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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
2
The Ames Times notes the gap between farm and city egg prices and ponders whether woman suffrage will shift political symbols from the rooster to the hen. The piece cites Kansas City Star commentary and touches on current war talk without suggesting immediate conflict.
A Detroit minister criticizes peek-a-boo shirtwaists sheath gowns and hobble skirts while preaching to men about heaven, arguing cultural fashion temptations linger even as he urges spiritual goals.
Strenuous efforts are being made to beat the bath tub trust. A good idea, as with any kind of spring weather the bathing season should open up now in the course of a month or six weeks.
A man started to the farm Tuesday evening with a seeder as weather was fine. By Wednesday morning the seeder was seen frozen into the ground behind Bullock's Hardware.
A West End widow had her Times subscription cancelled last week. Early Friday a neighbor child was sent to borrow the paper but the family says they cannot do without it.
The supervising architect advertises in the Ames Times for bids on the new post office. The project is planned to start this spring with completion expected by July 1, 1912.
A Story area member voted to pass the Oregon primary bill over the governor's veto. While a candidate for office he did not hesitate to tell voters he was a strong advocate for reform.
A short editorial line notes that political attitudes have shifted since the death of Willie, implying changes in Republican sentiment and public expectations without detailing events or individuals.
A humorous OCR mix up ties Miss Margaret Knowlton to a berth label on a swell girl cut. The quip notes that the printer left off punctuation and that the town’s old bachelors headed east on No 7 that night.
The narrator wallows in a dark joke about dental work that drags on for hours, leaving a grim sense of mortality. A dentist smiles and suggests returning in a week to fix the teeth, highlighting a bleak cycle of sessions and unmet promises.
A Boone News reporter interviewed P. D. Swick about a new skirt fashion. Swick avoided detail due to ladies nearby and said he had not investigated the matter deeply though pictures suggested a provocative style.
A Nevada dispatch reports a five thousand dollar reward for the apprehension of K J Penfield the Kelley banker who fled. It notes Penfield used the month since his departure to travel the world and set up a permanent base possibly in China or another distant seaport.
The Cedar Rapids editorial recalls Blaine's view of reciprocity as non competing trade. It cites plans for coffee duties to secure concessions from Brazil and other coffee producers. It argues Blaine would favor free trade with Canada for farmers and equal protection for landowners and manufacturers.
Washington Times quotes Senator Depew answering what he will do after leaving the senate. He recalls a German friend who lost a state treasurer race and jokes about returning to Buffalo to become chairman of the New York Central board, a tongue in cheek plan.
Announcement invites attendance for Miss Yockey's opening with souvenirs for ladies all day Saturday March 17 and 18 at the Temple of Economy millinery.
Articles of Incorporation for Citizens Savings Bank of Kelley Iowa outline name, location in Kelley Story County capital stock of 10000 dollars, board of five directors, annual and special meetings, officers, stock certificates, and dissolution rules dated February 27 1911 with signatories W M Greeley C L Siverly Anton Reinertson Geo Starr and others.
Notice announces probate hearing for the last will of A J Graves in Story County Iowa. Clerk M Soper records the case with date set for March 1911 during the regular term. The public may appear to contest the instrument as the decedent’s true will. A separate item notes sealed bids for a U S Post Office project in Iowa with plans available via Ames or the Supervising Architect.
The District Court of Story County Iowa appoints M A Manning administrator of the estate of Margaret Reynolds deceased. All creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated March 13 1911.
Report of the condition of the Union National Bank at Ames Iowa for the close of business March 14 1911. Details include loans and discounts overdrafts U S bonds and bank property totals and a cash reserve including legal tender notes redemption fund and notes of other banks. Deposits and capital stock are listed with undivided profits and net income. Certified by Henry Wilson cashier and notarized March 14 1911.
A notice announces a complete list of Ames and vicinity taxes available for payment at Story County Bank. It directs residents to settle their tax obligations at the bank location.
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