14 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
1
The Times claims a one dollar annual subscription, highlighting its status as the official paper for Story County. An advertisement-style notice emphasizes affordability and local relevance.
The Belle Plaine dispatchers office and staff were relocated to Boone last week. The Times notes J L Ashford chosen cashier of Security Savings Bank at Boone and praises the good works of local businessmen. It also comments on global events from Mexico adopting the gold standard to King Edward VII's succession and Holland's joyful royal marriage.
A sweeping Iowa page notes a Cabinet of Republican gubernatorial contenders including Cummins Perkins Conger Foster and Harden on a crowded field while Warns against outside investment schemes and get rich quick ventures. The Des Moines oil rice land scheme and Kinship of stock worries highlight caution about speculative money moving through towns.
The Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha road, long run as part of the North Western system, will be renamed and integrated as a full component of the Northwestern system with unified offices as plans advance.
A bold express robbery in Manila Iowa Friday night netted about 40000 dollars in cash drafts and valuables from a route safe left on a truck. The express man entered the car to keep warm and two men abducted him into a buggy and drove a mile and a half into the country before rifling the loot and abandoning the scene. Three arrests followed Sunday morning: John Jackson Charles Hayes and John Stavall, all local residents and depredations suspects.
The Iowa treasury reports a surplus of over 800000 after clearing debts from past excess state institution appropriations. Past debt led to heavy taxes, which, with the regular levy, paid off the obligation. The next legislature faces deciding to use the surplus or cut the levy, while reformers may push to lower taxes and risk new debt.
Iowans flood California resorts for winter, boosting hotel business. Railroads advertise heavily and tourist trains multiply, with twenty seven Iowans among a Burlington excursion group. The magazine quotes a Santa Catalina Island steamer purser recalling Iowa ties as winter travel grows. A big snowstorm back home prompts reflections on winter scenes and hearths. The paper promotes a club offer including The Iowa Homestead and The Poultry Farmer for farmers.
How to Cure the Grip advises remaining at home and taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia, with sales noted at Tilden & Loughran. Cemetery Association organizers and Misses Daisy and Lillian Hall stage a charity ladies minstrel show for public benefit. The Times office offers photo mounts and poster boards in various colors and sizes.
A display of Washburn guitars and mandolins showcased at Tilden and Loughran's store offering selections for players and collectors.
Des Moines hosts its annual art feast this week with two lectures by Wilbur Reaser the Iowa New York artist. He also showcases an exhibit of his pictures in the women’s club parlors making these lectures notable art events in the capital city.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers low excursion fares for Mardi Gras trips to New Orleans and Mobile from February 11 to 17 with return by March 7. Reduced rates also apply to major winter resorts in the United States and Mexico, with full details at ticket agents. Also features 25 cent J B Kooster & Co specialties.
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