Ames Times Notes Local Writers and Park Damage
The Ames Times weekly notes Ora Williams writing on freight rates for sheep and a brief rest for Senator Allison. Tom Cheshire of Des Moines visited Ames likely for interview on the senatorial situation. A Marshalltown paper editor voices strong free trade views about the governor. Ingersoll park suffered a cyclone damaging a corner.
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Ora Williams
Allison
Tom Cheshire
Des Moines
Ames
Peanut crop value and Roosevelt hunt noted in quick item
The peanut crop is valued at fifteen million dollars and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. reportedly bagged eighty ducks in a Dakota hunt. A Boone Independent issue omits street light news for the fifth ward and the Wellman airship expedition is postponed again, praised only as an advertising scheme.
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Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Dakota
P. de Swick
Boone Independent
Fifth Ward
Wellman
Rock Island Trains Wrecked and Robbed on Friday
Friday saw a Rock Island passenger train wreck near Cedar Falls with twelve killed. The same day another Rock Island train was held up at Lincoln Nebraska with passengers robbed. R B Armstrong was elected president of the Philadelphia Casualty Company, a role similar to his prior New York position after leaving the treasury.
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Rock Island
Cedar Falls
Lincoln
Neb
R. B. Armstrong
United States Treasury
Philadelphia Casualty Company
New York
Treasury Department
Editor Sniff Convicted of Manslaughter in Nevada
A. H. Sniff editor of the Missouri Valley News was convicted of manslaughter after shooting a man who visited the office to assault him. Sniff formerly directed Nevada’s city schools and faces a sentence related to the fatal incident. The piece also notes political contests in Cleveland for mayor and a Des Moines claim that Gov Cummins should win the U S Senate seat.
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A. H. Sniff
Missouri Valley News
Sniff
Nevada
Bill’’ Eaton
Des Moines
Iowa
Los Angeles
Gov. Cummins
United States
Senate
Bill
Des Moines Plan Sparks Political Fortunes Contention
The DesMoines Tribune argues that the town plan to remove politics from local affairs is used to aid ambitious politicians who promoted it. The paper claims Des Moines differs from other towns in this manipulation.
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DesMoines Tribune
Des Moines
Senator Allison Faces Old Attacks and Election History
Opponents attack Senator Allison by age and his victory over Harlan for the U S senate. The critique is described as terrible yet the record remains clear. John Hornstein, former Boone Democrat editor and local leader, died in Chicago and was buried in Boone. He was a well known Iowa country publisher and a respected figure among peers.
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Allison
Harlan
U. S. Senate
John Hornstein
Boone Democrat
Chicago
Boone
Jack’’ Hornstein
Iowa
Democrats' bet on governor's U S Senate nomination
The Marshalltown Reflector offers to bet its plant and business against 10000 dollars that the governor will be nominated for U S Senator. If defeated, the paper goes to the bettor for one dollar. The Reflector, with Sioux City Tribune support, signals active Democratic campaign next spring.
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Marshalltown
Sioux City Tribune
Des Moines Considers Owl Cars Amid Political Edges
Des Moines contemplates night owl street cars as councilors explore the idea amid frost warnings and local political buzz. Ames plans a county candidate in September with a sheriff contender. Milford, Roland, Maxwell, and others also report sheriff and county official hopefuls in a year of lively local races.
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Des Moines
Ames
Milford
Roland
Maxwell
Trustees Call Off College Excursion Plan
The Ames correspondent notes railroads did not lower fares for the annual college excursion this year. Western roads refuse to offer cut rates, risking poor turnout. Past crowds relied on special rates, and the trustees wisely canceled the trip.
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Ames
The
Register and Leader
Western Roads
Western Passenger Association
Iowa political strife and machine may face reckoning
A Mason City paper funded by the state aims sharp charges at Dolliver after his Dubuque visit to Senator Allison. If Dolliver responds, he should engage fully in the fight against the “machine” and its strike politics, as the public will not tolerate brief gains from such tactics.
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Iowa
Mason City
Dolliver
Dubuque
Allison
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Earns Praise for Back Ailment
AILMENT praised for prompt relief. Luke LaGrange of Orange Michigan reports two applications cured a lame back after three weeks of plaster remedies. For sale by Judisch Bros Ames Iowa.
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Chamberlain
Luke LaGrange
Orange, Mich
Judisch Bros
Ames, Ia
An English Amenity at a Garden Party
An American hostess offers varied homemade sandwiches to an English guest at a garden party. The Englishwoman, with refined politeness, declines the treats saying she never touches the nasty things, highlighting a social contrast in manners.
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Lady B
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chance for a Home Run in Gravity Lesson
A teacher challenges a pupil on gravitation as the class discusses why objects fall. The boy quips that without attraction the earth would not pull things and jokes about a big hit home run, illustrating how curiosity sparks understanding. The Chicago News quotes the exchange.
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Newton
Chicago News
Man’s sudden pledge shakes a woman of ideals
A Brooklyn Eagle excerpt shows a man kissing a woman’s hand and she rebukes him for not living up to ideals. He apologizes and resolves to reform, while she urges him to aim higher. The exchange highlights romantic disappointment and newly formed resolutions.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Weather Review: Cooler Week Supports Farm Work
The week was cooler with normal sunshine and light scattered rain. Temperatures ran about 2 degrees below average, aiding threshing, harvesting, and fall plowing while corn ripening slowly due to belated conditions. Potatoes look fair and gardens productive overall.
Mass at Ames Catholic Church Next Sunday
F C Renter the pastor announces Mass at the Ames Catholic Church for 10 a m next Sunday morning inviting parishioners and community members to attend.
St John’s Episcopal Church Morning Prayer and Sermon
Herbert A. Wilson presides as rector at morning prayer and a sermon titled The Morning Twilight at 11 a.m. Sunday School meets before the service at St John’s Episcopal Church.
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ST. John's Episcopal Church
Herbert A. Wilson
Pastors Preach Morning and Evening Services This Sunday
The pastor will preach at both services with morning theme The Valley of Achor a Door of Hope and evening theme The Mission of the Miraculous. Special music led by Prof Bell. Sunday School at 9 45 Y P S C E at 6 30. Services open to all.
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Valley of Achor
Mission of the Miraculous
Prof
Bell
Pastor's Sunday services headline two talks
The theme at 11 a.m. is The Way to Overcome Circumstances and at 7:30 p.m. the topic is Freedom in Service, or the Satisfaction of Doing Right. Bible School starts at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages and Christian Endeavor joins at 6:30 p.m. with a welcoming greeting for youths.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
U B Church Plans Year End Service at Evergreen
The U B Church led by Rev J W Stiverson will hold regular services next Sunday. The year end closing service is scheduled for Evergreen at 3 pm.
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U. B
Evergreen
What will America do with the Negro sermon at FBC
Walter I. Fowle pastor leads Bible school at 9 45 a m and morning sermon at 11 00 a m. The B Y P U gathering is at 6 30 p m followed by a 7 30 p m sermon on What will America do with the Negro.
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First Baptist Church
Walter I. Fowle
America
Gallant Man Seeks Crowd Wedding Tour With Pair
In a theatrical dialogue from Pearson's Weekly a Gallant Man declares love and plans a dramatic proposal. A Gentle Maid fears the scene but hints at a joint wedding tour. Dialogue plays on matrimonial pairs and social complications.
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Gentle Maid
Pearson’s Weekly
Animals and their unusual taste in foods described
A Los Angeles Times note reports on animal eating habits revealing selectivity in food. The zoo keeper cites oleo versus butter avoidance by certain animals and details otters who eat one bite per fish, chimps with refined tastes, and the ichneymon that judges freshness by shell tapping.
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Los Angeles Times
Howells Praised Passage On Ancient Cathedral Imagery
The London Atheneum lauds Howells for a sentence about an ancient cathedral describing it as a vast efflorescence of the age of faith. The description portrays a mystically beautiful, gray form like a pale exhalation from the mold of the cloistered era.
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Howells
London Atheneum
The
Atheneum
Cathedral blooms and history in Galveston reflection
A Galveston News reminiscence recalls Howells era copy editing and Bucyrus newspaper tone. The quote contrasts a grand cathedral scene with 400 years of age needing paint as a vivid, if humorous, print image.
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Galveston News
Birth Notice Celebrates Nine Sons For Rost Family
In Dresden a birth notice states Eduard Rost X's wife welcomed nine sons after today’s birth, noting the family’s belief in stronger men for difficult times. The message ends with patriotic closing lines praising the fatherland and the Rhine.
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Dresden Anzeiger
Rhine
A Bargain at Nine eighty eight
Mr Mason tests a bargain umbrella as the saleswoman insists the price is nine dollars and eighty eight cents. His wife chides the small discount while noting the concern over perceptions of a bargain.
Child asks to visit heaven if she could return
A five year old girl, gravely ill, asks her mother if she might die and visit heaven, then return if she did not like it. The mother reassures her with a hopeful reply, conveying concern and gentle comfort.
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Mamma
Chicago News
Clever News Stand Dog Runs Shop While Boss Is Sick
A Port Jervis man recalls his intelligent shepherd dog that aided his newspaper business. While the owner slept the dog opened the stand and used the cash register, making change accurately until a customer handed a lead quarter. The dog’s temper cooled and the owner kept him as a business canine.
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Port Jervis
N. Y
Boston Post
Beecher Joke Teases Hypocritical Churchgoer
A Beecher anecdote recalls a visitor who doubts joining due to hypocrites in his church. Beecher answers that such members exist to keep fools like him out, sparking a sharp exchange about church membership and virtue.
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Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Old S
Plymouth
Stranger Identifies Man Paying Bill at Paris Aire
A narrator recalls a diner scene where a stranger asks a waiter whether the man named Meier is the one paying. The waiter says he does not know him and has not been there long. The table records ten glasses of beer and a bottle of wine.
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Meier
Comic Exchange About Beauty and Money
A narrator recalls a quip about marriage and finances. A benedict jokes that he married for beauty while a friend married for money, but the friend replies that the money wasn’t obtained, provoking a sardonic laugh.
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Benedict
His Wife Calls Out Drinking in Humorous Dialogue
In a cartoon caption from Illustrated Bits a wife teases her husband about drinking while he admits he cannot tell a lie. The exchange plays on marital banter with sarcasm and comic reproach.
Pessimist Won't Take Seat in Car to Avoid Woman
A Dallas News quip notes a pessimist declines the last car seat fearing a woman may board later. The line captures social attitudes with dry humor about seating and gender norms.
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Dallas News
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Ingersoll Park
United States Senate
Cleveland
Ohio
Tom Johnson
Burton
W. J. Minchin
Church OF Christ
H. D. Williams
U.B Church
J. W. Stiverson
Mr. Howells
Bucyrus
Eduard Rost x
Paris Aire
Loughran& Bauer
Mutual
Canier Bros
Herman
Caniel Bros. & Herman
Fowler's
Ormeey
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
Frank N. Fowler
Ames, Iowa
Parley Sheldon B, J. Sheldon
S. A. Keenan
Story Co
AME
National Bank of Commerce
Knautle, Kachod & Kahne
First National Bank
Des Moines Savings Bank
Sorenson & Gamrath
Union National Bank
W. M. Greely
Henry Wilson
E. W. Stanton
T. A. Dodds
Bankers National Bank
National City Bank
Valley National Bank
Citizen’s National Bank
McCartney
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