Semi centennial guests travel and campus notices
Ames and surrounding towns host visitors for a semi centennial celebration on the campus. Residents from Buck Grove, Adel, Des Moines, Newell, Ontario and Nevada visit relatives, attend events, and share travel updates. Social and lost and found notes detail local life and upcoming gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Carrell
Ross
Des Moines
Midland
George France, Jr
H. W. Gray
Lake City
Ames
Janet Barrett
Ruth
Denver
Colorado
Edward Vetter
Atkinson
Ruth Finlayson
Curtiss
Tom Loughran
Harold
Shannon
Illinois
T. O. Hytland
Idaho Falls
Idaho
George France
George Miller
Nevada
T. J. Miller
Ada Raup
Moresburg
Penn
J. M. Dieffenbacher
59 Celebration Account Reflects Story Boone Picnic
A July 4 1859 account describes a grand Story County picnic at the Farmers College grounds near Boone. Citizens from Story and Boone gathered amid a storm, enjoyed a large feast, and heard toasts honoring the state college, veterans, mothers, and local leaders. The report notes orderly conduct and endorses locating the Iowa State Agricultural College and Farm in Story County on specified land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Boone
Farmers’ College
Story
Nevada
J. Marks
Skunk River
Squaw Fork
Iowa
Iowa Frontier Army
James Phelan
Boone
P. A. Queal
Messrs
Hull
Boonesboro
Scott
John A. Hull
Mr. Gwynn
Washington
John Scott
State Agricultural College
J. L. Dana
United States of America
J. S. Frazier
Army and Navy
Jeremiah Marks
R. D. Golen
Hawkeye State
Ballinger
E. G. Day of Story
Farmers of
Mr. Foster
Brunning
Boonsboro
It Is Easy to Mistake Self-Approval for Reform
A concise reflection on how individuals or groups confuse self praise with genuine change. The line suggests caution against equating self congratulation with real progress, highlighting the difference between appearance and substantive reform.
Obituary and travel notices from Ames and surrounding areas
Mrs Ashley Van Storm's father Henry Hayler dies in San Diego after a long illness. He lived in Fort Dodge thirty years. Mrs Storm plans to return to Ames in July. Mrs Margaret Leland and Miss Jessie Nickerson depart for St Paul for the National Christian Endeavor convention. Mr and Mrs Clay Foster of Houston Heights Texas visit, then travel to Indiana. Mr and Mrs T Miller travel from Des Moines to Ames for campus celebration and business. Miss Edna Pammer leaves for a month visiting Knoxville and Knoxville area acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hayler
San Diego
Calif
Ashley van Storm
Hayler
Fort Dodge
California
Storm
Ames
Margaret Leland
Jessie Nickerson
St. Paul
National Christian Endeavor
Clay Foster
Houston Heights
Texas
Indiana
T. Miller
Des Moines
Miller
Millers
Edna Pammer
Cleaves Mentzer
Knoxville
Laura Kramer
Resolution of Iowa commissioners on site for college and farm
A resolution adopted by the commissioners to locate the Iowa Agricultural College and Farm was discussed in session in the senate chamber at Des Moines on Wednesday June 22, 1859.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Agricultural College
Senate
Des Moines
Notice to Contractors for Cement Sidewalks Ames 1909
The City of Ames invites sealed proposals for concrete sidewalks to be built as ordered by the City Council during the fiscal year ending March 31 1910. Bids due July 16 1909. Bid beside 25.60 cashiers check with bond 1000. Sidewalks to be assessed against abutting property with 6 percent certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Ames
Onondaga Street
Story Street
City of Ames
Ames Council to Accept Bids on July 7
Proposals received will be opened by the Ames City Council on the seventh day of July. City Clerk A. B. Maay announces sale under city authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny 64
Ae Council
Ames
Council of the
City of
Ame
A. B. Maay
Sale
Card of Thanks for McCall Family
We thank friends and neighbors who aided us during the sickness and death of our father and grandfather John McCall and family.
Card of Thanks From Mrs A O Clark and Family
Mrs A O Clark and family express sincere gratitude for the kindness sympathy and support shown during the illness and death of their loved one. They especially value the prayers messages and assistance received from friends neighbors and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Clark
Hyshe
Bors
Civic Improvement Club Meeting Set for Monday Afternoon
The regular meeting of the Civic Improvement will occur Monday afternoon at three o'clock in the club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cive Improvement
L. Loughran Stays At Clear Lake Front With Family
L. Loughran visits Clear Lake area and stays with relatives for a few months in Kota near the lakefront, enjoying time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Loughran
Aitareie
Kota
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Hanson
Wettstein Tailoring Company
Chas. E. Caine
Judge Lee
Matt King
A. Y. Luke
Prof
Priscilla Club
W. F. Couver
Ww. F. M. Ss
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Henry Westesman
L. H. Pammel
Dr. Pammel
Ruth Curtiss
J. J. Green
Frank Stultz
Seattle
Western Points
Fae Campbell
Canada
Joe Roland
Sioux City
Roland and
Cox
George White
C. J. Allen
Ogden
F. W. Allen
J. A. Mills
Hazel Scholes
Katherine Queal
C. E
Cooper
Toledo
W. H. van Dyer
West
Englebeck
McElyen
Story County
R. R. Thrall
W. O. Payne
Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm
P. Iowa
John Allan
Depot
C.R. Quade
N U
Los Angeles
China
Japan
Co. Rods & Ames
Chgo & Des M
Ames & Carrol
Overland
A & Neb
Des M & Chgo
Carroll & Ames
Ames & Clinton
Omaha & Ee
Denver & C
Chicago
China & Apan
St. Pl & Soo City
Express
Bo . Des & Chgo
Chgo
Des M
Mail
Oka
Des Des M
Dakota
Vina Hardcastle
Edna Thompson Rae
Bessie Mellor
Bessie Passmore
Maude Campbell
Mary Larson
Fern Johnson
Mabel Kingkade
Ruth Clayton
Kelley
Florence McCarthy
Lela McDonald Sos
Ceeil Alexander Ews Ce Ryess
Laura Jones
Owe Cvpr
Eeeeveenewes
Carrie Lake
Gilbert
Nellie Mason
Cambridge
EGR
Ewe
Syarl Ay
Indard
Semmons Dry Goods Store
John McCall
Family
Ayer
J. GC. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
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