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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1906

Page

1

Story of the New Simplified Spelling Reform

Prof. A B Noble presents a detailed history of spelling reform, arguing current English spelling is inconsistent and illogical. He traces origins from Johnson and Webster, cites scholarly support in the US and UK, and notes the Simplified Spelling Board’s 300 word list and Roosevelt's stance as momentum for change.

Roosevelt Samuel Johnson Shakespeare Johnson Brander Matthews Oratour Horrour Errour Noah Webster Dr. Johnson England United States London Times Chaucer Spenser Milton Steele Scott Macaulay Phaenomenon Harry Thurston Peck Europe American Philological Society British Philological Association Modern Language Association of the Simplified Spelling Board Joint Philological Societies Francis A. March Lafayette College W. D. Whitney Yale F. J. Child Harvard Haldeman University of Pennsylvania Wm. T. Harris Commissioner of Education F. A. P. Barnard Columbia College Thos. R. Price J. M. Garnett University of Virginia Melville Dewey University of the State of New York Chas. P. G. Scott F. Max Muler A. H. Sayce W. W. Skeat Henry Sweet Richard Morris J. A. H. Murry Department of National Educational Association Lounsbury Skeat Aera

Landlord Wins Suit to Oust Mrs Stahlman from Murrie Hotel

Mrs. Jane Stahlman of Nevada refused to vacate the Murrie Hotel after it was rented to G W Kramer, former Arlington hotel landlord. Craddick, agent, sued for possession. Mayor Allen ordered eviction. Stahlman left, Kramer took immediate possession and opened to travelers. Kramer praised as a good landlord and predicts strong patronage in Ames.

Jane Stahlman Nevada Murrie G. W. Kramer Arlington Kramer Crowell Murrie Craddick Stahlman Hoel Murrie Craddick Allen Ames G. W

Cigar Store Closed After Sheriff Action

The W. T. McMullen cigar store and ice cream parlor on Main Street shut its doors after Sheriff Ricketts of Nevada issued an order to the local constable. The business, once semi prosperous, carried debt likely exceeding its value and will likely be investigated for assets and liabilities with a receiver possible. Mr McMullen relocated from Pendleton and made costly changes, including a $1000 soda fountain purchase, contributing to the collapse. the Ames Savings Bank and Union National Bank are the heaviest creditors.

W. T. McMullen Ricketts Nevada Childs Main Street McMullen Ames Pendleton Oregon F. W. Righmy Canon City Colorado Ames Savings Bank Union National Bank

Methodist Minister Advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Reverend James A. Lewis of Milaca Minnesota testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has served his family well for seven years, especially for croup and whooping cough. Sold by Judisch Bros. in his community.

James A. Lewis Milaca Mion M. E Church Judisch Bros

Vanderbilt Cup autos in Ames attract curious crowds

An express car stood in the Ames yards all day last Saturday carrying Barney Oldfield’s racing automobiles en route to the Vanderbilt Cup Theatrical Company. The car, painted in many hues, drew many passengers who tried to pry doors open but were barred. Four machines valued from ten to thirty thousand dollars each were said to be the identical cars that Barney used to win the Vanderbilt Cup.

Ames Yards Barney Oldfield Vanderbilt Cup Thatrical Barney

Cole's Original Hot Blast Stove Promises Clean Heat

An ad touts Cole's Hot Blast as the cleanest stove, avoiding ash pan joints and air leaks. It claims no ash spill when feeding coal, smoke proof doors, and efficient, lasting base heat that saves fuel all winter.

Cole Iliar

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