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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
8
David Allen and Harry Greenlee fought at the Armory and after the show ended moved to the Hamilton Grocery front where a plate glass window shattered. The incident, sparked by a trivial quarrel, damaged property and injured eyes. One boy has paid half costs. the other is seeking funds.
A moral note counsels when you must scrap a task to choose open, plowed ground as a safe, spacious area to wallow. It warns that such ground offers room to move without risking damage to furniture or other items.
W. J. Semmons of Ames Iowa received a ten dollar check for third place in The Journal ad man contest for the March issue. Curtis Publishing Co. praised his time and effort and indicated more checks may follow in recognition of his advertising work.
The rail line traverses the richest Iowa sections along its right of way. It passes through a prosperous portion of the state and through Iowa's active mercantile districts, suggesting broad benefits to local populations and commerce.
Dr. Richard Burton of the University of Minnesota will deliver the commencement address for the literary societies and honors in oratory and debate on Tuesday June 2. His theme centers on sounding the literary note in a college of technology and he is praised as a leading, magnetic speaker with broad scholarly authority.
The city council met in adjourned session at city hall. Alderman Hullibarger reported the Board of Supervisors will grade Boone Street for one year and requested bids for a concrete bridge. The electric works report was accepted. Judisch Bros received a building permit for an addition. The engineer will provide street grades from Duff to Hoggatt on Onondaga Street and areas in the Read and Smith additions. Bids may be taken for grading West Street and Ridge Avenue. Taxes on library funding referred to finance committee. Mayor Tilden’s bond accepted. Bonds to cover indebtedness referred to finance committee. Ames Poultry Association may use city hall for meetings at 50 cents each. Sewer outlet for West Street to be explored as temporary measure.
On a change of residence sale includes parlor, dining, and bedroom suites, a gasoline range, rugs, glassware and china. All are nearly new. Inquire at the college greenhouses, 1 Plymouth D.
Poultry wanted ad from Ames Produce Co asks sellers to contact Mutual at phone 468. Also lists for rent a suite of three rooms with steam heat in Hamilton building.
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