College Scramble Over Poultry Department Debates
A lively debate at the college centers on starting a poultry and egg department. Faculty and officials discuss improving egg size, boosting production, and using the college as an incubator for experiments while addressing rivalries and potential conflicts. The Ames Chautauqua lineup and ticket details follow.
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Iowa
Henry McCarthy
Storms
Towa
State College
Elder Smith
O. G. Lee
Prof. Curtiss
Pammell
Forestry
Holden
Prof
Kennedy
Lincoln
Bissell
Drake
Prof. Beyer
M. K. Smith
Irwin
Barrett
Earnesty
King
Fred Munn
Millionairs Club
E. A. Alexander
Clarion
H. O. Pierce
Cornell
Dean Curtiss
Ames Bank Declares June 18 1906 Statement
No. 3017 Ames Iowa bank report shows assets including loans and discounts, U S Bonds, reserve balances, deposits, and notes outstanding. Henry Wilson cashier swears the figures true. notary Parley Sheldon certifies. directors Greeley Chamberlain Brown sign.
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U. S
Hanking House
National Bank
State OF
Iowa
Story County
Henry Wilson
Parley Sheldon Notary
Wyoming & North Western Railway to Shoshone Nears Completion
Announcement from Omaha June 23 notes the Wyoming & North Western Railway will reach Shoshone on the border of the Shoshone Indian Reservation by July 1. A new town prepares for the homestead rush with boarding houses hotels under municipal ownership and strict order enforcement to manage arrivals.
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Omawa
Nes
Wyoming & North-Western Railway
Shoshone
Shoshone Indian Reservation
Pioneer French’s land prices rise since early settlement
The Oolo Banner recalls story of French who arrived in Story County about fifty years ago when six settlers lived there. Land now selling from 75 to 150 dollars an acre formerly changed hands for 0.75 to 8 dollars per acre with French buying the Lounsbury tract at 0.75 an acre and later selling at 2.50.
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French
Story County
Lounsbury Place
Oolo Banner
Special Harness Offer Beats West Price at Wholesale
Harry MatrugensLI explains he acquired exclusive leather harnesses at a favorable price and plans to sell them at $12.25 wholesale, a price lower than any comparable West market. The note emphasizes affordability and value for buyers.
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Harry Matrugens
West
Town Shows Fixing Up Spirit With New Walks And Paint
Despite limited construction activity the city exhibits a strong drive to improve with cement and brick walks terraces painting and related projects. The emphasis is on maintaining a tidy appearance throughout the town.
Ames Public Schools Year Ending 1906 Record
Report highlights an 80 percent enrollment rise in five years and near doubling of high school students in two years. Attendance improved, days absent dropped, tardiness down, and graduates tripled since 1901. Tax rate fell 24 mills from last year. tuition income set a record.
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Parks
Robert M. la Follette
Gilbert A. Eldridge
Gen
Z. T. Sweeney
Odeon Quartette
Spillman Riggs
A. B. Storms
John B. DeMotte
Temple Male Quartette
Dana O. Johnson
William Dixie Jubilee
Geo. L. McNutt
Albert Bushnell
Prof
A. M. Newens
Booker’ T. Washington
Chas
A. Young
Stantons
Kinsley Kelso I Married at Methodist Parsonage
Mr Ge0 F Kinsley and Miss Mary O Kelso wed quietly at the Methodist parsonage Friday evening June 22 Rev Shea officiating Miss Kelso eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs Kelso of our city The groom a partner in the O K Tensorial Parlors expects a bright future They will reside over the Danforth restaurant after July 1 hosting friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Kinsley
Mary O. Kelso
Methodist
Shea
Kelso
Rebekahs Convene in Boone County with Officers Named
The Rebekahs of Story and Boone counties held their annual convention in Boone on Wednesday with strong attendance. Of 15 lodges 12 sent delegates and reports show excellent financial condition. Incoming officers are Eva Campbell president Ellen Zenor vice president Minnie Hunter secretary all Ames residents. Ina Walker of Boone elected treasurer.
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Rebekahs
Story
Boone Counties
Boone
Eva Campbell
Ellen Zenor
Minnie Hunter
Ames
Ina Walker
Sore muscles relief with Chamberlains Pain Balm tip
Readers are advised to use Chamberlains Pain Balm after hot baths to ease stiffness. Loughran & Bauer sell the liniment. The piece also notes Panama canal work and upcoming excursion ticket dates June 26 and July 2 with limited return by July 5.
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Loughran & Bauer
Great Stock Reducing Sale on Fancy China and Glassware
In order to make room for new goods, a local store announces a stock reducing sale on Fancy China and Cut Glass. The largest city selection includes Haviland pieces, salad dishes, bread and cake plates, sugar and cream sets, bonbon dishes, celery trays, spoon trays, cups and saucers, and lemonade sets. Common tumblers are offered at 35 cents per dozen.
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Poultry Department
W. O. Payne
Nevada
Cole
William
Union National Bank
Resources
W. M. Greeley
Vanderlyn Chamberlain
K. W. Brown
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Ames Public Schools
Floyd Bell Pear Dickey
Floyd Scott
Edith Glidden
Albert Fowler Fenner King
Robert Trullinge
Ruth Barrett
Beasie Mellor Vernon Tinsley
Howard Hill Merrill Manning Lyle Clapper
Florence Caldwell
Hilda Orland
Candace Carr
Mary Ravnio
Guy Harvey
Bert Ageton Merle Rice
Niva Nichols May Osborn Cecil Alexander May Anderson
Laura Wirick
Clark Street
C. E. Gardner
Jos
A. Alexander
Cials
the Fair
Tee What
Axminster
F. M. Darner
Bosworth
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Marshalltown
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western R'y
Meth
Stupio
C. R. Quade
Photograf
C. A. Gamble
Central
Tama
Toledo
Chicago and
Ba Y
Panama Canal
Chairman Shouts
Ing Sale
Our
L. O. Keedick
Sanitary Soda Fountain
Bike Danforth
Danforth
J. B. Kooser & CO
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