Insanity Suspected in Gilbert Wreck and McCaskey Barn Fire
Northwestern railroad detectives tie the Gilbert wreck and the McCaskey barn fire at Zenorville to an alleged insane man named Chas Young from Nebraska. He was seen in the area weeks before and after the incidents, and authorities say he should be restrained for public safety. The McCaskey barn loss included 11,000 bushels of grain, 40 tons of hay, and two horses.
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Squaw Creek
McCaskeys
Boone
Nebraska
McCasky
Male Methodists Banquet at Elliott's New Building
The New Men's Association of the M. E. church plans a Thursday December 5 banquet in Elliott's new building to raise funds for church refurnishing. Members will cook wash dishes and handle all supper duties while promising plenty of fun and a royal time for all.
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M. E. Church
Elliott
Methodist Church
Ames Grand Jury and Ames cases in Nevada term
Judge Hindman opened the November term at Nevada with F Sies of Ames as grand jury foreman and R T Sisson Ed Whalen on the petit jury. Cases include Bartletts Smith Wilson vs Duncan College of Wilcox Perry Ayers vs City of Ames Underwood vs City of Ames Robt Allen vs Watson State vs Northwestern R R Co. Five indictments against the Railway Co. for blocking Kellog and Duff crossings. Signal men installed. fine likely for past offenses. G A Underwood too indisposed to attend. Court adjourns today for the remainder of the week.
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Hindman
Nevada
Bb. F.sies
Ames
R. T. Sisson
Ed Whalen
Bartlet ¢S
Smith
Wilson
Duncan
College of Wilcox
Perry Ayers
City of Ames
Underwood
Robt
Allen
Watson
State
Northwestern
R. R. Co
Railway Co
Kellog
Duff
G. A. Underwood
Ames Fire Company and Weddings Highlight Busy Ames
Lew Underwood suffered a deep foot wound from a hunting accident near town while two Ames residents plan a Thanksgiving wedding anniversary with George Kooser and Jessie Adams set to wed. The paper also notes a Shakespearean entertainment by Edwin Rostell at the Opera House and a variety of local notices and sales.
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Lew Underwood
Underwood
Ames
George Kooser
Jessie Adams
J. A. Hester
Grooms Farm
Edwin Rostell
Opera House
Richelieu
Rosteil
Shakespeare
Booth
Mille Elsie de Tourney
R. D. Bertram
Geo. B. Williams
December Vegetables from Ames Election Menu
A satirical list mocks political topics and public figures with culinary wording. It labels the Turkey as gobler a roast of anti suffrage and recalls figures like Phil Armour John Rockefeller and the Vanderbilt brothers in a banquet of coded commentary.
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Phil Armour
John Rockefeller
Vanderbilt Boys
Bizarre Food Imagery Graces Odd Bone-Dry Verse
A fragmentary juvenile prose piece features surreal lines about batts eyes crossed and Fric cussed, with odd culinary images like liver fried in oil of clothes pins and canary feet dipped in wild onion juice, plus imported church mice and bald headed mosquito bills.
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Batts
Fragmentary menu image notes pie themes and tailoring
The readable text lists pies with odd ideas such as black walnut and hornet nesting motifs, mentions harebrained phrases about bulls and toads, and comments on tailor made outfits with long point collars tied to a foreign policy plan.
Falstaff and Sleeping Car charm Des Moines crowd
A condensed INTELLIGENCER notes Falstaff’s wit without vulgarity and praises the Sleeping Car as an artistic triumph. The piece highlights strong acting across the King Hotspur Falstaff and Northumberland roles and credits A. L. Frispie, D. D. Pastor Plymouth Congregational Church, Des Moines Iowa.
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Falstaff
King
Hotspur
Old Northumberland
A. L. Frispie
D. D
Plymouth Cong. Church
Des Moines
Lowa
All Wool Goods and Farm Supplies Offered by Local Firms
Various advertisements list all wool serges and dresses, men's leather mittens, all wool carpets, real estate loan offers at seven percent, flour discounts from A8 Bros, Thanksgiving supplies, riding plows at 330 each, and arc tics with new shoe styles from Daniel Bros and Herman.
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Tipex Bros. & Co
Store Merchants Plan Thanksgiving Closing at 10:30
Local merchants announce plans to close stores on Thanksgiving Day at 10 30 in the morning. The move reflects a shared decision among business owners to observe the holiday.
Tailor Fred Horner Offers Custom Suits At Low Price
Fred Horner promotes custom suits made from good material with a fine fit and stylish look at a price lower than off the rack. Visit his shop under the Story County Bank to learn details and see options.
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Story County Bank
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Geo, Walker
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T H. Westerman
J. H. Cook
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H. J. Everly
Wm Gattrel
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Young Mens Christian League Library
George B. Williams
J.D. Hewartr
Pres. College of Emporia
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Louisiana
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Oklahoma
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
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Camel Bros. & Herman
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Joan H. Krgley
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Tilden Bros. & Co
Fred Horner
Horner
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Stover
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Paragon
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New Bakery
AMD
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Perkins
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Iowa
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T. W. Sheldon
Read’s Market
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