Ames Times notes appointments and political chatter
Dr. Stange of Ames is appointed assistant state veterinarian. Lorimer gains attention as senators seek limelight while the Des Moines baseball team loses more than it wins. The tariff threatens Democratic hopes. Edna Goodrich plans to sue Nat Goodwin for 1.7 million over alleged affections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stange
Ames
Lorimer
Joe Cannon
Cannon
Des Moines
Edna Goodrich
Nat Goodwine
Northwestern opens largest passenger station in Chicago
The new twenty five million dollar Chicago and North Western passenger station in Chicago opened for traffic Sunday. It is conceded to be the largest terminal station in the world, covering thirty seven acres of ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Hungerford Moves: Sells Carroll Gazette for New Plans
J. B. Hungerford, former I. S. C. trustee and Carroll Herald editor, sold his Carroll paper and moved to Waukegan Illinois, where he bought the Gazette. He has now sold the Gazette and his future plans are not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hungerford
I. S
Carroll Herald
Carroll
Waukegan
Illinois
Gazette
Man Seeks Love Despite Tarred Pavement Day
A Times office visitor on a Saturday described a blistering sun that softened pavement to a sticky state and declared he could not be in love without paving. He was advised otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Office
Umpire Dumped Into Lake After Ballgame Dispute
Report says at Moberly Missouri the crowd angry at a umpire decision dumped him into a lake. The town police fished him out and escorted him from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moberley
Postal savings bank law criticism in Congress
A writer ridicules Congress for the postal savings bank law, claiming it harms local interests and offers no benefit to communities, arguing that such measures belong in an insane asylum rather than enacted nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Postal Savings Bank
United States
Editors trade barbs over church advertising
The Intelligencer and the Times editors clash over church advertising and financial support. The Times is accused of benefiting churches more, while the Intelligencer editor claims the Times offers greater free publicity and cash to churches, which the other denies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligencer
Times
Woman fined for escaping kimono gust in Gary
A Gary special reports a woman at a boarding house stepped outside in slippers and a kimono when a strong wind blew, the garment flew away, and the landlady had her arrested. The judge fined twenty five dollars and warned her to fasten or wear something under it next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Indiana
Register
Albia Wins Fight for UMWA Iowa Branch Location
Albia defeats Des Moines in the contest to host the permanent location of the Iowa branch of the United Mine Workers of America. Des Moines fought hard but loses, with the piece noting Des Moines’ desire for Iowa made goods and the impracticality of tearing down other towns to build up Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Des Moines
Iowa
United Mine Workers of America
A Kentuckian at Sea on Pacific Voyage
Tom Wallace of Louisville and Louis Brownlow sail from San Francisco to Japan. A stormy voyage leaves Wallace ill and gloomy as waves lash the deck. Brownlow asks about the Pacific, and Wallace calls it the damndest wettest country he has ever been in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wallace
Louisville
Louis Brownlow
San Francisco
Japan
Frisco
Brownlow
Wallace
Tom
The
Pacific
Popular Magazine
Donals Hot Dram Satire on Wood Alcohol Poisoning
A New York correspondent cites recurring East Side wood alcohol poisonings causing blindness or death. Peddlers deny knowledge of poison, officers accuse them of murder for pennies. Prosector Herman Stiefel questions immunity and cites a Scottish inn tale about dangerous whisky with a fiery cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cincinnati Times Star
Foley Kidney Pills Regulate and Strengthen Kidney Action
Advertises Foley Kidney Pills as containing essential ingredients to regulate and strengthen the kidney and bladder function. Urges readers to try the remedy themselves.
Maxwell Adds Street Sprinkler Amid Rainy Start
Maxwell acquires a new street sprinkler in Ames last week. Since its arrival in town last Saturday, sufficient rain has kept the dust down, but more chances to use the device are expected before summer ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Ames
Ida Osmundson Attends Ames College Graduating Exercises
Miss Ida Osmundson traveled to Ames on Wednesday evening to attend the college graduating exercises. C. H. Banks from the Iowa State College veterinarian department will relocate to Cambridge this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Osmundson
Ames
C. H. Banks
Iowa State College
Cambridge
The Independent Record Herald as a Model of Public Good
The Chicago Record-Herald exemplifies stand for public good with wide circulation. Its independent, conservative editorial policy aims at honesty and a square deal for the nation and home readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Ames People in Idaho Highlight Ames Visitors and Losses
Mrs. O A Jones expects her sister Mrs Anna Graves and three children from Ames Iowa to spend the summer with her. O A Jones lost a 213 dollar mare last week dying from colic. A J Wing in the same area lost a valuable mare by blood poisoning two weeks ago. Miss Eva George who has been staying with Mr and Mrs Wing since before the arrival of their daughter Doris Katherine on April 26 1911 helps Mrs Kincaid at the Star this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Idaho
Ames
O. A. Jones
Anna Graves
Iowa
A. J. Wing
Eva George
Doris Katherine
Kincaid
The
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad for Wounds and Burns
An old advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve treats wounds from knives guns nails and burns and prevents blood poisoning or gangrene. It touts cures for boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands corns and piles, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
Stork Card Reminder From Times Office
Readers are reminded to visit the Times office to view stork cards for prospective patrons. The notice frames the upcoming delivery season and invites inquiries about adoptions or arrivals.
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Times Office
Notice to Property Owners Ames paving Grand Ave 1911
The City Council of Ames Iowa orders Grand Ave paving from Main to 9th St and requires all connections from water sewer and gas mains to be brought inside the curb line of abutting properties. Lead pipe for water connections must be extra strong and approved by the City Engineer. Unless completed or shown cause by July 21 1911 the council will have the connections made at property expense. George White M P Cleghorn M Hullibarger Street Alley and Sidewalk Committee. Published by authority of the City Council of Ames Iowa A B Maxwell 7-11
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City Council
Ames
Iowa
Grand Ave
Main St
9Th St
George White
M. P. Cleghorn
M. Hullibarger
City of Ames
Town
A. B. Maxwell
Notice to Contractors for Four Room School Building
Sealed proposals are due at the Secretary of the School Board Ames Iowa by 2:00 PM June 22 1911 for a four room brick school building in the third ward Plans and specifications may be viewed at the Secretary’s office and obtained from Proudfoot Bird & Rawson Des Moines Iowa A 5 percent check is required The right to reject any or all bids is reserved By order of the Board C H Pasley Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Third Ward
Proudfoot
Bird & Rawson
Flynn
Des Moines
Ames City Adopts Vehicle Traffic Ordinance No. 252
The Ames Iowa city council enacts ordinance 252 regulating street use and right of way. It covers passing rules at intersections driving on the right of center turning signals stopping near curbs and penalties up to five dollars or 30 days in jail. City officials Maxwell Sheldon authorize the measure with publication to take effect per law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Alor
A. R. Maxwell
Parley Sheldon
Ames Savings Bank Form 1911 Balance Sheet Filed
A 1911 balance sheet for the Ames Savings Bank shows assets totaling 224 844 81 with capital stock of 25 000 00 and deposits including time and savings totaling 94 803 89 196 963 79. W M Greeley president and H Westerman cashier certify under oath the figures are true and the statement was sworn June 5 1911 before notary M B Fowler in Story County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Story County
Ss- We
W. M. Greeley
Hl Westerman
H. Westerman
M. BE. Fowler
Geo. Judisch
C. L. Siverly
Henry Wilson
Ft. D. D. M. & S. Time Table For Southbound Interurban
Interurban schedule lists southbound departures from Boone at 7 45 a m and 9 40 a m with various midday and evening arrivals. Des Moines service runs Sundays and Saturdays, Ames college streetcars run Duff Avenue routes from 6 45 a m to 10 30 p m with half hour intervals. First car from West Gate at 7 00 a m. Corrected May 8 1911 by agent W L Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Kelley
Boone &Ft. Dodge
Des Moines
Ames
Ames College
Duff Avenue
Downtown
West Gate
W. L. Park
Foley's Kidney Remedy for Chronic Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Remedy praised for chronic kidney and bladder cases. Claims to regulate control and healing, strengthening, and bracing of kidneys and bladder. For sale by all druggists.
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Ames Times
L. G. Hardin
Limelight
Czar
Sioux City Journal
Democratic Party
Stem
Stern
C. B. Nelson Construction Company
Bama
Donald
Herman Stiefel
Ames Sav
Maxwell Tribune
Cambridge Leader
Board
C. H. Pasley
Union Savings Bank
County of
Story
Auditor of State
Eveal Tender and
National Bank
Ecoin Co
Union Nation
el Tienk Wwe Ae
ASTO
Bowe
Cies
Valley National ‘Bank
Foley
Bell Telephone
Iowa Telephone Co
Union National
Union National Bank
Ames Engineering Company Telephone
Briack
E. C. Wonderlich
Main Street
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