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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
8
City of Ames voters will decide on Edwards G Pratt and successors receiving a 25 year franchise to build and operate a gas works within Ames including mains pipes and services. The ordinance fixes prices not to exceed $1.50 per thousand cubic feet with discounts for early payment and free meters, plus penalties for noncompliance.
The Ames Iowa ordinance grants a gas franchise to Edward G Pratt and successors with rates, mains extensions, and city purchase rights after five years. It outlines deposits, regulatory powers, acceptance deadlines, and penalties for noncompliance plus sidewalk construction and assessment procedures.
Chapter Ordinance No. 199 outlines sidewalk construction and repair under city supervision, permits from the City Clerk, and cost assessments to abutting property. It covers temporary sidewalks up to 40 cents per linear foot, permanent sidewalks by council or petition, established grade, and annual bid contracts with deadlines through 1910.
Notice to contractors inviting sealed proposals for cement sidewalks as ordered by the Ames City Council. Proposals must be received by the City Clerk in his office by 7 30 p m on April 20 1909 for the construction.
The City of Ames invites bids for sidewalk construction along streets excluding Onondaga and north to Story Street. Payments issued as 6 percent interest assessment certificates against abutting property with a $25 bid bond and a $1,000 performance bond. Bids due by April 20, 1909, under city authority.
The district court of Story County Iowa appointed Edwin H Graves as administrator of the estate of Frank J Graves on March 30 1909. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance and debtors must pay the administrator.
A farmyard tale explains why sharing benefits spreads goodwill and why people write to manufacturers about cures. It notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy often prompts letters of praise and requests for relief, with J. E. Cagwin as the seller.
Citizens notice promotes a family size Quaker Toasted Corn Flakes with china and dishware set priced at 25c versus 10c for the regular package without extras. The offer emphasizes larger packaging and premium tableware as added value.
Mrs C L Nelson a longtime Ames resident and mother of Mrs Herbert M Davis Mrs George L Sterns and Miss Harriet Nelson died in Greensburg Kansas after a life shaped by Methodist faith and strong community ties. She lived in Ames for two years with her daughter Mrs H M Davis.
An obituary notes a long life ending at 72 or 73 with a church funeral. Survived by husband and children including Mrs. H. M. Davis, Mrs. J. N. Hall, Miss Harriet Nelson, Mrs. G. L. Sterns, Lemuel C. Nelson. Services at Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev. S. McKibben and Rev. Mrs. Mumma.
Mrs. C. C. Gorkey of Northfield Virginia says five years of heart pain and shortness of breath vanished after using Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy. She notes six bottles cured her and urges others with fluttering or palpitations to try the tonic, promising money back if no benefit.
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