Milford and Grant Farm Transfers and Local News
Farm notes report F D Smith renting to Hines of Shenandoah and plans to move to California. Charlie Halstead buys Robert Dodds farm near Gilbert for 20000 dollars. Threshing active with 30 to 40 bushels per acre. Local visits include Batemans from Rocky Ford and Eastwood from Hastings. Many social trips, church cantata ahead, and obituary for Miss Christine Howick from Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Smith
Hines
Shenandoah
Smith
California
Charlie Halstead
Robert Dodd
Franklin Township
Gilbert
J. F. Warren
Ilford
John Bateman
Rocky Ford
Colo
Bateman
Julia Armstrong
Ranton
J. W. Lor
Lettie Warren
Arles Warren
Gil
Fred Randan
Ames
M. A. Lyon
Helen Sevde
Miss Ander
Fred Porter
Frank Worsing
M. BE. Livingston
Ughter
Ester
Hardcastle
Mosesl Es
Richard Conaway
Arlo Amesty
Grandma Kyle
John Kyle
Grant
Local Social and Family News Highlights
Mr and Mrs O J Ericson and children left for Denver Colo to spend a month with Osmund Island and family. Mrs O O Douhowe visits her father P A Hjort of J Ansgar. The Thimble club hosted a picnic west of town. Adah and Charlotte Grove nephews to land Hl return home. Dr Rosheim and Ben Teig visited friends in Pee Lea. Henry Birkestrand of Huxley stayed with Mrs C Sheldahl. Miss Mary Oleson returns from Marshalltown amid illness of sister Alicia. Mrs T C Jacobson Agnes Birket and Scully Birket visit Sharon ND to see Mrs L P Sheldahl. Bertha Waugh and Sylvia Michaelson return from Minneapolis. Numerous young people attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Ericson
Chilren
Denver
Colo
Osmund Island
O. O. Douhowe
P. A. Hjort
J. Ansgar
Thimble Club
Adah
Charlotte
Rs. O. L. Grove
Land
Rosheim
Ben Teig
Pee Lea
Henry Birkestrand
Huxley
C. Sheldahl
Mary Oleson
Fromarshall Town
Alica Oleson
T. C. Jacobson
Agnes
Scully Birkedt
Sharon
N. D
L. Pp. Sheldahl
Bertha Waugh
Sylvia Ichaelson
Theinneapolis
Ests
J. H. Jondall
Gilbert Community Notes Social Roundup In Ames Area
The Gilbert community reports visits and travels including Misses Wakefield and relatives in Ohio. families and neighbors share camp life, health updates, and local outings with Des Moines, Ames, and Indiana mentions. A infant grandchild faced illness but shows improvement. Dr. McDonald returns from St Louis in good health.
Pineules for Backache Promote Kidney Purity
Backache remedy Pineules claims to act on the kidneys to purify blood and invigorate the system. Advertised as easy and pleasant to take with a 3 days trial for $1.00 and a guarantee, sold by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Up-to-date Business Methods in Country Towns
The Independence Bulletin Journal notes merchants embrace modern ads year round. January and February slow ads gave way to consistent promotions, with winter and mid-summer clearance sales becoming established practices to sustain business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Bulletin Journal
Fishing Feud Hits Skunk River Waterways
War erupts between Randall and Elisworth fishermen over seining and dynamite on the Skunk river. Police arrest several men and fines near one hundred dollars are paid. Ellsworth adherents protest limits on their river liberties, while Story City fishermen expect better carp chances nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Elisworth
Story City Herald
Why They Won't Pay Their Debts
An old editorial claims most debtors avoid payment because they neither wish nor need to and those who do not pay simply lack the means to cover the price. Based on sixteen years of study the piece asserts a simple moral of debt persistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Liberati to Lead State Fair Opera Themed Concerts
Signor Liberati will head a 45 piece band with 18 vocalists at the State Fair week concerts. The program includes portions of grand operas in costume as the main musical feature from August 20 to 28. Other first class groups include Reed's Fourth Regiment band the Fifty sixth Regiment I N G band and Graham's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Liberati
Liberati
Reed
Fourth Regiment
Fifty-sixth Regiment
Graham
Wealth contrasts in Colorado production noted this year
Comparative tables show Colorado's wealth from agriculture vastly exceeds mining. Last year gold reached about 27 million dollars and silver just over 8 million, while agricultural output topped 107 million. Beet sugar and fruit added 25 million and 7 million respectively, underscoring farming's lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Times-Republican
Doing Away With the Constitution Editorial View
A Denison Review editor advocates abolishing the constitution noting English law treats acts of parliament as the constitution. An act of parliament can alter the constitution, and the editorial stance mirrors a Glidden Graphic quotation. The piece argues for constitutional change despite likely public incredulity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Review
England
Glidden
Pranks Hit Story City Merchants Doors
Story City merchants found their storefronts jammed by plaster in keyholes during a night prank. By morning many were angry and vowed to identify the culprits who caused the mess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story City
the Herald
Farmers Ride to State Fair in Style Automobiles
Iowa farmers form a northwest county club and will caravan with families to the State Fair. They plan a week camping at the state owned park, illustrating the era of progress and prosperity among Iowa farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State Fair Ticket Offer At Des Moines
Des Moines hosts the Iowa State Fair August 20 to 28, 1908. Tickets sold by the Chicago and North Western Railway offer a fare and a half round trip, with details available from any ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chicago & North Western Railway
N. W. Ry
Curtis Faces Hurdle in Senate Vacancy Appointment
The Nevada representative has urged against George Curtis’s appointment to the senatorial vacancy. The editorial remarks on skeptics and obstacles, using a sharp cultural aside about a so called omen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Curtis
Nevada
Darky
Mr. Curtis
Marshal Times-Republican
Seasonal Plums Ahead: Plum Pudding Soon
The Story City Herald notes the strawberry shortcake and cherry pie are gone, but the season of plum pudding is approaching as bakers prepare for holiday treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story City Herald
County Proceedings of Story County August 3 1908
Story County board met at Nevada Iowa with all members present to review drainage assessments. They levied 85.62 against Chicago & Northwestern right of way within District No 9 and adjourned after funding bids and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
Court House
Nevada
J. ©. Michaelson
B. Johnson
W. Scott
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Colo-New Albany
Geo. E. Hise
Said
E. Addisonee
F. G. Dunahugh
Scott
Johnson
N. W. Ry. Co
Priscilla Rinehart
Boone County
C. M. Minkler
Meeke
Boone
Story Counties
Michaelson
Scott Age
Washington Township
Angrevus
Henry Lund
Story City
Mielson
Reby
Marsh Bridge Co
Squaw Creek
Ames
Scott Aye
Germa Mfg. Co
Super Michaelson
Min Bros
Frank H. Lang
Tatler Bros
J. W. Johnston
Nathan Williams
Ashington Township
Ames City contracts for curb construction sealed bids
Notice to contractors from the Ames Iowa city government for sealed proposals by August 24 1908 to furnish and build 9799 kin ft of 20 inch gravel concrete curbing to six inch top width with six foot sections and steel templates. Payment by special assessments at seven annual installments and city cash at intersections. bid bond required. right to reject or accept bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Maxwell
M. A. Manning
Ames
Summer Ailments Linked to the Stomach Says Guide
A health note asserts most heat related complaints trace to the stomach. It warns about stomach issues causing weakness headaches and cramps in hot weather and urges stomach care to prevent illness.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Liver Pills Ad
Sola by C. A. Gamble presents DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills touted as safe easy pleasant and sure for tired digestion and improved health. The brief ad emphasizes convenience and gentle relief for readers seeking natural remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
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L. H. Pammer
Iowa State College
Nebraska
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
Southwest
Milford and Grant
J. W. Sewers
L. EB. Iwam
A. J. Severson
Jewell
Iowa City
Paul
Rose
Grace Foelgero
C. M. Burson
Salem
O. J
Sylvia Sowers
Cleo Odell
Carrie Fatland
Cambridge
Ella Oleson
J. E. Severson
E. R. Sheldahl
J. B. King
Humboldt
Messrs
O. M. Grove
Sam Eggland
Julia Eggland
Emma Grove
Roland
Wakefield
Ohio
Naly
Ernest
Chautauqua
Roy Shearer
T. McDaniels
Robert Graham
Bertha
Mildred Herr
Ray Gulbert
C. E. Thrasher
Charles Fincham
Angie
Mary McDaniels
Little Bernia
Tripp
J. Spring
Edwin Totten
Lamont
Okla
Edwin, Jr
Indiana
J. Gunder
Dr. McDonald
St. Louis
Iowa State Fair
County Proceedings
The
G. Dunahugh
Bounty
Halligan Coffee Co
Hobart
J. B. Kooser & Co
H. M. Duckworth
Mrs. Loud
Ames Savings Bank
Kodol
Kodoi
E. E. Be Witt & Co
Chicago
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