Climate Talk From Two Poets Sparks Ames Letter War
A Boone Independent item reprints Howard Kegley and Swich from Pasadena and Boone, Iowa, trading climate boasts and jibes about sun versus snow. Kegley writes from Pasadena praising warm, healthy winters while Swick replies from Boone detailing Iowa snow, sleigh rides, and hardy frontier life. The exchange satirizes regional climates and local vanity with playful barbs.
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Boone Independent
Jeff Kegley
Ames
Pacific Coast
Pasadena
Steward's Potatoes Home Grown For The Home Trade
Steward's Potatoes offers home grown spuds aimed at the home trade and labeled as the best money can buy. The ad highlights quality and locality, appealing to everyday buyers seeking reliable produce.
Fruit Quality Guarantee With No Short Measure Baskets
Offer of fruit sold at 85 cents per bushel with crates over 60 pounds. Hand sorted with no small, green, frozen, scab, or grub damaged fruit. Guaranteed to be exactly as represented. No orders under five bushels. Phone 2608.
Hides Tanned H Willard Son Co Marshalltown Ad
The Hides Tanned H Willard Son & Co advertises as an established Iowa tanning house in Marshalltown, dating to 1864 and labeling itself as the old reliable house.
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H. Willard, Son & Co. Tanners and Furriers
Marshalltown
Iowa
Tribute to Andrew Graves a Vermont born Ames leader
Col Edward Graves Pratt of Chicago pays tribute to Andrew Jackson Graves Ames longtime citizen and first postmaster. The obituary recalls his Golden Rule guiding life, quiet demeanor, family ties, and service to community. Born in Vermont to Rufus and Deborah Graves, he moved west, raised three sons, and endured the loss of wife and two sons in recent years. He valued home, neighbors, and honest conduct. EDWARDS GRAVES PRATT Chicago Illinois Feb 11 1911 Our information. These Prizes Will Be Awarded as Follows The territory will be divided into three daylight runs between Waterloo Webster City Ames Jefferson Council Bluffs. Gold watches and newspaper subscriptions awarded by lot to those sending in postal cards within 15 days. The Premiums aim to foster favorable remembrance of the transaction Feb 16 Waterloo to Webster City Feb 17 Webster City to Jefferson Feb 18 Jefferson to Council Bluffs First 1911 Special THE LITCHFIELD MFG CO Waterlo Iowa At Ames on Friday
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Andrew Jackson Graves
Ames
Vermont
New England
Rufus
Deborah Graves
California
Iowa
Edwards Graves Pratt
Chicago
Minois
Waterloo
Webster City
Jefferson
Council Bluffs
Lot
Council Blufts
Litchfield Mfg. CO
Waterlo
Taylor
Andrew J. Graves
College Farm
Mr. Graves
Mr. Taylors Tribute and Graves Obituary Notes
Andrew J. Graves a longtime Ames figure and first superintendent of the college farm is remembered as a dignified, devoted father and trusted citizen. Funeral services at his home featured Masonic honors and tributes from Rev. William J. Minchin.
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Andrew J. Graves
Ames
William J. Minchin
Congregational Church
C. E. Hunt
James R. Lincon
L. M. Bosworth
Charles E. Taylor
C. E. Haverly
Lucian €. Tilden
Frank N. Fowler
Charles M. Soper
Nevada
Story City's Delegation Attends Schuman Heinek Concert
Mesdames Donhowe Johnson Marvick Olson Charlson Donhowe Henderson Marvick and Messrs Charlson Bartlett attended the Schuman Heinek concert at Webster City Tuesday evening. The Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian church will lead Sunday services with a prepared program and invites the public to attend.
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Story City
P. C. Donhowe
C. F. Johnson
Margretha Marvick
Bertha Olson
Nellie Charlson
Jennie Donhowe
Cosette Henderson
Ida Marvick
Messrs
Ed Charlson
Charley Bartlett
Webster City
Story City Herald
Christian Endeavor Program
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Rexall Orderlies Promise Gentle Bowel Relief for Aged
Loughran & Bauer advertise Rexall Orderlies as a safe remedy for constipation and bowel disorders in the elderly and those of weak constitutions. The product is billed as soothing and nonirritating, sold at their Rexall Store with a personal guarantee and prices 25¢ and 10c.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Loughran & Bauer
Ians Clearing Sale at Farm Auction Near Story City
Public auction Monday February 20 at 10 30 am at the farm six and a half south of Jewell two west two north of Story City and two west one and a half south of Ran all. Described livestock and equipment include 7 horses 25 Scotch Top Thoroughbred Shorthort tle cows heifers bred to Rockwood Lavender bulls calves and Poland China sows. Farm machinery includes Champion binder mowers rakes and plows plus hay loaders and other items. Free lunch. Terms cash under 10 and 1 year on approved notes at 8 percent. No removal until settled. C A JERDEMAN Gilbert Knudson Auct Wm Anderson Clerk.
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Jewell
Story City
Ranall
Towit
Rockwood Champion
Flynn Farm Co
Des Moines
Lord Avon II
Jennie
Royal Champion
Jennie Lind
Prince Bosquet
Rockwood Lavender
Molly III
Scotch Fame
Molly II
Brave Archer
Poland
McCormick
Casaday Gang
Casaday
New Rockford
Avery
Junior Jr
van Brunt
C. A. Jerdeman
Gilbert Knudson
Wm. Anderson
The Toymaker's Dream Comes to Ames With The Missouri Girl
The Armory and Independent Amusement Company announce two productions for Ames audiences. The Toymaker's Dream debuts in Chicago style scenic and electrical production with catchy numbers in a two act ten scene musical comedy. The Missouri Girl returns Feb 17 with a strong season company and elaborate scenery.
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Fred Raymond
Chicago
Ames
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Howard Kegley
Swich
Cal
Swick
Promised Land
Howard C. Kegley
Boone, Town
Jeff
Sis
Heaven
Mr. J. A. Lawin
J. & C. A. Steward
Col
Edward Graves Pratt
Omaha
Jere
Ian
Semmons’ Dry Goods Store
Armory
J.e.cacwit
Ames, Iowa
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