Spelling Match at Ames Chautauqua
Story County teachers prepare for the May 21 1910 spelling contests across townships to select eighth and seventh graders for the Ames Chautauqua spelling match. Winners receive season tickets or cash prizes with county-wide rounds to follow and local finals by June 10 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Ames Chautauqua
Chautauqua Management
Chautauqua
Ira J. Scott
Nevada
Iowa
Fernald
Lincoln
Zearing
Figert
Sherman A
Pearing
Arren
Ames
King
Ord
Scott
Supt
Ballard
Indian Creek
Maxwell
Bowser Nion
Cambridge
Dana
Palestine Re
Slater
Supt. Reinertson
Elub. Co
Battle Creek
Idh
Post
Milford and Grant Face Weather Hit Fruit Crops
The article notes bitter cold and snow harming fruit trees and gardens in Milford and Grant with oats crop potential damage yet to be determined. It mentions Homer Potts and Burford Bailey leaving for Seattle after winter ditching work and updates on several local residents in Des Moines Davenport Omaha Ames and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Potts
Burford Bailey
Jerry Jackson
Seattle
Washington
Mike Maroney
Davenport
Maroney
Des Moines
Verletta Warren
Omaha
Ester Livingston
Ames
Lottie
Ethel Bateman
Pearl Banks
Alvin Banks
Isabel Warren
Mad Dog Attacks Bert Carr at Home. Bull Is Fatally Hit
Bert Carr shot a fierce, hydro phobia showing dog at his Franklin Milford morning breakfast. The mad dog hit his valuable bulldog belonging to Bert, feared to require killing. Bert laments the dog did not bite him so he could have sought Windy City treatment. plus local social notes and visits across families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Carr
Bert
Windy City
Pleasant Grove
Frank Frey
Milford
Obituary Notice for W B Needham in California Funeral
W B Needham a former Story County resident who moved to Boone then California died in Long Beach. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Dr O H Je Mason and attended by many Ames and Boone citizens living in Los Angeles and Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Needham
Story County
Boone
California
Long Beach
O. H. Je Mason
Ames and Boone
Los Angeles
The Coal Man Still At Work Into Summer
A brief note states the coal man has not yet finished work for the season, indicating ongoing deliveries and service despite approaching summer.
Corps Entertained Veterans at Odd Fellows Hall Banquet
Elsworth W. R. C. No 98 hosted a Thursday noon dinner for veterans with seating, songs, and speeches. Mrs Nancy Taylor led the program along with Gen James Rush Lincoln who praised women’s roles in wartime service.
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Elsworth W. R. C
Corps
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Nancy Taylor
Boys In
Blue
Fred Tilden
Cedar Creek
Mary Dunning
Lincoln
Electa Gilbert
Robert BE. Lee
Hall of Fame
Washington
James Rush Lincoln
America
Mr. van Auken
Miss Leone King
Gamrath
Captain Miller
Good Fellowship
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Strong Results
The Rexall Store and The Loughran & Bauer Drug Co promise Rexall 93 Hair Tonic will eradicate dandruff, stimulate growth, and prevent baldness. They report 93 of 100 test cases satisfied and offer a money back guarantee. It comes in two sizes priced 0 and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Loughran & Bauer Drug Co
Barn Loss Settled Promptly in Ames
Insurance claim settled in three days after a fire on April 15 in Ames Iowa. Guy A Borup states policy with Anchor Fire Insurance of Des Moines and loss included seven head of horses hay harness wagons and more. Agent G C Hickel promotes Anchor Insurance and prompt fair adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchor Insurance Co
Ames
Iowa
Anchor Fire Insurance Company
Des Moines
G. C. Hickel
Hickel
Guy A. Borup
Murdoch Delivers Declamatory Piece in New Agricultural Hall
W. T. Murdoch, a student in the A. H. department, performed Holler ders match at the declamatory contest Friday morning in the new agricultural hall. It was greatly enjoyed by all who heard it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Murdoch
A. H. Department
New Agricultural Hall
Kalsem Seeks County Supervisor Nomination
Announcement for Sivert J. Kalsem of Huxley to succeed Ben Johnson as county supervisor. Kalsem, a well known farmer from Palestine township, declares his candidacy. he is a son of pioneer John V. Kassem and lifelong resident of the area. Local Republicans view the bid favorably based on merit and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivert J. Kalsem
Huxley
Ben Jonhson
Kalsem
Palestine Township
John V. Kassem
John Johnson
Singin' Skule Beginment set for Armory May 3
The W. R. C. ladies present Jist For a Laff at the Armory on May 3. Reports from neighboring cities claim it is one of the state's funniest affairs in years. Proceeds support the W. R. C. district convention fund to be held in Ames next fall.
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Ames
Vocal recital praised for clear tones and applause
The report praises Miss Wilson in a performance of I Puritana where Que le Voce from I Puritana and arias by Tetragini are acclaimed for clear high notes. The piece in E flat and F is described as sweet and full, drawing stormy applause.
Ames Yeoman Team at Boone in Degree Work
The Yeoman degree staff completed their third trip to Boone on Tuesday evening March 29 aiding eighty six members in the lass adoption. The Boone homestead members are entertainers with a fine hall and a program of music recitations and dancing followed by a banquet for candidates members and visitors. The degree staff plan to travel to Mackey Grove to assist in instituting a homestead there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Yeoman
Boone
Boone Homestead
Mackey Grove
Executor's Notice in Story County Iowa 1910
Official publication announces Alice Truesdale as executrix of Enoch Thurman estate. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the Story County District Court for allowance. debtors must make payment. Dated April 19, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story County
Iowa
Enoch Thurman
Alice Truesdale
Notice to Contractors for Ames Water Sewer Work
The City of Ames Iowa will receive bids up to eight o'clock p m on May 20 1910 for water and sewer connections to be laid on streets and avenues to be paved. Property owners have been notified to perform the work. if they fail the chosen bidder will do the work for the city. A B Maxwell City Clerk. 2 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
A. B. Maxwell
Colonial Realty Co Incorporation Filed in Iowa
Articles of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State by the Colonial Realty Co. Its principal place of business is Ames Story County Iowa. The general nature of the companys business shall be real estate development and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Realty Co
Ames
Story County
Iowa
Formation of Real Property Corporation and Stock Details
The document outlines creation of a real property corporation with stock at 12 000 dollars, fifty-dollar shares, fully paid. It assigns a five-member board, voting rights, and a term from 1910 to 1920 with a three-fourths stock vote for dissolution, plus initial officers listed as G. T. resident, I. F. Gillmor, J. C. Darger, Y. Cable, and Daniel Sevates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Direct Organization
Nion
I. F. Gillmor
J. C. Darger
Tre Y. Cable
Daniel Sevates
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Ithrade
American Book Co
Ill
Collins
Gedge
Court House
Milford and
Grant
Franklyn and Milford
Chas. Gilmore
T. J. Sowers
Roy Hauser
P. J. Peterson
Franklin
Fred Smith
Chicago
Robert Young
Lloyd
L. Wherry
Flora Wilson
Ladies Home Journal
Semmons Dry Goods Store
Ity
Official
Assidia
Charles C
Rocers
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