Descendant of Nobility Hears Tale of Ancient Manuscript
August Pavlozolli a track laborer possesses a yellowed manuscript said to reveal ancestry and possibly unlock a fortune from noble relatives. The paper shows a royal coat of arms and a cryptic inscription. He seeks interpretation but finds no one to decode the message amid a region with dozens of tribes and languages. Mrs N B McGuire travels to visit her daughter. Ben Stull, after surgery, returns home but has not yet resumed postal work.
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August Pavlozolli
Michel Paylozelli
McGuire
Meta Read
Ben Stull
Des Moines
Y M C A Spirit Increases In Iowa Town Meetings
The article reports rising Y M C A spirit nationwide with Iowa State College pushing winter efforts. In Jefferson Greene county prepares evangelistic meetings featuring Ames Y M C A leaders E O Atkinson Lenard Paulson Waggoner McArthur Whitmore Hanson for a week starting December 30 ending January 5 with a closing men’s meeting.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Iowa State College
Jefferson Bee
Greene County Young Men's Christian Association
Ames
William McArthur
James Whitmore
Fred Hanson
Jefferson
College Seeks $150000 Gymnasium for Better Athletics
The athletic council asks the State Legislature for a $150,000 appropriation to build and equip a first class gymnasium. The campus has lacked proper facilities for years, yet teams have excelled. a new gym would improve both sports and student health. Jack Watson, the trainer, notes no injuries last season due to proper training.
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Jack Watson
Ames Pretest Wedding Unites Cox and Roland in Ames
A morning wedding united Miss Leora Cox of Ames and Mr. Joe Roland of Sioux City with Rev. H D Williams officiating at the Cox home. Only relatives attended while Mrs. Johnson of Indiana attended as the groom's sister and the couple planned to reside in Sioux City after a 10 a.m. train departure.
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Ames
H. D. Williams
Church of Christ
Leora Cox
City
Joe Roland
Sioux City
John Cox
South Ames
Northwestern conductor heads Sioux City Missouri Valley route
A longtime employee of the Northwestern Railway, he serves as a conductor on the Sioux City to Missouri Valley line with headquarters in Sioux City.
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Vancement
The
Northwestern
Sioux City
Missouri Valley
Narrow escape at Odd Fellows Temple fire incident
The Odd Fellows Temple nearly burned last Friday due to a careless action in the furnace room. A pole leaned against the furnace and caught fire as flames rose. Billy Hulett arrived moments later and quickly extinguished the blaze, preventing a much worse outcome.
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Odd Fellows Temple
Billy Hulett
Johnny
Oyster Case Thrown Out After Trial
Arthur West was arrested for stealing a bucket of bulk oysters at J. W. Adams grocery. Witnesses failed to prove West touched the oysters and Justice Campbell granted a dismissal for lack of convicting evidence after the defense motion.
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Ames
Arthur West
J. W. Adams
Campbell
West
One College
Pasley
Mrs Annie Nichols Seeks Divorce and Child Custody
Mrs Annie Nichols, living with Dr and Mrs J C Copestake, files for divorce from Henry P Nichols whom she married in Wyoming Illinois in 1890. She says he deserted her after seven years and has not supported her. She asks for custody of their daughter Niva.
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Annie Nichols
J. C. Copestake
District Court
Henry P. Nichols
Wyoming
Big street fight ends with bowled over showman
Saturday night a large brawl occurred in front of a moving picture show as Guy Bowers knocked out a showman who had thrown an onion at him. No charges were filed and officials expect the matter to be dropped, though the incident may hurt the venue's reputation.
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Moving Picture Show
Guy Bowers
Bowers
Ben
Stork Delivers Ten-Pound Boy at Will Queal Home
A ten pound boy was born at the Will Queal residence on Douglass Avenue last Saturday morning. Both father and son are reported to be doing well amid the solemn occasion.
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Will Queal
Douglass Ave
Nevada druggists face action over liquor sales inebriate case
An information filed by D. J. Bunce M. Allen and W. G. Wright of Nevada targets local druggists Andy McDonald and A V Graves over alleged liquor sales to a known inebriate, William Reed, who was sent to the inebriate asylum. The filing also notes notices served on nearby property owners as part of the same action.
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D. J. Bunce
M. Allen
W. G. Wright
Nevada
Andy McDonald
A. V. Graves
William Reed
Reed
Cambridge Enacts Early Curfew To Shape Youth Morals
Cambridge imposes a curfew starting this week. The city will require youths and late night smokers to return home by 8 PM under the watch of a vigilant officer. Proponents argue curfews protect morals and provide order.
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Cambridge
Man Sues Bank for 350 Over Dog Bite
A petition filed in the district court by J N Shea of Ames seeks 350 damages from George Banks for an October 28 1907 dog attack as Shea walked past Banks’ residence. Attorney Slattery to represent Shea at the January term.
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District Court
J. N. Shea
George Banks
Banks
Geo. Banks
Ames
Shea
Attorney Slattery
New Masonic Temple in Boone Dedicated Amid Ceremonies
The Boone Masonic Temple held a Friday night dedication with Governor Cummins giving the main address. Grand Lodge of Iowa supervision by Grand Master R. M. Hunter marked the event, honoring Frank Champlin who endowed the building. Ames attendees included L. M. Bosworth F. N. Fowler Loyd Rinehart Cassie Lincoln and others reporting a delightful time and banquet.
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Masonic Temple
Boone
Cummins
Grand Lodge of Iowa
R. M. Hunter
Frank Champlin
Ames
L. M. Bosworth
F. N. Fowler
Loyd Rinehart
Cassie Lincoln
Ben Edwards
W. W. Talbott
L. J. Zearfoss
A. §. Griffith
J. B. Kooser
J. E. Cagwin
C. R. Quade
Campbell
Wakefield transfer wagon carries hot stove down Main street
Witness reports a Wakefield Transfer Co wagon moving along Main Street with a stove aboard emitting heavy smoke, suggesting the appliance was very hot. The remark emphasizes the company’s limitations on moving items not yet billed.
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Wakefield
Cocant
Main Street
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