This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
5
Premium 36 inch and 45 inch pillow cases offered in sets of five. Bleached sheets, 72 and 60 inches long, seamed, priced at 39 each. Local retailer advertises discounts on bedding essentials.
Frank J. Graves died suddenly from heart trouble at about three a m in Ames. Born July 24 1879 he was 38 years old and a respected real estate partner of J A Campbell. He leaves a wife Anna Taylor and infant son plus two older sons Ned 16 and Bernice 14. Survivors include father A J Graves Sr and brothers Edwin H Yankton and Z K Ames. Funeral conducted by Arcadia lodge with Masons and Eastern Star in attendance.
Max Stevens entertains with juggling singing and hoop rolling while Dorothy Vernon delights as a singing soubrette. Crowds fill the Scenic first three nights with strong applause for both acts and the show deemed a standout of the week.
Perry's advertises a closing out shoe sale and 25 percent discount on hand painted china and cut glass until February 28. Cagwin's features floor varnishes and Allegretti's chocolates. Philathea class will stage Gypsy Queen at the Christian church on Thursday evening February 25. Measles spread at the college with several cases in hospital and boarding houses, all mild.
Public interest grows for the Swedish comedy drama Ole Swanson to be staged at the Armory on Friday February 19. C S Primrose directs, promising a capable cast and quality accessories. Also includes a bank condition report for the Union National Bank Ames IA dated February 6 1909 with details on assets liabilities and sworn cashier statement.
The article recounts Robin Hood as a historical figure real in the Edward II era, born 1285–1305, linked to Wakefield and the Earl of Lancaster rebellion, later pardoned and given a court position. It contrasts myth with research while noting various contemporary references and aside jokes.
A humorous exchange from the Chicago Tribune about Ebenezer Jagway and a mistaken memory in the hallway. A Chicago News quip involves a patron recalling a wife’s instruction not to spend and choosing whether to tip. The Iowa State Drainage Association concluded a Fort Dodge meeting with rising interest and attendance.
The Scenic theatre presents a changeable vaudeville bill with a team fresh from the Vaudette in Boone offering new features each night. The Brotherhood of American Yeomen announces an open meeting in Red Men hall Saturday evening Feb 20 1909 to discuss fraternal insurance, plus a good program and music.
T. B. and R. D. Jones sold their Story county farm half a mile east of Gilbert for 120 dollars per acre and plan to relocate to North Dakota where they already own land. The community notes with regret the departure of the Jones family.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.