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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
2
The Ames Times notes a controversy over the May queen's heavy woolen socks and undergarments. It mentions rail and legal rate cases with Thorne and Cosson squabbling for notoriety. A college-visitor lost and found a watch advertised in the Times.
Local Laurens Sun squib notes a rare harem skirt sighting on the street last Saturday. The blunted joke refers to bald heads observing the scene, with a wry quip about apple barrels implying inspection would reveal contents.
A woman named Shepotwskaie wed a man named Mitchell in Des Moines this week. The writer humorously notes such a distinctive surname would prompt changing it to Smith or Brown.
A reader note jokes about price shifts in live hogs and boiled hams. Hog prices fell due to Canadian reciprocity while ham costs rose from the coal trust affecting boiling water. The speaker Bailey of Britt adds humorous swipes at the situation, ending with Lets eat raw ham.
In a Des Moines interview Prof Holden states that if conditions change certain outcomes may follow. The comment reflects ongoing debate among scholars about possible consequences and policy responses.
The piece notes Linn county Representative Moore plans to run for governor next year and clash with his opponent. It recalls Moore's savage attack on a professor before adjournment. It mentions Cole Younger billed for a Spencer Iowa lecture and the Northfield bank robbery's impact on locals near Spencer and Sioux City.
Judge Kenyon begins his Senate tenure by naming Wallie Weston of Webster City as private secretary. Weston is praised as a top political organizer who worked tirelessly during the deadlock, earning broad acclaim from allies and editors. The Des Moines Capital notes the merit of the appointment and Weston’s long service in politics.
The passage notes Weston’s trusted loyalty and strong political organizing reputation in northern Iowa. It identifies him as district court reporter with Judge C. G. Lee and highlights his long-standing recognition in local politics.
A light verse recounts Maud Miller in a meadow with hay and song. The judge arrives in a dramatic ride and invites Maud for a ride. A mishap follows as the automobile crashes and Maud walks back, leaving the judge teased by the line about men and walking away.
Public notice states Ames Story County Iowa voters will cast ballots May 12 1911 at city hall from 1 to 6 pm. The question asks if the Independent School District should incur bonds of not less than 80000 nor more than 100000 dollars to build and furnish a ward No 3 or 8 ward school and a high school building with site. Secretary C H Pasley signs notice.
A long list of real estate transfers shows Caroline Jacobson to John P Larson for a 44 acre tract, many parcels traded in Ames additions and Nevada, plus several minor lot transactions. Includes references to wallets like O. M. Johnson and other local entities and a referee deed involving Henry N. Donhowe. An 2 11 ad promotes Dr Shoop's rheumatism book and Ames Savings Bank as community trust.
A cemetery driving caution asks readers to stay on drives and not cut corners. The notice is signed by M. Electa Gilbert as Chairman of Work Com. Also advertised is a No-Drip coffee strainer coupon offer from Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin with a free book on Health Coffee. The ad promotes Dr. Shoop Health Coffee as tasty healthy affordable and convenient.
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