Ames Public School Report Highlights Attendance and Upgrades
The report for the month ending October 1906 shows enrollment 46 higher than last year and average attendance 52 above September. High school attendance up 26. perfect attendance 542 vs 407 last year. New Welch School nearing completion. heating upgrades add substantial direct and indirect radiation. A boiler and engine will power a fan, improving health and coal use. thermostat dampers reduce upkeep. Weddings and local notes follow, including Walker-Beaty nuptials and Des Moines connections.
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Welch School
United Co
F. E. King
Local sheep and hog notices fuel state packing debate
Twin Jersey calves born to J W Deal at Zearing are noted alongside a shipment of hogs by Gogerty Bros to Chicago. The Iowa press ponders why regional packers are bypassed for Chicago and invites home industry support. A Chester White hog sale at W T Barr Farm is planned October 16 with 95 hogs and some Poland Chinas. Buyers can ride from F E Morris barn.
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J. W. Deal
Zearing
Zearing News
Gogerty Bros
Chicago
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Sioux City
Iowa Packer
Intelligencer
Chester White
W. T. Barr
Poland
Brand upon character urged by Ames college head
Dr. Albert B Storms, president of the State college at Ames, urged that there is no punishment greater than the brand upon character. He spoke at the Des Moines Christian Endeavor union, noting graft as a cause of public shame and recounting over 200 students led to Christian lives at the college in six semesters.
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Walker-Beatty
Roy A. Walker
Des Moir
I. 8
S. C
Beatty
Boone
Walker
Mutha Telephone Company
Albert B Storms
State College
Ames
Des Moines Christian Endeavor Union
Central Church of Christ
Chauncey Depew
The
Corn yields seen at seventy to ninety bushels per acre
A Roland Record report notes hopes for corn yields this year with estimates of 70 to 90 bushels per acre and some claiming 100. An E F Bell stalk over 13 feet tassels, and a Milford Frey ear weighing two pounds tests highly per Prof Holden.
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Roland
E. F. Bell
B. Frey
Milford Towns
Intelligencer Office
Holden
Real estate sales and transfers near Nevada Iowa
John Jones sold a 180 acre farm seven miles south of Nevada to Henderson Golden and Sam Whitaker for 80 dollars an acre. The real estate transfers list multiple conveyances in Ames Slater and surrounding townships with prices ranging from 1 dollar to 1850 dollars and properties including fractions of sections and blocks in Cornelis ad Nevada and Blairs ad Ames.
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John Jones
Nevada
Henderson Golden
Sam Whitaker
Dana McKim
Elma L Martin
Cornelis
Morris Mason
Willis W Ballard
Cambridge
Hannah Christianson
Jacob Ersland
Jenks Ist
Slater
Sarah R. Baker
Dora T Shugart
Ames
Sarah R Gossard
P K Jackson
Blairs
Albert Richmond
W L Roe
James Robb
Stockwell
Benton Corrington
Frank L Hall
Fred Graef
N& Sec
Ames Abroad Free Banks And Children Visit Ames
A collection of short items lists visits and social calls involving residents from Ames. Names include Mrs Mary E Bolt Mrs M Rogers Miss Mildred Gaston Miss Gracia Easterly Miss Mabel Walter and others visiting in Collins Boone Nevada Zearing Huxey and Des Moines areas during weekends and festival events. Nevada Turned Out notes Harvest Home Festival attendees returning to Ames.
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Mary E. Bolt
Ames
Collins
Bess Disbrow
Florence Rogers
M. Rogers
Boone News
Mildred Gaston
Gracia Easterly
Baby
Albert Cox
Collins Gazette
Edwinson
Nevada Journal
Sarah Keenan
Rose Welsh
Center
Colorado
Hoone
Boone Democrat
Jennie Williams
Elsie Albaugh-Green
Journal
A. M. Elliot
R. Fry
Ida Baldes
Huxey Chronicle
Margaret Meeker
Maysie Jones
Des Moines
Bertha Macomber
Grace Page
Jolly. Jones
Register and Leader
College trustees pick new Entomology instructor
The board selected C. E. Bartholomew to succeed H. J. Quayle as Entomology instructor. Miss Charlotte Howard received a diploma. Profs. Marston and Bissell were chosen as delegates from I. B. C. to attend the dedication of the Pennsylvania State University engineering building on October 9. The project cost $450,000. Profs. Bissell and Marston will also attend the I. C. Schools centennial in Scranton on October 12.
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C.e.bartholomew
H. J. Quayle
Carlotte Howard
Marston and
Bissell
Pennsylvania_ state university
Marston
I. C
Scranton
McElhinneys Long Run Delivers Big Win for Ags
In a Saturday game against Des Moines College, the Ags earned a 46 to 0 victory. McElhinney recovered the opening kick and returned it for a touchdown, followed by Johnson’s successful extra point. Nevada Journal report.
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McElhinney
Des Moines College
Des Moines
Ames
Jeanson
Nevada Journal
Chautauqua Showings Highlight Board Actions
Ames Chautauqua association reviews year end results with receipts totaling 4273.90 and a surplus of 568.97 after expenses. Officers A. M. Shea and J. Campbell receive 100 and 170 respectively, plus 50 for Edwin Rex as grounds superintendent. directors listed and stockholders set to meet.
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the Ames Chaugtauqua Association
Tsb
A. M. Shea
J. A. Campbell
Edwin Rex
Dan McCarthy
Tl Stevens
Rowe
Heine
Georgw. O’brien
A. & C. Railways
R. H. McCarthy
F. N. Fowler
Organ
Ames Chautauqua © Association
Seitees
UPA
Leese
I. A. Campbell
Old Story County Resident John Ferguson Dies After Long Life
John Ferguson died at his daughter's home Mrs. Millie Hemstock south of Nevada at almost 80. He leaves ten children and only some could attend his funeral. Nathan Dunkelbarger died in Nevada after long Story county residence since 1865 leaving a wife and three children. Otis Olson died in Cambridge at two months and 19 days. Mrs. Lillian Mae Huntle Troutner of Boulder Colorado died September 15 1906 and was buried at Colo Iowa Sept 22 leaving two daughters and husband. Reverend Shaw and Dr Bunce led services for the deceased. A large assembly from Boone Marshalltown Colfax Iowa Falls Sheldon Rock Rapids Marengo and other points attended.
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John P. Ferguson
Millie Hemstock
Nevada
Otis
A. K. Olson
Cambridge
Nathan Dunkelbarger
Story County
John Ferguson
Story
Polk
Arthur Hemstock
R. B. Shaw
M. E. Church
D. J Bunce
Boone
Marshalltown
Colfax
Iowa Falls
Sheldon
Rock, Rapids
Marengo
Lillian Mae Huntle Troutner
Boulder
Colo
N Ramige
Marriages: Blaine Corbin and Olive Birkeland Wed in Story City
Marriages notice reports Blaine Corbin of Nevada and Olive Birkeland of Story City wed after a two year residence in Nevada. The brief entry notes the couple’s union and home base.
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Mr.Blaine
Corbin
Nevada
Olive
Birkeland
Story
City
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G. J. Snyder
Gamble’s
M. Res
Mutual
DR. T. L. Rice
Judge’s Jewelry Store
Phone Mutual
W. E. Harriman
A. B. Maxwell, M. D
C. M. Proctor
Frances G. Stewart
Odd Fellows Temple Mutual
D. M
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Janare G. Gane
Drs
Christ
Physicians and Surgeons
Ffice
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Douglass Soth
Frank W. Coy
West
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C. L. Waltmire
John Allan
Ames Pantorium
M. Kooker
Daniel McCartty
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G Lee
Gottege Park
Story County —_ ae
Frank E. Morris
Ranera
Onondaga St
M. J. Adams
E. F. Posegate
Owa
Geo. A. Underwood
Gamrath
Meat Market
Union National Bank
W. M. Greevey
BE. W. Stanton
Henry Wilson
T. A. Copps
Darner’s Grocery
F.M. Darner
Ames Publicar
Simon. McDaniel-Kaness
G. R. McDaniel
Rachel Kaness
Walnut Grove
M. E. Parsonage
Walnut Grove Enuren
Maisy Shreimer
Ee Benesetee
Nettie McBurney
BBS
Bbs Re
Kathryn Fenton
Myrtle
Lovina Watson
Alice J. Robinson
Thyra H da Ako
Oses Dore
Jennette Donaldson
Eva Kingkade
Cece
Erma
Beardshear School
Tillie M. Wright
Eesvestveeeveeere
Grace Re Cie
Margaret W. Sowers
Medah
Hirano
Saginaw
the Lincoln
Erasterr
Germ, Ilittle Jack
B. A. Lockwood
Chamberlain
Croup
North-Western
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Des Oines Express
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Des Moines Express
H Dees
Chicago Express
Dakota Expres
St. Pl. & Sioux Cty
Chiema
Pxai Press
Jane G. W. Rogsre
Act
President Storm
Christian
Deavor
Corn Boosters
A. & C. Railway
Piscole Bedtaioe Co
Ames Abroad
Iowa State College
Ord
Ayer
Nce Flyers
Age Treeyer Co
Lowell, Mass
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