Nail Cannon Death of Elmer Coe in Ames
A tragedy near Ames details a boy Elmer Coe fourteen, killed by a nail shot from a toy cannon. The incident occurred as the family ate supper after sending him to fetch water, with nails found in the barn indicating repeated firing. The Coe family, formerly of Grand Avenue and Seventh Street, lived in Scranton after moving from Ames. The funeral was held in Scranton with relatives traveling from Chicago to attend. An official publication follows regarding paving Grand Avenue with city plans and assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Coe
Grand Avenue
Seventh Street
Martha Knudson
Ames
Coe
Here
Scranton
Elmer
Hornemann
Dr. Watts
Chicgo
Bose
Towa
W. Ry
Main Street
Ninth Street
Town
Ueil
Ap- City Council
United States
City Improvement Fund
Iowa
Cty Council
Aithfel
City Electric Light Fund Appropriations Authorized
Funds from the levy for the electric light plant and its earnings, estimated at thirty five thousand dollars for the year, are appropriated to pay bonds issued for the plant, street lighting costs, operator salaries, and operating expenses. Any remaining balance is to be applied to payoff outstanding obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
They
Tow
Hon
Ric
Water Works Fund
Ewer
United States
Ames City Budget Notes and Sidewalk Bidding 1911
The text outlines budget allocations for sewer, road, grading, improvement, and funding bond funds for Ames, Iowa, including estimated annual figures and purposes. It also details a notice to contractors inviting cement sidewalk bids for fiscal year 1911 12, with contract terms, assessment payment, checks, bonds, and bid conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iil
City of
Amer
Apri
Card of Thanks and Birth Notices from Ames Iowa
Card of Thanks from Jennie and Cora Parkhill and families thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of their mother. Includes birth notices for Mullica, a 9-pound daughter born March 30, and a daughter born to E O Edwinson on Walnut Avenue in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Cora Parkhill
Florence Kuehl
Warren Photeplace
James A
Mullica
Edwinson
Walnut Avenue
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth Guarantee
A Rexall Store advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a remedy that grows hair and cures baldness in 93 out of 100 cases with proper use. It guarantees refunds if unsatisfied, notes the product is non greasy and pleasantly scented, and offers 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes sold at Loughran & Bauer Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Überlain
Rexall
Loughran & Bauer
Why Hesitate Rexall Orde Laxative Guarantee Offer
A newspaper pitch promises a risk free trial of Rexall Orde laxatives to relieve chronic constipation. It explains the condition stems from weak nerves and muscles in the colon and asserts the product acts directly on bowels without affecting other organs. The ad emphasizes ease of use and suitability for children.
Rexall Orderlies Sold at Our Store
Rexall Orderlies offered in two sizes 10 cents and 25 cents. Sold only at our store The Rexall Store, Loughran & Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Loughran & , Bauer
Farewell for M T F Peele by Gilbert Church Group
Gilbert church members honor M T F Peele exiting mayoral year with a farewell gathering. Peele, active treasurer and trustee, departs July 1907 era duties, to visit Dayton Iowa with family. Local items include neighbors visiting Ames and Story City, a Thimble Club meeting, a runaway horse incident, and an obituary note for Glenn Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. F. Peele
Christian Endeavor Society
Peele
Endeavor Society
Dayton
Peele & Orning
Ralph Jones
R. T. Sisson
Ames
Chas. Lake
Chas. P. Lake
Bower
Albert Askelson
Story City
Christine Hanson
A. S. Riley
Glenn
Osse Wilson
Carrie Lake
Homestead Lodge
John Handsman
Handsman
Schott
DeWitt
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Kelley's
W. H. Poole
Eagle Lye
Kellogg's
J. B. Kooser & Co
Edwards-Champlin Goal Company
Canier Bros. &¢ Herman’s
Canier Bros. & Herman
Elmer Coe
Toy
Vein
At. Stukbarger
A. B. Maxwell
Ames Times
Barney's
Pure Food Store
Barney A. Knudson
Prop
Pure Food Grocery
Ur A. B. Mawell
Gilbert
Chamberlain
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