Ames loses another plant as Perry plans new washing machine factory
Perry subscribes for stock in a new washing machine corporation to be built with five thousand dollars, aiming to manufacture the Watkins Mfg Co patent washer in the old butter and egg building near Milwaukee track. Ames remains active with the Watkins shop continuing work on other patents while awaiting Perry’s factory setup and orders pour from multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Iowa
Ames
Kibbey
Watkins Mfg. Co
Watkins
New
Washing Machine Corporation
Milwaukee Track
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Sterling
Illinois
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Chortling Reader Questions Pants Longer Than Legs
A humorous exchange wonders about a man whose pants are much longer than his legs and held up to avoid mud. The author notes no woman does this and suggests Brother Mills may need glasses if his eyes are poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Bred Sow Sale At Farm Near Ames Details
Bred sow sale to be held at a farm 40 miles southwest of Ames 2 miles south of Ontario and 3 miles north of Kelley on Monday February 11th. Forty head Duroc Jersey sows including tried sows fall yearlings and gifts. Manley Orion No 30925 805 pound hog leads herd and is a top state fair and county fair winner. Gilts offer good growthy heavy boned stock expected over 300 pounds sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley Orion
Pride
Rupert
Roberta
Des Moines
Frank Morris Barn
Ames
Col. Luther
Grand Junction
W. F. Stratton
Cambridge
O. L. Mossman
Polk City
B. J. Shelden
Ontario
Kelley
Orion
Nebraska
Gilbert
Iowa
Ohio
Perciles H
Crimson Wonder
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by Kingston councilman
Kingston Jamaica city council member W OReilly Fogarty credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with quick relief for a stubborn cold and plans to obtain another bottle. The notice also lists a large livestock sale in Gilbert Iowa with specific hogs and auction terms.
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Chamberlain
Kingston
Jamaica
W. O’reilly Fogarty
West Indies
Judish Bros
Judith Bros
Ames Commercial Club Banquet Discusses Gas Plant and Library Motion
Ames Iowa residents attend the Commercial Club meeting at the Hulett parlors. The club votes to send a library matter to the city council and hears A B Cox discuss a proposed Ames gas plant. Secretary Treasurer F N Fowler presents the annual report noting a strong Ames market but a negative balance. The group plans the 3rd annual banquet for February 22 at the Armory and restricts ticket sales to good standing members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Commercial Club
Hulett
A. B. Cox
Ames
Cox
F. N. Fowler
Iowa
C. R. Quade
R. H. McCarthy
W. J. Semmons
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Skin Ailments
John Kewp of East Otisfield Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for freeing him from chilblains and notes success on salt rheum and frost bites. The ad claims it cures fever sores ulcers piles burns wounds and various skin diseases and lists a 25 cent price at druggists.
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John Kewp
East Otisfield
Bucklen
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Dentistr Vy
H. Kelso
D. D
Hamilton's
F. H. Waters
Ames Savings Bank
Ames, Iowa
G. J. Snyder
Gamble’s
Mutual
Iona
CG. W. Payne, M. D
Boone
Adams
Calla
W. E. Harriman
MC W William
B. G. Dyer, M. D
Groves
M’carthy & Lee
Ames,iowa
E. F. P Jisegate
the Bank of Kelley Kelley
EB. J. Penfield
L. Siverly
Burt Kooser
L. A. Morris
East Main Street
the Undertaker
A. A. Levi
Orion Chief
Rhode Island
M. A. Cromwell
H. N. Donhowe
J. F. Stratton
E. F. Bell
Wm. Totten
Camberlain
Briley’s Pond
Scuc
Ames Times
Sc Hadeteuk
Judge's Bakery
C. Hamilton
J. S. Kirk
New York
Judisch Brothers
McCartney
Poul Rey
Liowa
Sheldon of
Sheldon A. Keenan
Story Co
National Bank of Commerce
Knautie, Kachod & Kubhue
First National Bank
Chicago
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
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