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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
2
The column recalls fall political chatter about Roose velt and candidates like Kenyon. It mentions a Cedar Rapids theft of green hides, a hunter incident in Jones county, and local remarks on public figures and habits. A baggage car accident and unusual Chinese hair shipments are noted along with temperance statistics and a Newark marriage tale.
The state will provide free guns and gear housed on college grounds. Initially the local company will have two mules. more will be added as demand grows to reach the required standard. The guns are the latest machine design capable of firing multiple shots per minute.
Irreverent tale from Harper's Magazine about Dr C and a clerical club discuss total abstinence. A wife serves peaches with alcohol misgivings as coal prices and miner wages are debated in the press. The widow humor and a family dinner punctuate a critique of trust influence.
The Pleasant Grove chapel in Milford township was sold at auction for 170 dollars to Peter Brown of Lafayette township and will be razed. The sale includes the old church organ and furniture distributed countywide. The funds go to the Christian church building fund to assist struggling congregations.
An eighteen year old girl appeared in Des Moines court charged with drunkenness. She entered with trembling hands and knees, and witnesses noted her possible attire or keen eyesight in the courtroom.
The piece portrays Senator Cummins attacking fellow Iowa Republicans and criticizing the insurgent movement. It describes his public plea to vote for any Republican and argues the insurgent leadership seeks domination, not leadership, warning that such behavior would not prevail nationwide beyond Wisconsin.
A Boston physician slips on ice while meeting a stranger and she quips that she will take what remains if he picks up his legs. The humorous exchange turns a hazardous moment into a witty ending.
LaFayette Young was appointed senator from Iowa to succeed temporarily the late Senator Dolliver. He is a distinguished publicist and notable orator, classed as a regular Republican. Before taking the oath of office, considerations about his position are noted.
A Rochester resident, M. Mayer, reports kidney pain and fatigue improved after using Foley Kidney Pills. She claims a complete cure and renewed strength, and that the product is sold by all druggists.
The Des Moines Capital announces a special annual bargain: new subscribers receive the balance of 1911 free if they subscribe for 1912 at two dollars. The paper, published six days weekly, excludes liquor ads and aims to cover major 1911 events with thorough market reports and Iowa improvements.
A San Francisco delegation traveled through Ames heading to Washington to lobby for San Francisco as the site of the 1915 Panama Exposition. New Orleans plans a large delegation as well. Frisco supporters say they have raised 17.5 million dollars and could reach 20 million more if needed.
Mrs. D. Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio shares experience with Foley's Honey and Tar for a child's severe cold and cough. After one bottle the throat and lungs healed and the family keeps a bottle in the house, with a note to accept no substitutes.
The Mountain Ash Male Chorus visits Foster's Opera House on Monday evening, December 12, 1910, with a program of songs, quartettes, duets and solos. Ames attendees from past concerts recall the high quality and several local names are listed as having heard the group. Special car arrangements will be made for Ames after the show and tickets can be arranged via Ben Edwards.
Ends Winter's Troubles with Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised as the greatest healer for burns boils piles cuts sores eczema and sprains. Trial convinces its effectiveness. Only 25c at all druggists.
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