Gasoline autos on rails could reshape rural transport
A farmer warns that gasoline powered cars may soon run on steel rails as railroads test gasoline coaches. Illinois Central officials tested a gasoline car reaching 20 to 30 mph on Iowa lines and Burlington explores self running units to cover rural tracks. If successful, widespread steel track wagon roads could enable passenger coaches and even auto dummies to switch steam cars, changing farm access and road building costs.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Iowa
Burlington Road
Chicago
St. Louis
T.R
Tragic Denver Rio Grande Train Wreck in Colorado
A Sunday Denver and Rio Grande train derailed at Dry Creek Colorado after a cloudburst killing eighty passengers in day coaches. The engine saved sleepers. coal tender washed downstream. Fireman survived but traumatized. relief teams worked to identify victims including J G Graham of Pueblo, former Kos Thuth sheriff and 1897 Denver state manager for the Brotherhood of American Yeoman.
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Denver and
Rio Grand Railroad
Dry Creek
Colorado
J. G. Graham
Pueblo
T. Coffeen
Graham
Bancroft
Kossuth County
Denver
Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Toronto
Canada
Burt, Lowa
Rev T M Rickman to Lead Newminster at Local Church
The former Baptist church pastor Rev T M Rickman will occupy the Lonyge of that church next Sunday morning. A bank failure at First National Bank of Grinnell requires an assessment of stockholders to pay depositors in full. Dr Stalker holds $5,000 stock and may lose this plus another $5,000. Watkins Skellenger Co of Clinton Iowa, wire working machinery designers, seeks a new Ames location. If a building deal closes, Ames would gain a manufacturing plant and new residents, with county contracts already in place backing the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Rickman
the Baptist Church
First National Bank of Grinnell
Stalker
O. H. Watkins
Watkins-Skellenger Co
Clinton
Iowa
Ames
Couny
Brick and stone sale at J. W. Adams building
A few hundred hollow bricks offered at low price for immediate purchase at the J. W. Adams building. Also crushed stone available from H. J. Hansen.
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J. W. Adams
H. J. Hansen
Henry Hanson Falls 35 Feet From Iown Central Bridge
Henry Hanson fell about 35 feet from the Iown Central bridge and lay unconscious in brush until morning. He was rescued and taken to the City Hotel for care with paraplegia suspected and critical condition. Details remain unclear as witnesses say he was last seen walking toward the bridge with companions who later left him.
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Henry Hanson
Iown Central
Henry
Story City Herald
Weather Summary Reports Mixed Harvest Prospects Across Regions
The week saw mean temperatures 2 to 4 degrees below normal with cool nights and some northern stations registering sub 40 degree minima on the 7th. Rain was scarce except in the north central district, aiding harvesting of oats spring wheat and timothy seed while enabling threshing. Threshers report good oat and barley yield with some exceptions. spring wheat suffers from rust and blight in areas with the largest plantings. Corn shows improved tone from prior weeks with progress near average for the last 15 years, while potato rot is curbed by dry weather and pastures require more rain. Apple crop prospers.
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North Central
Brides in Paris trouser outfits spark town gossip
Aunt Fancy and Uncle Jonah discuss a Maxwell Tribune story about 400 weddings where brides from the Rockyvelts wear swell trousers on their Paris wedding trip. The dialogue mocks fashion choices and scandal.
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Fancy
Rockyvelts
Jonah
Paris
Maxwell Tribune
Boy Nearly Drowns in Kerosene Mishap
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs John Dodd drank kerosene left on a window sill. Mrs Dodd left briefly, the child cried out, Dr Knepper treated him and he was out of danger by midafternoon according to Collins Liberator.
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John Dodd
Story County Fair Races Set At Nevada With Bigger Purses
The Story County Fair in Nevada, scheduled for August 30 through September 1, features trotting pacing and running races with larger purses funded by local citizens. Wednesday offers 2:20 pace for merchant's purse $500 and 2:35 trot $300, plus a half mile van and repeat $50. Thursday includes 2:20 trot $300 and a one mile run and repeat $100.
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Story County
Nevada
Henry Coffeen in Court on Abandonment Charge
State of Iowa vs Henry Coffeen of Ames, Iowa Telephone Company employee, accused of abandoning his wife and child. The petition says Mrs Coffeen is penniless and in poor health, while Coffeen is described as able bodied. Two officers have garnished his wages, totaling 25 dollars for the support of the woman and child.
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State of Iowa
Henry Coffeen
Ames
Iowa Telephone Company
Snapping of corn keeps neighborhood awake at night
A resident says nightly corn snapping noises have disturbed the neighborhood. He notes it is about time the snapping process occurred, implying concern or insistence on the harvest activity proceeding.
Corn Growers Must Battle Heat For Good Yields
A Homestead observation notes farmers face extreme heat as corn crops respond with heavy sweating like workers in hay fields. The writer underscores a harsh season requiring vigorous effort to achieve strong corn growth.
Ames Armory Company of Ames Iowa Incorporation Notice
Articles state the Ames Armory Company is formed in Ames Iowa to own property and operate buildings for use rent or sale. Capital stock starts at $4000, nonassessable, with options to increase to $10000. Board of seven to govern with defined officer roles and annual director elections. Listed initial directors include Harriman Manning McCarthy Lee Jayne Underwood and Barthvilomew.
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State of
Iowa
Stoceholders
W. KE. Harriman
M. A. Manning
K. H. McCarthy
C. G. Lee
Ros. Jayne
F. A. Underwood
C E. Barthvilomew
Ames
Union Savings Bank Article of Incorporation Ames IA 1904
The document records the formation of Union Savings Bank of Ames Story County Iowa. It includes incorporation details, stockholder meetings, voting rights, by law powers, officers, and director duties. It lists capital stock values, assets liabilities, and notarized signatures of incorporators Alfred H. Munn and others.
Nothing on the Market Equals Chamberlain's Remedy
A Joplin Missouri druggist circular proclaims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy superior to any patent medicine for bowel complaints. Loughran and Bauer advertise it as the product they sell and recommend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Obe Witmer
Joplin
Loughran & Bauer
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised
A Winslow Alabama merchant Mr W T Taylor reports using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea and colic on his place and others with prompt pleasant relief. For sale by Loughran Bauer.
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Chamberlain
W. T. Taylor
Winslow
Ala
Loughran & Bauer
John Allan Offers Rubber Tires and Shoes at Reasonable Price
John Allan promises first class work on buggy tires and horse shoes at a fair price. Call and see him for reliable service and quality results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allan
A Warning to Mothers About Summer Bowel Care
Notice urges mothers to use fresh castor oil for infants with bowel troubles during hot weather. If needed, use hoe remedy followed by castor oil to check illness early. Advises keeping treatments ready and notes sale by Loughran & Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Whitney divorce suit in Story County court
In Story County Iowa August term 1904 A M Whitney plaintiff vs B R Whitney defendant notice of petition for divorce on willful abandonment and inhuman treatment dower in Maxwell lots and quieting title to plaintiff with maiden name Graves seeks relief and default judgment if no appearance by noon on second day of August term begins August 22 1904 at Nevada Iowa Merritt and Connolly attorneys for plaintiff
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District Court of the
State of Iowa
Story County
A. M. Whitney
BR. B. Whitney
R. B. Whitney
District Court
Iowa
Maxwell
A. M.graves
Nevada
Merritt & Connolly Attorneys
Northwestern line excursion fares announced at Des Moines
Des Moines travelers are offered a one fare round trip along the Northwestern line for Aug 19 to 27 with return by Aug 29, through Chicago & North Western Railway agents. Tickets available at Des Moines depots and via agents.
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Har
State Fark
Des Moines
Northwestern Line
Chicago & North Western Ra Y
Circular No 12 guides early strawberry and vegetable growing
The Passenger Department of the Illinois Central Railroad issues Circular No.12 describing the best territory for early strawberries and vegetables. Dealers are urged to request a copy by mailing a card to the undersigned at Dubuque Iowa.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
Dubuque
Iowa
J. F. Merry
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Ava
The
Ames Armory Company
United States
Union Savings Bank
Story
Auditor of State
WyMirwu
Ccs Channes Annssens
Union National Bank of Moso Src
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Aense
Cde
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C G, Lee
K. S. Payne
C. KE. Bartholomew
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Oon
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Css
Ickee Wens Due Clearing House
OOS Tong
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H. Westerman
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W.m.greeley
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