Ames Chronicle: weekly notices and weather tidbits
The week brings rain affecting corn crops with continued showers in the northwest. Census work began in Ames under Mr. Cuanpertain with completion anticipated in two weeks. Local notables. A M Crap and Mrs Col Eddy visit. Iowa Press Association July meeting planned at Cedar Rapids with Lake Superior trip noted.
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Iowa Press Association
Cedar Rapids
Lake Superior
Chicago & Northwestern
Nebraska man hides bill under boot insole in travel
A Nebraska youth traveling east tucked a $100 bill under his boot insole for safety. In Marshalltown, during the night, his pants and boots were stolen, leaving the fate of the hidden money uncertain as investigators consider whether the thief would search the boots.
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Nebraska
Marshalltown
Hog cholera remedy and public notices in Iowa telegraph
Prof Weber of Ul University reports Hass hog cholera remedy ingredients and costs. A Garfield telegram supports political influence for two votes in Ohio and Iowa. Ames rail promotion news notes Wynn, Craven, and Whitman advancing to top railroad posts with long service history.
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Tus National Live Stock Journal
Weber
Ul. University
Hass
Tur Iwrextr- Gexoen
Garfield
Ohio
Iowa
Crirvetarp
James A. Garfield
James A. Sxinnen
Wilson
Robert Wrix
Prof. Wynn
Atlantic Telegraph
Wynn
Ames
P L Porter Returns After Rail Damages Settlement
P L Porter came home from Messouri last week after collecting damages awarded him in a court execution. He attached three of the Hanibal and St Joe railroad engines in the round house at St Joe. A second suit, settled amicably if the first failed, will be tried in September. Porter plans to pursue further action.
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P. L. Porter
Messouri
Hanibal & St Joe Railroad Company
St Joe
P. L
Bouquet of 2100 wild flowers and a preacher's view on success
A young lady presents the Ackley editor with 2100 prairie wildflowers. the editor’s wife rebukes him for bringing them home. Spurgeon criticizes thieves who lie about payment and excuses. The piece contrasts two life paths, praising quiet benevolence over fame and wealth.
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Ackley Enterprise
Broom
Thanks to Western Union for Chicago Convention bulletins
Citizens express gratitude to Western Union Telegraph Company for sending and posting telegraphic bulletins about the Chicago Convention. They commend the operator M B Wilson for prompt, careful service in Ames and many city spots during the ballot results and rulings.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Chicago
Ames
Exposition Building
M. B. Wilson
Parker couple jailed in Linn county for cruel treatment of Dickinson
A man and his wife named Parker from Linn county are jailed in Jefferson charged with cruel treatment to a boy named Dickinson whose death followed. The boy reportedly endured severe whipping with a strap buckle, displays festering sores, and loses of toes. Neighbors say the couple banged the boy by the neck as punishment. The editorial calls for penitentiary punishment if found guilty.
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Parker
Linn County
Jefferson
Dickinson
Prosperous Ames Agricultural College Builds New Structures
Tus Fayette County Union reports Ames Agricultural College thrives under recent trustees meeting. A contract for additional buildings to be completed by November was approved, and Prof. Knapp 28, superintendent of the farm, accelerates improvements and productivity, aiming to inspire state pride.
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Tus Fayette County Union
College Board of Trustees
Agricultural College
Ames
Board of Trustees
Knapp
Artesian Well Plan Offered for Boone
Wm Allen and his wife from Monticello Iowa are visiting Boone proposing a public well project to supply 200 gallons per minute. The plan involves a 800 foot bore with seven and five inch casing, with five inch pipe for the remainder to 500 feet at a cost of 1200 dollars. If deeper work is needed the rate is three dollars and fifty cents per foot depending on material.
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Boone
Wm. Allen
Monticello
Iowa
Ames and Nevada Nine Play Exciting Saturday Contest
The Ames nine led until the sixth inning when the Nevada nine tied the game at 9 and then surged ahead by scoring seven in the seventh inning. The score shows Ames with 8 runs in the first game and Nevada 17, with umpire Carpenter from the college nine. A separate note reports on a professor named Nadal exposed for forged credentials and fraud, criticized by DeWitt Talmage and Prof Swing.
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Ames
Nevada
Nevadas
The
Register
Nadal
DeWitt Talmage
Enquirer
Inquirer
Swing
Talmage
Glucose Works Under Construction At Marshalltown
The Marshalltown glucose works under construction will cover eight acres and consume 1500 bushels of corn daily. J C Mitchell Nevada offers Weir combined riding and walking cultivators for sale.
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Marshalltown
Weir
J.C. Mitchell
Nevada
J. C. Mitchell
Rail disaster narrowly avoided near DeWitt on bridge washout
Heavy rains washed out the Silver Creek bridge foundation on the C N W line near DeWitt. A through express halted as an abutment caved in. the end of the bridge fell. The fireman refused to cross, saving the train from a twenty five foot plunge.
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DeWitt
Silver Creek Bridge
Through Express
Largest Show on Earth Promises One Price Admission
A historic consolidation unites a dozen major shows under Inter Ocean management, augmented by Batch eller & Doris railroad show. Proclaims uniform admission despite industry envy, with Boone and other towns scheduled to host performances June 21 and June 22.
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New York
Philadelphia
Inter Ocean
Batcheller & Doris
Sesson
Barnum
Mr. Barnum
Franklin
Morse
Edison
Hochansen
Inner Ocean
Burlington
Keokuk
Quincey
Springfield
Peoria
Faumens Buckeye combined mower description note
Faumens describes the Combined Buckeye equipped with Two Finger or Guard Bars for reaping and mowing. Price and terms referenced to J. C.
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J. C. Mitchell
Buckeye Table Rake Reaper for Sale by J C Mitchell
A Buckeye table rake reaper is offered for sale by J C Mitchell. The item is advertised in a historical newspaper notice with limited details and no additional terms.
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J. C. Mitchell
Warren A. Woon
J. ©. Misobell
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WS Bradley
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A. Revese
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M. Hemstreet
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Geo. W. Ashton
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C. Lamb & Sons
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