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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
1
J M Olinger reports Maxwell’s census area shows 875 residents but spring moves add 15 to 20 people, bringing the town near 900 and signaling a gain close to 100 since 1900. The note appears in the Tribune, reflecting continued town growth and rising prospects for Maxwell.
Des Moines reports a warm March with rapid soil thaw and early plowing. Spring wheat seedings ahead of last year, acreage down from 1904. fall wheat rye and clover over wintered well. Oats barley seeding progressing. corn ground readied for May 1 planting. Potatoes and garden truck planted. grass and pastures early. fruit buds safe from frost. farm stock healthy.
If your lawn mower needs sharpening bring it to the Watkins White Machine Co where all work is guaranteed to be satisfactory and they promise careful service.
Postmaster McCall received a letter from H M Rolston of Chicago stating the remains of Fred Backus, once a Nevada resident, are in Chicago awaiting relatives. Backus had lived in Nevada decades ago with his mother, a dressmaker, and sister. His sister later married Harry Bosworth. the family moved to Chicago with Backus after 1886. Rolston says Backus was a Chicago pharmacist. Rural route carriers tout good roads.
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