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 49 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
3
A sequence of witty and social notes touches on dinner behavior, signs of a popular novel, liars in Panama Canal belts, a $10000 donation for an Easter egg, Castro headlines, Joe Leiter antics, Spain closing Columbus library, a doctor on cigars, echoes of Mark Twain, a life insurance pitch, and Count Witte on the Russian revolution.
An editorial note claims Boston spent 6.5 million dollars on beans in the past year and warns of ongoing price control by a bean trust. It suggests the book Facts and Fancies as a revealing expose of widespread foolishness.
Martha Craig claims she was on earth 2,000 years ago and may become a press agent for a new youth bloom selling bottles at one dollar each.
A Baltimore editor proclaims the city houses the prettiest girls in America, a claim likely not based on firsthand travel beyond the Alleghenies.
A women's club campaigns for improving child quality by urging fewer but better babies, while noting their own children are already satisfactory. The exchange frames social reform as selecting higher quality offspring for others.
A remark notes a man earning more than $1000 annually often finds it hard to persuade anyone to marry him. The comment highlights social attitudes toward wealth and marriage in the era.
The article notes that Manhattan spends about 135.5 million dollars annually on beverages while humorous writers mock the Kentucky colonels for heavy drinking.
Witte critiques current policy saying to err is human and contrasts it with a defense of divine right. He frames the issue as a philosophical challenge to authority and governance in ongoing political debate.
A Michigan student reported that his pipe burned hot enough during a smoking session to brand the flesh of another student. The claim describes a severe injury allegedly caused by the heated pipe in a campus context.
Uncle Andy sat between Schwab and Corey at the Carnegie dinner. If they entertained him with anecdotes of their experiences he must have had an interesting time.
The Russian grand dukes have probably decided by this time that a mere strike may have all the disagreeable consequences of a revolution, with a lot of extras added.
The piece humorously suggests that when the trousseau makers and women helpers take charge, the president may realize he is a minor figure in the household. It reflects a playful take on domestic influence within the White House.
A French inventor unveils an apparatus allowing a man to sign checks from 1000 miles away. The playful remark notes checks would be useless if signed closer than a thousand miles.
Reading that the latest returns from Saskatchewan give the government a good working majority, all Russian friends may be excused from remarking pityingly O those American names.
The National Civic Federation notes immigrants avoid the regions most in need while several natives also refuse to settle anywhere. The remark highlights uneven geographic settlement patterns and persistent mobility issues.
A man tells a girl the best stocking item is what she already has, provoking anger. The exchange is presented in a light, witty tone from the Boston Globe style, reflecting a flirtatious social moment and humor about expectations.
The world pauses as Bernhardt speaks to her escort, warning to be careful not to step on her dress. The line showcases dramatic power and naturalness in simple words.
Mount Ayr Des Moines December 30. The Farmers bank of Elliston has liabilities near 4000 with no cash on hand since a burglary on November 29. Deposits amount to 2300 and drafts accepted for checks, while assets consist only of furniture and fixtures. The cashier Frank Shaughnessy aged about 25 started the bank with no capital and no backing.
Shenandoah December 29 Two boys Pat and Vincent Rogers brothers were playing by throwing sticks. Vincent was struck behind the ear and fell unconscious for about twelve hours before dying. The boy had previously suffered multiple accidents including broken arm twice a broken collar bone mashed fingers a fall from a second story window and a wagon run over him.
Cedar Rapids report says E K Snyder the Olin banker was sentenced by Judge Preston to one year at Anamosa and fined 100 dollars with costs after pleading guilty to receiving 30 dollar deposits post insolvency. Other charges were dismissed amid local petition for leniency.
The college receives a new name Leander Clark college in Cedar Rapids after gifts totaling 150000 dollars toward the endowment. The Iowa conference of the United Brethren church approved the change with Andrew Carnegie also giving 50000 dollars and other Brethren members supplying the rest.
Miss Elh Dacy, heiress to a $1000 share, has not been heard from six years. She was last known working in Seattle, Washington. Her brother Conductor Jack Dacy died in April 1903 on the Illinois Central, and the estate has been distributed except for her portion, prompting a nationwide search by relatives.
The city moves to ban slot machines with Mayor Ball issuing the ukase. Police warn every business owner that machines remaining after January 1 face full prosecution. Reform follows agitation by university and public schools.
William L Carter, a Des Moines bondsman and former farmer, was indicted for the murder of Edward J. Gresser, a German farmer near Avon. Gresser vanished Oct 2. the case links Carter to a deed signature forgery and motive tied to Gresser’s land.
Des Moines reports Lieutenant Governor Herriott and Speaker George Clarke agreeing the Thirty-first general assembly will convene January 8 with sworn members and organized by electing officers. The senate president and house speaker will announce committees, and Governor Cummins will deliver his message in joint session.
Des Moines reports the Polk county grand jury formally indicts William Denberger and Trump Latham for the murder of Fritz Westbrook. Westbrook, a Harris Emery store clerk, was shot July 7 on University avenue. he died July 14 after hospital care. Latham is already in the penitentiary for attempting to kill his wife. Denberger is jailed awaiting grand jury action.
Deputy Sheriff M W Robison confronted prisoner James Gillespie on a moving train and was hurled into darkness at the East Ninth street crossing. Robison, unconscious, was later found at home with a torn leg muscle and possible internal injuries. Gillespie fled after a fierce struggle, having earlier been jailed five days for prior offense.
Anamosa December 27 1906 W S Williams condemned for murdering his wife and five children shows rapid decline in health and nerves. He may be moved to the prison hospital soon and is unlikely to survive to the date set for his execution.
An aging bachelor contemplates a wedding with a full guest list and the notion of attending his own ceremony as a paradoxical twist. The notion reflects humor and social expectations of marriage in the era.
A Manila anecdote contrasts Spanish and American rule as a Filipino servant explains to an American mistress that Spaniards were his superiors while Americans are his equals, highlighting colonial shifts with humor.
During the Civil War Col onel Gabe Bouch’s regiment sits under a dictator’s rule. An itinerant evangelist enters the camp and asks to test the colonel’s authority. The adjutant is ordered to detail ten men for baptism as Col Bouck proclaims Massachusetts regiments cannot outdo his unit in piety.
Mrs C W Pearson of Vestry Mississippi is described by her husband as suffering kidney related spasms since last July. He attributes her recovery to Dodd's Kidney Pills after a trial with one box and two more, noting a thirty pound weight gain and current good health.
A playful line hints at savoring life’s rustic charm without the shell of tradition. It foregrounds simple pleasures and country ambience in a compact, quotable note.
The article states Italian children may cry freely and are not discouraged from crying to avoid rubbing eyes. It claims allowing tears beautifies eyes and keeps them clear, while rubbing eyes is said to cause harm and injury.
Chinese residents in Siam must pay a small poll tax every three years. After payment, the collector ties a string around the left wrist and seals the knot. The bracelet serves as the receipt and must be worn for one month.
An extremely sensitive lady in Elgin Illinois seeks a divorce claiming her husband snores all night. She cites a public figure who sang a popular line about yawning and sleeping alone to illustrate the issue.
After three years William Cowan of Ittawa Ant surveyed a Syracuse young woman by mail and visited her in person. He found her weight of about two hundred pounds beyond his liking and returned by the next train.
A Denver woman credits Postum coffee substitute with relief from yearlong chills headaches and indigestion after abandoning coffee. Other notes include a football abolition resolution by Iowa educators a state certification plan for teachers and details on the Callanan estate collateral inheritance tax and beneficiaries totaling about 50 parties.
Notes from the Capital discuss the Iowa educational board of control commission findings on Cedar Falls State Normal School and Iowa City University. The leaks indicate concerns over legal authority, high departmental expenses, and admission policies at the university and agricultural college versus high schools.
At its annual meeting in this city the association passed resolutions calling for broader interstate commerce commission authority over common carriers. It urged that current bills in congress do not provide enough relief from high charges and condemned railroad contracts with private car lines as bad policy. It also asked carriers in interstate commerce to supply rolling stock for safe freight handling and for ICC oversight of rates.
In Yonkers the Statesman quotes Yeast arguing liquor has uses but is abused by some men, while Crimsonbeak questions whether the subject is a hard drinker or a Prohibitionist, signaling a local cultural debate.
Four smallpox cases reported in West Union are under strict quarantine with efforts intensified to prevent further spread of the disease.
The article notes a Vienna ordinance requiring street lamps to stand at least sixteen feet above pavement to protect eyesight. It adds that worldwide sheep numbers fall with Germany’s flocks down over sixty percent since 1873. Rising beef prices and tuberculosis fears are cited as factors.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach strengthener and blood purifier. It claims to cure liver and kidney troubles by producing rich red blood, boosting brain and nerve vitality, and treating "polioes" with a tonic, while asserting safety due to no alcohol or habit forming drugs. It cites endorsements from medical leaders and offers free literature and ingredient lists.
A London chimney sweep declares, Majesty the King has made a clean sweep of enemies. There is only one sweep in this street I am him. The quote reflects bold rhetoric about loyalty and authority during a turbulent period.
In Davenport Iowa a Black man stole a Namond ring and tried to swallow it after arrest. A photogray X-ray revealed the item and the thief, with the aid of the necrotic emission, was induced to cough it up.
The piece notes few opium addicts in Japan and difficulty obtaining the drug. It says importation, possession, and use are forbidden except as prescribed by an educated Chinese pharmacist in Kobe who held a responsible position and left China due to inability to obtain the drug for patients.
The North-Western Railway organizes station agents and other employes into divisions with monthly meetings to discuss traffic, problems, and new methods. The North Western Bulletin will widen distribution due to officials praise, aiming to strengthen communication between workers and management and recognize merit and hard work.
In a humorous exchange from Philadelphia, Wille Underthum asks what a man's better half means, and Mr. Underthum replies that it usually means what she says, highlighting a playful domestic misunderstanding.
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.