Local Notices and Bargains From Town Advertisers
Episco pal Mission services set at the Methodist church next Sunday at the usual hour. Boyd and Chapman offer harvesters and farm implements cheap. Thomas and McLain sell Allen fly bricks for flies. Pork disease in Pratt county Illinois spreads rapidly. Four loaves bread for 25 cents at Peterman’s bakery. other goods low. Millinery bargains advertised. Mrs Hamilton seeks carriage horse. Gures Coox renovates Evaffs building opposite the elevator and will rent soon. Ladies Sociable invites friends to Mrs Bousquet’s Thursday evening August 1. Prairie chickens may be shot after September 1 but only up to twenty five per day for sale is prohibited.
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Congregational Society
Solar eclipse visible here on Monday afternoon
The solar eclipse occurs Monday afternoon between three thirty and four forty five. It will not be total but should be plainly visible and observers are advised to use smoked glass.
Threshing Machine For Sale in Michigan Sweepstakes Draft
Second hand Michigan Sweepstakes threshing machine for sale. Has good horsepower. For information contact Borer and Cuarm in May.
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Michigan
Borer & Cuarm May
Bargain Sale of Used Harness and Wagons
Second hand sulky hay rake lumber wagon and heavy double harness offered at a bargain by Nicnols & Maxwell. Call soon. I B Frazee repairs valuable watches and jewelry with safe custody and satisfactory work.
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Nicnols & Maxwell
I. B. Frazee
Grain harvest rush hits county as heat accelerates ripening
A large share of the county’s grain was cut and bound during the week as hot weather hastened ripening. Oats lead the crop, with farmers pressed to begin harvest. In Onondaga Street Van Dyxen undertakes notable improvements filling low spots and upgrading the business block. Van Dyxen is reputed to know the right way to do the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dysex
Onondaga Street
Van
Dr Andruss Builds New House Opposite West House
The article notes Dr Andruss' new building opposite the West House showing a neat appearance. Brick veneer nearing completion and interior work to begin, promising a desirable property and residence.
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Andruss
Sabbath School Workers Meet at Methodist Church
The Sabbath School Workers met in the Methodist church last Saturday evening. Mr. Hunt gave extracts from the history of John the Baptist. Mrs. Cook read comments on dress in John the Baptist era. The coming sabbath lesson was read and discussed. Next meeting at Congregational church on Saturday evening next.
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Methodist Church
Mr. Hunt
John the Baptist
St Bernard Attacks Visitor During Backyard Sawing Meet
K. W. Brown's dog attacked Pat Kelley after Kelley visited to discuss a round sawing contract. Kelley sustained flesh wounds shown as evidence of the encounter last Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Brown
St. Bernard
Pat Kelley
Mr. Kelley
Mr. Brown
A Candidate for Clerk in Local Election
It is understood Hoggatt's party will field a candidate for Clerk of the Courts this fall. The man chosen has forsaken party principles by dressing in Sunday clothes daily, a change noted by Henry Clay Dean and Col. K. Q. Hoggatt, whose laurels were earned by other means.
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Hoggatt
Henry Clay Dean
Ol. K. Q. Hoggatt
Callanan Herald Aims To Grow As Town Paper
The first issue reached readers Monday and shows neat printing and strong advertising support. It is hoped the Herald will thrive and become a powerful voice in the town and county.
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Callanan Herald
Better Roads and Schools Push for County Growth
Story county emphasizes good schools and school houses and urges focused road improvements. Advocates argue that upgrading highways will increase real estate values and spur settlement in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Post Office Letters and Local Obituary Notices
Letters remaining in the Ames Iowa post office for the week ending Saturday evening before publication. If not called for within 50 days they will be sent to the Dead Letter office. Also, obituary: Mrs Anna Graham relict of Geo W Graham died at her Washington township residence on July 24 in her 54th year. Funeral held at Congregational church yesterday.
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Ames
Iowa
J A Hunter
Nettie Mason
Henry R Hager
Mary C Johnson
W Maron
W B Mason
Hat
Washington Township
Anna Graham
Geo. W. Graham
Congregational Church
G. G. Perkins
Local battle over 2 percent tax pits Webster City against neighbors
The Wright County Monitor urges readers to oppose Webster City’s 2 per cent tax, claiming defeat will hurt the town and suggesting the railroad line could be abandoned. The piece defends local paper duty to defend community interests and warns of other towns gaining from Webster City’s defeat.
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Wright County Monitor
Webster City
Deacon
Monitor
Freeman
Local Residents Share News and Visits in Ames
Mr and Mrs Albert Lucas were guests at W D Lucas s from Saturday afternoon until Monday. Elder Proper and family visited Ames this week. Al Virden plans to move to Ames. S J Spray of D M & M railroad has gone to Indianola. Mrs Will Paxton returned from Illinois. Mrs M H Kistler heads to Minnesota for a month. A family reunion marked the 55th birthday of Mrs H N Tupper, former Ames resident returning to live here.
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Albert Lucas
W. D. Lucas
Elder Proper
Ames
al Virden
Des Moines
S. J. Spray
D. M. & M. Railroad Company
Indianola
Will Paxton
Illinois
M. H. Kistler
Minnesota
Will Wagner
H. N. Tupper
Wheatland
Honors to President Welch at Michigan University
At a recent commencement in Ann Arbor Michigan University conferred the degree of L L D on A S Welch president of the State Agriculture College of Iowa at Ames. A former Michigan graduate the honor was unexpected and its be stowment unknown until after. Dubuque Herald notes the recognition of Iowa educational leaders abroad.
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Welch
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
A. S. Welch
State Agriculture College of Iowa
Ames
Welch Wa
Iowa
Dubuque Heaald
Rifle Club Talk Spurs Local Shooting Trial
Citizens discuss forming a rifle club and held a trial of skill on the driving association grounds last Monday evening. At 200 yards off hand Hirsh led with 96, Frazee 92, Barroll 86, Bradley 85, McLain 85, Lambertson 28. At 500 yards rest Bradley led with 91, Hirsh 89, Barroll 85, Frazee 75, McLain 65, Spence 62, Lambertson 58.
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Driving Association
Hirsh
Frazee
Barroll
Bradley
McLain
Lambertson
Spence
Callanan Iowa rail terminus noted as growing trading point
Callanan, present terminus of the Des Moines and Minnesota Narrow Gauge railroad, lies in prime farming Iowa. It sits about 18 miles from Webster City, 15 from Williams, 35 from Union, and 21 from Ames. In under four months it has near 30 houses and more planned. The Lakine Grove mail route was abandoned, urging a northern mail via Ackley, Marshalltown and Ames per the Herald.
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Callanan
Des Moines
Minnesota
Iowa
Webster City
Williams
Union
Ames
Lakine Grove
Ackley
Marshalltown
Herald
Largest Story county pension paid to Ames resident
Marshall Herm atreet of Ames received the largest pension ever paid at one time to a Story county resident. It covers from July 25, 1863, to May 10, 1878, at eight fifty monthly, rising to twelve fifty later, totaling 1434.25 dollars. W. C. Shockley of Ames also recently drew a pension of 940 dollars dated December 23, 1861. J. L Dana, Esq., of this place secured these allowances and several other large claims in recent months.
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Story County
Marshall Hermatreet
Ames
W. C. Shockley
Aso
J. L Dana
Waichman
Sheldahl News Highlights Spur Local Events
Activities in Sheldahl include an outdoor street dance with a temporary platform, a race and training track half a mile southeast of town, and a temperance club ice cream festival set for Thursday. Local business changes feature J N Scott selling his drug store stake to E W Hopkins as Schooler and Hopkins plan upgraded show cases.
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Sheldahl
Temperance Club
Nevada
J. N. Barnum
J.N. Scott
Kelley Items and Local Happenings Amid Busy Farm Harvest
Local note reports brisk business for two blacksmiths aiding horse-shoeing and machinery repairs. Farmers harvestes bring corn and hogs sale profits, with money circulating among merchants. Misses Fose visit from Anamosa while teachers break vacation at Lyman Crane's. Rev. Dickerson to preach Sunday at 3. A new organ impresses, plans considered to mimic it, locals joke about blue versus greenback communists. Calves race beside trains amuse travelers. Stevens and McCoy acquire part of Dr Weber's drug stock to offer certain drugs and oils.
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Kelley
Fose
Anamosa
Jones County
Iowa
Lyman Crane
Mr. Dickerson
Boone
R. P
Here
Barrow
Stevens & McCoy
Dr. Weber
Petition for special board meeting on bridges near Hannum's Mill
The County Auditor is asked by Story County Supervisors to convene a special meeting to repair the grade washed out near Hannum's Mill in Franklin township. The petition seeks plans and appropriations for a bridge near Iowa Center in Indian Creek township and related incidental business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Hannum’s Mill
Franklin Township
Iowa Center
Indian Creek
D. A. Brexton
Eo. Extrort
Shearer and
Elliot
Bigelow
Beady
Lammnoay
Shearer
Soper
Arrasmith Hill
Hannum's Mill
Robert Hunter
Advertising Tributes From History’s Business Giants
A compact collection of quotations extolling advertising from Bonner Barnum Astor Stewart Franklin and Vanderbilt. The lines emphasize that success fortune and recognition come through generous advertising and printing ink as a key business tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner
P. T. Barnum
J. J. Astor
A. T. Stewart
Ben Franklin
Vanderbilt
If You Do You Must Cited Bakery Quip Chain
A tangled chain of hearsay links many names from A. D. Skillman to Henry Ward Beecher as the notice hints a broad public interest. The message ends with a shop line urging readers to buy baked goods at Chaney's Bakery.
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C. C. Rice
A. D. Skillman
M. Kenzie
Jessie Lyons
Jule Smith
5. B. Chase
Billy Woods
A. J. Hanchett
Maggie Mitchell
Lydia Thompson
W. F. Storey
L. C. Oulmann
Lot
Evarts
Henry Ward Beecher
Chaney's
Story County Normal Institute to Open August 19 at Nevada
The Story County Teachers Normal Institute will convene August 19 in the Nevada School Building for three weeks with Prof. E R Eldridge as conductor. State Superintendent C W You Costin will attend the third week and meet local teachers. A course of study has been prepared and an examination will conclude the session.
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Iowa
Story County Teachers Normal Institute
Nevada
E. R. Eldridge
Grand View
Towa
Eldridge
W.P. Payne
Oow
Se Ss
Green's August Flower Promotes Liver Health Claim
An advertisement proclaims the liver as the body's king, linking digestion, heart action, brain function, and nervous system to liver health. It promotes Green's August Flower as unequalled for dyspepsia and liver complaints, offers sample bottles, and states it is sold in all towns on the Western Continent by J. J. Bousquet.
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J. J. Bousquet
Parker's Ginger Tonic Advertises Cholera Infantum Cure
An old advertisement promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a cure for cholera infantum colic dysentery and numerous stomach and nervous disorders. It claims the tonic relieves dyspepsia headaches sleeplessness liver issues constipation heartburn and more with a one dollar bottle or fifteen cent sample from J J Bousquet & Co.
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Parker
J.J. Bousquet & Co
Dont Be Deceived Shilohs Cure Promises Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure claiming to cure coughs that lead to consumption with a money back guarantee if no benefit. It lists bottle prices and recommends Shilohs Porous Plaster for chest back or side and names Thomas & McLain as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Thomas & McLain
Green's August Flower Cure Advertisement Claim
A promotional notice extols Green's August Flower as a remedy for Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia with various symptoms. It asserts wide Western sales and offers a sample bottle for 10 cents with three doses claimed to relieve illness. Sold by J. J. Bousquet.
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J. J. Bousquet
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Lara
Con. W. EB. R. Geof
Atlantic Express
M. R. BR
Story City
K. Sxixser
Masonic
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F. & A. Masons
A. H. Ducxwours
W. MI
Henen
Rainbolt & Barnes
Orca
Greeley
Brick Beck
Onondagetreet
C. BR. Turner
W. ¢. Eddy
Turner & Edpy
J. A. Fitchpatrick
W. Dyer
Dyer & Fitchpatrick
United States
Opera Block
A.B. Lucas
A. Fitchpatrick
Fitchpatrick & Lucas
Story County Abstract
Becks
Story Co
T.C. McCall
F. D. Thompson
McCall & Thompson, AW
Fairchild
Booth
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Bradley & Templeton
Ent’s
U.S
G. A. Meredith
Tilden & McLain's Drug Store
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ENTAL
Bradley’s
Lewis Schooler
Sheldabt, Lows
J. N. Scott's
Nichols & Maxwell
Ivery and Feed Stable
Destines
S&s
Home News
Asuron
Stickney & Taylor's
Gra
K. W. Brows
Sup't Baugsman
Normal Institute
Bingham & Barrolis
Thomas, Soper & Son
Bingham & Barrolls
Episcopal Mission
Boyd & Chapman's
Keokuk Mercantile College
Thomas & McLain’s
Allen
Pratt County
Peterman
Hamilton
Tuomas, Soren & Son
Gures Coox
Boyd & Chapman
Tun D. M. & M. Railroad Company
Round House
Batavia
Shelly & Co
Jonx Suxtry
Wacoxs
J. C. Mitchell’s
J.C. Mitchell
J. C. Mrronent
Nicholas and Shepard
S. H. Shelly & Co
Walter A. Wood
J. C. Mitchell
S H. Shelly & Co
J.C. Mivreurtt
Paxtirs
BS. H. Shelly & Co
Ware
Barveat
8. H. Shelly & Co
Slingerland
New York
Coas. K
Coas
K. Skinner
Phayer's
Thayer
Mr. West
Geo Moody
R Crandell
Maggie R Cooper
Ella Brown
Ids Luecas
P. M
Callanan Iteme
H. P. Lewis
Will Elliot
Nebraska
Republican River
Omaha
Weld
Proceedings OF the Board OF Supervisors
Offover County
State OF
Andrew Nelson
Circuit Court
Jennie Nelson
Stavens & Unvenwoor
Calvin Giddings
Ansie EB. Giddings
West Fifth
Tensex & Eppy
Samuel Watts
H. R. Bardwell
Clara A. Bardwell
Towit
Barspont & Banxes
Richard Long
Swearin
Juuxn KR. Hays
L. B. Bavoawan, Co
Palestine Township
Tus
Vretti Cencer
Dan Ballard
Ferd Mills
Stone & Haverly
Ames Steam Mills
Thomas & McLain Pealers IN
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Bae
Sie
Thomas & Mlain
Aime
TN Ks
Bigelow, Huntington
Holbrook & Ludlow’s
Bigelow, Huntington & Tilden
Indian Town
Milford
Chas. B. Orser
Ancltire
Cork
Charles B. Orser
Umberna C. Lamb & Sons
Clinton
C. D. Nor- Man
Main Street
D. Norwan
Ag’t
Hambletonian
Broucham
Brougham
Rysdyk
Mies Cooley
Telegraph
Friday
C. M. Clay
Nemry Clay
Andrew Jackson
Old Abdallah
Elipse
Misa Cooley
Browgham
George Cooley
Aere
Chanel & Bradley
Banda
Queens
J.B. Frazer’s
Chamberlain & Clark
William Clark
Balsam
PHYS
Clint Ian
Inet
Brooks
Lowey
dA9rea, A. CovLemne && Aoe
Addrew
J. Woare
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