Spectacular production promises lavish stage and battle tableaux
The article previews a large scale community play by Company C featuring elaborate war scenes with port Arthur harbor, Japanese and Russian forces, a submarine explosion, and a burning city. Cast in period costumes includes Uncle Sam imagery and Crambill’s orchestra provides music. tickets available at Bosworth’s Friday.
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Port Arthur
Petrovolovsk
Mr. Daniel
Uncle Sam
Cramblil
Bosworth’s
Corn Variety Tests At Story County Farm Picnic
Story County Agricultural Station describes four experimental lines on corn at the county farm during last fall’s picnic. The Farmers' Variety Test used most ground, with samples from seed in planter boxes sacks and ears. about 100 samples from Story County and 15 from elsewhere. Planting was by hand in multiple plots to equalize conditions and field work included fall plowing and three cultivations. The goal is to explain yield variation among farmers' corn this year.
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Story County
Armory Expected to Run Full on Monday Night
A large advance sale of block tickets suggests the Armory will be packed Monday night with capacity crowds anticipated.
Ames voters approve street franchise across city
The Ames and College railway franchise to occupy all streets of Ames for 25 years, except Story street, passed Monday by 396 to 223. Ward results favored the measure except the 4th ward, with mass meetings and rain affecting turnout. Community events included a spelling match and box social at the Armory, highlighting local civic activity.
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Ames & College Railway
Ames
Story Street
4Th Ward
Armory
Henry Wilson
Hibbard
Lee
Attorney Slattery
Prof. Noble
Curtiss
M. K. Smith
Underwood
Mayor issues lawn corner cutting order in Fort Dodge
The Fort Dodge mayor bans crossing lawn corners and parking lots to stop worn paths marring the city. Neighbors along Douglass and Story streets face observed eye sore as residents cut corners. The editorial urges residents to follow the example and improve curb appeal citywide.
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Fort Dodge
Douglass
Story
Big Feature Acts at Hugo's Vaudeville Tour
Hugo's Vaudevilles bring a strong vaudeville bill to the Opera House on Thursday night April 11. The program features three top acts with high salaries, headlined by Jones and Walton in Our Country Cousin. Dancer Miss Walton showcases unmatched steps. Bisonette and Newman perform daring head and hand balancing. Mack and Elliott present The New Minister with bright lines and humor, plus five additional numbers on the bill.
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Hugo
Opera House
Jones
Walton
Miss Walton
Bisonette
Newman
Mack and
Elliott
Citywide program promises exclusive show at popular prices
A feature filled program presents motion pictures and illustrated songs selected with care. The event is advertised as unmatched elsewhere in town at popular prices and expected to draw a packed house.
Ames Leads Them All As Post Office Receipts Surge
Annual postal receipts for Ames show a fiscal year total of 17003.23 with projections to reach 20000 based on last quarter gains. Officials note Ames’ post office receipts reflect rapid town growth and higher business activity compared to peers of similar population.
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Ames Post Office
Postal Department
Ames
Ames Town and Country Club Meeting Planned at Redmen Hall
The program committee schedules a session at the Redmen's hall next Saturday at 2 p m with talks on Home Sanitation by Dr Jones Why We Study Art by Mrs L M Gibson Corn Forage by Prof M L Bowman. The notice urges farmers and business people to attend and invites everyone to bring a spouse and meet neighbors.
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Ames Town and Country Club
Redmen’s Hall
Dr. Jones
L. M. Gibson
M. L. Bowman
Margaret Jones
Buick Bought by Gilbert Man in Des Moines Visit
Mr J C Abrahams of Gilbert bought a brand new Buick in Des Moines the day before. He and three others traveled from Des Moines to the Times office in less than three hours in a two seater, after looking over many cars. The purchase is described as one of the best makes and costly, promising pleasure and good service.
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Ames
Hostetter
Colo
Des Moines
Hunt
R. C. Allen
Nels Perry
Cole
Si’’ Wright
Alden Times
Times- Republican
Mt. Vernon Record
Iowa
J. C. Abrahams
Gilbert
Times
Crop Bulletin Forecasts Favorable Planting Conditions
The Times prints its first weekly crop bulletin this week noting an unusually mild winter and early spring. Seeding on fall plowed land began before April 1 with cool first half of April, light frost on the 6th, below normal rainfall except in the southeast, and moisture from recent showers and light snow flurries aiding newly seeded fields. Plowing for corn proceeds. labor shortages hinder full advantage. No serious fruit bud damage reported.
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the Times
Rheumatism Healed by Pain Balm Case
Mr. Wm. Henry of Chattanooga Tennessee recovered from rheumatism in his left arm after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and nightly flannel wrapping. He reports strength returned and pain vanished within three weeks. Sold by Judisch Bros.
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Wm. Henry
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chamberlain
Judisch Bros
Pain Balm Relieves Longstanding Rheumatism Say Dover Woman
Mrs. Saran A. Coin of Dover Delaware reports deep relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She says one bottle eased pain before finishing it and adaptation led to better rest and sleep, with friends also benefiting. Judisch Bros. sells the liniment.
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Chamberlain
Saran A. Coin
New St
Dover
Del
Judisch Bros
Ames as an object lesson in civic effort
The Boone Democrat lauds Ames as a coming Iowa town with a proactive business community. It notes a strong commercial club that holds regular meetings and recently hosted an open forum with nearby farmers to discuss town and rural area needs and future benefits.
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Boone Democrat
Ames
Iowa
Czens
Ames native Paul Smith wins De Pauw oratorical prize
Paul Smith of Ames Iowa, now at a eastern college, won the universal peace oratorical contest at De Pauw university Plate hall. The six judges were unanimous in awarding the prize and he will represent the university at the interstate oratorical contest this year. He previously won the interstate contest last year at Topeka Kansas.
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Register
Paul Smith
Ames
East
Universal Peace
Plate Hall
de Pauw University
Smith
de Pauw
Indiana
W. T. Smith
Paul
Topeka
Kansas
Doing Business Again After Illness
A. A. Chis holm of Treadwell New York recounts nearly dying from indigestion nervous debility and after trying Electric Bitters was cured. He says he is back to doing business as before and continues to gain. The tonic is guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
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A. A. Chisholm
Treadwell
N. Y
Methodist Measure Social at Odd Fellows Hall Draws Crowd
The Methodist measure social in the Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening was a big success. Attendees enjoyed readings and music by the Clark Conservatory of Music orchestra and sketches by Miss Bernice Shugart Miss Nina Madson and Williams. A fine supper followed and proceeds totaled a little over $24.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Clark Conservatory of Music
Bernice Shugart
Nina Madson
Williams
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