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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
5
Des Moines and Boone visitors named among Ames residents with brief trips and social calls. Local church events, fundraisers, and a phonograph show are announced, along with a plan to sprinkle streets and upcoming political notices. The article recalls a railroad disaster near Logan and notes safety and accountability conversations.
Geo OBrien, a Sunday school teacher, cleaned his well and pump then found the well dry. He installed twenty to thirty dollars worth of piping to connect Freed's well to his main, only to discover twenty feet of water when he finally opened the connection. He becomes the first with private waterworks in the area.
The new Aristo Plateno finish photos take the lead in all the large cites. See them at Knowlton's gal lery.
Story County Normal opened last Monday in Nevada with 206 students enrolled and a three week term. Superintendent Phillips and instructors are praised. State Superintendent Sabin and Hon. O. O. Roe are scheduled to lecture. Ames attendees include Alice Stuckslager, Mertye Lanning, Harriet Nelson, I. B. Johnson, Maude Wakefield, and others. The issue also notes wiring work begun for residences, with rules and rates for city light service and meter pricing.
For Sale. A double seated single carriage. 1. J. FER uson. All goods purchased before June 1st. are due now and must insist on prompt payment. E. M. SOPER. For KeEnNTIT A suit of comfortable living rooms. Inquire at this office. Just received, a crate of our Perfect dinner set. Come in and see it. THE FAIR.
I have some furniture on hand hand made and fine finish. I will also do upholstering of all kinds. Have it done at first hands and save money. Louis Heney South Side Ames. Newman Bros organs for sale by J S Thompson Z Shugart Nevada Iowa. Decorated dinner sets and plain white ware at Miller Kooser.
A collection of small town notices and ads including well drilling by Geo Miller & Son, grain and plow items from Carter Bros & Herman, loan offers of 2000 on farm land, various hats and quick flour, picnic supplies from Adams Bros, potted and developed ham and seafood items, Soper store bargains in west windows, bicycle gear at Soper, new car barrel salt at S Hamilton, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy recommended for croup, a testimonial from G W Richards, and W R Scott operating Elite restaurant.
The county central committee chosen at last Saturday’s convention lists members by ward and precinct including Ames First Ward Turner McLain Second Ward C M Soper etc. F C McCall was elected chairman for the ensuing year and given authority to appoint a vice chairman.
Delegates enjoyed a royal reception in Ames with a free dinner provided by M E church ladies and a pleasant motor ride to the college. Plans for a new light station and pumping works promise a modern brick building with ample room and simple design. The Logan disaster coroner’s inquest yields no verdict yet, and engineers may stand surety for appearances. Watts and Schleiter wed in Ames with a reception and future home in Fonda as the Epworth League promotes a phonograph program to benefit the church.
Story City correspondent notes an inspection of the grounds and buildings last Saturday confirms the belief that The State College at Ames is a good place to educate their sons and daughters. The piece mentions genuine Plateau finish photos at Knowlton gallery with no imitations.
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