Ames Post Office Adds Clerk to Handle Rising Mail
The Ames post office gains an extra clerk at 500 dollars yearly due to growing business. Washington posts notice rural route carriers get July 4 holiday with pay unchanged. no mail delivery that day. Local Methodist Jones school house district plans to build a church. Lands committee reports pledges near 2000 dollars and expects work to start soon. A discussion on size was set to be decided early this week. An exchange rates piece criticizes social inequities with working wives and idle husbands. the Nashua Reporter comments on domestic hardship and hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington
Jones School House
Just What Everyone Should Do
Irwinville resident J. T. Barber keeps Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for sudden attacks. He praises its effectiveness after several incidents and notes he keeps a bottle in his room. Sold by Loughran and Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Barber
Irwinville
Barber
Loughran & Bauer
Democrats of Story county hold July 14 convention at Nevada
The Democrats of Story county meet at the court house in Nevada Iowa on Thursday July 14 1904 at two oclock to nominate candidates for county auditor clerk recorder attorney and one supervisor and select four delegates to the state convention at Iowa City July 19 four delegates to the seventh district convention at Des Moines July 16 and to handle other business. Parney Shetpon Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Court House
Nevada
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Iowa City
Des Moines
Parney Shetpon
Ex cursion fares to St Joseph during convention week
Low excursion rates to St Joseph Missouri via the North Western Line. Excursion tickets sold with favorable return limits on account of the convention to be held June 29 to July 8. For dates of sale apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry. Don’t borrow more than you need if you expect to pay it back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ry
St. Paul
Minn
L. OC. B
Chicago & North-Western Re Y
Cummins Hails Open Tariff Platform Read to Iowa Delegation
The Chicago based report finds Governor A B Cummins praising the Republican platform for its open tariff and reciprocity stance. He notes it mirrors his Iowa suggestions and affirms a readiness to adjust schedules as conditions require while avoiding harm to American farmers workers and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Republican
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
A.B Cummins
Iowa
Cummins
Republican Party
Iowa Crop Report Notes Weather and Growth in 1904
Des Moines Iowa June 27 1904 The average weekly temperature was slightly below normal but warmth promoted healthy crop growth Excessive rainfall affected about two fifths of the state heaviest in north central and northern central districts Overall in most areas showers were timely and beneficial Corn cultivation progressed well with better condition than a year ago and 1902 Pastures potatoes and garden vegetables show excellent growth Cherries and strawberries yield expected to be extra good Early potatoes are in markets Apples have few drops and remain promising Oats wheat and barley show variable prospects best in well drained early planted fields.
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Des Moines
North Central District
Central District
Pasture Land Wanted Near Ames on 320 Acres
Stock sought for 320 acres of choice pasture well watered about two and a half miles from Ames. Inquire of J R Munden.
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Ames
J.r.munden
County sees thirty six telephone firms in Story county
The Exchanges Auditor reports 36 telephone companies operating in Story county for taxation records. Henry Osmundson traveled to investigate additional machinery for his spade factory as supply remains tight. a Des Moines firm seeks to secure all output. The Newton & Northwestern Railroad seeks land for depot, elevators, and yard near Fraser in a new Blake town for farmers west of the city. A Cook trophy for corn judging arrived at Odebolt, while Union Stocks Yards awards two new livestock and horse trophies for upcoming Chicago expo. A Detroit wedding announces Pearl Bartlett to La Vern Dillon at 8 pm with ceremony by Rev. Bennett and Rev. Bennett, bride in white net over chiffon.
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Henry Osmundson
Jefferson
Des Moines
Slater New
Newton & Northwestern Railway Company
Hamilton Browne
State Railroad Commissioners
Fraser
Big Eddy
Cook
A E Cook
Brookmont Farms
Odebolt
Iowa
Gorham & Company
Charles W. Cook
Union Stocks Yards and Trust Company of
Chicago
Iowa State College
United States
Canada
Journal
Detroit
Jane Bartlett
Milwaukee Avenue East
Pearl Bartlett
la Vern Dillion
E. P. Bennett
Cass Avenue M. E
George S. Bennett
North Baptist Church
Sarah Dillon
H. L. Bartlett
Mr. Dillon
Monroe
Washtenaw
Mrs. Dillon
Grace Bartlett
Stella Bartlett Lawrence
Detroit Gazette
Bartlett
Ames
Trade platforms on tariffs and reciprocity summarized
A compilation contrasts Cummins and Blythe Iowa platforms of 1908 and 1904 with the 1904 Republican and national platforms. It highlights calls for tariff changes as industries evolve, defense of protection, and support for reciprocity with foreign markets while guarding American agriculture and labor.
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Cummins
Iowa
Blythe
National
News
Special Reduced Excursion Rates to Major Conventions
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers special excursion rates from all points to several 19th and 20th century gatherings including the National Republican Convention in Chicago June 21 24 and the Democratic Convention in St Louis July 6. Other events cited are Elks Grand Lodge in Detroit July 7 10 K P Encampment in Louisville August 16 29 and Knights Templar Conclaves in San Francisco September 5 9 and 19 25. For rates and sale dates contact the North Western Ticket Agent.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
Atlantic City
N. J
Chicago
Cincinnati
Grand Lodge B & P
Order of Elks
Detroit
Michage
Indianapolis
Ind
Louisville
K. P
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minn
San Francisco
Knights Templar
Sovereign Grand Lodge S. O. O. F
North Western Line
Sand and Gravel Trade Notice
Order of Bower and Perkins advertises best quality sand and gravel. Reference to B. B. HI and 48-tf appears in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Bower & Perkins
B. B. HI
How Many More Fourth of July Victims This Year
A 1903 Iowa Health bulletin cites national Fourth of July injuries and deaths, urging safer celebrations. It notes eye loss, finger injuries, and severe harm from toy pistols and firecrackers, and totals 4449 U.S. casualties to date, urging authorities to curb the trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Health Bulletin
Cana Tohenuehe
Anette Tiss
Northwestern Excursion Rates to Colorado and Black Hills
SercraL Excursion rates to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills via the North Western Line. Beginning June 1st excursion tickets sold to venues including Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Oyster good to return until October 31. Apply to Chicago & North Western Bay agents.
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Colorado
Utah
Black Hills
North-Western
Jane
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Chicago & North-Western
Cuban Diarrhoea Relief Credited to Remedy
Mrs Minnie Jacobs of Houston Texas testifies that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband of a severe Cuban diarrhoea brought from Cuba after several doctors failed. The testimonial notes neighbors testify and mentions sale by Loughran & Bauer.
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U. S
Cuba
Minnie Jacobs
Houston
Texas
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Business Blanks for Business Men advertisement
A recruitment and catalogue offer from L. W. Hontey & Son at 848 W. 4th St Des Moines Iowa. The notice urges business men to obtain a free catalogue and asks for agents to join.
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L. W. Hontey & Son
4Th St
Des Moines
Fourth of July Excursion Rates on North-Western Line
Excursion tickets offered at reduced prices to points on the North-Western System and Union Pacific within 200 miles of selling station. Valid July 2, 3 and 4 with return by July 6. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Union Pacific R. R
Chicago & North- Western Ra Y
Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Jamaican Chemist
Jamaica writes of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best treatment for whooping cough with universal relief. Sold by Loughran & Bauer. Also notice travel fares to St Paul via North-Western Line for L.O.B.A. convention. John Allan offers rubber tires for bags and rubber soles for horses at reasonable prices.
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J. Riley Bennett
Brown’s Town
Jamaica
West India Islands
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
John Allan
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Ford's Ice Cream
B. A. Kanon
Nashua
Democratic County Convention
Crop Bulletin
Peterson
Lena Pitts
Mary Oes
Hilkinson
Violet Beverly Grace Poage
Ed. Rutherford
Winifred Bateman
M.A Stevens
Leola Talbot
Olla Johnson
Margaret Valley
Jennie Parkhill
J. G. Morresey
N. H. Griffith
Glidden
Jennie Williams
Bertha Ballard
T. J. Miller
Rachel Rex
Cora Wilkinson
Lois Woodman
Ada Belt
H. F. Jones
Bertha
L B. Hill
McFar
Grace Tinsley
L. M. Taggart
W. J. Miller
Jessie Cole
Mary Rowland
Kassie Lincoln
Ethelynne
Eva Kingkaid
Nellie Fenton
Jessie Hall
Bertha Coffin
Minnie Wilson
Marston
Chassie Freeland
Carrie Jacobson
Jones
Anna Gamrath
Grace Shea
van Nile
Nellie Nash
Mildred Maxwell
Anna Hanter
Ethel Cassna
W. J.semmons
Odd Fellows Temple
Mutual
Ah Bi
Loods
U. S. GC. Jewelry
Mation
T. E. Hunt
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