Iowa Official Register 1911-12 Celebrated as State Reference
The Iowa Official Register for 1911-12 is praised as a comprehensive authoritative source compiled by Ames native Captain Guy Brewer. It includes census data, historical features on Iowa settlers, and analyses of early migrations from the South, with copies obtainable from the Secretary of State in Des Moines or legislators Hayward George and Fitchpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Guy Brewer
Ames
Lowa
Frank Herriott
Jaws
Jaws. the Large Circulation of the Register Ought To Assist Mr. Herriot
Kentucky
Virginia
Des Moines
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant
Mobile
Ala
South
New England
Ohio
Secretary of State
W. C. Hayward
W. George
Fitchpatrick
Farmer Support for Tariff Equity in Senate Speech
Senator Kenyon objects to the reciprocity bill and presents Iowa farmer views on tariff policy. He argues for equal application of protection to both farmer and manufacturer, urging equitable treatment and continued policy to develop industries and preserve markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
Grasshoppers Devastated by Recent Rains
The recent rains killed millions of grasshoppers and destroyed billions of eggs. Grasshoppers drown in damp weather and their eyes burst, unlike mosquitoes.
Nevada Representative Endorses Sheldon on Fort Madison Probe
The Nevada Representative declares Col Sheldon should join the investigating committee to review Fort Madison affairs. Editor Payne, not a strong Carroll ally, endorses the governor’s action as exceptionally fortunate, hoping to secure public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Col Sheldon
Fort Madison
Payne
Carroll
Money Mad Era Reflects On Wealth Pursuit
Senator Kenyon laments an extravagant age driven by money and endless consumption. He warned that pursuing wealth creates a hollow life and notes the rich flaunt riches while the poor suffer, likening some to aping European royalty at a coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Rio
Europe
Senator Kenyon
Ames Postal Savings Opens Saturday at City Office
The postal savings department will open Saturday at 8:00 AM in the downtown post office money order window. Cards cost 10 cents and, with nine 10 cent stamps, offer an interest bearing certificate for $1. Local depositories and station details are outlined, with a possible expansion to Station A and rural carriers later. The 55th Regiment I N G will camp at Shenandoah starting Monday, with Company C leaving Ames early morning to join at Des Moines. Senator Junkin and family visit Ames Chautauqua, noting political positions and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Savings Department
Post Office
Postal Savings
Ames
Station A
55Th Regiment
Shenandoah
Des Moines
W. B. Weston
Weston
Kelsoe
Col Bennett
A. F. Bingemann
Jeffries
Omaha
Fred Shaw
Meeker
Binghampton
New York
Will M. Thui
Carrol Hoppes
Chicago
Curtiss and
Kennedy
Liscombe
John Allen
Tom Barbour
John Gillmore
St. Louis
Prof
Malvern
Whiting
W. Valentine
Frank Coy
South Dakota
Joe Engberg
Kiron
Walter J. Fowle
Will Thul
Flatwood
Roberson’s
George White
Lena
Illinois
Miles White
E. C. Tuttle
Fairmont
Nebraska
John W. Walters
Wyoming
Ilinois
Kansas City
Copestake
Will Clark
Clark
Maxwell
Lew Roberson
Haverly
Duff Ave
Easterly
Brittin
Gunder
Paul C. Taff
Pleasant
I S. C
So. Duff Ave
Haverly Transfer Co
Trueman Manning
Collins
Town Falls
L. B. Schmidt
Boston
Iowa City
Historical Department
Society
Lyle Corlett
Chautauqua Tent Dwellers Affected By Sudden House Collapse
An unsteady structure near the Cole-McMichael domicile collapsed after a milk wagon owned by F. B. Allen drove too close. The wreck left the families listed homeless until repairs could be arranged by Mr. Mather. The names include Laura Dewal, E C Junger, and several others from Soldier, Gilbert, and Nevadas areas.
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Laura Dewal
E. C. Junger
Soldier
Mary Dace Carr
Slottenau
Sistees
Fay Tayo
Roy Taylor
M. Sowers
Philip Allen
Nevads
C. W. Halstead
Gilbert
Chautauquespark
F. EB. Allen
Cole-McMichael
All Stars Beaten by College Bloomer Girls on Sunday
Ames All Stars suffered a heavy defeat against the College Bloomer girls in a well attended Sunday game. The visitors, including three girls and the rest men, closed the ninth inning with the upper hand as the locals struggled to respond.
Numerous Ames Residents Welcome Visitors and Relatives
A long list of visitors and relatives arrive in Ames and surrounding towns including Mrs. M. McLean from Pittsburg and Miss Ida Berdichek traveling through Colorado. Local residents host and visit friends in Mason City Des Moines Chicago Minneapolis and Nevada with Chautauqua events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McLean
Pittsburg
Woods of
Kelley
Ames Friends
Ed. Rex
South Dakota
Ida Berdichek
Colorado
W. M. Greeley
Minneapolis
Alzada Cattell
Mason City
Margaret Stalker
Grinnel Friends
Brintnall
Son
Winthrop
Laura Arnold
Chicago
Carrol Hoppes
Mabel Thompson
Des Moines
Mona Fowler
Nevada
Ames
Ethel Rowe
Faith Loughran
Will Johnson
Kelly
Miss Hamilton
Tacoma
Washington
J. B. Cagwin
Irene Sutter
Bessie Crane
Gertrude Herr
Humboldt
Charlotte Cunningham
Iowa
Charley Soper
DeFore
Davenport
G. E. Stayner
W. O. Payne
Chautauqua Yester
Foster Parker
Oskale
Rutherford
Helen Minkler
Riceville
Hullibarger
Saylor
Marie Karpner
Kansas City
Hammond
Savanah
Illinois
George Person
Nettie Olson
Fort Dodge
Charles Caine
Carvel
Mar Tqnette
Michigan
Jennie Donhowe
Story City
Anna Baily
Anita Meltzer
Bertha Pike
A. E. Dimick
R. C. Ram
Kans City
Kate
Margaret Lysinger
Idalia Maxon
Texas
Capt
K. W. Brown
Morris Melvin
Sioux Falls
Blair
Northwestern Avenue
Mesdames A. V. "Graves
Will Pellersells
Sac City
Warren Burton
Mildred Thompson
Edna ‘Rhoras
Cambridge
Overholser
Myrtle King
Martha Mason
Leone King
Grand Avevue
Williams
Seward
Ames In Brief Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Ames in Brief reports a rush of visits and travels around town. Multiple families hosted guests from Jewell Junction Des Moines and Cedar Rapids over weekends and holidays. Local students and professors share movements including automotive purchases and trips to Chicago St Louis and Genex.
Notice to Contractors for Ames School Boiler House Bid
Sealed proposals for the Ames Iowa school board boiler house project are due by 2 oclock p m August 25 1911. Plans and specs available at the secretary's office and Proudfoot Bird Rawson Des Moines Iowa 625 Flynn building. Bond five percent. right to reject any or all bids reserved. Order of the board Secretary C H Palsey
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Pias Wille
School Board
Ames
Iowa
Orelock
Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson
Flynn
Des Moines
C. H. Palsey
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the Intelligencer
Story County
FB. R. and
M. C. Conaway
Ames Postal Sav
Junkin
Chautauqua
Joe Junkin
Red Oak
Jay Adams
West
Adams
Congress
Democratic House
Ames Sporting News
Septer
The
Nevada Journal
Postal Savings Bank
Uncle Sam
Sam Flater
Miss Canada
Reej-Vaclty
Kaufman
Berdichek
Main Street
Tina Nelson
Chester
Karl Nelson
Jewell Junction
Madson
Edith Read
Mary Darner
John Brusch
Miss McDonald
Ida Kester
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Bauer
Anita
Lisette Meltzer
Council Bluffs
Dan McCarthy
A. M. M Margaret
Manning
HH. Woolman
Abrahamson
Reshower
John Larson
Spry City
Bess Peyton
Bernice Leone
Boone
B. S. Wilson
Douglas Avenue
George Baker
George Howe
W. Bateman
Tom Warren
Mansfield
J. W. Bateman
Ruth Donaldson
Webster City
C. G. Lee
Laura Jones
Helen ‘Wentworth
State Center
Miss Wentworth
Junkins
Daisy Brown
Genex
Detroit
Cullough
Daughter
Brother
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