Battle over Boone saloons fuels anti booze drive
In a Story County controversy the Ames Intelligencer attacks Boone saloons, renaming nearby towns Boozeboro and rallying citizens to form an Anti-Boone Saloon League. The Boone Democrat counters with warnings of ruin, while letters from Law and Order urge action against saloon influence and political corruption.
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Paul Parrot
Olson
Story City Herald
Conaway
Ames Intelligencer
Boone
Herald
Boozeboro
Paul
Booze County
Brother Olson
Story County
Boone Saloon
Law and Order
Ames
Story
Intelligencer
Anti-Boone Saloon League
Boone Democrat
Chicago Capitalist in Boone Faces Drunkenness Fine
A Chicago visitor in Boone last week was intoxicated, arrested, and fined. The Des Moines Capital published a striking headline about the.boone electric plant owner hauled before Mayor Wilder for drunkenness, based on an unverified tip from a Boone resident.
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Boone
Chicago
Des Moines
Boone Electric Plant
Wilder
Honest Drunk and a Boon County Court Hearing
In Boone a sleepy man, claiming Ames as home, confessed drunkenly and pled guilty in the police court. He had fifteen cents on hand and was sent to work off his fine for a day or so.
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Law and Order
Ames
Law Abiding Booze Saloon Keepers in Boone
A Boone reader recalls a violent drinking husband who drains money for saloons, abuses his wife and three stepchildren, neglects home maintenance, and pressures others to excuse his behavior. The letter describes the wife’s attempts to curb his drinking and the saloonkeeper’s indifference.
Congregational Church Services Next Sunday
Minister William J. Minchin will lead morning worship with the sermon Calvin's View of Redemption and the Modern View. Evening program presents A lesson on the Larger Life Illustrated by the Chambered Nautilus with a popular treatment of a great poem.
Baptiste Church Ushers in New Era with Farewell Services
Walter J. Fowle leads last services in the old Baptiste Church. The day features a 9:45 Bible School, 11:00 sermon by the pastor, a 6:30 B Y service and 7:20 student sermon on whether the college erodes faith and morals. The farewell experience centers on What This Building has Aro't to Me.
Prof Edward Starrbuck to Speak at College Chapel
College Chapel announces Prof Edward Starrbuck of Iowa City will address students next Sunday morning. Starrbuck is noted for insightful links to student life and is expected to deliver an engaging talk of interest to all students and those involved in student life.
Church Schedule Highlights Faith and Fellowship
9 45 A M Sunday School led by F M Capps superintendent and 11 A M sermon Our Inheritance at 11. 6 30 P M Epworth League on Faith Paralyzed by Fear with leaders H P Stearns and Allan Flint. 7 30 P M sermon Confession. Wednesday 7 30 P M Prayer Meeting.
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F. M. Capps
Epworth League
H. P. Stearns
Allan Flint
Local Bible School Service Schedule
J T Houser minister leads Bible School at 10 A M with J E Arnold as superintendent Preaching at 11 A M Evening services begin promptly at 7 30 P M Endeavor Society meets at 6 30 P M All are welcome to attend
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Bible School
J. E. Arnold
A. M. Endeavor Society
Christian Science Services in Smith's Hall
Sunday at 10 45 A M worship with subject Reality. Strangers welcome to attend in Smith's Hall.
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Christian Science Services
Smith’s Hall
Death in Quade Family Noted in Telegraph to Charles Quade
Charles R Quade received word Tuesday of the death of his brother George C Quade at David City Nebraska. George aged 52 leaves eleven siblings and a large farming and rail road family in Dubuque and Ames. George was uncle to 70 children.
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Charles R. Quade
George C. Quade
David City
Neb
Quade
Henry
Milwaukee Railroad
Seattle
Willian
George
August
Dubuque
Frank
Fred
Lewis
Providence
R. I
Iowa
Dubuque County
Flour Mills Ad Promotes Wide Range and Delivery
Flour and mill goods advertised by J. W. Lanning, proprietor. The notice highlights high grade flour, baled hay, corn meal, bran, shorts, chop feed and alfalfa feed with daily city delivery. Both phones listed for orders.
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J. W. Lanning
Times Mission Station becomes a church in the office
The Intelligencer praises the Times for evangelizing the newsroom during the Methodist Conference. The office hosted hourly meetings day and night with ministers pleased by courteous treatment. Two Morgan tomatoes are profiled and fruit sizes noted as top values for Ames crops.
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Times
Thompson
the Times
Lon
Ella
Jeff
Roy
Trial by Jury Presented by Local Home Talent
The short Sullivan comic opera Trial by Jury was staged Wednesday with strong singing and acting. Cast included Robert Clark Arne Nordskog Harrie Mason Mrs Mayme Wood Ream Baker Grace Tinsley with Miss Letha I Roger directing and H F Clemmer on piano. Part II featured musical selections drills and dancing as Marion Criswell Isabel Valentine played cupids. Rain kept crowds away but the Civic Improvement Society added 135 to the bandstand fund from profits.
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Arthur Sullivan
Robert Clark
Arne Nordskog
Harrie Mason
Mayme Wood
Ream Baker
Grace Tinsley
Six Morgan tomatoes showcased by Mrs Morgan of Ontario
Mrs L E Morgan of Ontario brought in six tomatoes of a special type that she raises. The six filled a grape basket and were named Morgan tomatoes. Four of them measured 15 inches in circumference and weighed one and a half pounds.
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Ames
Morgan
L. E. Morgan
Ontario
Notice: Payment due by Oct 1 to avoid penalty
A payment must be made before October 1 to avoid penalties. A complete list of details is available at Story County Bank.
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Story County Bank
Shakespeare in Ames with William Owen Opens October 2
The Ames season will offer limited Shakespearean fare led by William Owen as Orlando in As You Like It. The troupe features five Donald Robertson players and other Metropolitan names, chosen for their fit to this demanding drama. Owen appears in Ames on October 2.
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William Owen
Orlando
Mr. Owen
Owen
Donald Robertson
Art Institute
Chicago
Ames
Ames City Seeks Bids for Storm Sewer Construction
Notice to contractors from the Ames Iowa City Council calls for sealed bids by 7 30 P M October 4 1909 with five percent certified check as liquidated damages. Bids filed with the City Clerk before the meeting at 8 PM October 4 1909 will be opened at city hall for storm sewers along specified streets.
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Ames
Iowa
Ames Storm Sewer Project in Ames Iowa Plans and City Bid
The city outlines storm sewer construction along Center Avenue East Avenue South Lincoln Des Moines Boone and Duff avenues with 2240 lin. ft of 10 inch tile in two foot lengths. Work to be paid from assessments against abutting properties and maintained for one year with a 3 percent retention. Publication by City Clerk A. B. Maxwell. 21-21
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Center Avenue
East Avenue
Hanover Street
Lincoln Street
Des Moines Avenue
Boone Street
Duff Avenue
Ames
Iowa
A. B. Maxwell
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M. C. Conaway
Hell
Boone County Democrat
Boone Wolves
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The
Booze News-Republican
Shay
Peter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
Church of Christ
J. T. Houser
Christian Science
Auade
the Times Mission Station
Singer Office
Onondaga St
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