Ames Courier Hints at Local Social and Political News
Mrs A O Clark visits Jewell relatives as infant dies in town. Many small items note visits, travel plans, and local happenings including Miss Jennie Parkhill and Miss Vera istier in Kelley, Mrs Scott French returning from the east, and J Duthen moving toward Idaho. Minor political notes and campus items appear alongside personal notices and society chatter.
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Lew Williams
William Gibbons
A. Dutt
Emmet
Chas. Kelley
Des Moines
Ames
Allie
Sor
Stewart
Boune
Jennie Parkhill
Vera Istier
Kelley
Ee. Mullagh
Algona
Amys
Chas
Fos
Graduation Day at the High School Opera House
Seventeen graduates marked the largest class yet at the high school. Students delivered papers and orations on topics from Civil War women to Mozart and Norse mythology. Diplomas were presented by Prof. Stanton as the audience praised the exercises.
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Opera House
Arthur G. Sutton
Leora B. Cox
Thyra M. Hytland
Ethel Underwood
Maud Morris
Ames Allen
Johnstown
Alicia Bigelow
Algie G. Davis
John Lowe
Kathryn McMichael
Nettie Rouge
Norma Read
Nina Star
Stanton
Hansen Returns From Eastern Europe Expedition
Prof N E Hansen formerly assistant in Horticulture at our college has returned after a year abroad in Russia trans Caucasia western China and Siberia. He gathered seeds to resist drought and plans to distribute about three car loads to experiment stations for arid regions.
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W.lson
N. E. Hansen
South Dakota Agricultural College
Europe
Asia
Hansen
Russia
trans-Caucasia
Russian
Annual meetings and talks push Ames clubs to gather
The Ames Commercial Club plans its annual meeting at Read's Hall tomorrow evening with important business and a call to bring a new member. The Mother's Meeting at the Baptist church tomorrow afternoon will feature Dr Brownlie speaking on child dental care. all brothers and interested parties are invited.
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Ames Commercial Club
Read’s Hall
Baptist Church
Canter Bros. & Herrmanns Offer Warm Footwear Deals
Local store clears winter stock with discounts on Alaska felt boots German socks and warm lined footwear at Canter Bros and Herrmanns. The sale highlights substantial reductions on cozy essentials for cold weather.
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Alaska
Canter Bros. & Herrman’s
Church Notes and Local Clergy Movements
Rev D L Thomas attended a district convention in Perry for M E church benevolencies. Rev C B Hurrah preached at the Congregational church while Rev Douglass was away in Humboldt. Thomas to preach at College Chapel next Sunday morning. Margaret Holdridge died at age two from whooping cough and complications. funeral held at home led by Rev Williams. Burial in Nevada.
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Ed. Stoops
Washington
D. L. Thomas
Perry
M. E. Church
C. B. Hurrah
Newton
Congregational Church
Douglass
Humboldt
College Chapel
Margaret
H. H. Holdridge
Rev. Williams
Nevada
Reliable Remedy Huey and Tar for Persistent Cough
A line promotes Foley's Huey and Tar as a trustworthy medicine to ease a rattling cough linked to a disease. The ad emphasizes relief and recovery with the product.
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Foley
Huey
Tar
Violet Luncheon Honors Miss Wilson at Portland
Mrs Gear hosted a violet themed luncheon in Portland for Miss Wilson daughter of the Secretary of Agriculture, with twenty guests from Iowa in a palm and hyacinth decorated dining room. An informal White House musicale featured Miss Westermann and Miss Wilson, guests planning to return home today.
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Miss Wilson
Wallace
Tomlinson
Westermann
Iowa
Helen Long
DeLane
Vance
Hubbell
Adams Bros Move and Local Housing Changes
Seven rooms for rent above bus line. Adams Bros Movers report multiple tenants relocating: T. J. Miller moves into the Bever ly property today. B. F. White into the Frank Allen house Tuesday. Elmer Winter to the Ross farm near Ontario. J. Wilcox to the Densmore farm south of town. Jesse Campbell moves northeast of Ames to Alba Hall in town. the Goodne’s father and son take the vacated farm of Mr. Keene. J. E. Campbell and family move to Ames onto college grounds. Wm. Clark rents his farm south of town to Charlie Cunningham and moves into his old south Ames home. Dr. R. A. Craig and wife relocate from Nevada to Ames, staying in Sweeney property. Craig serves as house surgeon at the veterinary hospital. W. H. Meek and family of Scranton move to Ames. Meek, a former college student and former Scranton principal, returns to finish his studies. Mr. Kneene left for Artesian, South Dakota, with farming gear and stock. Keene had lived on the Goodno farm west of town for two years.
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Will Parkhill
Geo. Parkhill
Minnesota
Geo L. McKay
Topeka
Kan
Ames
Iowa
Iowa Agricultural
Gilmore
Creston
United States Navy
Navy
Wm. Clark
Charlie Cunningham
South
R. A. Craig
Nevada
Sweeney
Mr. Craig
Veternary Hospital
W. H. Meek
Scranton
Mr. Meek
T. A. Kneene
Artesian
Mr. Keene
Goodno
Local minstrel benefit planned for Library Association
A Friday evening minstrel show at the opera house March 11 features local talent from the previous boys troupe. St Hamilton and Elmer Coffin lead the music with Emmet Compton directing the orchestra. Proceeds support Ames Library. organizers promise a laughable, successful performance. Also an Ames ad offers men’s shoes for 200 dollars at Canter Bros and Herman’s.
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Opera
Evning
Library Association
St. Hamilton
Elmer Coffin
Emmet Compton
Ames
Tipen Bros and Co Call for Immediate Cash Payment
All accounts on our books are due and payable by cash at once. Tipen Bros. & Co. demands settlement without delay.
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Tipen Bros. & Co
Window Shades Complete for Lace Curtains and Tapestry
Complete window shade package includes 10e lace curtains and chemille curtains. Customer options cover lace, tapestry, and chemille designs with full installation guidance.
School board sets election plans and budget guidance
The board schedules the election for March 14 and explains a two year treasurer term under the new law. Five directors will serve, with Wm. Greeley and C. A. Dunis up for renewal. They seek a 4500 tax levy next year, with 4000 for teachers fund 2500 for the school house and 2500 for contingencies. Bonds on the school house fund mature next Sep tember leaving a surplus. The contingent fund will also have a surplus this year so no quarter levy is requested.
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Wm. Greeley
C. A. Dunis
Notice of Ames School District Election
Notice to qualified electors of the Ames School District Story County Iowa that the annual meeting for officer elections will be held at Ames City Hall on the second Monday in May from 1 to 6 pm. One Director for three years and a Treasurer for two years. Board recommends tax levy: Teachers fund 4000, School house fund 500, Contingent fund 0. Bradford Knapp, B. Read, Secretary.
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Sielooeeent Scheol
Ames
Story
Summer Apparel Sale With Cheaper Than Ever Goods
Full assortment of new shirt waists hosiery and underwear advertised. Summer corsets offered at lower prices with bargains on ready made garments and undergarments. Prices listed include 1.39 and 1.50 for selected items and a 5.00 full assortment option.
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Sil& Cape
Spring styles at Knox and Dunlap Hats in town
A local ad highlights AT Spring styles with Knox and Dunlap Fedora hats at 45c, a large line of fancy shirts priced $1.00 to $1.50, dress and work gloves at 15c, and boys suits for $3.00. Butterick patterns are in stock with fashion sheets free as prices are reduced this year.
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Knox
Dunlap
Treasurer's Report for Ames Iowa School District 1898
The report by treasurer Henny Wusoxn shows receipts from county treasurer, tuition, and coal and sundry sales, with transfers to bond payments and fund balances. Disbursements align with vouchers on file including bonds and interest, leaving specified balances in general and school house funds.
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Co. Treas
Ae Am
Ee Pa Aes Fund
Ee School House Fund
Henny Wusoxn
That Tired Feeling Ghosts Poorly Sold Cough Syrups
An old advertisement warns against inferior preparations sold as Foley s Honey and Tar Cough Syrups, arguing the genuine medicine offers unmatched relief and superior quality.
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Foley
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Lucas County
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Lawton House
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Agricultural College
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