Our Schools and Public Services in Ames Portrait
Ames reviews its public schools under Prof. F E King with Beardshear ward, Third ward, and Second ward high school facilities. The Ames Savings Bank and its officers are praised for prudent management while city utilities like sewer, lighting, and water systems are described as modern and self supporting. Churches and pastors are listed, noting the strong civic role and moral climate for residents and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Beardshear
Third Ward
King
Iowa
F. E. King
C. A. Duntz
Herman Knapp
Henry Wilson
John E. Judge
M. K. Smith
Story County Bank Elevates Ames Pride and Progress
Story County Bank, organized in 1887 and led by Parley Sheldon since 1896, stands as a strong financial pillar in Ames. The article lauds Sheldon’s public service from mayor to postmaster, while praising the bank’s steady growth, integrity, and community support across Ames and surrounding Story County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Bank
Ames Point
Parley Sheldon
Story County
Iowa
Sheldon
Anes
Ames
Postimaocer
Ames and College Railway
Oui
Sheldvn Cone
Ner
Waica
Ames Savings Bank praised for rapid growth and community ties
The Ames Savings Bank, organized June 1 1908 with A J Graves as president and a 25000 capital, has grown quickly under conservative methods. Graves, a long time Story county resident, and Prof G W Bissell, vice president and ISU engineer, are highlighted for their leadership and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Savings Bank
A. J. Graves
WA. W. Bissell
M. A. Manning
H. I. Hall
Story County
Ames
Graves
G. W Bissell
Iowa State College
Bissell
Leonard and Owen Open Busy Ames Barber Shop
Leonard and Owen opened a barber shop in Ames last October in the former Frank Stulz restaurant building. They come with broad local experience and quickly gained popularity. Leonard recently perfected a wireless telephone tested over half a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
T. H. Leonard
F. E Owen
Ames
Leonard
Sue
Frank Stulz
J B Cagwin Drug Store Leader in Central Iowa Growth
J B Cagwin operates a prominent drug store in Central Iowa since 1904 with prior work in Boone and Story City. Born in New York, he moved to Iowa in 1887 and built a reputation for quality stock and a thorough knowledge of local health needs. His three preparations Husker's Liniment Headache Cure and Alimentary Pills drive his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cagwin
Cagwin
New York
Iowa
Boone
Story City
Husker
Citizens Lumber Co. Praised for Growth Under Clausing
The Citizens Lumber Co. has grown rapidly since April 1904 under local manager F. W. Clausing. With fifty Iowa yards, the Waverly veteran leads a well stocked operation offering lime brick tile paint cement and more and boasting superior shipping facilities and economical access to first-class building materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Lumber Co
Mineah Lumber Co
F. W. Clausing
Corporation
Clausing
Waverly
Iowa
Murphy Ice Boss Poised for Second Season in Ames
J U Murphy opens his second season as Ames leading ice dealer after acquiring Read Read and Bower Perkins ice houses and building a new modern ice plant. He operates from Thompson Graves real estate office and delivers throughout the city with a proven record of satisfactory service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. U. Murphy
Prigat
Jack Murphy
Murphy
Ames
Read & Read
Bower & Perkins
Thompson & Graves Real Estate
Ames Elevators and Local Businesses Shine in Growth
The Ames elevator run by Frank N. Fowler has aided the city’s growth as a grain shipping center along the C N W railroad with a modern plant and strong local leadership. Dixon Son run the Ames Laundry on Story Street featuring a five drawer dry room and college routes with fifty agency partners. Cagwin's Huskers Liniment is widely seen in the region, with a large drug store offering broad stock and a pleasing layout aimed at Ames residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockwood
Frank N. Fowler
Fowler
Ames
Story County
Commercial Club
Chautauqua Association
Dixon & Son
Ainiment
Cagwin
Remarkable early success and equal care for all customers
The article highlights that the institution owes much of its rapid success to treating every customer alike, with small depositors receiving the same careful attention as large ones. It emphasizes inclusive service as a core principle driving growth.
The Rise and Fire of the B. A. Lockwood Grain Co.
B. A. Lockwood began in Ames in 1885 and expanded by purchasing land in 1889. In 1895 the firm name changed and facilities grew, including an 1891 elevator. A disastrous fire in October 1902 razed the building, after which a larger, modern elevator was rebuilt.
Real estate man J R Munden praised for drive and scope
Story county native J R Munden is described as a persistent and capable real estate dealer with a strong knowledge of Story county lands Ames residences and college area properties. He lists lands across Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska Missouri and Kansas and offers loans and insurance through top companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Munden
Mr. Munden
Story County
Ames
Munden
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manning
Emerson
H. J. Hall
Tama
Frank W. Linebaugh
A. M. Shea
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. D. Herr
Congregational
Fowle
The
Baptist
F. D.ferrall
Christian
Pruitt
United Brethren
Father Renier
F. W. Linebaugh
Supt
Electric Light Works
A. B. Maxwell
First Baptist Couren
Leonard & Owen
Barbers
J. E. Cagwin
Methodist Church
J. D. Murphy, the Ick Man
Ames Laundry
Dixon & Son, Props
Carr
B. A. Lockwood Grain CO
Real Estate and Insurance
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