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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
2
The Ames Times rails against Canadian reciprocity with Bill Kenyon Abe Funk and Web Byers. The Colo Banner is reportedly suspended. The Nevada election sewer proposal drew criticism as growth slows. A fire destroyed Albany's state capital building, once the finest in the United States, at great cost.
A reader recalls a biblical tale of a leader guiding people into danger and failing, paralleling Senator Cummins' current stance. The memory, formed in a dusty schoolhouse Sunday reading, reflects on authority and consequence from a distant past.
A writer states their voting choice, declaring support for free trade and that they will back the Democratic ticket. The remark emphasizes commitment to the party and economic policy.
Judge Lee of Ames drew one vote in the Iowa legislature for U S senator yesterday. The item notes C G’s wish to prevent his potential move to the U S Senate. The column also recalls a humorous verse about fashion and a Story City Herald stunt issuing a 125 page Pictorial Souvenir booklet.
Freeman R. Conaway was presented to the legislature yesterday by Representative George of Story county as a candidate for state printer. The sender expresses a preference for him to remain in Ames but wishes him success in his aspirations.
Sixty three Republican members entered the caucus yesterday and Judge Kenyon received 53 of the sixty votes. The ruling does not guarantee election as seventy eight votes are needed to elect and analysts doubt Kenyon can muster them.
The judge ruled the petition flawed when a signer is induced to withdraw his name by a third party. The decision emphasizes a signer’s incompetence to alter another's action via external pressure.
The Arlington News denounces John Downie for seeking political gain after a failed plot against Gov. Carroll. It argues his injury from a buzzsaw is used to pressure lawmakers to waste time on his case, while others push for exoneration of Senator Cummins. The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association met in Fort Dodge with Judge Kenyon on Sherman anti trust and elected a Fort Dodge president Charley Mitchell Storm Lake. Sam Henry Cedar Rapids vice president. Al Adams Humboldt secretary. The Fort Dodge visit is praised for hospitality and local efforts.
Omaha World-Herald reports Senator Cummins shifting from the stance that earned his seat and national notice toward the regulars. Admiring supporters worry as he may align with remnants of the old guard at a possible special session of Congress.
Dr. Musser recalls a tale of an Irishman Pat who dressed in backward trousers. He tripped on the stairs after starting down to investigate burglars, then declared he was not hurt though he had twisted his body one stiff inch in a comic misstep.
A full car load of Red River Valley Seed Potatoes and varieties Early Rose and Early Ohio is on track at the C. and N. W. depot in Ames. Those needing seed should call 4901 in Ames for supply. the car will stop for a few days. Sincerely, S. L. Akin.
Hats cleaned and reblocked at Ames Pantorium, operated under Story County Bank.
District Court of Story County Iowa appoints Eugene Livingston as administrator of Elizabeth Livingston deceased. Creditors must file claims authenticated with the court by March 13 1911 and all debts payable to the administrator. Dated Nevada Iowa March 13 1911.
Articles of incorporation for Citizens Savings Bank Kell ey Story County Iowa outline name, business, capital stock at 10000, duration fifty years, board of directors, officers, stock meetings, execution of instruments, stock certificates, indebtedness, by laws, amendment and dissolution. Includes provisional directors and officers for Ames and Kelley addresses. Also includes a notice of U S Post Office Ames Iowa building bid by Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor.
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