Pleasant Grove notes and local events in Iowa region
Local brief discusses fishing and farming, visits by residents, and social gatherings in Pleasant Grove and nearby towns. It mentions tabernacle meetings at Gilbert Sta, a Christian Endeavor sociable, teacher meeting in Milford township, and Memorial services planned by Ames Lodge. A July wedding is described along with a cyclone scare near Ankeny and reports of widespread storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ballard
Ames
Tom Sowers
Tegland
Jennie Arrasmith
R. M. Gunn
George
Chapel Ridge
Ruth
Laura Noble
Ara
Neb
Prairie City
Iowa
Pleasant Grove
M. E
Gilbert Sta
Tabernacle
Gilbert
Christian Endeavor
Joe Scotts
Milford Township
Curtiseek
Strawberries Ice Cream Social And Wedding At Local Homes
The community notes crops look good as farmers finish corn planting. Charlotte Holdridge and Maggie Louck visit relatives while J S Watkins hosts a strawberry ice cream social that draws a large crowd. The Cramblitt Bell wedding last evening attracts many neighbors as J Mather and Bessie visit Prof. Meek’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Watkins
New
Mies
Maggie Louck
Nevada
Henry Kingsbury
John Moran
J. ©. Mather
Bessie
Prof. Meek
Slater
Local Notes From the Village
The report mentions busy farms and hail starting haying led by I. Hail. Clifford Oliver and a friend visited Story for the bell game. C. Shepard installed a wind mill and tower as a sample. A. 8. Nelson of Ames canvassed for Pages coil ines fence. Rev. Cox to hold a Methodist tabernacle meeting in Gilbert starting Friday evening. Mrs. A. N. Stewart visited Boone last week and over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Oliver
C. Shepard
Nelson
Ames
Rev. Cox
Methodist Church
Gilbert
Memorial Day Observance by Post and W R C
The Post and W R C plan a memorial procession to the cemetery on Saturday May 30 at 1 pm then return to the M E church around 3 pm for a program including music by the college choir and readings. Local leaders and veterans are urged to join and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Aetery
M. E
Flint Plaster Stays Put After Wall Application
Plasters skeptical of the Flint Plaster will find it steadfast once set, resisting any further impact. For more information contact J. H. Queal & Co. at 6-31.
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J. H. Queal & Co
Soper's Trunks and Valises and Rural Shops
An Ames area listing showcases stores and goods including Soper's trunks, blue grass pasture for horses and cattle, Adams Bros potato plants, Sattley riding cultivator at Loughan's, Shugart real estate in Nevada Iowa, Duff farm land for sale in North and South Ames, M Hemstreet agent details, Miller Kooser dinnerware, Sadie's Oxfords, Hood's pills, Hall's Hair Renewer, summer neck wear at Soper's, machine oil from Thurston & Graham, and a May 19 1896 South Platte valley land excursion notes by M Hemstreet agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Platte Valley
Colorado
Ames
M. Hmstreet
For sale a fine all around family horse
We offer a well bred family horse with good style and action. Must sell by June 10 to the buyer. I. J. Ferguson.
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Tf. I. J
For Sale Below Cost Johnson's Cyclopedia Offer
A perfectly new Johnson's Cyclopedia latest edition is offered below cost. Inquiries accepted at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Cyclopedia
For Sale or Trade An Apple Farm Florida 12 Acres
For Sale or Trade. A 12 acre fruit farm in Florida. BAKER & CARPENTER. Look at our 4c straw hats with a good band at Soper's. For the McKinley Aluminum Button two kinds go to Cook's. Call on Daniel Bros & Herman for bicycle and tennis shoes. All kinds, prices right. We have an elegant line of tea from 2c to 80c per pound. Miller & Kooser. A seven room house for rent or sale Inquire of Chas. Whitaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Baker & Carpenter
Soper’s
Daniel Bro
Miller & Kooser
Chas. Whitaker
Excursion to South Platte valley invites investors
A message invites Ames residents to a June 9 land excursion to the South Platte valley in Colorado. The trip promises climate and crop comparison, irrigation advantages, and potential land investments with favorable terms and credit toward land purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Platte Valley
Colorado
Ames
Hemstreet
Iowa
Two's Company may offer better buggy option this year
The brief item notes a potential improvement in buggy offerings for the year, with hints of competition and consumer choice. Details are sparse, but the focus is on product upgrades and market options.
First a Wife and Patience a Guide for Home Health
Advice from Pacific Health Journal urges husbands to seek a wife and be patient, noting trials may cloud mood but a kind word can lift gloom. Recommends keeping Chamberlains Cough Remedy at home for family health and to show care. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Health Journal
Dia
Dishes at Miller and Kooser Offer Quality at Low Prices
Miller and Kooser advertise a selection of dishes noted for high quality and affordable pricing, appealing to budget minded buyers seeking good value.
Misses and Ladies Rubber Circulars Closure Sale
A clearance sale closing out Misses and Ladies Rubber Circulars at 50 cents for misses and 1.00 for ladies, under half the original price, offered by BiceLow & Smrru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BiceLow & Smrru
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U.S
the Intelligencer
Hudson Bros. Publishers
Memorial Services
Ames Lodge No
1.C.C. F
M. E. Church
H. J. Everlyon
Odd Fellowship
J. B. Elliott
P. O’brien
M. Hemstreet
Bell-Crambill
John E. Bell
Keithsburg
Ill
Deila
W. A. Cramblll
Ev . Byron J. Clark
Mr. Bell
Della
Flo. Cramblit
Everly
Ankeny
Illinois
Wisconsin
Central Grant
Charlotte Holdridge
Mr. C. R. Beck
Gilbert Station
Star Spangled
The
Ianner
A. J
Mr. Rogers
A. C. Blackman
Ntrvy
Giddings
Edith Foster
Georgia
J. C. Mabry
Address Music
America
Trunks
Valises
W. B. Niles
Adams Bros
Loughan
Shugart
North Ames
Duff
South Ames
Miller & Kooser’s
Sadie
Canter Bro’s. & Herman
Hood
Hall
Thurston & Graham
McKinley
Cook’s
B. A. Lockwoop
C. C. Carpenter
Bath
J. F. Kintzley
Union National Bank
Elliott’s Furniture Store
Lakeside Organs
Loughran
Krast
L. M. Bosworth
Eddy
Cash Store
Maxwell & Son
Grove Bros
Haves
Opera House
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