Local notes and notices from Collins and surrounding towns
Collin Liberator comments on loyalty and hunger, praising those who helped him and criticizing petty theft. Max w Tribune reports a boy injuring his arm after a fall at a country residence. Watchman hints at a saloon petition to boost city revenue amid ongoing debates. Slater News notes Miss Josephine Howe’s appointment as assistant principal and music instructor as the school year begins, with building interior updates planned.
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G. E. Roberts
Collins
John
S Scott
Joel
Maxwell Tribune
Josephine Howe
Buffalo Center
Howe
State Normal
Slater News
Cambridge Council Hei ds First Read Of License Ordinance
Story County reports a second reading of a proposed ordinance licensing bil l and bowling alleys with a heated council clash between factions. Local items note deaths, thefts, travel to Los Angeles for health, burglaries near O T Olson farm, and vehicle incidents in nearby towns.
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City Council of
Cambridge
Investment Funneled Ads for Excursions and Mining Stock
A set of notices promotes profitable investments including excursion rail rates to Eagle Grove Iowa and Deadwood South Dakota via the North Western Line with limited return windows. It also markets Burlington mine stock in the Black Hills promising quick returns, with ore values claimed at 300 dollars per ton and dividends soon. urges joining with trusted friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Grove
Iowa
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
International Mining Congress
Chicago & North- Western R’y
Burlington
Black Hills
Puen Bros
Adel
Administratrix's Notice in Story County Iowa
The District Court of Story County Iowa appoints May J Henderson as Administratrix of the estate of Rebecca Corkins deceased. Creditors must settle debts and claimants present their claims to the court for allowance. Dated August 4 1908 Randall Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story County
Iowa
Rebecca Corkins
Randall
J. Henderson
Bids Sought for Ames School Building Project
Notice to contractors announces sealed bids due by 1 PM September 3 1903 for erection and completion of a school building on Ames school grounds Story County Iowa. Bids to C G Lee with $500 certified check and bond. plans available after August 18 1908 with W R Parsons Son Co Des Moines. Board may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Education
Independent School District
Ames
Story County
Iowa
C. G. Lee
W. R. Parsons & Son Co
Des Moines
Ordinance Creates Sewer Districts in Ames Iowa
City council divides Ames into three sewer districts designated No 1 2 and 3. District 1 includes land east of the Des Moines and Minneapolis ranch of the Chicago Northwestern railway. District 2 covers wards two and three, District 3 includes ward four. Ordinance to be published and take effect on publication. Maxwell and Sheldon sign as clerk and mayor.
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City of Armies
Iowa
Ames
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Chicago & Northwesternilway Co
Maxwell
Palley Sheldon
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Collins Liberator
Board of Council
Waterman’s Ideal
Geo. E. Baker
Bower & Perkins
Hs Tey, Eec
Lowa
Eastmans
L. M. Bosworth
Bend
Suite 20
Rollins Block
Story County Newslets
Wm. Brower
Mary Belt
Ada
Armvents
Laura Denemore
Miss Belt
Belt
Famiake Ames
Hoffman
B. H. Monk
Edward
Los Angeles
Grace
City of Angels
O. T. Olson
Olson
Charles Bernhard
Brittin
Homer Long
Nevada Journal
Ethel
Blanche Cook
Cole
C. L. Booth
Indianola
Booth
Buck WU
Buck
Chicago
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines
Columbia
Cattaraugus Pocket
Geo. Roberson
Ames, Iowa
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