Parents Meeting to Promote Civic Improvement This Friday
A large civic event in Ames gathers parents in the high school room Friday April 23 at 8 pm. Mrs. Morse chairs the Children’s Auxiliary committee. Des Moines speakers discuss penny savings, kindergarten value, gymnasium benefits, and a new high school building. Music by student groups and flag drills accompany the program. Free admission.
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Civic Improvement Society
W. A. Morse
H. L. Carrell
Des Moines
W. H. Baily
Winifred Tilden
Jack Watson
King
Ames
Ethel Grace Pike
Glee Club
Troubadores
Beardshear School
The
Campaign aims to beautify Ames by draining streets
Dr. J. Copestake urged the Civic Improvement Society to tackle Ames street drainage and quagmires. He pressed for uniform park tile, better garbage receptacles, and curbside waste control to improve curb appeal and public sentiment for city beautification.
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Ames
J. Copestake
Civic Improvement Society
Copestake
Park Board
Mes
Early Home Sanitation to Fight Flies and Mosquitoes
The article urges early screening of houses and declares war on common house flies and mosquitoes. It notes their role in disease transmission and promotes letting sunlight and fresh air in by removing obstructions to healthful living.
Manning Home Wedding Adds To Local Run of Iowan Nuptials
Miss Florence Manning and S B Goode married at the M A Manning residence on Duff Avenue Saturday night in Ames. Rev Walter I Fowle officiated before a small gathering. The groom, from Battle Creek Iowa, attends the State University of Iowa City and expects a June medical degree and a sub professor post next year. The Manning home has now hosted four marriages, with relatives Milo Manning and Mrs Milo connected to the home.
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M. A. Manning
Duff Avenue
Manning
Milo
President Storms
Mannings
Julius Tilden
Florence Manning
Miss Manning
S. B. Goodenow
Battle Creek
Iowa
Walter I. Fowle
Milo Manning
Ames
Goodenow
State University At
Iowa City
Mrs. Goodenow
Kill Disease Carrying Flies Warns to Clean Premises
Chaplain Kepfred of the State Board of Control urges thorough fumigation and cleanup to remove flies and disease germs. He calls for open sunlight and fresh air, removal of rubbish, and proper isolation of water sources, barns, and outbuildings to prevent contamination.
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Kepfred
State Board of Control
The Empty Glass Poem by Lilliam Barker Beedle
A poem from Ames recounts a life as an empty glass that love filled with wine, then death took a beloved, leaving thirst for years and a bittersweet memory of the brimming drink that once was. The verse reflects enduring longing and commemorates a departed heart.
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Lilliam Barker Beedle
Ames
Odd Fellows strive for higher aims in Ames lodge growth
A Boone News Republican summary notes the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Ames showing strong lodge membership at Ames Lodge No. 809 with 26 in the Patriarchs Militant Canton No. 48 and a Marian Degree of Rebekah auxiliary over 100 members. The article lauds fraternal charity and highlights female auxiliary aid as key to prosperity. It also recounts a plan for a joint July Fourth celebration by Boone and Story counties to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Iowa State College at Ames, with reminiscences from James McIntosh and historian Cc L. Lucas about the 1859 event and participants.
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Order of
Odd Fellows
Lodge of
Odd Fellows Order
Ames
Odd Fellowship
Ames Lodge No
Mystic
Ames No. 48
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Marian Degree of
Rebekah
Boone News-Republican
News-Republican
James McIntosh
Ames Intelligencer
Boone
Story
Iowa State College
Cc. L. Lucas
Madrid
Jas. McIntosh
Agricultural College
Milden Luther
H. W. Hull
Boonsboro
Grayson Station
R. M. Gwynn
J. Williams
Peter Hoyer
New Philadelphia
Ontario
Boone County
Ives Marts
Marts
College
Story County
Zula
Nevada
John A. Hull
John Scot
R. R. M. Gwynn
Benjamin Brimning
Marshal Marts
L. Q. Hoggatt
Frazer
Mr. Dana
R. Guiberson
I. J. Mitchell
Daniel McCarthy
Intelligencer
N. B. Brunning
Mansfield
Rheumatism Relief with Chamberlain Liniment
The article states that over ninety percent of rheumatism cases are muscle rheumatism from cold or damp weather. No internal treatment is needed. apply Chamberlain's Liniment free of charge for quick relief. It urges a trial and notes prices 25 cents and 50 cents. sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Sure Enough Love Colored Woman Wash Tub Exchange
Dialogue excerpt shows a colored woman at a wash tub questioning a suitor Sammy Coe about his affection and job security, revealing tension over loyalty and employment. The scene centers on romantic inquiry and workplace trust in a colored community setting.
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Sammy
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Promoted Urgently
An emergency urging prompt treatment for kidney and bladder troubles endorses DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills. The copy stresses reliability and warns to insist on the genuine product from A. Seller, noting antiseptic qualities and applicability to backache and bladder inflammation.
He Should Be At Ames For The Coming Fourth
The note indicates a person is able to travel and should be at Ames for the upcoming Fourth of July observance. It emphasizes readiness to attend a local celebration or event in Ames.
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Ames
Wall Paper Exhibit by M. H. Birge Co. at Caguins Drug Store
Mr Halls of Buffalo New York will visit Ames Friday April 16 with ideas samples and designs from M H Birge Sons Co Buffalo manufacturers and exporters of fine wall paper The store will become a wall paper showroom offering free ideas to customers whose thoughts turn to wallpaper
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Ames
Halls
Buffalo
N. Y
M. H. Birge & Sons Co
J. BE. Cagwin
Death of Joseph Heater in Ames
Joseph Heater who lived in Ames for three years died Friday morning. The body was shipped to Jamaica on Saturday for burial. Heater was an invalid and unable to leave his house during his residence in Ames.
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Joseph Heater
Ames
Jamaica
Heater
Real Estate Transfers in Ames area listing multiple parcels
Geo T Kooser and wife transfer to Marie Larson for 3000 dollars acreages 8W 1 12.94 and 5W 7 84 23. F E Clark and wife to Mary Blinn for 350 dollars half Lot 3 and a third Lot 2 Wilcox's 8 div 6 half ne se sa 5 83 24. Clara Kurtz and husband to G. Lee and Bert B Welty for 5000 dollars ne se 7 83 22 with strip along north side 300 ft wide and extracted southeast corner 24 rds by 44 rds. W H Johnston to P KE Shugart for 16000 dollars ne 11 83 23. M S Evinger to Ben Edwards for 475 dollars east 60 ft Lot 3 J P Duthies' s div lots 9 and 10 Parker's ad Ames. Isabella M Miller and husband to Benjamin F Roberts for 1600 dollars Lot 4 Miller's s div lots 3 and 18 Parker's ad Ames. J L Stevens and wife to Helen Erickson for 375 dollars tots 56 and 6 bik 3 College Park ad Ames. William H Totten and wife to BJ Hougland for 500 dollars tots 12 and 13 bik 8 Gilbert. Joseph J Pool and wife to Ira J Scott for possibly 60 ft off u aide with tots 58 and 9 bik P Scott's ad ex 60 ft off u aide.
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Geo T Kooser
Marie Larson
E Clark
Mary Blinn
Wilcox
Clara Kurtz
G. Lee
Bert B Welty
Gide
W H Johnston
P KE Shugart
S Evinger
Ben Edwards
J P Duthies
Parker's
Ad Ames
Isabella M Miller
Hus
Benjamin F Roberts
Miller's
Parker
J L Stevens
Helen Erickson
College Park
Ames
William H Totten
BJ Hougland
Gilbert
Joseph J. Pool
Ira J Scott
Scott
U Aide
Iowa Act Legalizes Ames City Water and Light Debt
An 1909 Iowa act validates Ames city council debt beyond the statutory limit but within the five percent constitutional cap for water system and electric plant projects. It states the indebtedness contracted in the five years prior is lawful, applies to pending litigation, and takes effect upon publication in Des Moines and Ames newspapers.
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Town
Iowa
Neas
General Assembly
State of
Ames
Register Leader
Des Moines
Ames Intelligencer
Automobile policy pitch from Ames agents
An Iowa advertisement urges readers to buy car insurance from the American Pi Co. McCartney and Judge, agents based in Bidg Ames. The card highlights improved driving enjoyment through coverage and includes agent contact in Ames Iowa.
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American Pi Co
McCartney & Judge, Agents, Bidg
Ames
Iowa
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City Federation of Women’s Clubs
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Gov. Carroll
W. J. Bates
Federation
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Barclay
Goodykoontz
Carroll
A. J. Barclay
Margaret Hall
A. Marston
Cornell University of New York
Cornell University
S. A. Beach
Win ‘Tilden
Igaret Hall
Dr. Wilson
Frank W. Wilson
Northwest Iowa Conference
M. FE
Cupid
Boston Transcript
L. Lucas
DeWitt
Taylor
Ricuan Dsotra
Caguins Drug Store
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