Parents Meet to Discuss Civic Improvement Plan
An Ames high school room hosts a Friday April meeting by the Children's Auxiliary of the Civic Improvement society. Speakers include Mrs. W. A. Morse and Mrs. H. L. Carrell on savings in schools and kindergarten work. Supt. King advocates a new high school. Music by the Glee club and others. 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
Open Night of Gymnasium Work at Margaret Hall
Miss Win Tilden announces an open night of gymnasium work at Margaret Hall Monday evening beginning at 7 15. The event features drills relay races rings ladders ropes and a running high jump contest by sophomores and juniors. A freshmen sophomores basketball game closes the program with all ladies invited.
Campaign for Beautifying Ames and Cleaning Up Streets
Dr. J. Copestake urged Ames citizens to drain streets and curb quagmires, install uniform drainage tiles, control trash, and improve cleanliness to boost city beauty. He urged residents to use proper garbage receptacles and urged civic leaders to formalize efforts through the Civic Improvement Society.
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Ames
J. Copestake
Civic Improvement Society
Copestake
Park Board
Early measures to curb house flies and mosquitoes
The article urges screening living spaces and declaring war on common house flies and mosquitoes. It notes their ability to transmit disease and promotes sunlight, fresh air, and removing obstructions to health by following natural laws.
Manning home hosts fourth wedding as Miss Florence Manning wed Goode
Miss Florence Manning and Mr. 8. B. Goode of Battle Creek Iowa were married at the M A Manning home on Duff Avenue Saturday night in a small ceremony conducted by Rev. Walter I Fowle. The groom attends the State University at Iowa City and will graduate in June with a medical degree and a sub professorship next year. The couple will reside in Iowa City.
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M. A. Manning
Duff Avenue
Manning
Milo
President Storms
Mannings
Julius Tilden
Florence Manning
B. Goodenow
Battle Creek
Iowa
Walter I. Fowle
Milo Manning
Ames
Iowa City
Mrs. Goodenow
Kill Disease Carrying Flies and Clean Premises
Chaplain Kepfred of the State Board of Control urges thorough fumigation and cleanup to stamp out disease germs carried by flies. He stresses cleaning houses, outbuildings, yards, removing rubbish, cesspools, manure, and ensuring sunlight and fresh air reach all areas. He recommends cutting overgrown trees and thinning groves to improve air circulation.
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Kepfred
State Board of Control
The Odd Fellows in Ames Prosper Through Charity and Growth
A Boston Transcript excerpt discusses the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Ames, praising its altruistic mission. Ames Lodge No. 809 leads with high membership, followed by Mystic Encampment No. 114 and the Patriarch's Mutant Canton Ames No. 48, with strong growth. The Marian Degree of Rebekah ladies auxiliary totals over one hundred members.
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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
Rebekah
Boone and Story Counties Celebrate Fiftieth Fourth of July
Boone County historian L. Lucas describes the 1859 Fourth of July celebration at the Iowa State College grounds. He recalls details from Madrid resident Milden Luther and others, including the four white horses on the bandwagon, speakers John A. Hull and Col. John Scott, and the dinner and toasts. A full attendee list is urged for archival preservation.
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Boone News-Republican
News-Republican
James McIntosh
Ames Intelligencer
Boone
Story Counties
Iowa State College
Ames
Dc. L. Lucas
Madrid
Jas. McIntosh
Agricultural College
Milden Luther
H. W. Hull
Boonsboro
Grayson Station
R. M. Gwynn
di Williams
Peter Hoyer
New Philadelphia
Ontario
Boone County
Ives Marts
Marts
College
Story County
Zula
Nevada
John A. Hull
John Scot
Scott
Benjamin Brimning
Marshal Marts
L. Q. Hoggatt
Frazer
Mr. Dana
R. Guiberson
I. J. Mitchell
C. L. Lucas
Daniel McCarthy
Intelligencer
N. B. Brunning
Mansfield
Chamberlains Liniment Eases Most Rheumatism Colds
Most rheumatism cases are muscle rheumatism due to cold or damp weather and need no internal treatment. Free use of Chamberlains Liniment provides quick relief from pain and soreness. Price 25 cents small size 50 cents large size. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Sure Enough Love The Colored Woman At Her Wash Tub
A dialogue fragment portrays a colored woman speaking to a suitor at a wash tub. The exchange hints at affection and suspicion about employment, reflecting social dynamics and personal tension in a domestic setting.
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Sammy
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsement Ad
Do not delay for kidney and bladder trouble. Take DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for backache inflammation and rheumatic pains. Be sure you get the right antiseptic pills, sold by A. Gamble.
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DeWitt
A. Gamble
Travel plans place him in Ames for the Fourth
The note indicates he can travel and should be in Ames for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration. It emphasizes readiness to move and attend events in Ames during the holiday period.
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Ames
New Ideas in Wall Paper Exhibit at Cagwin’s
Ames residents will host Halls of Buffalo New York Friday April 16 at J B Cagwin’s Drug Store with samples and designs from M H Birge & Sons Co Buffalo manufacturers and exporters. The display aims to show textures styles and ideas for wallpaper and offers free ideas that compare to travel costs to a city.
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Ames
Halls
Buffalo
N. Y
M. H. Birge & Sons Co
J. B. Cagwin
Death of Ames resident Joseph Heater
Joseph Heater, an invalid who lived in Ames for three years, died Friday morning. His body was shipped to Jamaica on Saturday for burial. He had been unable to leave his home during residence in Ames.
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Joseph Heater
Ames
Jamaica
Mr. Heater
Real Estate Transfers in Ames and Surrounding Areas
Geo T Kooser and wife to Marie Larson for $3000 describing SW and 1 12.94 acres. F E Clark and wife to Mary Blinn for $350 east half lot 8 and west third lot 2 Wilcox's 8th division. Clara Kurtz and Histon G Lee and Bert B Welty for $5000 northeast quarter 7 83 22 ex strip 300 ft wide and extract southeast corner 24 rounds by 44 rounds. W H Johnston to P E Shugart for $16000 northeast 11 83 23. M S Evinger to Ben Edwards for $475 east 60 ft lot 3 J P Duthies' division lots 9 and 10 Parker's addition Ames. Isabella M Miller and husband to Benjamin F Roberts for $1600 lot 4 Miller's division 3 and 18 Parker's Ames. J L Stevens and wife to Helen Erickson for $375 lots 5 and 6 block 3 College Park Ames. William H Totten and wife to B J Hougland for $500 lots 12 and 13 block Gilbert. Joseph L Pool and wife to Ira J Scott for $2275 lots 5 8 and 9 block P Scott's addition Nevada ex 60 ft off a side.
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Geo T Kooser
Marie Larson
F E Clark
Mary Blinn
Wilcox
Clara Kurtz
Histon
G. Lee
Bert B Welty
H Johnston
P E Shugart
M S Evinger
Ben Edwards
J P Duthies
Parker's
Ad Ames
Isabella M Miller
Hus
Benjamin F Roberts
Miller's
J L Stevens
Helen Erickson
Ames City Indebtedness Legalized Under Five Percent Cap
An act of the Iowa General Assembly legalizes Ames city council indebtedness contracted in the five years before passage for water system and electric light works, above the statutory limit but within the five percent constitutional cap. The act clarifies validity and ends pending litigation with immediate effect from publication in Des Moines Register and Leader and Ames Intelligencer.
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City
Athes
City Council of
Iowa
Otter
General Assembly
State of
Ames
Register and Leader
Des Moines
Ames Intelligencer
You will enjoy your automobile much better with policy
An advertisement from American Fidelity Co McCartney and Judge, agents in Brown Building Ames Iowa promotes auto insurance policy.
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American Fidelity Co
McCartney & Judge
Brown Bldg
Ames
Iowa
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Cleveland Ladies
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City Federation of Women's Clubs
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Gov. Carroll
W. J. Bates
Federation
Federated Clubs
Barclay
Goodykoontz
Carroll
A. J. Barclay
Margaret Hall
A. Marston
Cornell University of New York
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S. A. Beach
Dr. Wilson
Frank W. Wilson
Northwest Iowa Conference
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Church
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Boston Transcript
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Fremanere
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