Last Big Iowa Farm Is To Be Divided
The W. G. Adams ranch near Odebolt, the last of the northwest Iowa large ranches, will be broken into forty quarter sections and sold at ninety dollars an acre. The 6400 acre property includes substantial improvements valued around twenty five thousand dollars on the northeast quarter. Adams bought the ranch from Hiram Wheeler for thirty five dollars per acre and plans to hold corn for sale at a high price, claiming the venture has paid for itself in ten years.
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W. G. Adams
Odebolt
Iowa
Wheeler Ranch
Hiram Wheeler
Wheeler
Texas
Adams
Mr. Adams
Kings of Missouri Brings a Big Price at Auction
The L. W. Williams sale in Missouri drew strong cash bids with high cattle and equipment prices. A 12 year old mare sold for 125 dollars, another for 120, yearling mules at 150, two year old steers at 25, cows 54 to 55, and a span of mules at 460. Milo Manning noted the event was nearly all cash with no note buyers. R. V. Darner purchased the top lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Manning
Electric power grows in favor in city
The city increased power plant capacity and added daily service. Watkins Manufacturing ordered a 7 1 2 hp motor to replace a gasoline engine. A F Bowman installed an electric forge blower with two more on the way. Women use electric irons, grocers grind coffee by electricity, and tailors sew by the same power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Manufacturing Co
A. F. Bowman
John Allen
Ed Miller
Runaway Team From Druff Avenue In Washington Township
A Lockwood delivery team fled from Druff avenue in Washington township on Monday driving a chuck wagon and four miles toward Kelley before being overtaken. The driver secured an automobile to assist and little damage occurred as the team continued its escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowlers
Kelley
Lockwood
Washington Township
Druff Avenue
Story City man dies after sudden collapse at work site
Sam Ballard, 71, a deaf mute and early Story County settler, dropped dead while watching workmen in Story City. He lived with H. F. Ferguson family for 28 years at his mother’s request. Survived by his sisters Mrs. H. H. Boyes and Mrs. O. M. Robinson.
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Sam Ballard
Story City
Story County
H. F. Ferguson
Ferguson
H. H. Boyes
Howard Township
0. M. Robinson
Kansas
Joined Home Guards to Care for Family in Civil War Echo
Uncle Dave Maxwell recalls Civil War tales in a store talk about why some remember the conflict. He describes the feast parable of excuses and notes he stayed home to care for a wife left by a married comrade who enlisted. He says staying home was a quiet form of heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Maxwell
Uncle Dave
Iowa
Dave
Guides Sought In Wilds North Of College
Two Boone street women drove into the country north of the college searching for direction. After wandering for hours they encountered a man near Gilbert who helped them reach Ames. They returned home exhausted and their friends worried by the long absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Boone Street
Wilds
Ames
Gilbert
Cob Thrown May Impair Student's Vision
Le Mars student L. L. Yarnell in the C. E. department was struck in the left eye when a cob thrown Friday shattered the eyeglass lens and a fragment reached the eye. He is confined to a dark room and doctors hope to preserve his sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Yarnell
le Mars
C. E
Yarnell
Doctor Brown Receives Delayed Certificate in Cedar Rapids
Dr Gates M Brown left Nebraska weeks ago to settle in Cedar Rapids He notified the state board of health to forward his certificate by Adams Express The certificate finally arrived last week leaving him barred from practice during the delay He will sue the company for damages
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates M. Brown
Nebraska
Cedar Rapids
State Board of Health
Adams Express
Brown
1St Avenue
Capt. Brown
Mrs Stannard Advocates Sleep Through Balanced Life
Mrs Arthur Stannard known as John argues modern girls lack sleep because they have not earned it. She urges work and play in equal measure with rest as the reward, saying proper balance yields health and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stannard
John
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Virginia Man
The article notes B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia endorsing Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best cold cure. He claims it quickly relieves colds and reduces pneumonia risk. It lists Loughran & Bauer and Joel Cs Cagwin as local sellers.
Sailor Nickname Jack Tar Recalled in London Note
The London Mail recalls the sailor’s colloquial name Jack Tar as a hearty label, noting the soldier’s prior title Jack Firelock before he became Tommy Atkins in historic terms.
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Jack Tar
Jack Firelock
Tommy Atkins
London Mail
Musical Services at St John s Episcopal Church
Morning prayer litany sermon at 11 a m on the Deaconship at Richmond. A musical program includes Processional Hymn 516 Venite Robinson Jubilate Deo Aldrich Te Deum Alexander Hymn Offertory solo Miss Van Anim Recessional Hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Herbert A. Eee Reetor
Richmond
Robinson
Aldrich
Alexander Rs
Miss van “Anim
Initiating a Granger Farce at the Chapel
The Agricultural Club stages a farce titled Initiating a Granger this evening at the chapel. Friends of the college are invited and admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Club
Friends of the College
October flour sale at Tripen Bros. & Co
Wheat buyers are urged to act as Washburn-Crosby Gold Medal and Ben Hur flour sell for 1.60 per sack while Marshall's Best and Kash Bak First Patent are 1.50 to 1.60 per sack. Tripen Bros. & Co offer the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn-Crosby
Ben'Hur
Marshall
Kash Bak
Tripen Bros. & Co
Consumption Cure Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup
An old time cough remedy claims to cure a cold in one day when taken promptly. The ad promotes Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth in bottles priced 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Revival to Begin Thanksgiving at U B Church
A. B. Church and J W Stiverson pastor announce revival services starting Thanksgiving day evening at the U B church and continuing for two weeks under Evangelist Montgomery of Toledo. Regular services include Sunday school at 10, sermon at 11 on The Prophets Stirring Call, junior program at 2:30 with Fannie McCoy leader, and evening preaching at Evergreen 8 with a 6:30 senior society and 7:30 sermon A Fatal Mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Church
J. W. Stiverson
R. N. Dixon
Fannie McCoy
Evergreen
U. B. Church
Evangelist Montgomery of
Toledo
The Register and Leader Subscription Offer
The Register and Leader offers daily delivery to new subscribers through February 1 1908 with Sunday option. The paper promotes its strong Iowa news service and morning publication for statewide readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register and Leader
Iowa
Des Moines
Williams Pastor Bible School and Evening Sermons
H D Williams pastor announces Bible School at 9 45 a m Y P 8 O E at 6 30 p m a missionary meeting led by Mr Paulson the pastor will preach at 11 00 a m and 9 30 p m morning theme Being Conscious of God evening theme The Secret of Heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Williams
Mr. Paulson
Walter I. Fowle Sermon and Worship Schedule
Walter I. Fowle, pastor, leads Bible school at 9:45 and morning worship at 11:00. Junior union meets at 3:00, B Y U mission meeting at 6:30 led by Mr. Dungeon. Sermon titled True Liberty at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter I. Fowle
Y. U. Mission Meeting
Mr. Dungeon
True Liberty
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Gentle Relief
An old remedy suggests flushing a cold from the system via the bowels. It notes most cough cures with opiates cause constipation, while Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup contains no opiates and acts gently. It is described as pleasant to take and sold by C A Gamble.
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Kennedy
C. A. Gamble
Christian Science Service and Reading Room Notice
Christian Science services at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows hall with subject Ever lasting Punishment. Reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 30 to 5 00 at 618 Douglass avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Odd Fellows Hall
Douglass Avenue
Country Homes Ames in Brief Chautauqua Meeting and Local News
Chautauqua meeting at 2 30 this afternoon at the Ames Armory. Malcolm Phillips spent Sunday in Des Moines with friends. The Homesteaders reported twenty four applications Monday night. Several locals visiting or traveling, including Don Bare, John Diffenbacher from Spokane, and Cap Kooser party near Algona. Medical updates from Boone and Des Moines. Local officials note Yorktown battle anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Phillips
Des Moines
Minchin Pastor Schedule with Morning and Evening Services
William J. Minchin, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9:45 am and preaching at 11:00 am on the topic How Doth God Know. Y P 8. C E at 6:30 pm led by a student volunteer. Evening service at 7:30 pm with the subject How to Moralize Your Religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Minchin
Y.P
C. E
Methodist Church Services at Armory Schedule
Andrew M. Shea presides with services at the Armory. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by F. M. Copps at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:20 p.m. on The Foundation and Purpose of the Church led by Harold Swan. Evening sermon at 7:30 p.m.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
F. M. Copps
Epworth League
Harold Swan
Catholic church dedication date changed
The dedication date for the Catholic church has been changed to November 10, 6.
Death of Jefferson S. Polk, Iowa public figure
Jefferson S. Polk long headed the Des Moines city railway and the Inter urban companies. A lawyer of the old school and noted orator, he opposed saloons and drinking dens. Polk, who came to Iowa early, died at his home yesterday and leaves a legacy of reform and industry.
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Jefferson S. Polk
Des Moines City Railway
Andaman
Iowa
Value of Artistic Taste in Hiring for a Store
A stationery and book store hires a clerk after she demonstrates keen artistic taste by selecting the most artistic cards books and pictures. The manager explains half his customers lack clear choice and rely on the clerk to make final selections to please them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
What Do I Do For A Living Uncle Bemis Says
Nobody could determine Uncle Bemis income as he lacked visible means and refused work. When asked what he did for a living he answered with dignity that he did the very best he could, and that was all his folks could claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Bemis
Darky
Electrician killed by live trolley wire amid sparrow flock at New Rochelle station
Bernard Donlon a Bridgeport Connecticut electrician on a New Haven Railroad overhead trolley line slipped from a ladder as a flock of sparrows swirled around him at New Rochelle New York station. He fell onto the feed wire and was electrocuted as passengers watched. The body hung for minutes before the wire’s vibration dropped it to the ground. A physician noted burns on the abdomen and hand. Coroner Squire authorized removal to Bridgeport.
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Bernard Donlon
Brook Street
Bridgeport
New York
Donlan
Donlon
Donion
Squire
Red Skirt Signals Rescue Of Bath Beach Party
Miss Bea trice Hewitt used a red skirt tied to a broom stick as a distress signal to save nineteen young men and women from a drifting sloop Adeline near Bath Beach. The party, members of the Borough Park Bowling club, were rescued by the yacht Helvetia after their vessel struck a spur and lost mast and rudder.
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Beatrice Hewitt
Borough Park Bowling Club
Bath Beach
WN. Y
Atlantic Highlands
Miss Hewitt
Helvetia
Bay Twenty Third Street
Mosquito Bite Sickness Strikes South Norwalk Family
Mrs. William Thompson and her son William of 19 Orchard Street South Norwalk Conn were brought home after a three day Bath Beach N Y camping trip in serious condition from heavy mosquito bites described as large as wasps. Doctors say their systems were poisoned and recovery will take weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
Orchard Street
South Norwalk
Conn
William
Bath Beach
N. Y
College Day praised for planning and youth memories
The Committee in Charge credits W. H. Peters for barbecue Leonard Paulson for program W. H. Forbes for glee club Frank Miller for stunts and Will Lang for dinner, as Cardinal Guild organizers detail a successful event shaping youthful ties to the college home.
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Cardinal Guild
W. H. Peters
Leonard Paulson
W. H
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Promised Cure
An advertisement claims Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup cures severe diseases and coughs within 48 hours when used properly. Sold by J. E. B. Cagwin.
Indian land tenure hindering population cohesion
The article notes that when natives tilling the land exceed 770 percent, the population becomes scattered and cooperative power weakens. This reflects concerns over agrarian organization and social structure impacting unity and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
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SFLLS
William's
Franklin
WIL Sue Adams Express CO
Gates Brown
Church of Christ
Country Homes
Don Bare
John Diffenbacher
Spokane
Washington
Joe
Messrs
Cap Kooser
Ed Proper
Howard Adams
Algona
David
Mrs. P. Damon
Boone
Elizabeth de Barrie Gill
The
Christian Church
Phil Shugart
South Dakota
Hiestand
Roy Spratt
Marshalltown
Henry Westerman
Minnesota
Bert Keltz
Webter City
Kato
Forest City
Thurday
Warren Beckwith
J. W. Wilson
Yorktown
Exulderman J.C. Wilcox
West Ames
L Williams
Proctor and Stewart
Dr. Hunt
R. DE LA Baume
Congregation Church
J. S. Polk
New Rochelle
OLD
Quade
Union National Bank
W. M. Greevey
E. W. Stanton
Henry Wulson
T. A. Copps
T. Cashier
Clark Conservtory
West Onondaga Street
Mutual Phone
L. E. Clark
Ames, Iowa
College Spirit
J. EB. Cagwin
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