Milford Ditch a Big Proposition in Story County
Engineers finalize estimates for Milford No. 32 drainage project in Story county. The 18 miles of open and tile ditching includes 4 miles open and 14 miles tile with thirteen main branches, affecting many farms and promising substantial land reclamation and economic return.
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Milford Township
Milford No
Philip Allen
Frank Curtiss
Fred Barrett
West Indian Creek
Grant Township
Stultz
Commission On Assessment
Campbell
Old Settlers in Dramatic Search
Harrisons of Scottsbluff Nebraska seek Isaac Rice, thought drowned in 1853 Mississippi collision, now rumored alive in Texas. A missing link could reunite Mrs J J Harrison with her long lost brother, prompting a dramatic cross state search and potential family reunion.
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J. J. Harrison
Scottsbluff
Daily Papers
Texas
Southwest
Isaac Rice
Rice
Harrison
Mississippi
Red River
Red
Harry Hill
Rur
Taxes Taxes You Can Pay At Story County Bank
A reader is directed to Story County Bank in Ames and vicinity for the full list of taxes and payment options available locally.
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Ames
Vicinity
Story County Bank
Foley Kidney Pills Prove Helpful For Kidney Troubles
Mrs. J. B. Miller of Syracuse New York reports kidney trouble and rheumatic backache eased after two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills. She now sleeps well and says the pills did wonderful things. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
J. B. Miller
Syracuse
N. Y
The Missouri Girl at Armory February 17
Fred Raymond's Missouri Girl draws crowds at the Armory with a strong plot, suspenseful melodrama, comedy, vaudeville touches, and lavish scenery, appealing to broad theater tastes and sustaining long runs.
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Fred Raymond
Armory
County Officers Salaries Named
At a county board meeting Ben Johnson of Cambridge was elected chairman in his final term. Salaries for county officers and deputies were set, including County Auditor 1400, Deputy Auditor 780, County Treasurer 1500, Deputy Treasurer 780, County Attorney 1000, Deputy Clerk 780, Superintendent of Schools 1250, County Home Steward 1200, with specific fee arrangements and a janitor appointment of Floyd Hocken Smith at 60 per month. Free Lunch at 11 30. Terms cash for under 5 and 12 month credit on larger sums.
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County Board of Supervisors
Ben Johnson
Cambridge
Johnson
Hanson
Collins
Floyd Hockensmith
The Missouri Girl Breaks Box Office Records Across Theaters
The Missouri Girl has broken records for large business in more than two-thirds of theaters over the past eight years. The attraction will be seen at the Armory opera house Friday February 17.
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Armory Opera House
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable family medicine for coughs colds and croup. It warns against substitutes and notes availability at all druggists with emphasis on prompt action to prevent pneumonia.
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Foley
All
Poole Son Injured in Idaho Logging Camp
Mr. and Mrs. W H Poole report their son W W Poole was seriously injured at a logging camp near St Marie Idaho on February 3. While skidding logs one slipped and crushed his foot. no bones broken but the injury is painful and will lay him up for some time.
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W. H. Poole
W. W. Popel
St. Marie
Idaho
Speedy Relief From Kidney Trouble
Mrs. Cora Thorp of Jackson Michigan reports an acute Bright's disease attack with kidney and bladder inflammation and dizziness. She says Foley's Kidney Remedy stopped the attack reduced inflammation eased pain and restored normal bladder action. Sold by all dealers.
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Bright
Cora Thorp
Jackson, Mich
Foley
Corn Contest Reveals 30 Percent Pass Holden Test
The Collins schools corn contest shows only thirty percent of entries pass the Holden tester. The test was described as very severe, indicating strict quality standards for the entries.
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Collins
Holden
The Missouri Girl at Armory Opera House
A good play with a strong plot and comedy is The Missouri Girl, interpreted by a clever cast, coming to the Armory opera house February 17.
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Armory Opera House
Invest 25 Cents In Chamberlains Liniment For Sprains
Advert describes Chamberlains Liniment as a ready aid for Sprains bruises and similar injuries. It suggests preparation and states the product costs 25 cents and is sold by all dealers.
Closing Out Sale on Farm Near Ames with Animals and Equipment
Public auction to be held on the farm two miles south of Ames starting at 12 o clock on Tuesday February 21. Sale includes 13 head of horses with mares foals and geldings, four colts, two yearlings and a bay filly, plus Chester White brood sows, milk cows with calves, Rhode Island Red chickens, hay oats corn seed, and farm machinery including wagons, buggies, plows, discs and harrows. J W Ogle and Guy Dodds present the stock with in foal mares and Percheron connections.
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Ames
Sound
Deacon
Ogle
Iowa
Tait
Clyde
J. W. Ogle
Guy Dodds
Sim
Chester
Rhode Island
Bateman Family Moves Into New Home on Burnett Avenue
The J. W. Bateman family are moving into their new residence on Burnett Avenue, marking a local home expansion and neighborhood change.
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J. W. Bateman
Burnett Avenue
Administrator's Notice in Story County Iowa 1911
On January 26 1911 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed Ole O Roe as administrator of Helge Larson deceased, Nevada Iowa. All persons indebted must pay and those with claims must present them to the court for allowance.
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District Court
Story County
Iowa
Helge Larson
Nevada
Ole O. Roe
Administrators Appointed for F. T. McLain Estate
The District Court of Story County Iowa appointed Henry Wilson and Henry Westerman as administrators of the estate of F. T. McLain on November 18 1910. Creditors must present their claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance.
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District Court of
Story County
Towa
F. T. McLain
Henry Wilson
Henry Westerman
Des Moines to Boone and Fort Dodge Streetcar Schedule 1910
Des Moines to Boone and Fort Dodge routes show arrival and departure times throughout the day. The Beck Streetcar schedule lists trains and streetcar departures from Des Moines Ames college line, with half hour intervals from Duff Avenue to the college and return trips to downtown. Corrected December 28 1910 by BE Stevens Agent.
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M. Boone Ds
Ft. D
R. C
D. M
R. C. Des Moines
Boone
Des Moines Ames
College
Duff Avenue
BE. H. Stevens
Agt
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Caniel Bros
Herman
Milford
W. O. Payne
Scotts Bluff
Nebraska
Star
Harrisons
W. T. Harrison
George C
Joshua
David
Thomas
Armory Theatre
Opera House
Zeke
Daisy
Judisch Pharmacy
Kelley
Congregational Church
George Person
Ladies Aid
C. A. Rosenfeld
Chicago
Than Hughes
Robert Dodds
Olive Wax
Cole
W. S. Hughes
C. L. Liverly
C. A. Rosen
Fowle
Eva Person
Miss Crawford
Des Moines
Irma Stevens
Ladies Aid Society
A. D. Freed
Mrs. Duckworth
Rex
Mrs. Johnson
Ontario
McCormick
Litchfield
Concord
Singer
J. F. Dodds
E. F. Posegate
C. L. Siverly
la Grippe
W. W. Poole
Independent Amusement Company
Wm. ¢. Cushman
the Toymaker’s
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