For Sale Two Lots and Plymouth Rock Hens Ad
Two parcels on the north side offered with payments to suit buyers. Also Plymouth Rock hens advertised for sale at 1108 Douglass Avenue. A note about John Derkson's real estate move in Logan township Ida county: he sold a farm in Ida county then repurchased it a month later paying $3 more per acre than the sale price.
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Des Moines
Plymouth Rock
Douglass Avenue
John Derkson
Logan Township
Ida County
Dakota
Gophers Netted $104.20 for Haynes Township Farmer
E B Fisk of Haynes township Ida county collected 390 gopher paws and 52 more from his rush of gopher catching. The county auditor recorded the totals and the county pays 10 cents per paw, totaling $104.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Fisk
Haynes Township
Ida County
Warner
Ames Man Gets Appointment At District Conference
Mr. Prank Perry I 8 C 07 received license to preach at the District Conference session in Coon Rapids and has been appointed pastor of the Methodist church in Linden Dallas County. Friends wish him success in his chosen ministry.
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Ames
Prank Perry
Coon Rapids
M. E
Linden
Dallas County
Perry
Route to Boston Told by an African Traveler
A traveler asks a colored man how far Boston is. The African replies that walking is about sixty miles, on horseback about twenty five, and in a decahone or decahars he is nearly there.
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Boston
Hoss
Mrs Semmons Injured in Fraser Visit
While visiting Fraser with her sister Sunday Mrs W J Semmons slipped on a steep hill and broke her right wrist. She received proper medical care after reaching Ames and is expected to regain use of her hand soon.
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Fraser
Sunday
W. J. Semmons
Ames
Haze Hazing Claims Rockland Public School Case
Reports from Rockland Michigan describe a hazing incident in public schools where students are accused of pulling peers teeth and threatening tongue loss. One victim is reportedly in serious condition after a jaw injury and illness.
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Rockland
Mich
Ticket mixup sends traveler toward wrong city
A traveler born in Italy asked for a Pueblo Colorado ticket but was issued a ticket to Colo and Iowa town. On arrival he reached Pueblo mistakenly before realizing the error. He then departed on No. 3 to reach his correct destination.
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Italy
New York City
Colo
Iowa
Pueblo
Van Houten Assigned New Cedar Rapids Territory
A. W. Van Houten general agent for the Register Life Insurance company is given a new territory with headquarters in Cedar Rapids. He plans to move with his family to the city within days as part of a substantial promotion after a year and a half with the company.
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van Houten
Cedar Rapids
A. W. van Houten
Register Life Insurance Company
Mr. van Houten
Register Life
Should Have Muzzled the Circulars
A petition filed with the Carroll county district court shows Iowa Muzzle company sues Carroll Muzzle company for 25000 damages. The suit stems from a trade circular by Carroll Muzzle’s manager claiming goods were sent out and later returned as unsalable.
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Carroll County District Court
Iowa Muzzle Company
Carroll Muzzle Company
Carroll Muzzie Company
Harry Semmons Builds Hundred Horse Power Motor
Harry G. Semmons writes his parents that the Bullock Electric Co has just completed a motor of one hundred horsepower. He was in charge of the construction of this large motor and is proud of its satisfactory completion. He notes satisfaction with his position at Bullock Electric Co in Norwood Ohio.
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Harry G. Semmons
Bullock Electric Co
Harry
Norwood
Ohio
Rock Island Trials New Steam Motor Car Between Chicago and Joliet
The Rock Island tested its new steam driven motor car on the Chicago Joliet route proving feasibility for branch line passenger service. The unit will head to Iowa for service between Des Moines and Indianola. Unlike gasoline powered rivals this car runs on steam. Northwestern lines study the same steam system for branch operations.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Joliet
Iowa
Des Moines
Indianola
United States
Northwestern
Cholera Hog Prank Enrages Manson Residents
In Manson residents condemn a vile act after a hog died of cholera was dragged into Frank Moses's swine pen. Actors used gloves and left them beside the carcass, a brutal trick witnessed by reliable locals. The crime prompts demands for severe punishment if the perpetrator is identified.
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Manson
Frank Moses
Des Moines River Freeze Recalled From 1857 Record
Sunday November 10 1907 reports cold spell continuing and mentions the night of November 8 1857 when the Des Moines River froze and fires were started to work. E Loughran recalls leading five men and two teams hauling clay as crews fought the extreme cold. He notes today’s weather brings some snow and a hint of rain.
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Des Moines
E. Loughran
Mr. Loughran
Ames High School Debating Tryout Names Winners
Preliminary tryout for Dissenters and Juntos at Ames High School was held Monday. Six men and six women debated with winners Irwin Meltzer Earle Smith Albert Fowler and Misses Siler Carrie Hunter Bessie Mellor advancing. final contest to be held around November 23 with public invited.
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Young Mens’ Debating Society
Junto
Young Ladies’ Literary Society
Ames High School
Albert Fowler
Earle Smith
Merrill Manning Homer Templeton
Irwin Meltzer
Percy Ellis
Lillie Hollenshead
Carrie Hunter
Bessie Mellor
Olive Siler
Myrtle Hubbart
Louise Olin
Pa Siler
Slow Pupils to Have Operation in Pittsburg Schools
The Pittsburg public schools may use surgery to assist students lagging behind due to physical ailments. Physicians would operate on pupils when deemed advisable, with a bureau of inspection to be funded by the city council. A Civic club conference agreed to gather data for council presentation.
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Pittsburg
Bureau of Inspection
Bureau of Health
Civic Club
Ames Man Wins Fifth Prize in National Ad Contest
W. J. Semmons earned fifth place in a Home Pattern Co contest for the Style Book of The Ladies Home Journal Patterns. This is his third prize this year with the company, two for window displays and one for advertising. His work stood against many leading U S stores, and his ads have run in the Intelligencer.
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W. J. Semmons
The
Home Pattern Co
Ladies Home Journal
United States
Mr. Semmons
Ames
Iowa
Intelligencer
Spilled kerosene causes severe burns to Clara Robberstadt
Miss Clara Robberstadt of Hanlontown was critically burned after kerosene spilled on a hot stove and clothing caught fire. She fled to the street as flames engulfed her, several men battling the blaze but leaving her with serious injuries.
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Clara Robberstadt
Hanlontown
Auto becomes woodcutter in Mason City home workshop
Elon Harper rigs his car with a circular saw on stilts, using a belt drive to power the tool. He reports rapid wood cutting as the machine handles chores from mowing to churning, finding the improvised setup delightful.
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Elon Harper
Mason City
Elon
Rabbit hunter dies from wound and lockjaw at Mercy hospital
Frank Riley a 19 year old miner at Bennett Bros mine died at Mercy hospital from lockjaw due to blood poisoning in a shoulder wound caused by a shotgun accident while prodding a rabbit out of a hole. He was hunting rabbits on the day of the accident.
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Frank Riley
Mercy Hospital
Bennett Bros
Riley
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Aimed at Mothers
A historic note promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for babies and children with coughs and colds. It claims no opiates, a maple sugar taste, and a laxative effect to drive the cold out by moving the bowels. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
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Kennedy
C. A. Gamble
Church notices at St. Cecelia Catholic Church pamphlet
St Cecelia Catholic Church led by Francis C Renter Pastor outlines weekly topics for study and discussion. Questions on church matters will be answered publicly each evening, with invites extended to all.
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St. Cecelia Catholic Church
Francis C. Renter
Schence
Pio
Church of Christ Schedule Promotes Student Service
Pastor H D Williams leads evangelistic events with Bible school at 9 45 a m Y P 8 C E 6 30 p m morning sermon at 11 o m and 7 30 p m on The Great Battle of the Soul Student Volunteer Band hosts the service beginning 7 30 p m presided by Mr Pableon with Mr Atkinson and Secretary Prail presenting cases aimed at students.
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Church of Christ
H. D. Williams
Pableon
Atkinson
Prail
Sunday Schedule At Shipley Church Rites
J W Stiverson pastor hosts 10 am Sunday school with Mrs Dixon superintendent. Sermon at 11. Junior service 2 30 pm. Evening program at 6 30 pm. Preaching on Christian ship theme and fast scroll in evening sermon.
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J. W. Stiverson
R. WN. Dixon
Shipley
Congregational Church Services Include Nations Meeting Theme
Pastor William J. Minchin announces all services this Sunday with morning and evening sermons. Morning topic is The Meeting Place of the Nations illustrated by The Ballad of the East and the West. Evening sermon titled An Appeal to Manhood.
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Congregational Church
William J. Minchin
Baptist Church Services Led by Pastor Walter I Fowle
Bible School at 9 45 AM and Sermon at 11 AM announced with 8 PM Junior Union and 7 50 PM Evening service by the Baraca class on The Work and the Workers with special music.
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Baptist Church
Walter I. Fowle
Baraca
Christian Science Services and Reading Room Schedule
Christian Science services at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall with a lesson topic Soul and Body. Reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 30 to 5 00 p m at Douglass Avenue for study and inquiry.
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Christian Science Services
Odd Fellows Halil
Christian Science Reading
Douglass Avenue
St. John's Episcopal Church Morning Service and Sermon
Herbert A. Wilson rector leads morning prayers and sermon at 11:00 a m at St. John's Episcopal Church. Sunday school is held before the service. Theme for the morning is The Battles of Peace.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Herbert A. Wilson
Simpson College Chaplain to Speak at College Chapel
O H Cessna the chaplain and Charlies E Shelton will speak at the College Chapel next Sunday at Simpson College.
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O. H. Cessna
Charlies E. Shelton
Simpson College
Peace and Arbitration Lecture at West Ames Church
Reverend Alvin Haskins of Greenville will deliver a talk on Peace and Arbitration at the Friends church in west Ames this Thursday at 7 30 PM. The event, hosted by the local faith community, invites public attendance.
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Alvin Haskins
Greenville
Friends Church
West Ames
A Millionaire Tramp lights Ridgeville stage Nov 18
From the Ridgeville Ind depot to a midnight hour finish the play A Millionaire Tramp offers rich scenery and rapid surprises. The comedy elicits strong audience laughter and the Armory hosts the show Monday Nov 18.
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Ridgeville
Ind
Prospective Politics in Story County Rise in Spring Race
In Story County prospects for county offices grow brighter each day as several candidates announce intent to run while others quietly study the field. Roland Record notes a warm political race shaping up for the next spring elections.
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Story County
Roland Record
Ames Lodge Initiates Twelve Members In Supper Event
Des Moines visitors joined Ames ladies for supper at Redmen's Hall Tuesday evening. After initiation twelve new members were admitted to the Ames lodge and a musical program followed at Odd Fellows Hall.
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Des Moines
Redmen's Hall
Ames Ladies
Odd Fellows Hall
Ames Lodge
Engineer Glen Corlett Heads Overseas for Two-Year Tour
Glen Corlett, resident engineer of the Fanenica Morse Co, sails in the first week of January. He will cover Brazil, Argentina and Chile, planning a two year assignment before returning home.
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Glen Corlett
South
Fanenica Morse Co
Brazil
Chili
Perry Journalist Seeks Carrier System Pointers in Ames
Frank Hoeye of Perry, a long time newspaper man, visits Ames seeking insights into the carrier system. Postmaster Haverly accompanied him as he explored local practices and decided Ames may offer useful pointers.
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Frank Hoeye
Perry
Haverly
Commercial Club Friday Corn Remarks On Rainwashed Ears
Alfred says corn is a little soft after the frost but the recent rain washed sap from the stalks allowing ears to dry. He doubts if this is college theory or plain corn huskers observation.
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Chas
Alfred
Coye Family Heads to Phillips County Claim
W. J. Coye departed yesterday to settle on their claim in Phillips County South Dakota.
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W. J. Coye
Phillips County
South Dakota
Best Show of the Season The Millionaire Tramp at Armory
The headline promotes a Monday night performance titled The Millionaire Tramp at the Armory. It claims it is the best show of the season and urges readers not to miss it.
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Armory
The Millionaire Tramp Play Promised Monday Night
Audience urged to attend Monday night performance of The Millionaire Tramp. Local theater promotes an engaging stage event featuring a controversial title and expectations for a lively reception.
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