure various ailments, with sales by Loughran & Bauer and broad availability.
Last Friday was Good Friday and Story City businesses closed for the day. In Ames people were busy and the day largely went unobserved except for a few who plant potatoes, guided by signs and almanac readings.
A collection of wry insights on men and women, money and brains, and social quirks. From dentists and lawsuits to love and divorce, the quips contrast foolish pride with sly humor, noting human foibles across society.
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