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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
6
A poor Vermont blacksmith Silas Howes in South Shaftsbury invented a steel square after buying worn saws from a peddler. He welded two pieces at right angles to form a measure, patented it, and built a large factory. The tool spread nationwide, making Howes wealthy and famous.
A monumental marine plant the nereocystis forms stems up to 300 feet long with balloon tops and roselike leaf clusters. Found near Alaska and along Pacific shores, it creates meadowlike beds that hinder navigation and provides long ropes and vessels for Aleutian natives.
The Story County Board of Supervisors met June 4 5 and 11 1906 with all members present. They audited bills examined road petitions granted refunds and charitable appropriations and adjusted tax and asset records including equalization of 1906 assessments and drainage matters in Grant and Indian Creek townships.
A compact, period voice sample highlighting editor author exchanges and social etiquette quips. The text contrasts editorial pride with contributor pushback and hints at crowding debate about proper manners. It preserves named sources and witty phrasing without sensational detail.
The Board of Supervisors of Story County Iowa certifies the treasurer E A Fawcett report for January 1 1906 to June 1 1906 as correct with money and vouchers on hand. Signed June 11 1906 by J D Michaelson B Silliman Miles Pearson.
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