Franchising Debate Shapes Ames Election
In The Intelligencer F R and M C Conaway discuss the Ames franchise ordinance. They defend its provisions on power sources and access while noting potential changes and the need for a decisive, pig vote. They urge voters to weigh carefully and decide firmly on passage or rejection.
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State Executive Council
Story Street
Onondaga
Ames
Quandago Street
Kellogg Street
Onondago Street
Boone Street
College Road
Dairy
Duff and
Onondaga Streets
Ames Franchises and Iowa State College Legacy Spark Debate
E B Howard argues against ordinance No 174 urging Ames voters to reject extending the Ames interurban franchise to 1932. He defends Iowa State College by praising its veterinary, legal, and preaching output while warning against monopolies and loss of city streets to corporate control.
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Des Moines
Plain Talk
Ames
Iowa
Ames College
Ames Institute
State Agricultural College
Lizzie
Elizabeth
Ames School
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Iowa State College
Farmers’ Institute
Board of Control
Commission
Ames & College Railroad
Lincoln
Executive Council of
College Farm
Iowa Railway Commission
E. B. Howard
No Trust at Huxley In Local Bid for Mayor
A terse note from the Intelligencer contradicts a predicted dangerous trust at Huxley and reports attorney Brown of the Chronicle refusing a mayoral bid. The passage mentions the Line ley and con as part of the fragmented text.
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Attorney Brown
Chronicle
Eating House
Ley
Indians in Ames Draw Attention on Tuesday Morning
A group of Tama reservation Indians visited Ames Tuesday morning and attracted considerable attention on the streets. Local residents noted the unusual sight and watched them as they moved through town.
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Tama Reservation
Ames
Hey
Slater Notables and Local Weekend Activities
George Osmondson Melvin Johnson and Ben Ersland teachers from Britt and Manly Ia are spending a week visiting relatives and friends. Marie Lande attended Normal at Nevada last week. About twenty Slater youths attended the home talent show Maidens All Forlorn presented by six Sheldahl girls Saturday. Mr and Mrs Severt Tesdell and Myrtle visited Des Moines last Saturday. Easter programs by Methodist and Norwegian Sunday schools were well attended with good exercises.
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George Osmondson
Melvin Johnson
Britt
Ben Ersland
Manly
Marie Lande
Nevada
Slater
Sheldahl
Severt Tesdell
Myrtle
Des Moines
Social News and Local Visits Highlight Des Moines Easter
Miss Merle Pearson traveled to Des Moines for Easter with friends and relatives. Mrs. Simon Meyers and daughter Lulu visited Nevada last week. The Social Dozen met with Mrs. Dave Shope on Friday. Meyers D R Ray and W W Finnie were Nevada callers Sunday. W B Ellis of Swea City visited Ames to see his brother B L Ellis. Ells plans to move to Denver after buying land there. Miss McCormick of Des Moines is visiting Dr. Frances Stewart.
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Merle Pearson
Des Moines
Simon Meyers
Miss Lulu
Nevada
Dave
W. 8. Ellis
Swea City
Ames
B. L. Ellis
Ells
Denver
Miss McCormick
Frances Stewart
Woman crediting Pain Balm for rheumatic relief
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole of Dover Delaware testifies pain balm eased her rheumatic pains after two years of suffering. She claims it brought relief before finishing one bottle and helped friends as well. Sold by Loughran Bauer and Joel C. Cagroin.
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Sarah A. Cole
S. New St
Dover
Del
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Joel C. Cagroin
S P E S E S E W E E S
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear event, names, or places. Unable to extract a coherent newspaper item from the unreadable input.
Joint Boone Story Drainage District Proceeding Opens
In Ames Iowa on March 29 1907 the Story and Boone counties boards met in joint session at city hall to hear petitions for the Boone Story Drainage District No 1. They elected F G Dunahugh clerk and set April 15 to view the premises after hearing claims for damages and protests.
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Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
Boone County
Ames
W. O. Holcomb
H. D. Howe
J. W. Keigley
Boone County Board of
F. G. Dunahugh
Boone and
Story Counties
Boone-Story Drainage District No
Boards of Supervisors
E. B. Ball
Boone and Story Counties
John M. Wells
Boone-Story
Holcomb
Howe
Keigley
Silliman
Michaelson
Johnson
Homer Lee
Augustus Leecing
J. W. Leecing
J. W. Rodney
Louis Peterson
Geo. Holland
Try Our Wall Paper For A Fresher Home
Ad copy promotes Birge's wallpaper line to refresh homes with artistic designs. It appeals to pride in home appearance and spring-like ambiance, urging readers to view the product and be persuaded by buyers who praise Birge's papers.
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Birge
Ordinance Vacates Alley in Woodland Park Addition Ames
Ames Iowa city council approves vacation of a segment of alley adjoining lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Woodland Park Addition. Mayor Parley Sheldon and City Clerk A B Max authorize quit claim deeds to adjacent lot owners.
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Woodland Park Addition
City of
Ames
Iowa
City Council Vacates College Street West of Northwestern
Ames leaders pass ordinance vacating College Street segments west of Northwestern Street. Mayor Parley Sheldon and City Clerk A. B. Maxwell authorized to quitclaim deeds to owners of blocks 16 17 and 23 of College Park North abutting the vacated areas.
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Ofa
College
Ames
College Park
Parley Sheldon
A. B. Maxwell
Endorsement from Scranton Journal for Times-Republican
The Scranton Journal lauds the Times-Republican as a staid, solid newspaper with moral tone and up-to-date market coverage. It praises its independent management, fair treatment of individuals and corporations, strong correspondents, and lasting reliability through trials.
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Times-Republican
Scranton Journal
People
Iowa
Franchise Ordinance Discussion and Vote Planned
City officials convene to review a proposed franchise ordinance with utilities and media providers. The session aims to finalize language, weigh public interest, and schedule a vote on the measure. Local residents may attend and submit comments before the decision.
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the Intelligencer
F. R. and
M. C. Conaway
Mr. Howard
Howard Fights
Franchise
Huxley
Tama
Ayer
Maxwell
Lisle
Axminster
Es Re
Wv. O. Holcomb
Attest F. G. Dunahugh
Cagwin
Wæar
A. B. Max City Clerk
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