Ames Electric Plant Becomes City Reality at Last
Ames completes construction of its electric light plant with 140 horsepower engine and Westinghouse dynamo. City bonds funded water works upgrades and new plant site east of the implement store, praised for efficient interior layout and modern equipment.
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Elias
Clifton
Ames
E. B. HiJman & Co
Peoria
Illinois
Hillmans
Sheldon & Sheldon
Loughran
Craig
Briley
Chicago
Chas. Duntz
Wm. Lindsay
Westinghouse Electrical and Manufacturing Co
A. L. Ide Co
Springfield
Ill
Iowa
Knowlton's Studio Offers New Suits Ulsters and Coats
Knowlton's Studio advertises fine photos and clothing with new and cheap overcoats and suits priced from four to fifteen dollars.
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Bicelow & Smith
Cyclone Football Team Plans Westward Trip and Big Schedule
Iowa State College football leaves at 11 a m for a western trip to face Nebraska in Lincoln then Butte Montana next Sunday. The squad lists key players, notes captaincy change, and mentions travel plans toward Seattle California and the South with a tourist car and dedicated cook for proper diet.
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Iowa State College
Nebraska Universityt
Lincoln
Cyclones
Butte
Montana
Ames
Seattle
California
VanCampen
Hammar
Tarr
Bous
I. 8
S. C
Northwestern Manufacturing Sells Large Tank to Jeff Keg ley
The Northwestern Manufacturing Company sold a large tank to Jeff Keg ley on Wednesday. The tank has a capacity of 136 barrels.
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Northwestern Manufacturing Company
Jeff Kegley
Revival Series at Christian Church Under Pastor Williams
A series of meetings began last Sunday at the Christian church led by Rev. Herman Williams with his brother Fred Williams directing the song service. A weekly paper promoting sermons and religious thought is published during the meetings and business firms strongly support the effort. Five new adherents have joined so far and a mass meeting for children and parents is planned for next Sunday at three. Bible study sessions run each afternoon next week followed by evening prayer meetings. Not by might nor by power but by my spirit, says the Lord.
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Christian Church
Herman Williams
Fred Williams
Drake University
Ames and area classified notices scattered trade leads
Multiple small ads invite tasks and trades. Wants include a girl for housework at Ames and room rental with light housekeeping. Also buy or trade items like a watch for corn and hay and New York apples for sale. Local businesses advertise organs photos framing and hardware at various prices.
Local Notices from Iowa Towns Mention Visits and Appointments
Scissorings notes O shows a business trip to San Antonio. Miss Marie Chambers visits Mrs A M Kirk in Des Moines area. Miss Carolyn Cox, Ames teacher, visited Marshalltown schools with Mrs J F Tallett. H G Culp leaves $11 000 life insurance to family. Miss Miles heads to Ames after season here. Mrs C Hamilton of Nevada visits Maxwell then Grinnell district meeting. Independent cavalry troop in Ames to elect officers and seek state service. Prof Beyer of Iowa State College studies Gifford gravels with state survey. Beardshear home guests during commencement week. Hazel Beardshear plans masters work. visitors include Marie Chambers and others.
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Carolyn Cox
Ames
Story County
J. F. Tallett
Marshalltown
Marshalltown Times Republican
C. Hamilton
Nevada
L.S. Peckham
Grinnell
Woman’s Relief Corps
Marshalltown Times-Republican
W. Beyer
Iowa State College
Gifford
Beyer
State Geological Survey
Marshall County
Hardin County
Beardshear
Miss Hazel Beardshear
Miss Hazel
Depot adopts night force for freight transfers this time
Geo W Rogers remains unable to attend duties as agent and his condition worsened last evening. A night crew will handle freight transfers at the depot, relieving the day force which has caused delays. W W Viall, a C and N W brakeman active in the silver campaign, faced discharge after a confrontation with the chief push and was reassigned to a better job following his claim of prior conduct. Engineer I Outwater slipped on his engine and strained his back, sidelining him temporarily.
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Tuesday United
Ames
Madrid
Geo. W. Rogers
W. W. Viall
Boone News
Western made beige low SHoes by Smith
Footwear priced from 50 cents to 7 dollars per pair, described as all western made. Brand noted as Beige Low and Smith.
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BiegeLow & Smith
Knowlton Studio Offers One Dozen Platinum Photos
One dozen platinum photos are promoted as ideal Christmas gifts and will please friends more than comparable purchases. Advertises Knowlton Studio availability. Adams Bros offers Thanksgiving supplies and related items.
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Knowlton Studio
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Grand Rapids, Mich
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W. Kk. Scott
J. W. Ramsey
Rock Rapids
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Prof. McKays
Rev. Cox
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Iowa Tornado Mutual Insurance Company
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Webster City
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Judge Kinne
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