Ames Times notes on Iowa politics and local humor
A column from The Ames Times recounts political happenings in Iowa including the legislature convening with Paul Stillman as permanent speaker, and commentary on state politics. It weaves in local humor from Boone, Colfax, Mt. Pleasant and Chariton, plus a spoof on hat pins and a playful jab at Des Moines political correspondents.
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Lowa
Paul Stillman
Jefferson
Story County
Washington
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago man Lee promotes new faith “Absolute Life”
The Inter Ocean reports a Chicago promoter named Lee leading a new cult called Absolute Life. It describes alleged purification processes used on female followers during initiation and notes the attire worn or not worn by victims.
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Elias
Chicago
Lee
Inter Ocean
Lorimer Bribery Charge Sparks Senate Debate
The article notes the Senate's decline from a hallowed body to a heated arena. Lori Mer was accused of bribery to win his seat, with an initial inquiry exonerating him, then later challenges emerged led by Beveredge of Indiana who defeated Lorimer in the elections. The piece portrays a politicized, contentious Senate environment.
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United States Senate
Lorimer
Senate
Indiana
Neighbor Answers Drunk Man with Quiet Test
A farmer recalls a neighbor who calmed a habitual drunk by ordering him to bed and inviting him outside to pray together. The drunk, afraid of the neighbor, agreed after an argument, asking if the man would kneel to pray with him before stepping outside.
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Mt. Pleasant
Winter Remedies Advertise Hollister Tea Product
An advertisement from Joel E. Cagwin promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a winter remedy. It touts prevention of colds and disease, claims to keep you well all winter, and lists price and sellers including Col. Lather Grand Junction and others with auctioneers and clerks named.
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Col. Lather
Grand Junction
Fred Reppert
Decatur
Ind
E. F. Posegate
B. J. Sheldon
Hollister
Joel E. Cagwin
Leap Year Births Spark Frog Leg Dinner Joke
In the Philadelphia Record a playful quip notes a woman's supposed leap year birth explains her ordering frogs legs at every supper. The joke recalls a recurring dinner choice tied to a birthday superstition.
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Philadelphia
Real estate transfers in Story County and Ames
Sheriff of Story County transfers to Andrew Nelsworth and Neson sh d. Daniel McCarthy and wife convey to Justin D. McCarthy. L S Larson to L G Boyd. Gibson to Earl B. Bush. Hegland to Mrs Signe Tendahl and Tendahl to Mike Tendahl. Lockwood Grain Co to Melvin Ross. First Baptist Church of Kelley to American Baptist Home Missionary Society. P C Peterson to E L Martin. Each deed lists lot and block details with small sums.
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Story County
Andrew Nelsworth
Andrew Neson
S. L. Larson
L. G. Boyd
Story City
L. M. Gibson
Earl B. Bush
Blairs
O. O. Hegland
Signe Tendah
Thompson
Roland
Signe Tendahl
Mike Tendahl
First Baptist Church of
Kelley
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Bee Hive Claim
An old advertisement urges buyers to seek Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds with the Bee Hive mark. It warns against substitutes and notes the product is for sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Col P S Holp to Speak in Ames on California Lecture
Col P S Holp comes to Ames for an illustrated talk on California the land of sunshine and flowers. Admission is a nominal 10 to 15 cents with the lecture to be held at the Christian church on January 26.
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Ames
P. S. Holp
California
Land of Sunshine
Christian Church
Foley’s Honey and Tar Relief for Grippe Colds
Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar as quick relief for grippe coughs and colds. Claims safe, non opiate formula that expels the cold from the system and is reliable for use.
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la Grippe
Foley
Fire scare at Duntz home causes minor damage
Flying sparks set fire to the shingles on the GC A Duntz residence Friday evening. An alarm sounded but the blaze had been extinguished before the company reached the scene. The damage was very slight.
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GC. A. Duntz
Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablets
Threatening feverishness with children is calmed quickly by Preventics. These little tablets should always be on hand for prompt relief. Preventics contain no quinine or harsh ingredients. They are a genuine safeguard against colds and sold by Cagwin's Drug Store.
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Cagwin
Flour price drop advertised by Kooser firm
Big Chief Flour offered at 1.50 per sack by J. B. Kooser & Co located at 37-21 with sale promotion noted.
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J. B. Kooser & Co
Public Sale At Ames Farm With 45 Duroc Jersey Sows
Public sale at a farm four miles southwest of Ames with freight details and travel tips. Forty five Duroc Jersey bred sows, including tried sows and gifts, carry noted bloodlines and are bred to a grand champion. Free lunch at noon with sale starting 1 pm. Heated sale setting, interurban travel guidance, and payment terms over twenty dollars on 12 months with bankable note.
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Duroc
Freed
Manley Orion
Ohio
Proud Advance
Advancer IV
Model Chief
Crimson Wonder
Freed’s
Jeffery captures two prizes at Des Moines pet show
R. L. Jeffrey wins both puppy pointer and bitch pointer events at the Iowa Poultry and a Pet Stock Show in Des Moines this week. L. M. Zumwalt has chickens entered but has not yet earned a ribbon.
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R. L. Jeffrey
Iowa Poultry
Des Moines
L. M. Zumwalt
Tilden Store Offers Winter Coats and Suits at Cut Prices
Remodeling the ladies ready to wear section the Tilden Store announces deep discounts on winter coats and suits well below original cost. This is your opportunity.
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Tilden
Des Moines and Boone Street Car and Train Schedule 1910
Street car service from Duff Avenue to the college runs every half hour from 6 50 a m to 10 20 p m with departures at 20 and 50 past the hour. Trains run daily between Des Moines Boone and Ames with listed arrival and departure times corrected December 28 1910 by agent E H Stevens.
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Boone Ty Ma
Toyee A
D. M
Ft. D
R. C
Des Moines
Boone
Des Moines Ames College
Duff Avenue
E. H. Stevens
Agt
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L. G. Hardin
National Wool Growers Association
National Association of Hair Growers
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Boone Independent
F. R. Conaway
Ames Intelligencer
Frem
Conaway
Green
Times
the Herald
Chariton
Spirit Lake
Abe Funk
Cummins
Congress
Britt Tribune
O. H
C. B. Nelson
Adams Furniture Store
Bell Phone
We Grain CO
Our Lumber
Ames, Kelley and
Gilbert
H. Ly Munnumber Co
Earl B. Bush, Ph. G
M.D
Baker's Jewelry Store
J. F. Tilden
Odd Fellows’ Building
Mutual
S. P. Freed
Daniel McCarthy
Justin D. McCarthy
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
Melvin Ross
Ontario
P. C. Peterson
E. L. Martin
Burris
Nevada
Col. P. S. Holp
Duntz
My Farm
Bowman's Crossing
Bowman’s Crossing
John
Mr. Blank
Bell Telephone
Iowa Telephone Co
Geo. E. Baker
Ames, Lowa
H. M. Duckworth
South Side
Main St
Ames, Iowa
Amer
Danie McCarthy
J. Y. Luke
McCarthy & Luke
Attorneys At Law
Ofice
Story County Bank
Shoo
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Cagwin’s
Canier Bros. & Herman
Burley & Stevens
D. M. Ghrist
Jennie G. Ghrist, M. D
Drs. Ghrist
Ghrist Physicians & Surgeons
Masonic Building
Onondaga St
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