One Man Builds a Railroad in Western Kansas
Rudolph Myers, a 50 year old Jefferson County native, works alone with four mules and a scraper to build a 54 mile roadbed from Jetmore to Garden City. He has funded the project himself, holds no bond issues, and has quietly advanced about two miles in eighteen months. His lone effort has stirred statewide curiosity as Jetmore awaits further progress and possible future connection with the Santa Fe line.
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Kansas
Hodgman County
Harriman
Rudolph Myers
Jefferson County
Myers
Jetmore
Garden City
Santa Fe
Larned
Scott's Emulsion Advertisement Highlights Health Benefits
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a general health tonic for all ages. It claims to strengthen babies and anemia, add flesh to the thin, aid the aged, and prevent colds or pneumonia in winter. Distributed by Scott & Bowne of New York with a savings bank sketch book offer.
Iowa Drainage Association to Meet in Fort Dodge
The 1910 annual meeting of the Iowa State Drainage Association will be held in Fort Dodge February 15 and 16. Noted speakers include Prof. A Marston E O Rood Prof A H Stevenson Hon Henry Young J Z Adams and Prof J T Stewart. County supervisors from northern Iowa will discuss drainage financing and other wetlands topics.
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Iowa State Drainage Association
Fort Dodge
A. Marston
E. O. Rood
A. H. Stevenson
Henry Young
J. Z. Adams
J. T. Stewart
Simple Home Remedy For Coughs And Colds
A home mixture claims to quickly break up a cold and cure curable cough. It combines two ounces glycerine, a half ounce Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure, and eight ounces pure whiskey. Sold by drug stores and prepared in a large bottle. Endorsed by the Leach Chemical Co. of Cincinnati for dispensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Ellis and family to move to Missouri farm region
Mr W W Ellis and his son Walter J Ellis with families plan to leave Ames this week for Lamont in Pettis county Missouri near where they intend to settle. The senior Ellis bought a farm in Ames and the junior, in partnership with his brother in law J W Sherk of Nevada, also purchased land there. Walter J Ellis had been in Nebraska for several years but has now returned and they will seek their fortune in Missouri.
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W. W. Ellis
Walter J
Ames
Lamont
Pettis County
Missouri
Ellis
J. W. Sherk
Nevada
Nebraska
Athletics for All in Sporty England
Prof. Noble of Grinnell revisits English colleges and praises wider access to athletics. He notes American undergraduate life versus British life and lauds the universal, playful spirit of college sports, with many teams across twenty colleges. He observes more women than expected but notes limited co education in older colleges.
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Prof. Noble
Grinnell
A. B. Noble
Iowa
Oxford
America
Northwestern trains regain normal service after severe winter
The Northwestern railway reports trains running within an hour of delay for passenger service and 24 hours for freights. Coal supply is steady, stock shipments patrol promptly, and Iowa and Galena divisions are clear of congestion. Light engines cleared Clinton yards and most cars moved west. prior heavy snows crippled traffic, but officials and workers have restored normal operations.
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Northwestern
Iowa and
Galena
Northwestern Railway
East Clinton
Clinton
Wrecking Crew Rules At Ames Crossing In Rail Crash
Thaddeus S. Dayton visits the C and N W crossing at Ames where cars pile sky high after a wreck. Harper's Weekly describes the wreck master and his crew moving swiftly to clear the line as trains halt and cargo like silk or pianos tumble down the hillside.
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Thaddeus S. Dayton
Ames
Harper's Weekly
Illinois Man Takes Over McCarthy Farm Duties
H. F. E. Fincham of Towanda Illinois travels to Ames around March 1 to assume charge of the C. G. McCarthy farm. Mr Potee will relocate to Dakota to oversee his ranch duties.
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Illinois
McCarthy
H. F E. Fincham
Towanda
Ames
C. G. McCarthy
Mr. Potee
Dakota
Virginia Jubilee Singers praised as leading harmony group
The Virginia Jubilee Singers are acclaimed for their quality rivaling America’s top companies. Their sweet voices and rich tone reproduce jubilee and plantation melodies from antebellum days. The male quartet and humorous comic selections broaden their appeal among Christian and cultured audiences.
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America
Charles C. McCabe
Virginia Jubilee Singers
Colfax
Iowa
J. K. Shields
Charleston
W. Va
Supply Yourself With Stamps On Rural Routes
Postal officials warn rural carriers will not accept coins left on mail boxes to pay postage. A few patrons mail letters and leave pennies, forcing carriers to handle coins in cold weather. Patrons should keep stamps on hand. no stamp price reductions via mail order.
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Ames
The American Boy February Cover and Contents
A detailed note on the February issue featuring a two color allegorical cover, praise for the content, and a long list of stories and departments. Notable items include Roger Jackson at Ramsbury, English school life, Red Treasure, Possum Hunters Who Turned Samaritans, When Opportunity Knocked, The Riddle, When the Ice Ran Out, The Jonah, Wasat and Tajante, Flash Light In the Scrub, and a George Washington piece. Includes iceboating article and winter sport photos. 75 illustrations. $1.00 a year. Sprague Publishing Co., Detroit, Mich.
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Roger Jackson
Ramsbury
Jonah
Quinn
Wasat
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
The
Sprague Publishing Co
Derroit, Mich
Charles City Post Disbands After Veteran Decline
Floyd Post G A R at Charles City Iowa with nearly 5 000 people has disbanded. Deaths reduced membership from a once strong post to four veterans, making dissolution necessary as time takes its toll on the boys in blue.
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Floyd Post
Charles City
Iowa
Boys In Blue
Selection and Survival in Railroading Bosses and Firemen
Thaddeus Dayton discusses Harper's Weekly January 22 scrutinizing railroad aims for perfect on time service. Fewer firemen reach engineer status with only seventeen per hundred advancing, and only six of a hundred engineers get passenger runs. The piece notes nerve and merit as keys to the cab and hints at rigorous selection shaping the fastest trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus
Dayton
Harper’s Weekly
America
The Father of Him Census Taker
A humorous exchange where a father tallies ages for five children. He lists Mary as thirteen in September and guesses John near eleven, then hesitates on Helen’s age while recollecting Fred Archie and more, as his wife returns at five thirty.
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Mary
John
Helen
Fred
Archie
W. N. Morse
Woman's Home Companion
Dr Miles Heart Remedy Promises Full Benefit Or Money Back
A health claim asserts that Dr Miles Heart Remedy will improve any heart condition whether weak or organic. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle from a druggist and follow directions, with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.
Zemo claim of instant itch relief and eczema cure
An advertisement proclaims Zemo, a clean liquid for external use, stops itching instantly and permanently cures eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. Druggist Mr. Cagwin says Zemo is the most successful remedy he has sold for prompt relief and cure. Readers are urged to ask for a sample and view photos of cures.
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Zemo
Cagwin
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Kaw
Lawrence
Zephyr
A. L. Champlin
Ames, Iowa
Dhits
Bosworth Drug Store
Scott
O&14
State Drainage Meeting
England
Prof
Noble
Ames Chautauqua
Charles City Post
Olympia Candy CO
John Allan
Chippewa Remedy CO
P.O
Buffalo, N.Y
Princeus Modich
Selim Crowing
Fia
Ilineta
Ilinois L. K. Wynn
Sterling
Union National Bank
Ames, Lowa
W M. Greeley
BE. W. Stanton
Henry Wilson
Cashier Co
L. Biverly
Ass’t. Cashier
Hunt Dentist Offices
G. J. Snyder
Gamble’s
Office
Veskaanis
Mutual
Morgan, Morgan & Watts
Attorneys- At- Law
Ames Savings Bank
C. L. Waltmire
Bell
M. J. Adams
Hone
E. F. Posegate
T. L. Rice
Keating
Daniel McCarthy
J. Y Luke
McCarthy & Luke
Attorneys-At-Law
Story County Bank
Frank
Bale Blake
Fure
Ith Colege
Ae Mutual
Bene TE & Onondaga
Wwe
E. B. Bush, M. D
Baker's Jewelry Store
D. M. Ghrist
Jennie G. Ghrist
Drs. Ghrist
Ghrist
Onondaga St
Masonic Elk
Miles
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