Ames Chautauqua and Town Notes of August
Ames in brief reports Aug 14 23 with business callers in Ames Alex Norris of Nevada joins Tilden's grocery staff Dr Albert B Storms elected a of the Iowa State College July Have you seen the dagoes do the lift ing act on Onondaga street They do it this a way Steve McCoy takes an express van north Lou McElyea drives the wagon in Ames J J Grove and Rev H D Williams attend Des Moines church meeting J H Dixon goes to Chicago for Ames Laundry machinery New equipment and improvements will be installed R E Nichols of Monmouth Illinois visiting A S Spring Nichol was an Ames resident last year G O Peterson of Harlan visits. to return from Panama about Aug 1 J E Francis succeeds G W Wilson in Keedick store Wilson to Colfax Senator Bleakley Ida Grove visits Ames on improvements Robert Bailey Des Moines former student repairs water works pump Mayor Sheldon supervises Onondaga street rail seating and sidewalk work. most college professors away.
Best Medicine in the World for Colic and Diarrhoea
A customer from Carter of Skirum Alabama praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best. He recounts severe past attacks and relief after using a half bottle of the 25 cent size this week. The product is sold by Laughran and Bauer and Joel C Cagwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camberlain
M. Co
Carter
Skirum
Ala
Chamberlain
Laughran & Bauer
Joel C. Cagwin
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines July 1907 Summary
Week ending July 8 1907 Des Moines Iowa reports favorable conditions for corn with ample rainfall and more sunshine than normal. Hail and wind caused some damage in limited areas while oats spring wheat and barley show good progress. Corn is due for its third or final cultivation and will be laid by the 10th in non wet lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central
Crop Reports Show High Yields Across Most Staples
State crop correspondents report July conditions with corn at 76 percent and potatoes at 98 percent, while spring wheat 90 oats 89 barley 90 rye 94 flax 91 hay 79 pastures 92 and grapes 80. Low corn due to deficient stand vs average, while prior year readings included corn 99 wheat 94 oats 84 barley 91 rye 98 flax 92 potatoes 94 hay 75 apples 70 grapes 85.
Illinois Hal l Family Visits Ames and College
Illinois E P Hall of Mechanicsburg and wife visit Ames and college on Tuesday. Mrs Kellogg from the botany department accompanies the party, with W R Moninger and Kellogg's sister. Hall is noted as a farmer and stockman who raised Black Rock, the steer that won the grand champion at the international livestock show two years ago. A second steer from his herd is being prepared for show. Hall cites crops as behind in Illinois but believes corn stands better there than in Iowa while oats are stronger in Iowa.
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E. P. Hall
Mechanicsburg
Illinois
Ames
Curtiss
Hall
Iowa
Colorado Land Sale In Greeley District Attracts Iowa Investors
A large Story county party travels to Colorado this week to inspect lands offered by Smith and Davis agency. J. B. Grove and Mr. Smith accompany the group. The firm controls 50 000 acres in the Greeley district with irrigation water available. Prices range from 7.50 to 12.50 per acre, drawing several Iowa investors.
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Story County
Colorado
Smith & Davis Agency
J. B. Grove
Smith
Smith & Davis
Greeley District
Iowa
Sore On Bouquets Scareful Firework Injury Improves
Joe King, who investigated a dangerous firework bouquet blast on the Fourth, shows marked improvement. Powder was removed from his face and eye area, and by week’s end he may leave the dark room. He suffered a severe wound and for a time the eye sight was feared lost. He is the son of Superintendent F B King.
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Joe King
F. BE. King
City pump glitch boosts water flow brief fix found
A minor break in the city pump raised water circulation fears at Ames light plant Monday night. Repairs on the new pump were underway, with a night crew restoring the old pump by six in the morning. Bob Bailey of Des Moines Bridge and Iron Works led the repairs after study at Iss. 0.
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Ames
Bob Bailey
Iss. 0
Des Moines Bridge and Iron Works
Secret Iowa marriage fades from rumor mill
The two months long rumors about a secret marriage involve Miss Linnie Smith and Elmer O. Jones, both of Des Moines. A license was issued April 25 in Nevada with W. H. Smith of Ames as a witness. the couple were said to be wed by an Ames minister at W. H. Smith’s home, though neither party is from Ames.
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Linnie Smith
Des Moines
Elmer O. Jones
Nevada
W. H. Smith
Ames
Ames Products
Cherryvale Postmaster Endorses Chamberlains Remedy
Postmaster F. M. Hamilton of Cherryvale Indiana also runs general merchandise and patent medicines. He states Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is standard here and never fails to give satisfaction. Available from Loughran Bauer and Joel C. Cagwin.
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F. M. Hamilton
Cherryvale
Ind
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Joel C. Cagwin
Firelight at Stouck Depot Caused Minor Damage
Fire struck the Northwestern depot at Kelley Monday night burning papers and material on a desk. The flames were extinguished quickly and the damage was slight.
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Northwestern
Kelley
Editor's Courage and Craft Draw Flak from Foes
The Story City Herald notes that editors routinely face backhanded knocks from lawbreakers, hypocrites, and crooks who dislike press scrutiny. Despite hostility, editors learn to expect and even enjoy the notoriety as guardians of progress and public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story City Herald
Bad Mix-Up at Kelly Blows Controversy Over Barber Sale
In Kelly a dispute between barber F. D. Allee and banker Er. J. Penfield escalated after a dispute over a barber shop sale. Penfield demanded commission. Allee refused, leading to a street altercation and a dislocated shoulder. The shop then sold to a buyer from Slater.
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Kelly
F. D. Allee
Er. J. Penfield
Allee
Penfield
Mr. Allee
Slater
Alice
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Promote Quick Relief
Thousands suffer kidney and bladder troubles requiring prompt check. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills described as the best remedy for backache and weak kidneys with inflammation of the bladder. A week’s treatment offered for 25 cents, sold by C. A. Gamble.
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DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
Real Estate Transfers Batch Names and Amounts
A list of real estate transfers including Samuel Dakine to Daniel Dakins for $1 and $385 parcels, Wim D Hodge to M B Myers for $150, and multiple transfers in Ames involving Wm D Hodge, E G Johnson, John E McClurg, John V Kalsem, J C Spence, Fred H Munn, Alfred H Munn, HL Mann, and BH L Mann Lumber Co with various parcel descriptions and dollar values.
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Samuel Dakine
Daniel Dakins
Wim D Hodge
Myers
Ely
College Park
Ad Ames
Hodge
M B Myers
E G Johnson
O W Mills
Cambridge
John E McClurg
James N Dunlap
Roland
John V Kalsem
F P Kalsem
J C Spence
Steamer Runs Missouri River Between St Louis and Kansas City
Passenger steamers operate on the Missouri river between St Louis and Kansas City. The round trip takes ten days and costs 14 dollars including berth and meals. The trips are popular in St Louis while Kansas City residents find the duration somewhat slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
St. Louis
Kansas City
Kansas
Miss Harriett May Visits Friend Miss Jane Smith
Miss Harriett May of Boone is visiting her friend Miss Jane Smith this week, sharing time at a domestic social call. The two women are listed among local visitors in a brief community roster.
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Harriett May of
Boone
Jane Smith
Frandson Goes From Creamery to Idaho Professor
J H Frandson former Ames graduate moved from Portland to Moscow to take a professorship in dairying at the Idaho Experiment Station and Agricultural College. The Spokane Spokesman-Review details his career and new post. He left Ames last year with Miss Matilda Madson who married him and is now Mrs J H Frandson.
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J. H. Frandson
Portland
Oregon
Moscow
Idaho
Hazelwood Creamery Company
Idaho Experiment Station and Agricultural College
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Frandson
Ames
Matilda Madson
Fourth of July Picnic at Bert Wings Ends With Enjoyable Day
A large Ames crowd celebrated Independence Day at Bert Wings with a festive picnic. The Ames Gun Club held shoots with notable scores including Bob Clark 25 straight in a 20 yard event and Clark Jeffry tying 19 of 25 in another. Arthur Holmes achieved a 16 of 25, a first for him. The County Shoot for the cup, held by Kooser, will take place one week from yesterday on grounds near Ames, with special features planned and high attendance expected.
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Bert Wings
Ames Gun Club
Bob Clark
Brown
Jeffry
Kelley
Clark
Ap Kooser
Ames
Ames Beats Union Grove In Low Scoring Pick Up Game
A Union Grove team came from the village to Ames on a Saturday, played in Brown's pasture for seven innings, and lost 4 to 3. Ames pitchers Beverly and Morrisey opposed Union Grove's Switzer Johnson and Billings. The result suggests Ames could host more baseball contests in the future.
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Union Grove
Ames
Brown’s Pasture
Beverly
Morrisey
Switzer
Johnson
Billings
Adulteration Debate Hits Iowa Grocers and Makers
The Spirit Lake Beacon argues the Iowa pure food law harms jobbers and manufacturers by exposing adulterated edibles. It notes retailers rely on guarantees and often avoid informing the public what is in products like maple syrup leaf tab and ketchup tests reveal aniline dyes.
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Iowa
Spirit Lake
Ice Cream by Wholesale Leads Towns Fourth Rush
J E Judge ice cream factory near Ames churns about 500 gallons in two days with new equipment to meet Fourth of July demand. Gilbert creamery supplies extra cream as Judge’s plant takes most cream for miles. The factory powers freezers and ice cutters, with Slater as the heaviest patron. many late orders were declined due to limited supply.
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J. E. Judge
Gilbert Creamery
Judge
Ames
Slater
Ames Young Man Solves Ticket Dilemma in Roland
A youth from Ames attends the Fourth of July in Roland and seeks four tickets for Uncle Rube. He offers a five dollar bill at the Roland Dramat ic Club box office. After examining the bill he asks to borrow a pencil to compute the change and the transaction is completed.
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Ames
Roland
Rube
Roland Dramtic Club
Pardner
A Cool Shave Brings Electric Fan Comfort to Barber Shop
Curtiss and Kintzley install an electric fan in the O. K. barber shop. Customers tip to tear off big numbers first and sit in the cool breeze. A large ceiling fan keeps the room cool, with smaller fans spreading comfort as the day’s current provides relief.
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Curtiss & Kintzley
O. K
Ames Hotel Improvements Refresh Ames Hostelry
The Ames hotel has undergone repainting and new furnishings. Manager Smith maintains high standards and keeps it popular with travelers. The house is praised as well kept for its size and the West. The hope is for a larger, more commodious establishment in time.
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Ames Hotel
Ames
Smith
Delayed School Grades Reported By County Official
County Superintendent Welty says state officials will not send grades for Story county teachers until after July 20. He will forward results to teachers promptly once received and urges teachers to be patient and conserve postage until action is taken.
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Welty
State Department
Story County
Becomes a Preacher Frank Perry Receives License Recommendation
Frank Perry, longtime Epworth League president and Methodist church worker, is recommended by the M. E. Conference for a preaching license. He spoke at the Armory Sunday and plans to appear in Ames as Reverend Perry, with stationing to be announced.
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Frank Perry
Epworth League
Methodist Church
M. E. Conference
Armory
Ames
V. Perry
Road sleepers to connect Ames and Des Moines
Voters who traveled to Des Moines on July 4 and back via Inverurpan support placing the Ames to Des Moines road on sleepers to improve service.
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Des Moines
Inverurpan
Ames
Boone County Veterans Reunion in Boonesboro
Boone County veterans plan a reunion in Boonesboro on August 21 22 and 23. Story County also hosts a reunion on August 21 and 22 with details sparse.
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Boone County
Boonesboro
Story County
Weedy patch yields bountiful harvest near business district
In Ames a notorious weed patch next to the business portion proves the owner harvests abundantly from the ranked patch. The scene highlights urban weed growth as a notable local issue.
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Ames
De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
A cleansing cooling healing household remedy for burns cuts scratches bruises insect bites and sore feet is promoted as unequaled. Claims good for piles and warns against imitations. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
C. A. Gamble
Brooklyn man marks the Fourth with friend Ben Reed
Mr. Hugh Beers of Brooklyn spent the Fourth with his friend Ben H Reed, sharing a holiday in casual celebration and companionship in the city.
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Hugh Beers
Brooklyn
Ben H Reed
Transit Timetable Fragments From Ames Lines
Fragmentary timetable shows departures and arrivals for Boone and Ames routes with several times listed. Times include early morning and evening slots, with numbers 355 13 and 80p.m appearing in the text.
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Ar. Ames
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Clay Foster
W. J. Semmons
Boone Street
John R. Keating
The
Intelligencer
Ames Chautauqua
F.C. Minkler
Alex. Norris
Tilden
Albert B. Storms
Iowa State College
Onondaga Street
Steve McCoy
Lou McElyea
J. J. Grove
Rev
H. D. Williams
Christian Church
J. H. Dixon
Chicago
Ames Laundry
R. E. Nichols
Monmouth
A. S. Spring
Nichol
Taylor Delivery
G. O. Peterson
Harlan
Peterson
I. S.C
Panama Canal
J.E. Francis
G. W. Wilson
Keedick
Mr. Wilson
Colfax
Mr. Francis
Spencer
John L. Bleakley
Ida Grove
College
Robert Bailey
University of Wisconsin
Des Moines Iron and Bridge Co
Ames City
Sheldon
Joan R. Keating
Aera
Stouck
Igonnet
Gabietco
Chinaco
el Time
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Oxfords
Em Tilden Brothers & Company
I. 5 S
Arthur Holmes
Talbott
Jeffry Oeer
Richter
Kelley Se
Ee Es Adams
Proper
Horton
Steigerwalt
Loughran
Kooser
McBride
S. R.y
Interurban
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