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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
2
The Ames Times republishes brief items and quips from readers and correspondents. Neatly mixed are jokes about Governor Carroll and the dry pharmacy commission, local yard cleanups, a playful reference to a naked truth headline, and a mock weather forecast misprint involving a train.
Charley Miller, representative from Bremer county, received a petition signed by Janesville citizens seeking to protect against Sunday amusements. He, an old county resident, says he has never heard of any Sunday or other day amusements in Janesville, population 299 per the latest census.
Des Moines moves to place a new east side depot inside fire limits amid objections from the east side Commercial league while the Rock Island railroad quietly builds a simple country shed depot outside the limits. The piece then pivots to critique of 19th century House speakers, praising backbone over perceived weakness.
The Des Moines Register and Leader advocates a two million dollar appropriation to beautify the state capital grounds. It cites Pennsylvania as a comparison, noting a nine million dollar overrun and urging cautious consideration of that idea before Iowa acts.
In Nashville, Tennessee, a father and son Cooper were each given twenty years for the murder of Senator Carmack, editor of a local newspaper. They armed themselves aiming to target the senator, concluding with his death and prompting cries for harsher law enforcement.
The piece argues Iowa legislature rules will drive saloonkeepers from business, recalling a local remark about alley lighting in Ames. A tough man supposedly warned that bright lamps would ruin honest men’s chances in town, comparing it to a rabbit in darkness.
Klaw and Erlanger present Ben-Hur at the Des Moines Auditorium for a three night engagement with a special Saturday matinee on April 15. The production已 boasts over 2500 performances and seven million viewers, praised for its biblical drama and religious appeal. Manager William Foster will handle mail orders, seats priced from 50 cents to 2 dollars, on sale starting April 12.
A west window showcase features playful Easter hats made from found items like pans, lampshades, and chopping bowls. The display prompts comment on artistic effort and hints at a potential feminine touch behind the creations. A street disturbance followed when children swarmed a scrap barrel, prompting staff to ask them to behave and leave.
The School Township of Washington Story County Iowa calls a special voter meeting at J A Campbell’s office in Ames on March 29 1909 from 1 to 5 PM. A proposition asks if a central high and grade school may be built for up to 3000 dollars within three fourths mile of the adjoining sections 21 22 27 and 28 in Washington township. Secretary W H Beedle dated March 17 1909.
A letter from a citizen urges Ames Iowa to sell the uneconomical electric light plant at fair value and grant a restricted gas franchise. Funds from the sale would satisfy city claims, and the writer calls for paving Onondaga Street and adjacent blocks, then uniting factions for Ames best interests.
A mattress fire at White's hardware spared major damage as townsfolk cheered a tidy fire company yet urged a telephone at the fire house. The column then notes intercollegiate tensions between Ames and Nebraska and the Nebraska football schedule threat amid ongoing disputes with Iowa and Drake.
Kelley residents report Grandma Johnson returning home from Slater. J B Rowland visit in Sanborn. Lulu Smith finishes winter school term and begins spring term. Ames visitors L R Morris stop at Rosenfelds. Kelley district votes to bond for a four‑room brick schoolhouse, passage by large majority. Dollie Bates closes district No 7 school with a box social. Union Christian society formed at Kelley Congregational church led by Rev. Fowle of Ames. C A Rosenfelds celebrate eighth wedding anniversary with a surprise party and games followed by luncheon.
A reader laments children entering printing offices and asking for favors, arguing that business patrons who bear costs deserve consideration and that youngsters should be taught respect for those providing services.
A compact verse by Walt Mason in Chicago News praises perseverance. It chronicles Battling Nelson rising from poverty to fame and success, the laird of Skibo shaping golf with persistent effort, and Lillian Russell overcoming hardship to achieve artistic prominence.
Local report notes Ross Rutherford has been treated for tonsillitis over the past week. He experienced throat discomfort and was under medical care with recovery expected in coming days.
Local misc items advertise registered Duroc Jersey sows and a building lot inquires to Wm. Buckland. Insurance and home improvement ads promote American Fidelity Co. and Laughran & Bauer. Miss Svendsen-Tune to perform Chopin Ballade at Girls Glee Club concert. Easter cards and novelties at Perry's with a final note to hear the girls’ glee club. Perry's promotes 5 and 10 cent goods and Loughran & Bauer wallpaper line. Shoe sale claim by W. A. Perry offering savings on pairs.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a preventive cure for appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. It promises relief from constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion and sells for 25 cents at druggists.
The Ames issue highlights new advertisements from local businesses with spring goods. Readers are advised to hunt for the millinery ads and profit from current opportunities, noting previous readers had trouble locating them.
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