Ames the Metropolis of Story County and Its Growth
A brief historical sketch of Ames Iowa highlighting its location near Story county, population growth, railroad origins, incorporation in 1869, and notable development actions. It notes the motor line to the college begun July 4 1892, the new brick schoolhouse, staff of nine teachers, and enrollment over four hundred, with Ames' educational facilities seen as superior for its size.
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John I. Blair
Cedar Rapids & Missouri River Railroad
Iowaxn Land Company
A. Duff
Ames
Boone
Oakes Ames
Great Western Railway
Jule Davis
H. F. Kingsbury
College Farm
Iowa
W. M. West
W. D. Lucas
Wm. Clark
C. E.turner
Walter Evans
I. L. Smith
G. A. Underwood
E. R. Chamberlain
G. G. Tilden
Henry Wilson, Jr
John Watts
Parley Sheldon
M. C. Jones
Wm. Greeley
Iowa Agricultural College
G. G. Tilden Store Building Description
A photograph shows the G. G. Tilden general merchandise store built in 1890 at about $9,000. The 26 by 96 foot two story plus basement structure is wholly occupied by the G. G. Tilden Estate with a large stock of goods. The building is described as well and substantially constructed.
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Tilden General Merchandise Store
G. G. Tilden
Story County and Ames Promoting Growth and Libraries
The Ames community touts Story County’s central location rich soil and growing towns. It highlights a public library effort with Westerman & Arnold's 175 books and a proposal to fund a tax supported library. A land and housing push attracts investors with a factory edge and 80 acres offered for development. Local lodges and civic groups are active as Ames gains business and residential appeal.
Ames County Social Scene and Prominent Farms
Ames hosts an educated class with refined social life and first class surroundings. Story county farms around Ames boast fine houses and barns with high grade stock and ample provender.
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Ames
Story County
Iowa
Story County History Notes Ames Improvements Growth
In an 1887 history of Story County the previous year's improvements totaled $0 675. The current issue sums over $100 000 in improvements, highlighting Ames rapid growth unlike the old town. About a year ago Ames built a water works system, a tank near the city center with a two thousand barrel capacity and pressure of one pound per square inch. The plant includes four blocks of mains and eight hydrants to be extended next season.
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Story County
Ames
Ames Five Churches and Their Edifices
Ames hosts five church buildings with varied structures. The Methodist church on a ten thousand dollar brick edifice is a grand edifice led by Rev. Hi J. Everly. The Baptist, United Brothers, and Congregational churches each have comfortable frame buildings led by Rev. T. M. Rickman, Rev. Byron Clark, and Rev. F. J. Douglas respectively. The Christian society plans a new brick church next year under Rev. J. K. Hester, while all churches report large memberships enhancing the city’s moral atmosphere.
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Ames
Hi. J. Everly
T. M. Rickman
United Brothers
Byron Clark
The
Christian Society
J. K. Hester
F. J. Douglas
Conservative estimate sets Ames housing at one hundred plus
Town leaders expect more homes in the coming year as builders snap up available lots at strong prices. New residences include modern, spacious homes for Professors Pomme and Curtiss, adding to Ames’s handsome residential portion.
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Ames
Profs. Pomme
Curtiss
Ames Pride Promotes City Water Works and Debt-Free Hall
Ames showcases a strong municipal system with superior water works, a comfortable city hall, a hose cart, and extensive sidewalks. The town owes no debt and municipal affairs satisfy local property owners.
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Ames
Ames Welcomes Traveling Men With Railway Ties
Ames boasts over a dozen traveling men among its citizens and highlights strong railroad facilities with twenty four passenger trains daily on the Des Moines and Sioux City branches. The town promotes easy access, quality homes, a refined citizenry, and top educational facilities as a haven for travelers and residents.
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Ames
Des Moines
Sioux City
Iowa
Remarkable Prospectus for Youth's Companion 1893 Volume
Publishers unveil an unusually brilliant year with Life work guidance by trades experts, heroism stories by generals and war correspondents, Odd Housekeeping for women, sea tales by William Clark Russell, India pieces by Sir Edwin Arnold, World Fair coverage, Ben Hur origin by Lew Wallace, Rudder Grange by Frank R Stockton, eleven serials and 100 plus stories. Circulation near six hundred thousand. price $1.75 a year. Boston Massachusetts.
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United States
William Clark Russell
India
Sir Edwin Arnold
Lew Wallace
Ames Wheelmen Club joins national cycling league
Ames hosts a Wheelmen's League chapter subordinate to the League of American Wheelmen. The group has about twenty members and competes in regional cycling activities.
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Ames
Wheelmen’s League
League of American Wheelmen
Bigelow and Smith Store Building Described as Central Model
The Bigelow and Smith store building, erected in 18 G, measures 50 by 90 feet with two stories and a basement. Costing about 13 600 dollars, it stands as Story County’s best store room, centrally located for a model double space, with the sons and Odd Fellows occupying upstairs halls.
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Bigelow & Smith
G. G Tilden
Story County
Sons and
Odd Fellows
Ames Busy Town Hub Showcases Wide Trade Network
Ames displays a diverse commerce scene with many stores and trades. The Ames Opera House seats six hundred and is the social centerpiece under Mr. Chas. management, highlighting a town united by work and culture.
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Ames
Chas
Panies
Andrew
Marie Heath
Odontunder Teeth Extraction Offered at Hunt Parlors
Advertises free additional charge for tooth extraction without pin by using Odontunder at C. BE. Hunt dental parlors.
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C. BE. Hunt
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Grarfl Old Story County
Iowa State Agricultur
al College
Scsi
Skunk River
Commonwealth
Squaw Creek
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
H. S. Kingsbury
L. Q. Hoggatt
S. L. Lucas
Mrs. Hattie Lucas
J. E. Duncan
Omibus
G. G. Tilden Store
Banner County
Sol Ever
Ames Library Association
College
Westerman & Arnold's
Streator
Secret & Civic
Mos
A. F
A. M
Arcadia Lodge
E. BE. Sowers
F. Mno
Ames Lodge
Noble
N. S. Goble
Thomas
Ellsworth
A. HL
H. Wilson, Jr
Rebekahs
R. Mc Noble
Gilbert
Ww. R. C
Www
C. TB
Douglas
H. M
Lura
Stevens
Elyea
Equal Suffrage Association
Rowenaens
Whleelmen
Stuart Hutchison
Tilden
K. OF
Knights of Pythias
St . O’brien’s
Bigelow & Smith Store
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