Local notices rates and publication details at Ames Times
The Ames Times lists five cents per line for notices of entertainments concerts lectures suppers and other ads with monetary interest. Cards of thanks cost 25 cents. Obituaries and condolences are mentioned. Church lodge society and club meetings and non revenue public gatherings are published once free with additional lines billed per centage. Display ads rates available on application. Changes for display ads due by Tuesday evening. One dollar yearly.
Waterloo Daily Plans New Morning Edition
The Times-Tribune Publishing Company will launch a morning daily in Waterloo with a declared democracy in politics. The Des Moines boy’s tragedy and Corydon’s 101 year old tobacco enthusiast are noted among varied local items.
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Waterloo
Times-Tribune Publishing Company
Political murmurings and local notes from Des Moines 1905
Roosevelt appears not to seek the presidency though signs point to a nomination. Dobson, U S Consul to China, plans resignation citing filth and climate. Commins may run for Congress to succeed Hull. The Eagle Grove Eagle praises The Times-Republican. Norwegian Pioneer Assoc to meet in Story City October 11–12 with speakers and music. Rock Island reduces homeseekers rates for October to December. Des Moines reports unusually warm weather, strong corn and crop outlook, with poor apple crop and late potatoes. A broken lawn settee near the Trunk’s office signals civic weariness. Kendall Young Library in Webster City opens with $50,000 cost and trustees elected by the people per Mr. Young’s will, which may be challenged.
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Des Moines
Idea
State Historical Department
Bargain Clothing Sale with Low Priced Suits and Pants
We offer a limited stock of new season men s suits at 9 50 and 0 98 with various colors and patterns. Childrens school suits at 1 28 to 2 25. Mens wool cravenettes and Dickey Kersey pants highlight a broad range of low prices throughout the week with many items priced well below regular values.
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Pete
Story County
This Seasons
Childrens School
Des Moines and Ames Mentions Mixed In Briefs
A blind man in Ames sold feather dusters on the street. Des Moines mayor Mattern may seek re election next spring and reportedly will win. Mattern vetoed a brewery measure that the council then ignored. Walter Butler is to edit the Democrat Chronicle in Des Moines. An exchange notes John D Rockefeller Jr missed Sunday school due to illness.
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Ames
Mattern
Des Moines
Council
Walte Butler
Democrat-Chronicle
Belvel
Democrat
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Virginia meetings push Republican doctrine in the press
The writer notes a serious tone in Sunday supplements while Secretary Shaw promotes Republican policy in Virginia. He observes large gatherings and intense discussion as the administration seeks to influence public opinion in the state.
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Shaw
Virginia
Worpster City Mulls Sellout to Minneapolis Utility Firm
Worpster City faces a pivotal decision as residents weigh a proposal from a Minneapolis firm to sell public utilities, signaling a shift away from municipal ownership amid local dissidence.
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Worpster City
Minneapolis
Stabbing Affray Endangers Milwaukee Player in Des Moines
A Monday night stabbing affray between two ball players, one from Des Moines and the other from Milwaukee, in Des Moines threatens the Milwaukee player’s life. Local authorities investigate the incident and identify the fighters.
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Des Moines
Milwaukee
Methodist Conference Trusts Rockefeller Funds for Aged Ministers Home
The Des Moines district tax conference seeks a $30,000 donation to build a home for aged ministers, arguing the building’s fate depends on funds rather than source. Marshalltown Times Republican’s Mosgris and ex Gov Packard reportedly plan to oppose Bob Cousins in Iowa’s fifth district race, promising a busy political effort.
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Tax Methodist Conference
Des Moines
Mosgris
Marshalltown
Gov
Packard
Bob Cousins
Congress
Bob
Lowa
Excursion Tickets to Des Moines for Convention Travel
Excursion tickets to Des Moines via the Chicago and North Western Line go on sale October 7 through October 10 with return validity through October 14. The trip supports the Anti Saloon League and W C T U convention activities. Apply to agents of Chicago and North Western Bay 23-16.
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Des Moines
Western Lyne
North-Western
Grand Lodge
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Low Excursion Rates to Cedar Rapids via the North Western Line
Travel specials announce excursion fares to Cedar Rapids on the North Western Line with sales Oct 15 through 18 and return validity to Oct 21. The notice lists various property deeds and transfers tied to multiple purchasers, including parcels in Ames, Nevada, Slater, Templeton and Story City, with sums from 30 to 5600 dollars and multiple lot and block descriptions.
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Maggie Butler
Jobo S* Bakken
Fairview
JS Hutchins
C E Watkins
Colo
E Watkins
Chas H Hall
Templeton’s
Nevada
Hannah Tosvold
Levert B Teasdal
Helland
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Ames Times
Childrens Jackets
Marshalltown T R’s
Hull
Henry Scharpweber
Atchison, Kansas
Henry
Boone Independent
Iowa
J.G. Speicher
Alexander Dowle
Zion
Elijah
Corydon
Fountain
W. O. Payne
Roosevelt
Gro. L. Dobson
United States
Consel
China
Commins
Eagle Grove Eagle
Times-Republican
Tur Norwegian Pioneer Association of America
Story City
Rock Island
Tuk
Kendall Young
Webster City
Aldrich
OE Severinn Wies Ee Eee
Schloss Bros’ & Coy Fine Clothes
Cedar Rapids, la
Moulton
Corrington
Stewarts
L. M. Bosworth
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