Notice to Contractors for Ames Sewer Work Bids
The Mayor and Council of Ames will accept bids until 800 TM A 7906 for sanitary sewer and sub drains. Plans by A Marston City Clerk. Seins first grade vitrified sewer and tile drains. 5 percent bid guarantee. Bids to Mayor Parley Sheidon. Public bid opening in Council Chamber. Owner reserves right to reject any bid.
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Ames
A. Marston
Wth
Consiact
Iona
Parley Sheidon
Leonard Round Trip Rates to Portland via The North Western Line
Send 2 cent stamp for illustrated folder with full information on routes to Portland from Lewis and Clark Exposition. Includes direct and indirect options via San Francisco and Los Angeles with return trip, low rate side trips to Yellowstone National Park and Alaska可.
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Leon
Portland
North-Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Yellowstone National Park
Alaska
Memorial of Joseph Steele Smith from Story county Iowa
Joseph Steele Smith born 1841 in Col umbia county Ohio grew to manhood in Mendota Illinois. He served three years in the Civil War with four brothers and received an honorable discharge. He moved to Story county Iowa married Mary Ellen May December 2 1872 lived near Ames then Kelley died August 4 1905 at sixty four. Funeral Sunday 1 30 pm Walnut Grove cemetery Rev H D Herr conducted services. He was a loyal soldier and devoted to family and church life.
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Joseph Steele Smith
Colorabia County
Ohio
Mendota
Ilinois
Smith
Story County
Iowa
Mary Ellen May
Ames
Kelley
Mr. Smith
Congregational Church
Walnut Grove
H. D. Herr
Summer remedy for child diarrhea praised by pastor
In warm months early loose stools in children require prompt care to prevent illness. A few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil cleanse the system. Rev M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses the remedy as valuable for feverish cammer disorders in children. Sold by Loughran and Bauer.
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M. O Stockland
M. E
Little Falls
Minn
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Ames Sealed Bids Sought for Electric Plant Improvements
City of Ames Iowa invites sealed bids for addition and extension of the Light Plant pumping station boiler and related machinery per plans on file. Bids due 8 am Monday September 4. Include 5 percent certified check. Bid packets marked Construction of Improvements at the Electric Plant and Pumping Station.
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Ames
Iowa
Electric Light and Parapiss
A.B. Maxwell
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Cures Colds
An advertisement claims Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar relieves coughs and expels colds by gently moving the bowels. The copy promotes the tonic as a universal remedy and lists its ingredients and benefits in a promotional tone.
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Kennedy
City ordinance approves permanent sidewalks on Ames streets
An Ames Iowa ordinance orders four foot brick sidewalks on Crawford, Story, Lincoln, Iowa Highland, and West streets with specified start points and dates. If property owners refuse, the city will construct and levy costs against abutting owners per ordinance, with deadlines for commencement by August 1205 and completion by September 21.
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Crawford Street
Btory Street
Lincoln Street
Iowa
Highland Street
Weat Street
City of
Ames
Lows
Iowa Street
Lincvin
State Street
Boone Street
Ontario Street
West Street
Pike Street
Hoggatt Street
Northwatern Street
Heggatt Street
Acros
Chicago & Northwetern Railway
Auyo
Rogers Ae
Ordnance
BH. Maxwell
Parley Sheldon
Nourishment Key to Health as Stomach Controls Strength
The passage asserts health depends on nourishment through the stomach and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care sold by O. A. Gamble to cure appetite loss weakness nervousness headaches constipation bad breath sour risings indigestion and all curable stomach troubles.
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O. A. Gamble
How to Use a Life Buoy and Improvised Tools
The article explains proper life buoy use by gripping the buoy’s sides and entering from the center to rise with arms resting on the sides. It notes practice could aid emergencies and suggests an oar as a substitute if a buoy is unavailable, describing riding a scull as a makeshift support.
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Pearson’s
Secret inks and ink reveals in light and heat
Describes various secret ink formulas using metals in acids or vinegar and the effects of air and heat on visibility. Notes colors for gold silver copper tin lead and mercury inks and the paper damage over time. Mentions lemon juice milk and a sal ammoniac solution as common methods and references rice water revealed with iodine in Afghan war correspondence.
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Jelalabad
The Value of Silence in American Life
The Chicago Journal argues Americans talk too much and miss the value of silence. It cites the usefulness of thinking, character formation, and the example of great leaders who spoke little, urging a calmer, reflective listening and speaking approach.
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United States
Chicago Journal
The Bridal Wreath Across Europe Traditions Described
The bridal wreath varies by country with myrtle in Germany orange blossoms in France and the U S Italy and the French cantons of Switzerland white roses in Italy and France red roses and pinks in Spain vine leaves in Greece and Bohemia rosemary. in German Switzerland artificial flowers replace the wreath.
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Germany
France
Italy
French Cantons
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Bohemia
German
Breach of Promise Suit Leads to Damages Claim
A woman sues a man for breach of promise claiming damages after a prior romance. The dialogue hints at a past affection and current legal action.
Married life changes spending habits
A brief exchange shows Juswed stating he spends less after marriage because he no longer has funds to spend, while Mooney asks why. The dialogue underscores altered finances within a household.
Wry Remarks on Hair Color and Gray Tresses
A brief exchange features two women joking about aging and gray hair. One woman muses about worrying if her hair turned as gray as Mrs Badger’s, while the other jokes she would dye it immediately.
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Mrs. Badger
Réeht
Time's Theater Sparks Eternal Drama Shown by Carlyle
A quotation ponders history as a grand drama set on time's stage with suns as lamps and eternity as a backdrop, attributed to Carlyle.
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Carlyle
Real Estate Transfers Stir Ames Land Deals
Real estate transfers show M. J Orambiet and wife to A. D. Orambet Lot 1 Block 2 Duffs add Ames. Nannie Epperson and wife to White Lot 5 and Nig Lot Block 24 Blairs add Ames. Mary Gentry and husband to Lewis Van Epps 60 ft lot Wells subdivision Block 48 3rd add Ames. W E Harriman and wife to R V Darner Lot 8 Block 6 Harrimans add Ames. Mary E Illeley and husband to C B Jones Lots 1814 and 15 Otis Ilisleys and Pearsons sole div Lot 4. Auction notices and railway fare promotion appear in the same clipping with travel deals to Richmond via the Chicago and North Western Railway offering low fares Sept 8 with return limits.
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M. J Orambiet
A. D. Oramblet
Duffs
Ames
Nannie Epperson
Blairs
Mary Gentry
Lewis van Epps
Lot & Wells
Mary E. Illeley
C. B. Jones
Otis Ilisleys and
Pearsons
Uig
Local Demand for Chamberlain Remedies Increases
Demand for Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is high in Pikeville. The seller notes successful cures where other remedies failed, with Loughran & Bauer distributing the product locally.
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Chamberlain
Frask Jonna
Pikeville
Loughran & Bauer
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