Remembering Pioneer Iowa and a Fifty Year Reunion
A long, reflective piece recalls Iowa’s early pioneer days, Spirit Lake and Spirit Lake Massacre, Webster City and Story counties. It covers Laura Anderson, Emma Cardiff, Mrs. Sarah Anderson, and Carl Anderson hosting reunion memories, plus poems and the shared nostalgia of youth and first love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Bradshaw
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Sarah Anderson
Ames
Emma Cardiff
Fairburry
Neb
Carl Anderson
Sarah
T. W. Houser
Cardiff
Marshall
Story Counties
Anderson
Marshalltown
Mr. Bradshaw
Spelling Contests Planned Across Story County Schools
I J Scott announces next year’s grand spelling match for all Story County schools through Ames Chautauqua. Two contests will run for 7th and 8th graders using the Practical Word Book and American Word Book with prizes including cash, season tickets, and trophies. local and county events will precede the Ames Chautauqua course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Scott
Story County
Scott
Ames Chautauqua
W. P. George
Iowa
Ellis Publishing Co
Battle Creek
Michigan
Price Post
Rose Murphy
Nevada
Story County Summer School and Institute
American Book Co
Chicago
Story County Teachers’ Association
Rita to Speak on Africa at Local Christian Church
Hear H. F. Rita present an address on Africa at the Christian church Saturday evening. The program promises insight and is described as well worth the price of admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers National Bank
Chicago
National City Bank
New York
N. Y
Valley National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Des Moines
H. F. Rita
Africa
The
Christian Church
Evening Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. E. Baker
Ames, Iowa
Jsegate
F. H. Waters
Bakers Jewelry Store
Morgan, Morgan & Watts
Attorneys AT Law
Ames Savings Bank
Earl B.bush, Ph. G
M.D
Baker's Jewelry Store
M. A
Adams
Mutual ‘Phone
J. F. Tilden
Odd Fellows’ Building
Mutual
McWilliam
Ames, Lowa
M. H. Kelso
Hamilton
Asnes
G. J. Snyder
Gamble’s Drug Store
Daniel McCarthy
J. Y. Luke
McCarthy & Luke
Story County Bank
A. W.crary, M
Alice
Crary’s Hardware
Story
Boone, Iowa
C. G. Tilden, M. D
Dr. Miles
Eleanor Wade
6Th Street
St. Joseph, Missouri
the Mason
the Penman
Marjory Beatty
Henry Hillsdale
Ind
Lovers’ Lane
Dom of Ten
Sun
Elysian
Knight of the Faithful
J. W. Foley
Collier’s Weekly
Union National Bank
W.M. Greeley
Pres
E. W. Stanton, W. Pres
Henry Wilson
C.L. Siverly
Sorenson & Sorenson
Fish and Game
F. L. Haverly
E.R. Moore
Ames Plumbing & Lighting CO
Ames Times
Des Moines, Iowa
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