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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
3
A Hastings style column notes a Lake Harlin resort called The Bugg House in Ludington Michigan. Boone Iowa hosts the Swedish old peoples home. A light political jab references Lorimer and Cicero Holt. Weekend rain and wind improve corn but cause temporary damage to crops.
The city of Nevada let a contract last week for thirty five thousand feet of sewer. The contract price for the construction of sewer and disposal plant was thirty thousand dollars.
The Register and Leader representative on the Little Glidden auto tour emphasizes Story City as the county seat of Story County after visiting last week. He cites the city’s central role in county administration during the tour segments.
An exchange notes a woman from Ohio with fifteen children wants a husband. The remark suggests she already faces many troubles, and many would view her situation with sympathy or judgment.
A strong wind toppled a cherry tree on Grand Avenue Sunday night, bringing ripe fruit within reach. The incident lowered the height barrier for picking and marked a rare wind event affecting a local street.
In a sensational trial at St Peters burg seven men were convicted on a charge of conspiracy. Staff Captain Dmitry von Siarkarski was condemned for two years. A fellow with a name like that would make first class Illinois politican.
A coal shute at Northwestern's coaling station near Clinton failed Sunday morning causing the Denver special to become buried under about 106 tons of coal. All traffic was delayed for hours as responders worked to clear the wreck.
A fragment argues motorists should redirect gasoline money from travel to funding road work and bridge approaches, claiming faster, better roads would result. The note suggests paying someone to fill holes and improve approaches to bridges.
Mercury fell to the forty mark on Tuesday night with cooler temperatures versus Sunday. The relief from extreme heat boosts corn growth, allowing an upgrade at a terrific rate as conditions ease.
During the launch of the steam boat Sioux City at Okoboji on Tuesday a bottle of champagne was broken over the bow by Miss Harrington. The gesture reflects the custom of christening new vessels in Iowa.
The Sioux City band declined to march in the Elks parade last week citing the Cedar Falls band as the state’s biggest non union group. The piece argues it would be foolish for union Elks to refuse due to non union Elks present.
A lighthearted item notes a hydrant theft in Waukomis with a threat of penitentiary time. It contrasts water scarcity with whiskey in the east part of Oklahoma and jokes that water is valuable in dry conditions.
Howard Clark of Des Moines, cited by Washington correspondent John Snure, is described as a well known Iowa lawyer in a Washington interview claiming Iowa backs LaFollette over Taft. The remark notes Snure might have been misrepresented and that Clark is little known outside Des Moines.
The Marshall Oklahoma Tribune reports drought harm across the state with oats yielding little for threshing. Farmers mowed oats for rough feed or did not cut them, and many pastures will need restarting after the rain.
The Times observed the improvement under current management but found fault with the paper after last week when it published the unqualified statement that LaFollette is the greatest statesman in the United States. This bold claim settled the issue for them.
A provincial piece praises a new Nevada institution, notes pleasant weather on Sani tarium Hill, and mentions minor local accidents. A church unity debate follows, with a speaker condemning sectarianism and urging acceptance of Pauls view in 1 Corinthians 1:10 13.
The Boone News-Republican reports its big press breakdown reduced the paper size but repair restored the usual format. The editor recalls how such incidents age him and humiliate him more than readers, noting the personal toll of the setback.
A gang in charge of Commissioner McCoy cleaned the alleys Saturday morning and did a good job. McCoy is praised for keeping the alleys clean this spring and summer.
An advertisement claims that taking Dr King’s New Life Pills will relieve constipation and indigestion, improve appetite, regulate the stomach liver and bowels, and restore energy. Sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
Frank Morris of the West End livery announces a new five passenger Warren 30 auto to his business. He offers customers transport by horse or horseless carriage, broadening services in his livery operation.
City of Ames Iowa proposes a comprehensive storm sewer construction on streets including 6th Grand Lincoln Kellogg Douglass Carroll Duff Carrol Crawford and others with multiple pipe sizes catch basins and manholes. Project funded by special assessments against abutting property with a one year maintenance guarantee and a public hearing set for July 24 1911.
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