Revolutionary Soldiers Captain Recalls 1776 Memories
Editor Intelligencer recalls Captain K W Brown sharing early Revolutionary War memories. He describes a shoemaker with a red coat taken from the British, his service in the War of 1812, and family ties to Connecticut regiments under Huntington and Sherman. His father fought at Sackett’s Harbor.
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Intelligencer
Salnaenell
United States Army
Ebenezer Brown
Jefferson County
New York
Stillwell
Twentieth
Connecticut
Jebediah Huntington
Selah Benton
Fifth Connecticut
Isaac Sherman
John Bull
Sackett’s Harbor
Old Picture Treasured by College Prof in Fireproof Office
Prof Knapp explains a long owned Revolutionary battle scene engraving by Doolittle is in the treasurer's office for protection from fire. He notes only three engravers of the era operated in the country and the piece, valued as a family treasure, is now kept in a fireproof space at the college.
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Knapp
Doolittle
New Haven
Paul Revere
Revolution Fame
Philadelphia
Prof. Knapp
Old Grad Praises Ames College Buildings
George L. Christy, 1891 graduate, visits Ames College and praises the new central building. He notes its luxury surpasses Columbia University’s library and compares Ames favorably with eastern institutions. He observes extensive modernization since his 1891 departure, including the old engineering hall becoming a shop and a new engineering building described as magnificent.
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George L. Christy
Register
Leader
Ames College
Columbia University
Ames
School Credit Eligibility Notice for Ames High Students
Graduates of Ames High School may secure papers with grades for college entrance and undergraduates in high school can obtain cards and credits by calling at 814 Hoggett Street Jane 10th. Pupils with 22+ credits enter seniors, 14+ enter juniors, and 6+ enter 10th grade. BE. Kiva, Superintendent.
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Ames High School
Hoggett Street
Jane 10Th
BE. Kiva
Frenzied Finance at College Armory Play Night
The junior class staged Frenzied Finance to a packed Armory audience. Louise Lawrence and A A Canady led the cast with solid work while Erwin and Guthrie drew praise for strong character turns. Net receipts were reportedly reduced by tickets and travel costs, but the venture should not lose money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Louise Laurence
A. A. Canady
Miss Lawrence
Miss Erwin
Fuhrmeister
Earl Lambert
Roth Egloff
Mr. Bader
Mr. Blake
Blake
Kate
G. T. Guthrie
Shekels
John Burkert Ryder
Canady
Jefferson Ryder
E. B. Lambert
Judge Rossmore
Fitzroy Bagley
G. Bader
Shirley Rossmore
Louise Lawrence
Ryder
Jessie Austin
Senator Roberts
R. S. Fuhrmeister
Stotts
Batchelder
Kate Roberts
Ruth Egloff
Maid
Flora
Verna Erwin
Expressman
Jenkins Noass
G. L. Guthrie
Des Moines
Dubuque Prepares for Iowa G A R Encampment
Dubuque readies for the Iowa state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic from June 11 to 15. Women’s Relief Corps Spanish American War Veterans and other related groups meet alongside veterans. Railroads offer reduced rates as many from Story County and regimental reunions attend, promising a record encampment.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Women’s Relief Corps
Veterans of the
Fruit quote by Frank B. Spence
A fragment notes the phrase Buy our fruit ye shall know us attributed to Frank B. Spence with a date-like tag 8-2. The readable text presents a religious orfraternal motto rather than a full news item.
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Frank B. Spence
Memorial Day Oration in Story City
Rev. H. D. Williams of the Christian church spoke at Story City Memorial Day. He praised the town’s patriotism, noted the Scandinavian makeup and few Civil War veterans, and commended the parade of schoolchildren in national colors despite rain. He admired Story City’s layout, park, and broad streets.
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H. D. Williams
Rev
The
Christian Church
Story City
Mr. Williams
Iowa
America
Naughts Five Class Celebrates Landmark School Year
Seventeen members of the naught five class gathered for a picnic after a breakfast in the big tent. Ethel McKinley won the fifty yard ladies sprint and a purse funded by attendees. A notable race pitted Miss Campbell against Prof. Stevenson while the class boasted record totals and undefeated track dominance.
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North Woods
Ethel McKinley
Ween Mies Campbell
Prof. Stevenson
Senior ags beat faculty in double header ball game
The senior agriculture team lost 12 to 1 to the faculty in Wednesday’s first game, while the seniors won 12 to 7 in the regular faculty senior match. Umpire Starzinger of the class of 1904 featured the event and players included Dr Storms and Professors Curtiss Stanton Bennett Newens and Bissell. A comic moment came as Stanton and Bissell pretended to hug as they thought they had won, then withdrew after the final score was announced.
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Ags
Starzinger
Storms
Curtiss
Stanton
Bennett
Newens
Bissell
Gilbert News Roundup From Town Society
Mr and Mrs Oliver visit Minnesota for two weeks with Dr Oliver's family. Mrs Ed Gilbert and family go to Colorado for the summer on the Gilbert ranch. Miss Younkin goes home to New Sharon. plans to return next fall. Children Day program set in Congregational Church. Mrs Halbert visits Vermilion and attends state university commencement. W T Jones travels to Illinois and returns with a bride. Dr Hill opens office over Coffin store. Mr Downs visits Ames. Grinnell’s Graive Nashua elected principal of the local school.
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Dr. Hill
Downs
Ames
Whichness of the What lecture baffles Des Moines women
Faith McAllister reports a Des Moines club gathering where a polished lecture on the Whichness of the What left the women puzzled. The audience praised the eloquence but admitted they could not grasp the lecture’s meaning, prompting a shared, relieved but humorous confession among them.
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Faith McAllister
Des Moines News
Des Moines Club
Conquering the Woman's Hat: A Master Description
A witty line asserts that true mastery of description comes only after tackling and conquering a woman's hat. It frames description as a challenging yet defining test of prose skill.
Quote on mistakes as learning from failure
The line suggests a mindset to learn from errors and use each misstep as a guide for future improvement. It frames mistakes as instructional rather than purely negative. The author implies growth comes from reflecting on what went wrong and adjusting behavior accordingly.
Special Egg Sale Offer From Ames Iowa
Special sale on Pekin and White Plymouth Rock eggs. 11 duck eggs for 75 cents 15 Rock eggs 75 cents or 3.00 per 100. Offer valid until Sept 1. 9 31 Mrs L E Morgan Route 4 Ames Iowa Mutual Phone 2209.
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L. E. Morgan
Ames
Iowa
Ames Ordinance Establishes City Sidewalks in 1907
The Ames Iowa city council enacts permanent and temporary four foot sidewalks along listed streets including Cleveland Grant Washington Boone Ash Sycamore Kellogg Burnett Ridge Highland Duff and College streets with construction by property owners or city if delayed, deadline by May 1907, with costs assessed to abutting properties. City Clerk A B Maxwell and Mayor Parley Sheldon sign.
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Ames
Iowa
Cleveland Street
Hoggatt Street
Hazel Street
Grant Street
Kellogg Street
Washington Street
Jackson Street
Boone Street
Catholic Church
College Farm
Ash Street
Knapp Street
Lot
Gray’s Sub-Division
Sycamore Street
Lincoln Street
Burnett Street
Agate Street
North Street
Story Street
Ononadaga Street
Ridge Street
Highland Street
Welch School Grounds
Duff Street
Pearl Street
West Street
Woodland Park
College Street
Douglass Street
Sherman Street
Kingsbury’s
East Street
Iow
Sear
Nances
A. B. Maxwell
Proposed Resolution of Necessity in Ames Iowa
City Council of Ames adopts a resolution to secure proper sanitary facilities and services. Official action outlines the need for public works improvements and authorizes subsequent steps for project funding and implementation. The notice signals municipal steps toward securing essential infrastructure for residents.
Ames Plans Sewers and Subdrains on Major Streets
Regulation proposes construction of 8 inch sewers and 6 inch subdrains on College Lincoln Carroll Iowa and Kellogg streets in Ames Iowa. Costs assessed to abutting properties within 150 feet with certificates funded by the city and a one year maintenance guarantee. Public notices scheduled May 16 to June 6 1907 with a city council meeting set for June 20 1907 to consider passage.
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Ames
City of
Iowa
College Street
Lincoln Street
Northwestern Street
State Street
Fayette Street
Carroll Street
Iowa Street
Crawford Street
Kellogg Street
Pearl Street
Store promises genuine gold and silver jewelry
The advertisement invites customers to buy meditation related items and jewelry at a reliable store. It claims accurate representations of merchandise and guarantees the gold and silver sold. Shoppers are urged to compare prices and inspect the seasonal display for fine jewelry and new designs.
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Fe Aenamiel
Casesieneieiaia
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Er Co
Lowell
Masafacturers
Sarsaparilla
Pando
Gilbert
Mrs. Oliver
Minnesota
Dr. Oliver
Ed Gilbert
Colorado
Mr. Gilbert
Congregational Church
Mr. W. T. Jones
Ill
Rich
Juin Sam
Oxfords
Story County
Darner’s Grocery
Mutual
Parley Sheldon
Rader
the Register Life
A.W. van Houten
General Ag’t
Chas
Hamilton
Queensware
Charles Hamilton
John R. Keating
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