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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1911

Page

11

Tax Reform Urged by Prof Brindley in Marshalltown Address

Prof John HK Brindley, economist, urged uniform valuations and a permanent tax commission to replace Iowa’s executive council. He criticized local and state tax inequality, noted underassessment of land, and argued the current system fails to achieve fairness in taxation. Marshalltown audience welcomed his critique and called for more lectures this winter.

John HK. Brindley Wet AM Marshalltown Cnb Brindley Prof Brindley Executive Council of Iowa Specia Service Corporation Mc Hrindley Executive Council Brindle

Judge Stevens Buys Big Farm in Kossuth County

Ames resident Judge Stevens buys 680 acres in Hebron township from Sarah A. Brownell, at seven dollars per acre, to improve the property into one of the county’s best farms. The deal centers on B. F. Crose’s real estate activity in early winter, with another sale noted of three acres on the Black Cat near Algona to Dr. Adair of Wesley at thirty eight dollars per acre.

Stevens Long Ames Kossuth Abguna Republican B. F. Crose Sarah A. Brownell Hebron Township Judge Stevens Boone Lorger Crosxe Will Brunson Bossingham Black Cat Algona Dr. Adair Wesley

National Youth magazine offers year subscription deal

Parents urged to gift a year of reading to boys with 59 cents for one month or $1 for a full year. The National Youth promises high quality stories and many departments including sports, science, trades, and Boy Scouts. Ten thousand plus boys kept engaged across three homes.

Boys Monthly Magazine of America Boy Scouts Kedzie Chicago

Closing Out Sale At Farm Near Ames Dec 20

Public auction at the farm twenty miles southeast of Ames on Wednesday December 20 at 12 00 noon. Horses cattle hogs farm machinery hay fodder and more items offered with detailed stock and equipment listings. Cash for small sums and credit terms for larger amounts with 8 percent interest. Auctioneers and organizers named.

Ames J. I. Case Gang

Executors Notice in Story County Iowa 1511

The District Court of Story County Iowa appoints Mary E Diffenbacher executrix of the estate of Joseph M Diffenbacher deceased. All debts must be paid to the executrix and claims presented for allowance to the court. Dated Nevada Iowa November 25 1511. New subscribers to the Times credited up to January 1 1918.

District Court Story County Iowa Joseph M. Diffenbacher the Times

Notice of Assessment for Paving on Grand Avenue

City of Ames Iowa announces assessment plans for paving and curbing Grand Avenue from three feet north of the CG W railway track to Ninth Street. Plat shows parcel costs and ownership known but may be incomplete. Objections must be written and filed with the city clerk within twenty days after first publication.

Ames Iowa Grand Avenue Main Street Ninth Street Ames Tow Gaia City of Arner

Notice of Storm Sewer Assessment in Ames Iowa

Notice states that 2 maps and schedule for storm sewers on Wirth street and Duff avenue in Ames Iowa show proposed assessments on abutting properties. The City Clerk has the plots and owners in file and objections must be written within twenty days of first publication. otherwise waived.

Mt Mar Genecern City of Ames Towa Wirth Street Douglass Avenue Duff Avenue Fifth Street Ninth Street Marwell Amer, Lows

District Court Notice in Story County Collection Suit

The District Court of Iowa Story County forewarns defendants listed to appear by January term 1912 or default will be entered. Plaintiff Nathaniel Little sues for 789.11 dollars plus attorney fees from each defendant on a lease contract dated March 2 1909. The action seeks judgment and decree. Defendants must answer at Nevada by the start of the January term.

District Court of the State of Foewa Tu Story County A. PD Nathaniel Little Puunwil Tue Lop Hermanos Frat Steng CH. Graham W. Doernbach H. OU. Orr W. E. Fix B. O. Stott L. Stott H. W. Householder Moses C. B. Egan A Stewart B. B. Manson J. JT. Barrick A B. Howard G. B. Matter J. A. Kral Cc. Logan F. J. Comfort J. D Cray District Court of Iowa Nevada

Dr King’s New Discovery Praised For Coughs

A Muscatine Alabama resident credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his wife from a severe bronchial illness and dangerous cough. The ad touts it as infallible for coughs and lung trouble including grippe, asthma, hay fever, croup and whooping cough. Pricing 50c and 1.09 with trial bottle free and druggist guarantee.

C. H. Brown Muscatine Ala Dr. King

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joan E. Brindley Ile General Assembly Ted Pantorium E. M. Kooker Story County Bank Zook Ben Nowlin FP. Poesegate M. A. Manning Times Office Mary E. Diffenbacher C. H. Pasley Fitia Ames Savings Bank James E. Adamson, M. D Main St Duff B.bush Ph G Black 95 Baker's Jewelry Store F. H. Waters OfMce Over Bakers Jewelry Store Ames, Iowa B. G. Dyer M. D M. J. Adams Res Lowa G. A. Underwood, Walter Canada Union National Bank Ames Hotel Clara McConnell Masonic Building E. H. Graves Mutual Insurance Selle Land and Town C.G. Tilden M. D. College Chas. J. Biewen A. B. Maxwell H. M. Duckworth J. F. Tilden Anmnes, Iowa Odd Fellows Kuildung Ben G Budge, M. D Hamilton Jad
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