Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Ankeny, Iowa" in English language version.
Fire Destroys Half Ankeny Business Area: A raging fire destroyed half of the Ankeny business section, causing an estimated $50,000 loss. Five stores covering a half-block area burned to the ground during the blaze which consisted of the following places: Lamberti meat market and grocery store, Thompson harness shop, the office of Dr. Henderson, veterinarian, Wright Pharmacy, Sexton cafe, and Margaret's Beauty Shoppe, where the fire originated. The fire department was called but it had gained such a start before being discovered and there was a strong wind blowing, which made it difficult to check; this was the third major blaze in Ankeny in the past ten years. Ankeny Times, May 17, 1940
First Issue of the Ankeny Press-Citizen, Our Purpose: This is the first issue of the Ankeny Press-Citizen. We hope you like it. To begin with, you will receive the Press-Citizen free of charge. After the initial free distribution subscriptions will be taken. One year's subscription will cost $1.50. During this period when you receive the paper-free, and any time afterward, we would appreciate your comments, criticisms, and ideas. We want to make this paper one that each one of you will want to read every Thursday. Only with your comments can we do this. We want to call your attention to a few factors to look for in this first edition. You will note that all the news is local, from the lead story on page one all the way to the last article on page eight. The size of the paper is called tabloid. Because it is easy to read, easy to handle, and it doesn't take much space. Ankeny Press-Citizen, Oct. 1, 1958
After the tornado in June, several Ankeny stores offered sales to customers. Shown are ads from Flatt's Clothing and Bacot Frontier Furniture. Ankeny Press-Citizen, July 11, 1974
