Sunday and weekend social notes from Ames area
Sunday visits and weekend gatherings feature Miss Florence Wall in Des Moines Miss Mary Clyde Miss Sarah Ketterning and Miss Jessie Austin visiting Margaret Hall Webster City and their friends Ada Hayden hosted Margaret Hall girls Several members traveled to Deadwood Missouri Pacific work and a large list of campus social events include Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Gamma parties at the Ledges and Adams Hall plus a tennis tournament at Simpson College Ames won both singles and doubles in the recent match state tournament set for Thursday to Saturday Details mention the Devoe paint advertisement noting its lasting gloss and lead zinc composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Kennedy
Collins
Prof. Hibbard
Miss Stevenson
Jacksonville Ill
Prof
Stevenson
Ada Hayden
Margaret Hall
K. Morgan
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Beta Theta Pi
the Ledges
Ames High School
Beache
North Woods
Phi Delta Gamaga
Adams Ha’l
Helen Fay
Mayo
Lake Charles Louisana
Professor Knapp
Six Foot Club
Mrs. Storms
Simpson College
Ames
Hale
Simpson
Stanton
Decoration Day Programme and Bank Ledger Notes
Decoration Day program at the Armory features music readings and a memorial address by Rev. W. J. Minchin and President A. B. Storms, with a march by local units. Also listed are a bank financial statement for Ames with asset and liability details, and announcements for Ames City Band concerts, the Eastern Star picnic, and Northwestern excursion rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Services
W. J. Minchin
Elsworth Post No
the Angels
A. B. Storms
Music Choir
Audience America
H. D. Williams
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines May 21 1906
The past week’s average temperature stayed above normal with a brief frost scare avoided by a northwest low moving eastward. Local showers varied from light to heavy, Northwood 4.24 inches, Mason City 4.10 inches, Fort Dodge 2.8 inches. rainfall generally below normal. Corn planting 85 to 95 percent by May 20, favorable field work, seed germination good, some cultivation underway. fruit frost damage lighter than earlier reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Northwood
Mason City
Fort Dodge
American Expatriate Appeal and Narrow Soap Reaction
Europe attracts many Americans who briefly visit but mostly return. Mrs. John Latham of Ontario nearly suffered blood poisoning after using a new Ames soap, with swelling and severe pain until a physician intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
John Latham
Ontario
Ames
Boone Democrat
Auction Notice For Farm Implements Sold
Late. 1 set work harness, 1 riding cultivator and 1 riding plow sold by A. E. Nowlen of 112 Duff Street. Bidders should inspect items before sale and terms will be announced at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Maxwell
M. H. Cooper
A. E. Nowlen
Duff St
Proposals Sought for Ames Public School Building 1905
The Ames Board of Education invites sealed proposals by June 8 1906 for erecting a public school building in Ames Iowa with plans by W I Parsons 8 Co Architects Des Moines. Bids include plumbing heating and lighting with a $500 certified check and bond. Plans available June 2 and arrangements for plan use through letting. May 16 1905 secretary J Scott. For Rent Living rooms over Danforths bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Ames
Story Cunty
Iowa
W. i. Parsons & 8
Des Moines
Laws
Tra J. Scott
Ian J. Scorr
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Advised For All Families
An old marketing notice touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for bowel complaints. It claims eminent physicians endorse it for colic and diarrhoea in both children and adults and notes its pleasant taste when diluted. Sold by Loughran and Baner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Chamberlain
Loughran & Baner
Hollister's Rockey Mountain Tea Promotes Vitality
An old advertising item touts Hollister's Rockey Mountain Tea or Tablets for life and energy. It claims to warm the body and start the life blood circulating, priced at 85 cents per bottle or package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rockey Mountain
L. M. Bosworth
Panorama map of Yellowstone Park for travelers
A color relief map showing exact locations of all points of interest in Yellowstone National Park. An invaluable aid to tourists and useful for homes, libraries, or schools. Sent prepaid on receipt of 35e from A. M. Cleland, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone National Park
M. Cleland
St. Paul
Minnesota
Low fares to Boston for AMA meeting travelers
Low rates to Boston via the North Western Line for tickets on sale May 31 with favorable return limits on account of the American Medical Association Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
North Western
Jane
American Medical Association
Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y
Low Excursion Fare to New Haven via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets sold June 1 to 4 with favorable return limits for the Annual Convention of the National Council Knights of Columbus to be held June 8 and 9. Apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern Ry Nickerson Bros Cement Contractors. All work guaranteed heavy concrete work including sidewalks curbing cellar floors hitching posts foundations bridge piers culverts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Northwestern
National Council, Knights of Columbus
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Nickerson Bros
Ser Siaspy-black Shetland Stallion Sale Note
The listing notes a Ser Siaspy black Shetland stallion weighing 800 pounds. Seller H. C. Davia provides basic details for a potential buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Davia
Excursion Tickets to G. A. Encampment at Boone Iowa
Excursion tickets to the G A Encampment at Boone Iowa via the Northwestern line will be sold June 4 5 and 6. Tickets allow arrival before noon on June and are limited to return until June 9 inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A
Boone
Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y
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Florence Wall
Ledges
Jerry McKibben
Storm Lake
Mary Clyde
Sarah Ketterning
Jessie Austin
Webster City
Mr. Falton
Deadwood
South Dakota
Mies
Louise Rowe
J.R. Lincoln
B. S. Remington
Montana
Milwaukee Railroad
Percy A. Campbell
Animal Husbandeyment
University of Maine
New York
Devoe
Aten
Adj
Benedictior
Band Co. C. I. N. G. College Cadets
G.A R
Ames Savings Bank
Story
Wa Scabs Dens
Pias
Ce Boon Ings Cdas
Pscegss
Eee
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Cedar Rapids
Commercial National Bank
Sheeginn House
Lowa
Story County
A. J. Graves
Dent
J. R Bradley
J.B. Bradley
Ass’t
A. J.graves
J. R. Bradley
J. A. Campbell
M. A. Manning
Lu B. Bpinvney
Ames City
North-Western
Chicago & Northwestern B’y
Grand Lodge
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
Ayer
Rae, BE
Cherry Pectoral
Yne
Meth
Corrance Srepro
R. Quade
Danforth’s Bakery
Cassimere
Susie
L. O. Keedick
B. Kuppenheimer & Co
Chicago
G.E. BURTON @CO
District’ Court
Jennie FE
Crane
BR. A. Crane
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