Ames Times preview hints big events and politics in 1912 era
The Ames Times reports on upcoming events including the Central Iowa Fair at Maxwell Park on October 3, a Story County reunion in Nevada on August 2, and a strong push for a political convention. It notes turnout rising, calls for a state ticket, and mentions public curiosity about Missive a Coed. The piece reflects lively local chatter and campaign sentiment of the era.
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Story County
Nevada
Sta
Vhe County
Iowa
Maxwell Park
Ames
Political Row Over Senate Return Sparks Local Push
The note urges supporters to back M. A. Manning of Sory County for the senate seat. It calls readers to organize a strong campaign and promote Manning as the choice to restore lip to the body.
Story County Democratic Push Aims for Nevada Rally Support
The text notes a Story County group led by a former representative, White, as president, with Payne a active member. They target Nevada last week and hope success will swing Story County to the Democratic column, seen as a major achievement.
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Nevadas
White
Story County
Dear Mr Yardin and a Taft Republican Critique
A California reader mails a partial letter to Times editor noting paid subscription through Jan 11 1912 and railing at Theodore Roosevelt and Roosevelt era politics. The writer predicts Iowa elects a Democratic legislature and hopes Brother Kenyon stays home. The missive ends with a personal signoff.
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California
Mr. Yardin
The
Times
Taft
Mooser
Chicago
Senator Root
Theodore Roosevelt
Iowa
Kenyon
Family grows from horse to omnibus in Enegas clan tale
A humorous family chronicle traces William Enegas and wife as their four wheeled clan expands from a horse drawn road wagon to an omnibus style wagon with twelve seats. He jokes about more children bringing more fun, challenging suffragette notions with a calm smile.
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William Enegas
Fifi
Grand
Engeas
Kaggas
Bnggas
Bright Set of Babies Draws Focus Beyond Suffrage
A brief note highlights a woman preoccupied with her thriving litter of healthy babies, shifting attention away from suffrage concerns as she concentrates on family. Kansas C.T portal.
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Kansas
C.T Portal
Notable Man’s Death Echoes in Heaven Interview Tale
A distorted tale recounts a mighty man’s death and fierce earthly influence. In a heaven gate scene Saint Peter questions his credentials before an impatient spirit seeks entry despite fame and power. Reporters chase the odd interview for Chicago era newspapers.
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Chicago Record Herald
Proper Address For A Youngstown Visitor
A Pillsboro visitor in Youngstown asks how to address a 4 young lady in letters. His stenographer notes the moment and a friend advises to address her as in the office, but the visitor doubts the formality. He worries his wife might read the letters.
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Pillsboro
Youngstown
Laurier Denies Rumor About His Children
A Quebec Liberal sent a message alleging Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s children were not baptized. Laurier reportedly replied that the report is correct but he has no children, a post from London Tid-Bits notes amid bitter Ontario electioneering.
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Wilfrid Laurier
Ontario
Quebec
Wilfrid
London
Adee Credits Iron To Bicycle Health Secret
Adee, second assistant secretary of state, claims his good health comes from plain iron taken as a bicycle ride. He notes his outdoor life, enjoying long bicycle tours in Europe each summer for over a decade as a key factor in his health.
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Alvey A. Adee
Mr. Adee
Adee
Europe
Washington Post
Why Ollie James Fretfully Forgot Balti_more Convention
Ollie James permanent chairman of the democratic convention in Baltimore is seen in the Belvedere hotel lobby during a tense nomination fight. He stops amid reporters and exclaims he almost forgot something of transcendent importance as the scene grows urgent.
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Ollie James
Baltimore
Belvedere
George
James
Thackeray as a Reporter in a Sharp London Tale
A garbled excerpt depicts a police report style scene with references to Thackeray, Hollw the Palure novelist, and Pat Pogarty traveling from Manchester to London to confront Mick Fitzpatrick. The court demands clarity as a horseshoe is identified and a comical miscommunication unfolds in a mock legal exchange.
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Wrackeray
Hollw
Soar
Pat Pogarty
Manchester
London
Mick Fitzpatrick
Iowa Drainage Report Promotes Farm Land Drainage Knowledge
The 1912 Iowa State Drainage Association annual meeting report, edited by Professor W. T. Stevenson of Ames, offers a nearly 100 page pamphlet with papers on financing drainage districts Iowa drainage laws preliminary reports flood influences and ditch cleaning costs. The document includes discussions and images such as the Keokuk power dam and targets landowners engineers and tile manufacturers.
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Iowa State Drainage Association
W. TH. Stevenson
Ames
Iowa
Keokuk
Real Estate Transfers Include Multiple Lot Purchases
A series of property transfers are listed including Thomas hiddie to Oyeerourtin mal for 30 dollars on a half lot. Allen to Wim Georze for 5 dollars and 85 cents on various lots. Hibering to Anton tang for 300 dollars and west half of a block. Doolittie to Win L Thonitttic for 6576 dollars and 59 cents with undivided half. Mathtwen to George Phiten for 86,250 dollars for half interest. Ridgely and others describing parcels in Nevada and Ames. numerous lots and blocks across several additions including Stuart’s, Ogle, and Maxwell’s additions. overall a dense record of real estate transfers with numerous names, locations, and monetary values.
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Wilvon
Gitsen
H. G. Hibering
Anton Tang
D. Doolittie
L. Thonitttic
Acras
Warney
Aleo
Mathtwen
Feorce Phiten
Harriet A. Dana
Mary A. Coux
F. Stuart
Nevada
Emma F. Mather
Ames
Trials of a Traveler and a Remedy Found
A traveling salesman writes of chronic constipation and indigestion and credits Dr King s New Life Pills with an excellent remedy. The pills are promoted for stomach liver or kidney troubles and are sold for six cents by L M Bosworth and T J Loughran.
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E “Tam
EB Youngs
Berkshire
Dr. King
Ll. M. Bosworth
T. J. Loughran
Ames Grads Honored at Edmonton Dinner for Alberta Exhibit
Charles Giray of Chicago, secretary of the Aberdeen Angus Association of America, and Mrs. Gray, former domestic science professor, were guests of honor at a Corona hotel dinner in Edmonton Alberta. M Higgins organized the event for Ames graduates attending the Edmonton agricultural and industrial exhibition. Gray praised the fairgrounds and the Alberta fair officials and noted Ames graduates' successes in the province.
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Edmonton
Alta
Aung
Charles Giray
Caicago
Aberdeen Angus Association of America
Gray Nee Vial
Town State College
Ahimes
Corona Hotel
iAlta
M. Higgins
Alberta Homestead
Gray
United States
Canada
Campbell
Stark
Fair Association
Iowa Travelers Praise Interurban Service Improvement
Des Moines August 2, 1972. The Iowa Association of Travelers commends the interurban line for improved service between Des Moines and Port Dodge and for a parlor car sign urging patrons not to tip porters, noting the sign aligns with reducing tipping and supports the company’s efforts. Signed by W. H. Barnes.
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Iowa Association of Travelers
John L. Sullivan
Tranic
Des Moines
Iowa
Johnl. Sullivan
Pullman Company
Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Digestion and Health
Ill health from poor digestion is blamed on a deranged system. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets are claimed to strengthen digestion, invigorate the liver, and regulate bowels, removing the miserable feeling. For sale by T. J. Loughran and L. M. Bosworth.
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T. J. Loughran
L. M. Bosworth
Auto casings and tubes repaired by John Allan
Repair services offered for auto casings and tubes by John Allan located at 222 Duff Avenue. Neat and satisfactory workmanship promised with attention to detail. Written as a brief local notice for service.
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John Allan
Duff Avenue
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