Dolliver remembered for his speeches and public service
The article recalls Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver of Iowa who died at his Fort Dodge home. It highlights his enduring influence, fame in America and Iowa, and his last visit to Ames on January 24, 1907, including remarks on farms, governance, and a cement convention anecdote.
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Hawkeye
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Tolliver
Dolliver
Doliver
Colunn
Towa
New England
Virginia
Iowa
Editor Lon Hardin Taken Ill and Undergoes Appendectomy
Mr Lon Hardin, Times editor, became seriously ill Tuesday evening and was taken to Methodist hospital in Des Moines for an appendectomy. Mrs Hardin accompanied him. An operation was performed on arrival with Dr Fay and Dr Christ assisting. Late reports say he is recovering nicely.
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Lon Hardin
Times
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Mrg@ Hardin
Fay
Christ
Hardih
Runaway Injures Mrs Coulter and Mrs Loughran
A Thursday evening buggy runaway near the viaduct injured Mrs Coulter with a broken rib and torn nerves while Mrs Loughran suffered head injuries after the wheel rolled over her. Their two young sons and Mrs Coulter’s Sunday School class escaped with bruises as the horse bolted. Mrs Loughran’s condition worsened prompting nurse care.
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Mesdames
S. L. Loughran
F. M. Coulter
Auto Turned Turtle in Narrow Escape Near Hannum Mill
Sunday afternoon the Semmons car rolled down a ten foot embankment while reversing after a route change. Mr. and Mrs. Hullibarger suffered scratches and bruises as the vehicle, lodged against a tree, narrowly avoided a deadly outcome until Ames Auto Company’s Overland freed it with minor damage. A crowd gathered north of W. P. Coon’s farm to watch the efforts.
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W. J. Semmons
Hullibarger
J. E. Cagwin
Mr. Semmons
Hannum’s Mill
Little Overland
Ames Auto Company
W. P. Coon
Julia Ward Howe Dead at Middleton Home
Boston born author of The Battle Hymn of the Republic dies aged nearly 66 at Middleton. She helped lead anti slavery and later women’s suffrage efforts and lectured nationwide including Ames and Nevada where crowds honored her and sang the Battle Hymn.
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New York
Boston
Mass
Julia Ward Howe
Middleton
Samuel
Julia Rush Ward
Hunt
Ames Intelligencer
Ames
Nevada
Sunday School Convention In Nevada Dignified
The Story County Sunday School Convention met at the Nevada Methodist Church on Wednesday and Thursday with strong attendance and high interest. Revs George Crissman Manning Alber and President Bateman delivered talks as officers for the coming year were announced: President J R Lareen Nevada Vice President I J Scott Nevada Secretary Treasurer Mrs I C Welty Nevada Elementary Grade Secretary Miss Jone Bell Gilbert Teachers Training Secretary Rev W I Fowle Ames.
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Story County
Nevada
George Crissman
Manning
Colorado
Alber
Story City
Bateman
J. R. Lareen
I. J. Scott
I. C. Welty
Jone Bell
Gilbert
W. I. Fowle
Ames
Land values rise in Iowa near Ames in seven years
Increases in land values around Ames Iowa continue as a 160 acre farm northeast of Ames sells for 160 per acre, up from 50 per acre seven years ago when bought by J W Bateman. Bateman keeps the home section while selling to J P Warren.
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Iowa
Ames
Cotinue
J. W. Bateman
J. P. Warren
Bateman
Ames Men Named to State Committees and City Roles
Mayor J. R. Rector of Waterloo announced the standing committees of the League of Iowa Municipalities yesterday. Ames men named include Mayor Sheldon on the legislative committee, Frank W. Linebaugh as chairman of street lighting, and Ray F. Weirick on the committee of municipal exhibits.
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J. R. Rector
Waterloo
League of Iowa Municipalities
Ames
Sheldon
Frank W. Linebaugh
Ray F. Weirick
Duntz Loans Horse. Wagon Breaks in Chase for Buttermilk
Saturday afternoon C A Duntz loaned his horse and light wagon to the Johnson Club helper on Welch Avenue to fetch buttermilk. The frightened horse bolted, the driver jumped clear, and the wagon broke up as the animal headed homeward.
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C. A Duntz
Johnson Club
Welch Avenue
Buttermilk
Farmers Institute at Diagonal Plans Three Day Meeting
The Farmers Institute at Diagonal schedules a three day event October 19 20 and 21 with lectures by Prof. R K Bliss on Live Stock Day Val Knowles to speak on October 20 and G A Bliss on Rotation of Crops on October 21.
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Farmers’ Institute
Diagonal
R. K. Bliss
Neal Knowles
G. A. Bliss
Poison Ivy and Oak Poisoning Reported Near College
Several ivy and oak poisoning cases are reported near the college. Miss married Wilkinson was out of school all last week with a reaction. Miss Clarice Vincent attended college for two weeks due to aggravated symptoms. Mr. R. C. Johnson, a senior in Animal Husbandry and Alamo Club member, sought treatment at Mercy hospital in Des Moines for eye game trouble.
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Married Wilkinson
Clarice Vincent Aas
R. C. Johnson
Department of Animal Husbandry
Alamo Club
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers elect Hoon successor
A meeting of the Iowa Rural Letter-Carriers Association elected Wm. S. Hoon of Ames as state secretary to succeed Bert Childs of Nevada who resigned. William James of Council Bluffs will become vice president, replacing Hoon in that role.
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Bert Childs
Nevada
Iowa Rural Letter-Carriers Association
Ww. S. Hoon
Ames
Wm. James
Council Bluffs
Hoon
Ill Rev Mitchell Aged Over Eighty Nears Rest
The Reverend Mr. Mitchell, ill since April and over eighty, shows fragile recovery prospects. His sister Mrs. Matilda Trowbridge of Normal Illinois visited him last week, noting his long illness and aging weakness.
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Mr. Mitchell
Matilda Trowbridge
Normal
Illinois
Mr Gr aves Ill Father Near Death Aged Eighty
Mr A J Graves remains gravely ill at his son Ed's home south of town. He has just passed his eightieth birthday and, due to age, recovery is not expected.
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A. J. Graves
Mr. Graves
Myra Wasser Undergoes Appendectomy at Mercy Hospital
Myra Wasser was operated on for appendicitis at Mercy hospital Sunday at nine o'clock and, though the ordeal was trying, she recovered well by Monday evening. Her husband Mr Wasser traveled to Des Moines to be with her.
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Myra Wasser
Mercy Hospital
Alice Amesbury Wins $100 Spelling Contest
Alice Amesbury, an 11 year old from Peaceful Valley Idaho, wins the Dor man’s Mountain View spelling contest for Canyon county schools, earning a $100 prize.
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Alice Amesbury
Paul Smith Shows Improvement After Illness
Master Paul Smith once paralyzed with infantile paralysis nearly three weeks ago now shows progress. He moves his hands and can feed himself when his arm is propped.
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Paul Smith
City Boosts Aesthetics With New Street Lights
The city installs twenty one poles each holding five electroliers and switches them on Thursday evening, aiming to improve the urban appearance and nighttime visibility.
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Electroliers
Professor Noble Speaks at Northeastern Iowa Teachers Meet
At the Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association in Mason City last week Professor A B Noble head of the English department at I J C spoke to attendees.
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Noble
Northeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
Mason City
A. B. Noble
Editors of Story County Aid Ames Visit and Hospital Talk
County editors were hosted by the Ames Commercial Club for a day of dining and touring with a noon meal at the Ames Hotel. The group discussed the county hospital proposition and possible site arrangements while attending two football games at the athletic field.
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County Hospital
Story County
Ames Commercial Club
L. M. Bosworth
Commercial Club
Hotel Ames
Amlund
Wisergarten
Story City
William O. Payne
Nevada
William Burney
Collins Gazette
Ole Langiland
Cambridge Leader
J. C. Mills
McCaleburg Tribune
G. W. Mills
Zearing Advocate
L. G. Hardin
Ames Times
F. R. Conaway
Ames Intelligencer
J. M. Fuller
Ames
Rex Beresford
Agriculturist
C. V. Gregory
Ll. M. Bosworth
H. W. Stafford
Story County Hospital Club
J. FE. Bridley
D. M. Christ
M. A. Manning
A. L. Potter
B. G. Dyer
Edwin Rex
Mr. Burney
Iowa State College
Ames Hotel
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
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Bill Nye
Laramie
Atlas Cement Company
Washington
Dr. Stange
Government Building Committee
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Hull
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Liberty
United States
Senator
West Virginia
Congress
United States Senate
Shaw
General Assembly
Hardin
Coulter
Loughran
Julia Ward Hovwre
Wome
Lucy Stone Blackwell
Lucey Stone
Mrs. Howe
Duntz
Prof
Bliss
Mitchell
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