Elected Grand Chief and Officers of Rathbone Sisters
The Rathbone Sisters grand lodge election in Waterloo named Mrs Nelson Ames as Grand Chief and a full slate including Miss Mary Horner Waterloo as Grand Senior Mrs Johnson Boone as Grand Junior and Mrs McQuilkin Waterloo as Manager. Des Moines and Chariton discussed as next meeting sites with Des Moines likely if no city applies. Regional crop notes report corn prospects poor in Kansas Indiana Ohio and Kentucky with Iowa favorable barring early frost.
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The
Rathbone Sisters
Waterloo
Nelson
Ames
Mary Horner
Johnson
Boone
McQuilkin
Ferguson
Rolfe
Lewis
Alden
Parsons
Marion
McQuiston
Des Moines
Fiero
Osceola
Chariton
Kansas
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Iowa
Ames Scandal Drives Divorce Case and Abduction Arrests
A divorce case in Ames involves Henry Coffeen accused of forcing his wife to work by the week in a kitchen for family support. Guy Petty was arrested in Ames for abducting a 16 year old girl at Spencer. The Week’s record reflects widespread upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Coffeen
Ames
Guy Petty
Spencer
United States
Roland
Machinery dealers return to Iowa State Fair amid space talks
Large implement makers initially planned to boycott the Des Moines fair but are returning to seek exhibit space. The revival aims to meet regulation standards as thousands visit the grounds, signaling renewed participation by major dealers in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pammel Leaves on Tour to Collect Western Plants
Professor L. H. Pammel of the Iowa State College botany department departed at 10 o clock for a two week trip to Montana. He aims to collect western plant specimens, including poisonous species for live stock, and will share data, lectures, and photographs from his travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Pammel
Department of Botany
Iowa State College
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
California
Pommel
Young Man Stood Up By Girl After Ride Date
A Webster City youth arranged to take his date riding but she stood in the door and slammed it when he asked if she was ready. He has not seen her since, and the incident is recounted by the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Stores Close For Debate Lecture At Chautauqua
Ames business leaders will close from 2 to 4 p m on August 28 and 26 to host the Clark Grosvenor joint debate and Sam Jones lecture at Chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Sam Jones
Chautauqua
Fight with Crooks Incity After Sheriff Clash at Danforth’s
A sixteen man gang of hoboes and crooks camped in the city. Marshal Willey confronted two armed offenders at Danforth’s confectionery and livery shed. A street chase followed with volleys of shots, a knockout blow, and a near fatal scrap before Read and Danforth intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Willey
Danforth
J. R. Munden
Mr. Munden
Marshal Willey
Willey
Ras’’ Read
Frank Danforth
Read
Wiley
Articles of Incorporation of the Ames Armory Company
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS. That we the undersigned, all citizens of the United States and of the State of Iowa, do hereby incorporate ourselves and all persons who may associate with us as stockholders, into a body with all rights, powers, immunities granted by Iowa law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dissolution notice and incorporation details for Ames firm
Notice states the partnership Cade and Steigerwalt in Ames Iowa dissolved by mutual consent and all debts should be paid. The latter portion verifies articles of incorporation for a new Ames corporation with seven directors, initial capital of 4000 dollars, stock structure, voting rules, annual and special meetings, and legal formalities dated 21 July 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ©. Cade
J. 8. Steigerwalt
Ames
Iowa
Cade & Steigerwalt
Ames la
Auction items and Iowa State Fair dates listed
A listing advertises items for sale at Witt S Dawson 517 Sycamore St including a bedroom suite rug chair stove carriage carpet and toilet sets with a note to call after Sunday August 21. The Iowa State Fair opens August 19 with special days August 21 22 23 24 25 and 26 featuring events such as grand concert Old Soldier's day Farmers Day and Dan Patch day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Red Cross
Witt S Dawson
Des Moines
Notice to Contractors for Graveling Road Bid
Bids will be received for graveling the road between section one and two in Franklin Township and the contract will be let to the lowest responsible bidder on Tuesday August 23 at 1 o clock a m at the work site. The undersigned reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J O Michaelson County Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
J. O. Michaelson
County Fair Standout Hailed as Best in Years
The county fair is touted as the best in years with praise for attractions exhibits and a bustling midway. Organizers highlight new rides food offerings and Farmer’s Market features drawing crowds from surrounding communities.
Crop Bulletin Des Moines Indiana 1904
Crop conditions are favorable for the week with timely showers on the 8th and 9th aiding corn and pastures. Warm weather boosts corn progress, oats and barley stack, spring wheat is poor where acreage is greatest, wild hay is heavy, apples undamaged, more rain needed for unripe crops and fall plowing.
Very Low Excursion Rates To Pacific Northwest Cities
Excursion fares to Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver and Victoria from all stations August 15 to 18 with favorable return limits. Two solid fast through trains daily to the Pacific Coast The Overland Limited under three days The Chicago Portland Special with sleeping cars and free reclining chairs. Tickets and details from Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
American Mining Congress
Portland
Pacific Coast
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Excursion Tickets Offer To County Fair Through Sept
Reduced rate excursion tickets to the county fair in Nevada via the North Western Line available Aug 380 to Sept 2 with return allowed until Sept 3. Tickets must be applied for through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Laws
Real Estate Transfers in Ames
Real estate transfers recorded: B. A. Lockwood Grain Co to Perry Bower for $250, lot 12 Lockwoods add Ames. Fannie Cairns and husband to F D Danforth for $480, lot 11 Cairns subdivision block 220 Padist N Ames. Harriman and wives to W J Lemmons for $200, lots 10 and 11 block 5 Harrimans addition Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
Perry Bower
Lockwvoods
Ames
Fannie Cairns
F.d.danforth
Cairns
Harriman and Lee
W. J. Lemmons
Harrimans
Ages of Stone and of Bronze in Swiss Lake Dwellers
The article traces the shift from stone to bronze among ancient Swiss lake dwellers. It notes settlements containing stone tools and later sites with bronze chisels, hatchets, knives, hammers, and various ornaments. It mentions bronze fishhooks, hatpins, and early sand casting molds as evidence of metallurgical use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Lord Macaulay Defends Sunday Rest on Ten Hours Bill
Lord Macaulay argues that the weekly day of rest is essential for national wealth. He says rest from labor one day in seven renews mind and body, enabling workers to return to Monday with clearer intellect and vigor, even while industry pauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Macaulay
Watts and Arkwrights
It is not you who possess riches but riches possess you
Quotation attributed to Bion on wealth and control, noting the power of riches over the holder.
Des Moines Northwestern line excursion tickets offered
Rates to State Farm at Des Moines Iowa via the Chicago and North Western line. Excursion tickets sold at one fare for round trip from Aug 19 to 27 inclusive with return limited to Aug 29. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Bay 17 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western B’y
Har
State Farm
Des Moines
Northwestern Line
Chicago & North Western
Colic and Diarrohea Remedy Praised by Citizens
The Chamberlain remedy for colic and diarrhoea is praised for prompt relief and pleasant taste. Winslow Alabama merchant W T Taylor testifies it works well for himself and workers on his place. For sale by Loughran and Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. T. Taylor
Winslow
Ala
Loughran & Bauer
Nothing on the Market Equal to Chamberlain's Remedy
A Missouri druggist reports there is nothing on the market equal to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. He states they sell and recommend this preparation and notes its wide reputation among druggists. Sold by Loughran & Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Obe Witmer
Joplin
Loughran & Bauer
For Sale Chester White Males from Golden Rule Herd
Full brood chester white males from the Golden Rule herd of E. P. Popejoy Alden Iowa breeder. Prices right. W. R. Roth 44 miles north of Ames. 18-8.
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Chester
E. P. Popejoy
Alden
Iowa
Ames
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Chicago
Ames Armory Company
Fisy Ae
RC. Cape
Soterigerwalt
State of
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M. A. Manning
Kh. A. McCarthy
C. G. Lee
KS. Payne
FP. A. Underwood
C. E. Barthlomew
Board of Directors
W.E Harriman
G. Lee
Ayer
J. M. Smith
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Masa
Sycamore St
T. J. Miller
Yeast
Ges
Miller
J. Jacobs
Prop
Ames, Iowa
Crop Bulletin
Des Moines, In
Apa
Ore
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
Bosworth
L. M. Bosworth
W. R. Roth
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