Story County Convenes for Textbook Uniformity Meeting
County Superintendent J J Scott chaired a Story County convention at the Nevada Iowa court house August 1 1911 to discuss textbook uniformity. Delegates from fourteen districts argued for and against county wide adoption with a majority favoring uniform contracts and a unified schedule led by the county superintendent.
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Nevara
J. J. Scott
County Board of Education
Court House
Nevada
Iowa
Louu W Ut
Acing
County school boards urged to approve free text book contracts
A letter from I. J. Scott notes Vilue of free books for Wiluing Aoine school boards and urges county boards to accept recommendations from the convention. The appeal calls for harmony with county education authorities and aims to reduce textbook costs across the region.
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Scott
American Book Company
Ailers
Lie Convention
Aoine
Ley
Toe One
uUpol
Ames Set for Busy Fall College Reopening
Ames prepares for the new academic year with registration on September 1 and 2. Regular classes start September 4 as 614 freshmen enroll and inquiries already exceed expected numbers. Registration cards arrive ahead of a week of activities including a reception at the Association building and the start of college work the following Monday.
Post Office Hours For Labor Day Observed
Labor Day September 4 is a federal holiday. Ames Main Office closes 11:80 p.m. to 6 p.m. Station A shuts 12 noon to 6:30 p.m. Mail is forwarded as usual. City carriers do morning delivery and collection. Rural carriers omitted. rural window open to 10:30 a.m. Larger offices close with arrangements for special deliveries.
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United State Government
Ames
United States
Wonders of the Yellowstone Park travelogue excerpt
A fragmented early 20th century narrative describes Yellowstone Park highlights from Mammoth to Old Faithful. It covers geysers, the Upper and Lower Basins, Old Faithful Inn, and the canyon, with vivid color notes and remarks on park scenery, roads, and visitor routes.
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Old Faithful Inn
Old Faithful Geyes
Te Lower Falls
Speers sells Kellogg Avenue residence to Blairstown family
Mr. C. H. Speers sold his 711 Kellogg Avenue home to Mr. A. F. Allen of Blairstown Iowa this week and will give possession next week. The Speers have moved to the McKiyen home at 707 Kellogg for the winter. Allen plans to move his family to Ames for college with one son likely entering this fall.
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C. H. Speers
Kellogg Avenue
A. F. Allen
Blairstown
Iowa
Speers
McKiyen
Kellogg
Allen
Anes
Dodds Farm Sold to Coon Rapids Buyer Near Ames
J L Riseley sold the Jim Dodds farm two miles south of Ames for 175 dollars per acre to Henry Cretsinger of Coon Rapids. The eighty acres were well improved and Riseley had bought it last spring for 102.50 per acre, showing strong Story county land demand as Cretsinger moves to educate his children in Ames.
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J. L. Riseley
Jim Dodds
Ames
Henry Cretsinger
Coon Rapids
Mr. Riseley
Story County
Cretsinger
Mrs Tanner is Hospitalized After Nervous Breakdown
Mrs J A Tanner of Douglass avenue was taken to Methodist hospital last Thursday after a nervous breakdown and is reported to be improving.
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J. A. Tanner
Douglass Avenue
Methodist Hospital
Ogden Baby Born in Omaha to Mr and Mrs Ogden
Mrs Ogden formerly Lena Potter after marriage welcomed a son born in Omaha on Monday August 71. The announcement notes the parents and the prior name of the mother.
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Tao
K. R. Ogden
Omaha
Evening religious services and Bible school schedule
Sonia school at 2 46 and evening worships at 6 00. Mission and prayer meetings noted with preaching by John Booth of Cincinnati. Bible school at 10 00 with J N Ave superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 1 00 p m and evening service at 6 00 p m. All men and boys urged to attend.
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Badidas
John Booth
Cincinnati
Teachers Assigned to Northwestern Iowa and Local Schools
Two Aimes girls migrate to Northwestern Iowa this fall to teach. Miss Fae Farnum will teach whal themes at the Mars high school and Miss Maude Arnold will teach in the Hawardes schools. Both are graduates of Iowa State College.
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Aimes
Northwestern Iowa
ieMars High School
Arnold
Iowa State
Fenner King Relocates for YMCA and Boy Scout Work
Fenner King was in Ames Tuesday as he prepares to move to Detroit Michigan this year to engage in YMCA work and undertake extensive Boy Scout activities. The move broadens his field beyond his Collins church duties.
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Fenner King
Ames
Wing
Detroit
Michige
Mr. King
Suitcases From 49 Cents Up At Petrys
Bargains on luggage flight through Petrys store with prices starting at 49 cents. Customers can expect a range of suitcases and travel bags advertised in a low price sale.
Unknown Man Buried At County Farm
The corpse of the unknown man held at Adams Undertaking Parlor is buried today. Burial will take place at the county farm as Mr Adams takes the body there early this morning.
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Adams Undertaking Parlor
Adams
Camp at Shenandoah for Iowa Guard Company C
National Guard Company C from Iowa left Monday for Shenandoah to encamp until August. First Lieutenant Weston is in charge while Captain F. R. Conaway cannot attend the encampment.
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Iowa National Guard
Shenandoah
Weston
F. R. Conaway
Ames Moves and Personal Ads Mix With Health Claims
Straw matting Lace curtains and sash rods at Perrys. Mrs A McClure moves from Humboldt to Can pus avenue to educate her children. Prices on dishes offered before purchase. W A Pers Ysalles Searbrough rents Ringgenders house and moves from Monene powa. The text then shifts to warnings about diseare germs and praises of NMlectric Bitters claiming they regulate stomach kidneys and purify blood with testimonial from C T Budahn of Tracy California.
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C. B E. Christ
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Hoenschel
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Owyer Best
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Veachers Manual, Curtis
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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I. J. Scott
Classification and Registration
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Registrars Office
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Association Building
Yellowstone Park
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Dodds Farm
Perrys
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Sonia
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God
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W. Sunway
Bn 4
Chastian Church
Bible
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Paswrat li Au
Christian Endeaver
Nua Wills
Whal
Miss Farnum
Collins
Ames Savings Bank
Ames, Lowa
Vabeat
E. C. Wonderlich
Main Street
A. B. Maxwell, M.D
J. F. Tilden
Ad Fellows’ Building
Lowa
Farl B. Bush
Baker's Jewelry Store
Petrys
Hlave
Chas. J. Biewen
Ames, Iowa
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W. A. Pers
Ysalles Searbrough
Gu Grand Oven
Monene
Powa
Maluyls
C. T. Budahn
Tracy, Calif
Ben G Budge, M. D
Hamilton
G. J. Snyder
Gawble’s Drug Store
Ene Mutca
Vural Mphone
Othee
Clara McConnell
Harr Goods
Telephone
Ooi
Pent. Meares
McCarthy & Sure
Attorneys At Law
Story County Bank
Christ
M.D
Jennie
Obrist
Drs. Ghrist
Ghrist Physicians & Surgeons
Glasser
Masonic Building
E. H Graves
Pmirtual Insurance
M. H. Kelso
James E. Adamson
M. D
Duff
F. H. Waters
Bakers Jewship
Adams Et A
Calia
G. A. Underwood, Walter Canaday
Union National Bank
Ames Hotel
Foley
Bright
Cagwin’s Drug Store
Haverly Transfer
Goda
Jawa
Mutual
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