Freshmen arrival and campus bustle at the Ames college
John Coull attends a lively campus scene as 150 deposits are recorded. Notables like Miss Myrtie Little, Prof. Osborn, and President Beardshear appear amid housing, rooms, and a grand new dining room setup with staff and fresh furnishings for the term.
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John Coull
Myrtie ,Little
Ames
Owens
Milwaukee
Royal Hodgekins
Pammel
LaCrosse
Wis
A. C
Court adjourns in Nevada due to attorney’s illness
The Nevada court adjourned Monday as Attorney Funson, involved in many docket cases, was summoned to Illinois by his mother’s serious illness. No further sessions occur until the next regular term beginning April 25.
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Nevada
Funson
Illinois
Worace Grove Taken to Mount Pleasant Asylum
Worace Grove a 23 year old son of Wm Grove living near Ames became violently insane two weeks ago after a lawsuit and financial loss. He was taken to Nevada for examination and on Monday moved to the Mount Pleasant asylum by Sheriff Ashford. He was unruly Sunday but calmer during the transfer, appearing a sad spectacle.
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Worace Grove
Wm. Grove
Ames
Nevada
Commissioners of Insanity
Mount Pleasant
Sheriff Ashford
Edge Tool Factory hopes move to Ames advances
The town holds a large meeting to push the Edge Tool Factory relocation. Kerr reports strong progress after recent talks with factory personnel in Chicago and Streator, noting considerable financial and site interest in Ames. Local sales and social notes fill the remainder.
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Edge
Kerr
Streator
Chicago
Ames
Times
Hecla Manufacturing Company
Hecla
the Times
Suffragist Activities and Local Library Prompts
The notice highlights Laura M. Johns addressing imprisoned Republicans at the Capitol at 1 a.m. and comments on suffrage advocacy led by women. It includes remarks on public library support in Spencer and Sioux City, urging officials to back municipal libraries, plus local notices on upcoming Ames Bicycle Club meeting and retail ads for spring goods and shoes.
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Kansas
Laura M. Johns
Woman’s Republican Club
Warner
House of Representatives
New Spring
Tilden’s
From Neighboring Towns Mr Ball's Youngest Boys Grippe
A collage of social notes reports illnesses and moves in Pontiac Illinois and Grant township. John Snyder moves to the McElyea farm while Mr Sutter relocates to his vacated place. Andrew Johnson buys Harrigan farm and plans to move there this fall. Over sixty people and forty two carloads of farm effects depart Pontiac for the west northwest and southwest this week and next. Rev George Thomas preaches a practical Sunday sermon from 2 John 8. Mrs George Armstrong recovers from a sleigh accident. Henry Banks risks losing a finger with a windmill. Mrs Jo Mather ill with a congestive chill but improving. William Taylor and Uncle Hiram return from Ohio with a farmer's widow's remains. The old Erb home purchaser moves in and brings fine stock to Grant township. Slaughter relocates to O Dunkleberger's southeast farm. Pencil shifts to park work in Coal Town and plans hog breeding amid early prospects. John Ballard relocates to Nebraska. 7% Chance and Chauncy Mills serve as jurors at court. Spring may start at college next week if conditions allow.OLD PENCIL.
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Marie Chambers
Cedar Rapids
Bert Heyward
Davenport
Frank Campbell
Newton
Osceola
T. W. Mast
New Hampton
Beardshear
Omaha
Dawson
Prof. Barrows
1. A
Cleveland
Ohio
Ohio Farmer
Barrows
Boardshear
Iowa
Ed Benton
Chicago
Benton
Johnson
J. Johnson
Pontiac
Ill
George Thomas
John
DeWatter
Bethany Church
George Armstrong
Chauncy Mills
Indiana
Henry Banks
Jo. Mather
William Taylor
Hiram
Jacob Erb
Grant Township
Slaughter
O. Dunkleberger
Ames
Old Pencil
Coal Town
Pencil
Johns
Maggie Kyle
Wisconsin
John Ballard
Nebraska
Chance
U.S
Valentine Shadow Party In Story City
Mrs Dodds hosts a Valentine shadow party with fifteen couples and late hours. Story City social crowd surprised Mr and Mrs McGill with a jolly gathering including Dr and Mrs Allen and Mr and Mrs Kelley. Concert planned at White church February 25 invites all. Grandpa Rainbolt ill. Maxwell the shoemaker visited Des Moines.
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Belle
Fannie Dodds
Story City
McGill
Allen
Kelley
Henry Boyd
Petersons Rent Farm Near Story From Christ’s Estate
Peter Peterson and his brother have rented the farm of Mr. Christ located southwest of Story. T. J. Sowers has moved into his new residence.
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Peter Peterson
Mr. Christ. Peterson
Story
T. J. Sowers
Maxwell & Son Bargain on Sugar and Flour
A 20 percent granulated sugar deal and a sack of top patent flour priced at 2.25 dollars are highlighted as a limited time bargain by Maxwell & Son, grocers. The ad urges shoppers not to miss the offer.
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Maxwell & Son
Cure for rheumatism in three days with Pain Balm
James Lambert of New Brunswick Illinois details a three day recovery from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm He credits the product with rapid relief and urges others to try it Westerman Arnold retail it at 50 cents per bottle.
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James Lambert
New Brunswick
Illi
Chamberlain
Westerman & Arnold
Remedial Advice and Local Notices From 19th Century Issue
Citizens urged to keep Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy for bilious attacks and to take early doses to ward off illness. Local ad notes Wanrep offering hard wood, prices list for sugar and figs, public lecture by Chaplain Lozier, and shop promotions for fire kits and services.
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Westerman & Arnold
Trappers sought for furs and gear sale in Ames
Luke Corkins advertises fur purchases including mink and muskrat and notes being an agent for Tariff washing machines. Chaplain Lozier to entertain Ames at M E church on Thursday night March 2. Lockwood's Hamilton & Co offer White Lily and Beauty Flour with seven years of service in Ames.
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Lozier
M. E
Hamiltton & Co
Ames
Red shoe and hose assortment at Tildens
A complete assortment of red shoes and matching hose offered at Tildens. Shoppers can find a variety of styles and sizes to coordinate outfits with current fashion trends.
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Tilden’s
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Nese Air-Conte Sesietiinecninn Ames
Cou
Edge Tool Factory
Milford Co-Operative Creamery
Carl Switzer
Kent Farm
E. J. Hughes
Dr. Beverly
Grove Bros
New Drug Store
Dakota
Bierton & Smith
Story County
Ture
Webster City
Reinart
U. S
Boone-Story County
Joan Krinrziey
Watson’s Millinery
Oscar Whitman
Boone-Story County Teacher's Association
Sol
Pete Cassel
Des Moines-Jewell Junction
Pete
Florence
Jenny Parkhill
I. A.C
Bert Eumason
Tracy, Minn
Parkhill
W. S. A. Department
THE
Woman Suffrage Association of
Spencer News
Public Library
Spencer
Ladies’ Library Association
Washington, D. C
Spencer Public Library
Sioux City
Gro. D. Perkins
Ames Bicycle Club
K. P. Hall
G. G
Hoot & Read's
Boston Rubber Shoe Co
Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Grant
Gilbert Station
Virgil Rainbolt
Stratford
J. H. Reynolds
White Church
Grandpa Rainbolt
Maxwell
Des Moines
Lyceum
Jack Gassaway
Chapel, Ridge
Bigelow & Smath
Thurston, Swan & Co
M. E. Church
F. N. Fowler
Lockwood Elevator
Lockwood's
Luke Corkins
Lockwood’s
Hemstreet & McLain
Ames Jowa
Union National Bank of Armes
W. M. Greeley
E. R. Chamberlain
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Nass
A. B. Maxwell
Parley Sheldon
Daniel Bros. & Herman
Odontunder
C. M. Soper
Wayrep
F. N. Fower
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