Ames Times Satirical Take on Senate and Legislature
The Ames Times argues it is better to have no United States senator than a legislature that does nothing in winter. It contends the national progressive league’s principles were buried in 1896 and 1900 under McKinley’s leadership, while mocking recent political “wet nurses” and calling out Anita Tribune.
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United States
Iowa
National Progressive League
McKinley
Anita Tribune
Casey Buys Livery Stable and Puts Sign Front
Casey buys a small livery stable and commissions a painter to craft a sign showing him astride a mule. The sign is placed in front of the business, reflecting a humorous local moment. Fin- continues the tale with an ensuing anecdote.
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Casey
the National Monthly
Fin
Mystery Figure on Casey’s Back Baffles Finnigan
Casey regards a photograph on a sign and asks if it is a good picture of him. Finnigan doubts the likeness and questions who the person shown on Casey’s back represents, prompting curiosity about the image.
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Nigan
Casey
Finnigan
Bill to bar procreation by habitual criminals and the mentally disabled
Perkins of Delaware introduced a bill in the house last week to destroy the powers of procreation for habitual criminals and mentally disabled individuals. The measure targets moral perverts and criminal or mentally disabled men. Swick of the Boone Independent notes it would be good if passed, especially for those over fifty.
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Perkins
Delaware
Boone Independent
Ames Times quoting Colfax Clipper on local ads
Ham Robinson of the Colfax Clipper notes in his paper that the Ames Times on February 2 carried a dealer’s ad urging mid-winter holiday goods. He warns Ames merchants risk losing customers if they fail to stock and promote.
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Times
Ham Robinson
Colfax Clipper
Ames Times
Ames
Progressives condemn Carroll veto of Oregon plan for senator election
The Progressives denounce Governor Carroll for vetoing the Oregon plan bill to elect a United States senator. They argue it denies the people's voice and oppose a proposed special primary to decide the matter now. The public interest is invoked as the issue draws sharp reactions.
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Carroll
Oregon
United States
Iowa farmers reel at reciprocity clash rhetoric show
The speaker criticizes Cummins and the reciprocity debate, claiming the Iowa farming community was misled. He portrays Cummins as faltering under pressure and labels the reciprocity issue a betrayal by political allies, urging farmers to question their support and motives.
Suggestion of caucus for school directors election
A letter proposes holding a caucus to nominate school directors this year instead of the current general scramble. With two directors to be elected and a new school house likely within their term, the piece urges broad public input and proposes the board president or secretary call the caucus for careful consideration.
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I Cendranken
Steena Switches Jobs in Smoland Themed Note
A fragmentary dialogue shows Steena planning to quit her current work and seek a new job with Misses Miller, mentioning Tina Svenson from Smoland and a leader named Gaslight. The exchange hints at a local employment change.
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Tina Svenson
Kom
Smoland
Miller
Tina Improves Household With Electric Help
Paragraph describes a woman named Tina showcasing electric appliances including washing machine, iron, dishwasher, and lights. She explains how these devices perform tasks, promising easier work and safety from smoke and matches. The piece mentions a man, Mr. Ladd, buried in Ames after dying in Lincoln Nebraska soldiers home, with a son accompanying the funeral.
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Mr. Ladd
Ames
Nebraska
Lincoln
Of Course The Women Ought to Vote
The Washington Times notes Senator Bailey draws crowds as women attend speeches. Dialogues describe his oratory as splendid and grand, with a fashionable audience in a Senate gallery styled like a millinery convention.
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Washington Times
Senate
Bailey
Dolliver
Lowan
Pailey
Peculiar Incident at Dr Chase's Office
Ed Conley led a horse when it jerked back and dislocated his shoulder. He returned to Dr Chase to have it reset and, while removing his coat, the bone popped back into place. He thanked the surgeon and paid no fee, then left. Prairie City News.
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Dr. Chase
Ed Conley
Mr. Conley
Prairie City News
Tightwad clergy anecdote from Alma Enterprise
O W Little of the Alma Enterprise relays a joke from a Kansas City Journal about a young clergyman whose parish of tightwads, when asked to sing Old Hundred, opt for The Ninety and Nine instead.
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O. W. Little
The
Alma Enterprise
Kansas City Journal
Change in Management at Depot Lunch Room
George Hoffman resigns after three years as manager of the depot lunch room. Edw. Scheible of Clinton succeeds him and moves to Ames with his wife and child, planning to relocate in May. Scheible is an experienced restaurant man with his brother assisting. Hoffman will remain in Ames for a time while considering future plans.
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George Hoffman
Depot
Edw. Scheible
Clinton
George
Ames
Mr. Scheible
Iowans Hold Monster Picnic in California
The annual Iowans in California gathering took place yesterday at Eastland Park in Los Angeles. An estimated thirty five thousand attended with a well prepared program announced previously in the Times.
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California
Eastland Park
Los Angeles
Foreclosure Notice In Ames Property Case 1911
W M Hardy files suit in Story County Iowa claiming 645 dollars with 8 percent interest from Oct 23 1910 on a promissory note to Parley Sheldon and a mortgage on undivided 1/2 of Lots 9 and 10, Block 5, Duff's Addition Ames. Defendants Imogene and Thomas Spellman must answer by March 27 1911. failure to appear may lead to default judgment and writ of attachment. G A Underwood attorney.
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State of Iowa
Story County
Imogene Spellman
Thomas J. Spellman
W. M. Hardy
District Court of
Parley Sheldon
Duffs
Ames
Iowa
Nevada
G. A. Underwood
Foreclosure suit filed in Story County Iowa
The case cites Ernest D. Pitsor Imogene Spellman and Thomas Spellman as defendants in a claim by W. M. Hardy seeking $200 with interest from March 1 1909 on a promissory note to S. Pitsor and foreclosure of a mortgage on lots 9 and 10 in block 5 Duff’s addition Ames Iowa. The petition asserts the mortgage is a prior claim to others and seeks further equitable relief. The March 1911 term is mentioned with default implications. Attorney for Plaintiff.
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Iowa
Story County
Ernest D. Pitsor
Ernest J. Pitsor
Imogene Spellman
Thomas Spellman
W. M. Hardy
District Court of
State of Iowa
S. Pitsor
Duffs
Ames
Nevada
Gamble seeks liquor permit for Ames pharmacy
C A Gamble a registered pharmacist No 5372 of Ames requests a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors at his drug store 210 Main Street Ames Story County Iowa. The application is on file with the District Court Clerk and will be heard at the March term starting March 27 in Nevada Iowa.
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Story County
C. A. Gamble
Ames
Itory
State of Iowa
Main Street
Lot
Iowa
District Court
Nevada
Boys Return From The West And Local Appointments
Claibdon Arrasmith and Ray Clark returned last night after months traveling the west. Milan E. McCulloch is named civil service examiner with a 2000 annual salary. The D. H. Roe family will move from the Dan McCarthy farm to a Boone county farm next week. Joe Diffenbacher is critically ill at his Duff Avenue home. his children have been summoned and two sons are already here.
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Claiidon Arrasmith
Ray Clark
Milan E. McCulloch
D. H. Roe
Dan McCarthy
Boone County
Joe Diffenbacher
Duff Avenue
Nelson to Change Location
Peter Orning who purchased the Sammy harness stock has moved it to Gilbert and the room is being remodeled for Ben Nelson who will occupy it about March. Mr Nelsons rapidly growing electrical business has made it necessary for him to secure more room.
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Sammy
Gilbert
Ben Nelson
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