Death of Mrs Gifford in Prairie City
Mrs Maria Gifford mother of Mrs Fred Hodson formerly of Ames died at her Prairie City home from grip complications. She had relapsed after initial improvement and passed away on February 22. A prominent Relief Corps and Eastern Star member, she lived with her daughter since her husband’s death. Funeral was held in Prairie City on Tuesday.
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Maria Gifford
Fred Hodson
Ames
Prairie City
Gifford
Relief Corps
Skin Disease Cured by Cham berlain's Salve
Mrs Fannie Griffin of Troy Alabama reports a twenty year skin disease cured after using two boxes of Cham berlain's Salve. She tried several physicians with no success before finding relief. Sold by Judisch Bros.
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Chamberlain
Wilbur Starr Concert Company Returns From Coastal Tour
The Wilbur Starr Concert Company reports strong reception from venues on their coast tour. March 2 at the Christian Church features the trio Starrs Zwickey and Gearhart with three Ames Lecture Course numbers remaining. Tickets 50 cents for three numbers, 75 cents reserved.
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Wilbur Starr
The
Christian Church
Ames
Starrs
Zwickey and
Gearhart
Starrs Shine In Evening Recital With Diverse Talent
The Coffeyville Kansas Journal praises Starr for strong rich singing and perfect control across varied selections. Mrs Starr impresses as pianist with a fine contralto voice. Miss Lyman delivers expressive cultivated vocals and vivid peevish wife portrayal, earning repeated encores. Mr Anker's violin work captivates with refined expression and tone throughout the program.
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Starr
Coffeyville, Kansas
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Health
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disorders by correcting irregularities. It warns that timely use prevents Bright's disease and diabetes and notes Cagwin, druggist as the seller.
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Foley
Bright
Cagwin
Nevada to Ames Fleeing Citizens Grows Loud
A dispatch complains of Nevada's decline as residents flee to Ames for refuge. One man traveled to Ames then went mad and had to be taken home. Another moved away last year and sent his family monument to California to be buried far from Nevada.
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Nevada
Ames
California
Religious school ministers plan joint March meetings
Rev. C H Morris of Marshalltown and Rev. H D Williams of the Church of Christ announce a brief series of instructional meetings in their churches. The aim is educational evangelism guiding Christian service. Ames event starts March 15 and Marshalltown runs March 15 through 22.
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C. H. Morris
Marshalltown
H. D. Williams
Church of Christ
Ames
County Fair Date Set for September in Story County
The Story County Agricultural Society board met at the county seat and fixed the next fair for September 22 to 25. A committee will inspect the treasurer and secretary books, and premium lists will be examined for changes.
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Story County Agricultural Society
Dean
Primary caucus for four delegates in Ames ward
Notice sets a Republican primary caucus to elect four delegates to the county convention. It will be held at the Electric Light Plant on Thursday March 5 1908 from 2 to 5 p m. Geo H Maxwell is the committeeman.
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Ames Ist Ward
Electric Light
Republican caucus selects 3 delegates for county convention
Ames 2nd ward precinct holds a primary caucus to elect 3 delegates to the Republican County Convention. Polls open at 2 p.m. and close at 7 p.m. at city hall. L. M. Bosworth presides or is named in connection with the notice.
Delegates named for Ames 3rd Ward GOP convention
At Lan ning's Mill on Thursday March 5 a printing lists two delegates to the Republican County Convention for Ames 3rd ward. The entry names Thos Thompson as a participant.
Primary caucus for Ames 4th ward delegates
A Republican primary caucus will select 4 delegates to the county convention. It will be held in the Castrians office on Thursday March 6. Polls open at 2 p.m. Ben Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames 3Rd Ward
Lanning’s Mill
Thos. Thompson
Ames 4Th
Castrians
Olls
Ben Edwards
Collins Two Precinct Republicans Nominate Delegates
A printing lists four delegates for Collins Two precinct to attend the Republican County Convention. The meeting takes place in Collins on Thursday March 5, 1908. Polls open at 2 p.m. and close at 6 p.m. A. B. McCord.
Property description fragment from Nevada plat record
Fragmentary deed notation references lot and block numbers in Nevada including measurements four and six inches, a mention of Wm Ferringdon and alderman, and land parcels in the sw nw and se ne quarters with map identifiers 14 83 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Wm. Farringdon
U . Alderman
Among the Ames Churches Sunday Schedule at First Baptist
Walter J. Fowle leads Bible School at 9 45 with sermon by Rev W D Belwell at 11 00 and Gospel Service at 7 30. Baraca class hosts the 6 30 B Y P A with good music and helpful living guidance for all.
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Rev
W. D. Belwell
Baraca
Church services notice with sermon themes
The Church of Christ invites Bible School at 9 45 with a 11 o clock sermon titled A Call from Macedonia C E at 630 and a 730 p m sermon titled Caeser and God
Congregational Service Plans Lord's Supper and Sermon
Pastor W J Minchin will lead morning worship with the sacrament of the Lord's Supper and reception of members. In the evening he will preach on the New Social Order.
Catholic Lent Services Set for March Fourth Evening
Rev. F. C. Renier announces Lenten services on Wednesday March 4 at 7 30 p m at the Catholic church inviting parishioners to attend.
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F. C. Renier
Stanfield Aims to Patent Cement Grout Tank Molds
Levi S. Stanfield describes an invention of cement grout water tank molds with galvanized iron plating and iron bands. The design uses interlocking sections with an 8 inch space and tapering pieces, reinforced by wire, and ends bent with a through link and end keys. He notes plans to seek a patent.
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Levi S. Stanfield
Local Notices Include Births Sales and Rentals
Instructor J A Lawin moves to 714 Lincoln Ave. A son born to Prof and Mrs H G Bell Feb 18. Miss Anna Hansen visits Boone. Bananas 1 per bunch. Frank B Spence ads 4321 43 tf. Wants six to eight room house Ames Engineering Co 43 tf. From Cuba to Spain fruit. Furnished room for rent 618 Douglass Ave two ladies preferred 44 tf. Dr and Mrs Leroy Young visit Rolfe Iowa. Two Shan non daughters quarantined with smallpox. R C Allen improving after illness. Poland China brood sows for sale. Stock company to perform at Armory Opera House three nights next week. Mrs F J Lynch rents 912 Kellogg Ave. John Shugart family moves to Fricke farm. Bernice with S J Loughran. Floyd Campbell ill then improved. Foley s Urino Laxative advertised by Cagwin druggist. Penny Social at Baptist parsonage Feb 29 seven to ten. W E Caldwell breaks ground for new residence Iowa St and Northwestern Ave. Hollister s Mountain Tea promoted for health. 36 cents. L M Bosworth.
Primary caucus for County Convention in Campbell & Graves office
Washington township precinct holds a political caucus on Thursday March 5 1908 in Campbell and Graves office to select delegates. The session closes at 5 p m. S. P. Freed is noted as organizer or contact.
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Washington Township
Campbell & Graves
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by Carpenter
Lopez of Manilla New York says he is a carpenter and has had many severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It saves suffering and dollars and is the best healing salve he has found. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Price 25 cents.
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Lopez
Manilla N. Y
Bucklen
Real Estate Transfers Across Ames and Story City Areas
Multiple property transactions recorded. Ben F Davis transfers to Scenic City Land and Loan Co for 3500 on lots 12 and 13 Lockwoods Ames. E G Wiggens to Nina Wiggens for 500 on its 4 block 6 Story City. Asa Brown to O D Stone for 800 on lot 1 block 4 Maxwell. Oscar Heinrich and wife to Francis Bence for 1600 on all of block 4 Dennis tons Collins. L M Bosworth and wife to Mrs Margaret Barber for 150 on lot 7 block 2 Harrimans Ames. John Egnes to Christopher Olming for 600 on lots 1 and 2 block 40 Henrysons Story City. Clark McClain and wife to F A McLain for 9900 on east 4 se sec 30 and north east 21 84 22. J H Gamble and wife to J H Garlock for 15000 on northwest 32 82 22. H K Gronbech and wife to James Hale for 300 on 200 by 300 ft, 70 ft east from southeast corner block 6 Jones Ist Collins. James E Hale and wife to Daniel for 2500 on 200 by 300 ft, 70 ft from southeast corner block 6 Jones Ist Collins. Lucy N Silliman to H N Silliman et al for 1 on southeast 4 83 22 and northwest 17 84 22. J A Mills and Jay G Dutton and wives to George W Atkinson and Florence C Atkinson for 400 on south 19 and 1/4 ft of lot.
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Ben F Davis
Scenic City Land and Loan Co
Lockwoods
Ames
E. G. Wiggens
Nina Wiggins
Story City
Asa Brown
O D Stone
H. P
Maxwell
Oscar Heinrich
Francis Bence
Dennistons
Collins
J H Gamble
J. H Garlock
H K Gronbech
James Hale
Jones
Ad Collins
James E Hale
Daniel
N& Nw
Lucy N Silliman
H N Silliman
J A Mills
Jay G Dutton
George W
Florence C Atkinson
Revival missions and peace lecture draw Boston and Ames turnout
Zion's Herald reports revival meetings in Boston led by Evangelist Hugh Smith, son of Rev. W. T. Smith, with Ames audiences recalling his visits. Dr. B. H. Hibbard spoke at the Congregational church on World Peace, tracing tribal origins to modern state cooperation and noting Hague Tribunal gains. The lecture drew a large attentive audience praising his delivery and knowledge.
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Zion’s Herald
Boston
Hugh Smith
Smith
W. T. Smith
Ames
B. H. Hibbard
College
Congregational Church
Hague
Hibbard
Community Social by Royal Neighbors in Ames Hall
Ladies of the Royal Neighbors invite Woodmen and RoyAL neighbors to a Friday evening social in Ames Hall on March 6. An old fashioned spelling match is featured with prizes. All ladies bring lunch boxes and free coffee will be served.
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Ames
Card of Thanks for Son and Brother
A. W. Reynolds and family express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and burial and for the floral tribute in memory of their beloved son and brother.
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A. W. Reynolds
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Michigan Family
Mrs. L. J. Woodbury of Twining Michigan endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and relief of hard colds and croup. She recommends it and notes Judisch Bros. carries the product.
The Maxim Gun Origin and Early Development
The article recounts Sir Hiram Maxim discovering recoil while testing a Springfield rifle, leading to the idea of an automatic gun. It traces his search for support from Birmingham to Paris, and notes the weapon's capabilities and later British government orders, including weight and firing rate specifics.
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Maxim
Sir Hiram
America
London
Birmingham
Paris
Dr Shoop's Restorative Aids Weak Nerves, Not Organs
Joel E. Cagwin endorses Restorative as a direct help to weak nerves affecting stomach heart and kidneys. He argues drugs to organs miss the true cause and invites readers to test this vital truth.
The Martial Spirit
A Washington Star excerpt notes a human analyst asking a military expert about battlefield emotions. The expert says in war there is a stronger resentment toward the foe than toward rival colleagues in peacetime.
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Washington Star
A Study In Dimensions
A humorous dialogue features Jimmy asking for a large cake piece while avoiding needing to divide portions with his sister. The quip highlights playful math of size and sharing in a lighthearted exchange.
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Jimmy
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Fish and Game
Haverly Transfer
Gewnoun
Baker
Freeman R. Conaway
H. C. Kegley
Horace Ashby
George Judison
C. H. Meiers
Emporium of
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Murray
Talking Machine
J. ©. Hearn
Emporium OF Music
W. G. Stockwell
Prop
Ames, Iowa
Geo. H. Maxwell
Ames 2Nd Ward
City Hall
L. M. Bosworth
McCord
First Baptist Church
Walter J. Fowle
Bible School
Macedonia
C. E
Caeser
God
W. J. Minchin
Catholic
J. A. Lawin
Lincoln Ave
H. G. Bell
Anna Hansen
Boone
Frank B. Spence
Ames Engineering Co
Cuba
Egypt
Spain
Douglass Ave
Leroy Young
Rolfe, Iowa
W. B. Shannon
R. C. Allen
Poland
China
Geo. H. Farnum
Armory Opera House
F. J. Lynch
Tilden
Kellogg Avenue
Frank Graves
John Shugart
Fricke
Bernice
S. J. Loughran
Floyd Campbell
Ames Savings Bank
Cagwin Druggist
the Baptist Parsonage
W. E. Caldwell
Iowa Street
Northwestern Avenue
Iowa
Hollister
S. P. Freed
L M Bosworth
Margaret Barber
Harrimans
John Egnes
Christopher Olming
Henryson
Clark McClain
McLain
Saigon
Cannon Brand
Tone Bros
TONE
Tone Brothers
Des Moines
F. D. Burdick Mutual
Boone ST. Ames
Bank of Kelley
M. H. Kelso
Hamilton Block Ames
C. G. Tilden, M. D
Mutual
Margaret M. Jones
Baker’s Jewelry Store
C. McWilling
Ames, Lowa
M. 1. Adams
Calla
Mutual Phone
A. W. Crary, M. S
Crary's
Boone, Iowa
B. G. Dyer, M. D
Groves
E. F. P Jsegate
Danne, McCarthy
J. Y. Luge
McCarthy & Luke
Attorneys At Law
Story County Bank
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