Ames Board Grants Justice Posts and Exemption in 1905
Proceedings show the Indian Creek petition resulting in W J Veneman and T B Smeltzer named Justices of the Peace. Ames council secures 800 soldier exemption for J P Alderman on specific lots. Laura McCoy and Elizabeth Black tax matters resolved. Polk Story ditch hearing postponed for joint session. Minutes read and approved. O B Peterson, County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Township
W. J. Veneman
T. B. Smeltzer
Said
Ames
J. P. Alderman
Kingsbury
Laura McCoy
Indiana
Gregory
Elizabeth Black
Polk County
Local News From Jones and Vicinity
A rainy start to the week brought mud. Miss Nelle Scott closed a successful term of school. The Jones school house box social drew few attendees due to weather, though the program was fine. Various locals list activities including shingles on the Whitman house, illnesses, travels, and attendance at a school meeting in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Scott
Jones School
Dave Hopkins
Whitman
Real estate transfers in Ames area parcels and lots
A series of 12 property deeds list transfers in Ames including parcels in Blairs add Ames Harrimans add and Duffs add. Buyers include Geo Dodds E B Ball Myra L Graham J J Grove J H McCord W H Doggatt and others with prices from 500 to 9600 dollars and lots ranging from sub lots to full 70 by 108 feet. Date references include 1883 1884 and 1885 land records with quarter and block designations.
Taxes due and delinquent dates in Ames and Ames vicinity
Taxes are due January 1st and become delinquent March 1st. A 1 percent monthly penalty applies starting April 1st. First and second installments may be paid before April 1st and October 1st without penalty at Story County Bank, which maintains the list for Ames and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Bank
Ames
Cotton Basics From a Sixth Grade Essay
A pupil explains cotton growth and uses, noting plant height two to four feet and ripe pods that burst to release fibers. It covers long and short staple, warm climate needs, global production, historical notes on Columbus and Eli Whitney, seed oil from seeds, bale weight, Civil War price impacts, and current revenue from formerly wasted seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
United States
America
India
Egypt
China
Italy
Turkey
Brazil
West India
Mexico
Africa
Russia
Australia
South Sea Islands
Indias
Eli Whitney
England
Letter to Mr Joseph Stuart Ames Iowa on paint and seeds
A letter discusses advertising via pleased customers for Devoe paint and mentions New York and Chicago distributors Loughran Bauer. It highlights Montana's Gallatin Valley as a premier malting barley region with irrigation yields, West Gallatin Irrigation Company land prices, a Manhattan milling plant, and plans for strawboard paper manufacture. Emigration details from O W Mott of Northern Pacific Ry offer maps and pamphlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
United States
Montana
West Gallatin Irrigation Company
Manhattan
Northern Pacific
O. W. Mott
Northern Pacific Ry
St. Paul
Minn
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children sales pitch
In buying a cough medicine for children never be afraid to buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. It is especially valuable for colds, croup and whooping cough. For Sale by Loughran & Bauer, Ask merchant for Queen B curry comb.
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Loughran & Bauer
Fine Stationery Store Offers Wide Range of Goods
Walk in our store and look around. We keep many items you may not know about. Fine stationery for letter writing, purses, pocket books, window glass, paint and brushes, removers, varnishes, enamels, wallpaper, broad assortment including Abbastine and Meuresca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuresca &c
Election Order for Co O 55th Iowa S N G Officers
In Ames Iowa on March 17 1905 an election is ordered by Co O 55th Reg S N G to fill Colonel Vice James Rush Lincoln and Major Vice W C Mentzer both terms expiring March 26 1905. Election at Company Armory Friday March 24 1905 from 7 to 9 p m. Absentees may vote with proper application to Adjutant General R S Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Adjutant General's Office
Des Moines
Co. O 55Th
Reg
Jas
Rush Lincoln
W. C. Mentzer
R. S. Payne
Clubbing Rates for Intelligencer Subscribers
The Intelligencer offers exceptionally low rates on standard publications including Ladies Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post. A clubbing deal combines renewal or new subscriptions to these three publications for 3.25 dollars, versus the regular 4.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligencer
Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
America
Special Huskers Liniment Sale Begins Monday
J. E. Oagwin announces a one week sale on Huskers Liniment starting Monday April 17. Limited quantities available at participating outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Oagwin
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aided Political Campaign
Chicago Alderman John Shenick credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing a throat and lung affliction during a heated election campaign. He notes rapid relief after taking two doses and continued to campaign, attributing his successful election to the medicine sold by Loughran & Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chamberlain
John Shenick
Peoria St
Council
Loughran & Bauer
Very Low Excursion Rates to California by Northwestern Line
Low excursion fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles apply from all stations April 10 through 14 with favorable return limits due to the Meeting Woodmen of the World. Two fast daily trains to California The Overland Limited and The California Express offer drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For rates and tickets, contact Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
California
Overland Limited
California Express
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Harness Sales This Spring At Summy and Miller
If you plan to buy a harness this spring head to Summy and Miller where handmade goods are tested before purchase. Try our quality items on site to ensure value and fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summy & Miller
Watkins Skellenger Co dissolved. assets to Watkins-White Co
Notice to all interest parties that the partnership between O. H. Watkins and F. Skellenger under Watkins Skellenger Co was dissolved on March 4. All accounts due the firm are to be paid to the Watkins White Co, the succeeding firm, which also assumes all obligations of the former partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Watkins
Universal remedy praised for bowel complaints
The preparation is highly successful in relief and cure of bowel complaints and is said to never fail. It is pleasant when diluted with water and sweetened and suitable for both children and adults. Sold by Loughran & Bauer. For hand made harness contact Summy & Miller for Fugar goods at right prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loughran & Bauer
Summy & Miller
Notice to Contractors for Ames City Walks 1905
Sealed proposals will be received by the Ames Iowa City Council until 12 o clock a m on March 3 1905 for permanent walks in the city. Bids must state price per square yard and specify brick or cement construction with detailed foundation and surfacing requirements. Attest City Clerk Maxwell and Parley Sheldon. Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
A. B. Maxwell
Parley Sheldon
Administrator's Notice for J A McFarlan Estate
The district court of Story county Iowa appoints Parley Sheldon as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of J A McFarlan deceased. All debtors must pay promptly and creditors should present their claims to the court for allowance by February 28 1905 in Ames Iowa.
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A. D
District Court
Story County
Iowa
J. A. McFarlan
Saia County
Ames
Parley Sheldon
Election Notice for Ames Iowa Ward Council Seats
Qualified electors are notified of an election in Ames Iowa to fill one council seat in each of four wards for a full term. The date is Monday March 27 1905 with polling places at Motor Cues 2nd ward City hall 8rd ward Lincoln Kimler's residence opposite the Lockwood elevator office 4th ward Agricultural hall on college campus. Polls open 8 o'clock a m and close 7 p m. Mayor A B Maxwell Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Motor Cues
City Hall
Lincoln Kimler
Lockwood
Agricultural Hall
College Campus
Also Mentioned on This Page
O. B. Peterson
Ontario
L. R. Jones
Boone Caler
Arch Gilchrist
Hiram Proesdall
William Scott
Geo. Eastwood
Kansas
Arthur Ellis
Charles
Guy Scott
Nevada
Miss Canady
Zenorsville
Jennie Gilchrist
A. E. Ross
Hank Coff
Jones
Joe McDonald
Geo H Graham
Andrew ‘Tesdail
Erbandw
Benjamin B Murphy
Geo Dodds
A M Perkins
Mary J Daniels
E BH Dewel
J W Renyard
Ball
Duffs
Ad Ames
Nancy A Joselyn
John H McCord
Blairs
J P Duthie
Myra L Graham
Geo M Huiltz
North Ames
Geo R Vernon
J J Grove
Harrimans Ad Ames
M O Bacon
John Wearth
Edward Doggatt
H Doggatt
Harrimans
Joseph Stuart
Devoe
New York
Ps—Loughran & Bauer
Gallatin Valley
Ayer
Mars
Delia Mowalt
Newark
N. J
J. D. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Cagwin
Ames, Ia
LN. G
Warner
Louchran & Bauer
San
Francisco and
Los Angeles
Axminsters
L. M. Bosworth
J. W. Adams
A. B. Maxwell, Clerk
Watkins, White & Co
Kellogg
Ames, Iowa
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