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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
6
The Fair celebrates a decade serving Ames with a pledge to continue offering the best value. The store touts large clothing and shoes assortments for men women and children and thanks patrons for support that saved locals money.
Store offers a free souvenir with every purchase of 5cc or more on Saturday August 26 and Monday August 28. Customers urged to collect while stock lasts.
Announcements of church services lodge society and club meetings and all public gatherings not held for revenue will be published one time free. Additional publications cost 5 cents per line. Display ad rates available on application. All changes must be furnished by Tuesday evening. Subscription one dollar per year.
A Monday earthquake rattled Southern Illinois while Des Moines began asphalt paving. The Sultan of Sulu seeks marriage to Alice Roosevelt amid other notes. President Roosevelt skipped the reciprocity convention in Chicago last week.
The Chicago Tribune special correspondent at Portsmouth argues that peace is impossible and urges storing tax and peace plans until cooler weather arrives, signaling deep skepticism about immediate settlement efforts.
Des Moines pioneer J C Savery died this week at his summer home in Cable Montana. He contributed significantly to the upbuilding of Des Moines and was renowned for his early civic work.
Major Conger resigns as ambassador to Mexico while rumors persist of Russian belief in Japanese ineptitude. Gov Folk attacks railroad passes for legislators. Bryan dismisses Shaw as presidential material. A Des Moines jail proposal fails by voters. The Register and Leader lobs support to Cummins. Champ Clark involved in a street altercation over $250 in St Louis.
A special bulletin reports an earthquake rattling St Louis and notes the shock value rivaling a recent statement by Governor Folk, highlighting the city’s unease and notable political mention.
A religious mother and her son leave church when the boy points out the mother's small coin as the collection passes. He remarks that you cannot expect much for a cent, prompting a humorous exchange that highlights thrift and faith in a small town setting.
A few critics described as damphools pass away gradually. Two were drowned at Geneva Illinois this week. A Chicago reciprocity convention resolutions chairman had twice lost a Massachusetts congressional race due to free trade views.
Frenx Haley longtime secretary of the Iowa State Traveling Men's Association died in Toronto Tuesday. Haley was well known among the traveling men of the state and regarded as a highly respected gentleman.
Gov. Cummins remains committed to free trade amid political pressure. The speaker may pivot if his political allies falter, recalling a past bid to align Iowa’s Republicans with prohibition ideas. The tone expresses hope the shift won’t occur.
A Des Moines paper last week cited a sensational story clipped from a New York paper claiming Bob Armstrong as assistant secretary of the treasury allegedly shared information with insurance companies improperly. No confirmation or denial has been presented.
A Chicago mayoral vehicle was stopped for speeding and the chauffeur fined ten dollars. His Honor the Mayor expressed surprise and suggested studying the laws he enforces. The remark hints at concerns over the city ownership proposal.
Interior Department opens 400000 acres in Caddo Kiowa and Camanche counties for five year agricultural leases. Bids due December 4 1905 at Anadarko by Col James F Randlett US A. Pastures 1 2 and 4 described with blue stem mesquite grass and good water. Encourages renters small funds to bid and farm cotton wheat alfalfa kaffir corn in southwest Oklahoma.
An automobile in Webster City startled a horse to death. Local residents warned that city drivers should visit Ames to see how machines operate and prevent such accidents in the future.
The Tue Webster City Freeman notes that Wm. Larrabee might accept the Republican gubernatorial nomination but urges discretion. It hints at a Nevada school trouble and reports an alibi proving the superintendent innocent of a Des Moines hotel affair claim.
A visitor commends the Eleanor Moore hospital in Boone praising its equipment cleanliness and neatness. The facility, funded by Mr. B L Moore in memory of his mother, sits on a hill with well kept grounds. Boone has benefited from gifts including the hospital and the Ericson library.
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