Legislative escort noted for new speaker
A Story county member served on a two person committee guiding the newly elected speaker to the chair as the legislature opened on Monday. The piece jokes that talking about good roads this winter is like shoveling snow in summer and notes Iowa roads have been fine all season. It also mentions the national wool growers association president as bald headed and suggests joining a hair growers group.
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Story County
Iowa
National Wool Growers Association
National Association of Hair Growers
Wisconsin socialism and Iowa politics noted in column
The piece mentions Paul Stillman of Jefferson as permanent speaker in Iowa, comments on Story county’s uncertain status, notes Wisconsin as home to the country’s only elected socialist congressman, and recalls La Follette. It closes with a proverb about seeds planted nearly reaching growth.
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Iowa
Paul Stillman
Jefferson
Story County
Wisconsin
One la Follette
Snowy winds carve icy flats by vacant lots
In snowy weather the drifts deepen most before the vacant lots, and when it freezes the ice stays slickest there. High winds sweep strongest across the empty parcels, shaping the harsh winter scene.
Hat Pin Incident Blinds Man in Boone Store
A Boone incident reports a hat pin accident when a shopper’s hat pin shaft struck a man in the eye destroying his sight. The dangerous prop device caused a severe injury, prompting caution about oversized hat pins.
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Boone
Ab L ife cult promoted by Lee in Chicago
The Inter Ocean notes a new sect named Absolute Life led by a Chicago promoter. It alleges the founder’s followers underwent purification rites while in the garb of nature and that the victims were all female during initiation.
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Lee
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Des Moines Politicians Split as Legislature Deadlocks
Washington correspondent reports Des Moines experts expect a legislative deadlock. Critics accuse the Iowa political newsman of busy Washington reports that exaggerate the crisis. Officials say party lines and hearings will stall progress this session.
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Washington
Des Moines
Iowa
End of World Forecast Sparks Chicago Cult
A Chicago man signing as Hlias warns of the world’s end between April 7, 1911 and April 7, 1912. Dispatches describe the new Absolute Life cult, whose followers are pictured in angelic dress as they practice their faith.
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Hlias
Chicago
Colfax Class Concludes Spelling Riddle With Cow Question
A Nebraska school ma'am asked pupils to spell feet and then queried what a cow has four of and she has only two. The class answered in unison, ending the inquiry, as reported by the Colfax Clipper.
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Nebraska
Ma’am
Colfax Clipper
Conaway Seeks State Printer Post From Ames Intellicencer
F R Conaway seeks the state printer job joining a field of five candidates. Frem has two prior terms in the 1890s and advantages from wide state-wide connections. The field includes three from the tenth district with the speaker’s selection jolting their bid, while Conaway of the seventh district and Green of the eighth press forward backed by their districts. The Times supports Conaway.
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F. R. Conaway
Ames Intelligencer
Frem
Conaway
Green
Times
Lorimer Seat Bribery Case War Heats Up
The piece discusses the U S Senate’s decline into partisan haggling over Lorimer and Beveredge of Indiana as accusations and investigations unfold. It portrays the senate as a heated arena rather than a dignified lawmaking body.
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United States Senate
Lorimer
Senate
Indiana
Neighbor Guarded Drunk Man by Prayer Stance
A farmer recalls a neighbor who calmed a frequent drinker by ordering him to bed. After a heated dispute they stepped outside. The drunk man asked if the neighbor would kneel to pray with him, revealing a moment of shared faith.
Neighbor and Drunk Man Share Prayer Then Go To Bed
The neighbor agrees to pray and kneels with the drunk man. A jackass in a nearby field brays loudly during the prayer causing the drunk man to pause. He then says the jackass thinks he knows the prayer and decides to finish it himself and go to bed.
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Mt. Pleasant
Child Threats and Ice Cream Bedtime Bargain
A Chariton man recounts lunch with a friend whose three year old son tested limits over dessert. The boy demanded a second dish of ice cream and warned of reporting his mother if denied, ending with an odd boast about pants made from the window curtain.
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the Herald
Chariton
Spirit Lake dam idea returns to Des Moines for Cummins speeches
A spoof report from the Britt Tribune claims Abe Funk has prepared a rhetorical damspotter project from Spirit Lake for use in Congress. The piece jokes about fumigation analysis by a chemist listing absurd components and describes the device being cleaned, varnished, and polished for show in Des Moines.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
Abe Funk
Congress
Britt Tribune
Leap Year Woman Orders Frog Legs in Supper Dates
A Philadelphia Record item notes a humorous exchange about a woman born in a leap year and her penchant for frog legs ordered during dinners with a suitor. The quip centers on a supposed leap year coincidence and light romantic satire.
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Philadelphia
Real estate transfers in Story County and nearby towns
Sheriff of Story County transfers to Andrew Nelsworth and Neson Sh d. Daniel McCarthy to Justin D. McCarthy. S L Larson and wife to L G Boyd. M L Gibson and wife to Earl B Bush. O Hegland to Signe Tendahl. Signe Tendahl to Mike Tendahl. B A Lockwood Grain Co to Melvin Ross. First Baptist Church of Kelley to American Baptist Home Missionary Society. P C Peterson to E L Martin. a series of lot transfers in Ames, Roland, Nevada, and surrounding areas.
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Story County
Andrew Nelsworth
Andrew Neson
S. L. Larson
L. G. Boyd
L. Larson
Story City
L. M. Gibson
Earl B. Bush
Blairs
Ames
O. Hegland
Signe Tendahl
Thompson
Roland
Mike Tendahl
First Baptist Church of Kelley
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
Kelley
P. C. Peterson
E. L. Martin
Burris
Nevada
Bee Hive Brand Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Remedy
At purchase, seek Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. Genuine product bears the Bee Hive mark. Reject substitutes. available from all druggists.
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Foley
Public Sale at Ames Farm Duroc Jersey Sows
A public sale is set for Friday January 20 at a farm four miles southwest of Ames near Bowmans Crossing. Forty five Duroc Jersey bred sows including tried sows and heirs to bloodlines from Freed's Col Manley Orion Ohio Chief and others, bred to a grand champion, will be offered with noon lunch and weather advised. Terms: credit to 12 months on sums over $20 with bankable notes.
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My Farm
Ames
Ontario
Bowman's Crossing
Kelley
Duroc
Freed
Manley Orion
Ohio
Proud Advance
Model Chief
Crimson Wonder
Des Moines
Auctioneers and staff listed for Grand Junction sale
Auctioneers Col. Lather and Col. Fred Reppert from Grand Junction and Decatur Indiana are mentioned with E F Posegate as auctioneer and B J Shelden as clerk. S P Freed is identified as proprietor.
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Nished
Col. Lather
Grand Junction
Fred Reppert
Decatur
Ind
E. F. Posegate
B. J. Shelden
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Sold as Winter Remedy
The ad proclaims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the best cure for winter illness and fatigue. It claims to prevent colds and disease, keeps users well throughout winter, and is offered in tea or tablet form for 35 cents by Joe E. Cagwin.
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Hollister
Joe E. Cagwin
Col P S Holp to Lecture in Ames on California
Col P S Holp, famed platform orator, will speak at the Christian church in Ames on January 26. His illustrated talk on California the land of sunshine and flowers will cost 10 and 15 cents.
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Ames
P. S. Holp
California
Land of Sunshine
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cough Relief
In ads for La Grippe Coughs and Stuff Colds Foley's Honey and Tar is marketed as providing quick relief and expelling the cold from the system. It claims to contain no opiates and to be safe and sure.
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la Grippe
Foley
Fire scare at Duntz residence in Friday blaze
Flying sparks set fire to the shingles of the C. A. Duntz home Friday evening. An alarm woke neighbors but the blaze was extinguished before the fire company arrived. Damage described as very slight.
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C. A. Duntz
Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablets
Threatening feverishness with children is quickly and safely calmed by Preventics. These little Candy Cold Cure Tablets should always be at hand for promptness. Preventics contain no quinine or harsh sicken ing ingredients. They are the stitch in time and carried in pocket or purse. Preventics are a genuine safeguard against colds sold by Cagwin's Drug Store.
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Cagwin's Drug Store
Big Chief Flour Sold At 1 50 A Sack By Kooser Co
J B Kooser & Co announces sale of Big Chief Flour at one dollar fifty cents per sack. The offer applies to the indicated stock from the company catalog and is available through the retailer network.
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J. B. Kooser & Co
Jeffrey wins two prize ribbons at Iowa Poultry and Pet Stock Show
R L Jeffrey won two prizes for dogs at the Iowa Poultry and Pet Stock Show in Des Moines this week taking first place in both a puppy pointer and a bitch pointer. L M Zumwalt has entries in chickens but no ribbon yet.
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R. L. Jeffrey
Iowa Poultry and Pet Stock Show
Des Moines
L. M. Zumwalt
Tilden Store Announces Winter Coats and Suits Sale
The Tilden Store promotes a ladies ready to wear sale featuring winter coats and suits offered at prices far below their original cost. This is presented as a remodeling clearance opportunity for shoppers seeking bargains on noted winter apparel.
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Tilden
Des Moines Ames Street Car Timetable Collected
Streetcar schedule details indicate Duff Avenue to the college service from 6 50 a m to 10 20 p m with half hour departures. Des Moines and Boone routes connect through 9 41 p m with arrivals at Des Moines and Ames.
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Boone
I. C
D. M
Ft. DK. C
All Street
A. BE
He Stevens
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Ames, Kelley and
Gilbert
H. J. Munn Lumber Co
Baker’s Jewelry Store
J. F. Tilden
Odd Fellows’ Building
Mutual
Lowa
S. P. Freed
Col. P. S. Holp
Duntz
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Iowa Telephone Co
Geo. E. Baker
Ames, Lowa
H. M. Duckworth
South Side
Main St
Ames, Iowa
ADAMS
Calla
Luke
McCarthy & Luke
Attorneys At Law
Story County Bank
Shoo
Shoops
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Cagwin's
Caner Bros. & Herman
Burley & Stevens
Canier Bros. & Herman
D. M. Ghrist
M.D
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Ghrist Physicians & Surgeons
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