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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1911
Page
3
A fragment from the Ames Nimes column cites government action on steel trust, aviation victims, deaths of Joseph Pulitzer and Carroll Wright, indictments in Cambridge, and assorted anecdotes about cars vs teams, labor, marriages, school misstatements, and a public address by President Sparks. The text mixes satire, obituary hints, and local curiosities with scattered names and events.
The column notes Story county supports LaPollette in Payne’s straw vote though not as strongly as three to one. It questions polling Story after Cummins’s public stance and cites Woodrow Wilson’s cautious view on trusts and the steel trust issue.
Judge Helisell of Sioux Rapids announces he will relocate to Fort Dodge to continue his professional work. He hints at a possible candidacy for an office, noting his known skill at securing the prize he seeks. Webster City Freeman commentary questions Webster City readers about ongoing dissent.
A Boone Independent item notes a scientist predicting in a thousand years women may have only four toes due to tight shoes. The piece jokes about the era bringing less coldness and comfort, mocking current back pain costs and chiropractic bills.
The passage criticizes car makers for flaunting large page ads in magazines while ignoring local country papers, then suddenly supporting transcontinental tours with limited exposure. It reflects discontent with their advertising priorities and perceived disregard for regional media.
A collage of old clippings discussing La Follette campaign expenses, a highland festivity mishap, etiquette misunderstandings from China, a Boone Independent spoof, and sports quips about Connie Mack and Conshohocken memory tales.
A humorous column offers dated social satire about women’s behavior and marriage. It warns blondes not to appear flighty and cautions about voice strain. It notes the pull of admirers and the idea of marriage haunting a woman, with quips about grass widows and old flames.
A humorous tale recited by Senator O Gorman features Pat on his deathbed recounting debts owed to him by Tom O Rourke eleven dollars Billy Dinnin twenty two Tim Doolin six dollars twenty one and Billy Crocker fourteen prompting his wife Mary to exclaim at his clear memory while fearing he is losing his wits.
Manley E Dakins and wife sell to G A Smith a half acre west of cemetery se 1685 21. Maurice Robinson sells to Lizzie and Mary Ann Robinson an undivided one eighth in undivided two thirds of east half in section 1 also nw se 182 21. J W Newlin and wife sell to KK W Stanton east half of south half swan of section 955 24. W L Munden and wife sell to E W Gater lot 1 block 6 Duffs addition Ames. Mary F Morgan sells to Walter C Mains lots in Blair addition Cole. Clarence G Cary and wife sell to Sherman T Wantz lots 2 2 1 block 6 Zearing. John J Keane sells to James J Keane church property in Iowa Wright Wright to W H Totten assignment for creditors lot 10 block 7 Gilbert and all personal property. R R to Martha Haaland qed east half nw 35 5 23.
A big musical comedy The Runaway Girl with an all star cast and the famous Broiler Girl chorus plays at the Armory Opera House next Saturday night.
Peter Bondy of South Rockwood Michigan recounts his son’s kidney illness and treatment with Electric Bitters. He claims six bottles cured kidney trouble and warns of symptoms like backache fatigue and nervousness. The ad promotes Electric Bitters at 59 cents in all drugstores.
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