Death of Nashua Boy Harry A. Simpson
Harry A. Simpson born Nashua Iowa May 4 1895 died of diphtheria January 14 1911 at his Ames home after a brief illness A brief prayer was led on the lawn by Dr Geo D Crissmain due to the disease the casket was sealed and taken to Nashua for burial in Greenward cemetery father accompanied the body
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Harry A. Simpson
D. Simpson
Nashua
Iowa
Ames
Geo. D. Crissmain
Greenward Cemetery
Ames Booster Club proposal aims to boost Iowa appeal
A Des Moines convention of the Iowa League of Commercial Clubs seeks state funding to advertise Iowa and attract residents. Ames is urged to join, with boosters noting the town’s advantages, railroad access, colleges, and markets. Des Moines Admens help offered to organize Ames booster efforts to compete with other towns.
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Des Moines
Iowa League of Commercial Clubs
Iowa
Washington
Oregon
Ames
League
Commercial Club
Iown
Des Moines Admens Club
Times
Col Holp Delivers Noted California Lecture
Col Holp, a lecturer of world reputation, presented an illustrated talk on California drawing strong attendance. The lecture charged 10 and 15 cent admission, reflecting its value and popularity.
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Col. Holp
California
Norwegian immigrant Helje Heljesen dies near Ames at 97
Helje Heljesen aged 97 died Monday after living nearly a century in the United States. Funeral services were held at his home with interment in Story City. He came to America in 1869, first settled in Clinton County, later moved to Story County, farmed near Story City, and had lived in Ames with his son Knud after his wife’s death four years ago. Knud was the sole surviving son among five.
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Iowa
Colo
Ames
Joe Steward
W. IT. Fowle
Helje Heljesen
Knud Heljesen
College Park
Story City
America
Clinton County
Story County
Knud
Pay Up Notice and Play Advertisement
Debt reminder from Holdredge and Campbell signed by J. A. Campbell. Pay up now. Also an entertainment note: "Her Great Temptation" a popular play performed at the Armory Opera House on Saturday January 21.
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England
America
Armory Opera House
Mrs Margaret Story Passes at Ninety in Ames Iowa
Mrs Margaret Cooper Story aged ninety died at her home near Ames Iowa on Sunday January 8 1911. Born in Tyrone Ireland to Scottish parents she married Anderson Storey nearly sixty years ago and later settled first near Belvidere Illinois then moved to Dixon Illinois and then Iowa.
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Margaret Cooper
Tyrone County Ireland
Ames
Iowa
Anderson Storey Neary
America
Belvidere, Jr
Dixon, I
College notices preview horticulture and dairy bulletin
Professor A T Erwin will publish Beautifying the Home Grounds while Professor Mortenson readies Lacto bulletin describing a skim milk egg and fruit frozen dairy. W J Kennedy to speak on Hybrids in Cattle at American Breeders Association in Columbus.
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A. T. Erwin
Department of Horticulture
M. Mortenson
Mortensen
W. J. Kennedy
American Breeders Association
Columbus
Ohio
The Bohemian Girl at Auditorium in Four Shows
Mil on and Sargent Aborn present a twentieth century revival of The Bohemian Girl featuring new scenic investiture directed by Edward P. Temple. The production includes five new grand pictures with 150 performers, Gypsy bands, acrobats, and a grand opera ensemble. Cast includes Arline Blanche Duffield Victor Hurberts chestra Bertha Shack James Stevens and others. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday with seat sale starting Thursday.
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Michael William
Milon
Sargent Aborn
Des Moines
Edward P. Temple
New York Hippodrome
Corpe de Ballet
Arline
Blanche Duffield
Sousas Band
Victor Hurberts Orchestra
Gypsy Queen
Bertha Shack
Count Arnheim
James Stevens
Devilshoof
Charles Galapher
Thaddeus
Paul Victor
Forestein
Maurice Lavigne
Ralph Nichols
Buda
Florrie Sloan
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad
On the package when you buy Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. None genuine without the Bee Hive. Remember the name Foley's Honey and Tar and reject any substitute. For sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Wolves and Foxes Seen North of Town
Wes Slippey of J. J. Coon Farm north of Ames shot a large red fox and earlier tried for a big wolf but did not kill it. The occurrence confirms wolves and foxes still exist in the area north of town.
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Ames
Wesley Slippey
J. J. Coon
W. Pp. Coon
Town
Col Holp to Explain How and Where Best Farms Were Found
Col Holp will explain where one of the best farms on earth is located and how it was caught, in a talk at the Christian church on Thursday evening, January 24. The event promises practical farming insights and location details for worthy land.
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Col Holp
The
Christian Church
Marriage of Maud Brown and J Arch Nelson at Hotel Holst
The Boone News-Republican reports the wedding of Mrs Maud Brown to J Arch Nelson in Ames. The ceremony took place Monday afternoon at 3 30 in a private parlor of Hotel Holst with Rev Loomis O Black officiating. The couple's families were not aware of the plans.
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J. A. Brown
Mutual Telephone Company
Mr. Nelson
W. H. Nelson
Mendelssohn
Marjorie Hughes
John Oconnell
Nelson
Hotel Holst
Archie” Nelson
Maud C. Brown
Boone News-Republican
Archie
Ames Hotel
Ames
Maud « Brown
J. Arch Nelson
Loomis O. Black
Universalist Church
Saturday Specials at Perrys Glass Tumblers Free With Purchase
Perry announces a one day sale offering a free cut glass tumbler with every dollar spent while stock lasts. W A Perry signs the notice, inviting customers to shop today.
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W. A. Perry
Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablets Promote Quick Calm
Threatening feverishness with children is quickly calmed by Preventics. These candy cold cure tablets should always be on hand for promptness. Preventics contain no quinine or harsh remedies. They are a genuine safeguard against colds and sold by Cagwin's Drug Store.
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Cagwin’s
Students Inspect Gas Plant at Mason City
Prof. M. P. Cleghorn led students at Mason City this week to test the Peoples Gas and Electric plant. They weighed coal and water use for twelve hours, weighed ash, and analyzed moisture in coal and ash. Another twelve hour period sampled flue gases at fifteen intervals to study combustion.
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M. P. Cleghorn
Mason City
Peoples Gas and Electric Company
Big Chief Flour Sold at $1.50 Per Sack
Advertises Big Chief Flour at a price of $1.50 per sack offered by J. B. Kooser & Co located at 37 2. The ad notes the product and vendor details in a concise sale notice.
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J. B. Kooser & Co
Kelly
The Two Orphans at Louis XV Era Stage Set
A historic drama review notes lavish attire and settings as D. Enery presents The Two Orphans with a promise of authentic period scenery and costumes from the Louis XV era, aiming to recapture the play’s former splendor and charm for modern audiences.
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D. Enery
Louis XV
Card of Thanks note for McWilliams family
We thank friends who extended aid and sympathy during the illness and death of our daughter and sister Mrs. H. R. McWilliams. Signed by Mrs. Susan White A. L. White and family Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Harris and family.
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8. R. McWilliams
Susan White
A. L. White
F. P. Harris
School Closed for Disinfection After Diptheria Death
Following the death of Harry Simpson from diphtheria on Saturday evening the Central school building he attended was closed Monday and Tuesday for disinfection. The baggage room at the Northwestern station where Mr Simpson works was disinfected Monday. A strict quarantine is in place at the Simpson home and a spread of the disease is not likely.
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Harry Simpson
Simpson
Alma Booth in Her Great Temptation Review
A Chicago Journal critic highlights Alma Booth in Her Great Temptation, praising her appeal to every emotion and the production’s ability to quicken the senses of a broad audience.
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Alma Booth
Chicago Journal
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Ames Booster Club
Holdredge & Campbell
J. A. Campbell
Mrs
Margaret Story
Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory
Prof. Coover
Stevenson
State Drainage Association
State Drainage, Waterways, and Conservation Commission
Gine
Grange
State Grange
R. K. Bliss
Bliss
A. V. Storm
Knudson Grocery
Brown-Nelson
Perrys
W. H. Poole
Ames Engineering Company
East Fourth Street
Ames Savings Bank
Geo. E. Baker
Ames, Iowa
C. Sorenson
Main St
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