Death of Nashua Native Harry A Simpson in Ames
Harry A Simpson born May 4 1895 in Nashua Iowa died January 14 1911 at his Ames home from diphtheria after a brief illness. A private prayer was said on the lawn by Dr George D Crissmain due to the disease. The casket was sealed and taken to Nashua for burial at Greenward Cemetery with the father accompanying the body.
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Harry A. Simpson
D. Simpson
Nashua
Iowa
Ames
Geo. D. Crissmain
Greenward Cemetery
Ames Booster Club call sparks state wide push for Iowa promo
A Des Moines Iowa League of Commercial Clubs meeting aims to press for state funding to advertise Iowa. Ames lacks representation but is urged to form a booster organization to showcase its railroad access, colleges and industries. Des Moines Admens club offers support and guidance for an Ames Ad Mens Club to boost the city and state. The Times endorses active organizing to attract settlers and investment across Iowa.
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Des Moines Admens Club
Ames
Times
Greater
Iowa
Col Holp Delivers Noted California Lecture
Col Holp, a lecturer of world reputation, presents an illustrated talk on California. Tickets are priced at 10 and 15 cents.
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Col. Holp
California
Norwegian immigrant Helje Heljesen dies at age 97
Helje Heljesen aged 97 or 98 died after living in Ames with his son Knud following a long life in Clinton County and Story County. Funeral services were held at home and his remains taken to Story City for interment after the death of his wife four years ago in Ames.
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Helje Heljesen
Knud Heljesen
College Park
Story City
America
Clinton County
Story County
Ames
Knud
College News Notes Highlights From Horticulture To Drainage
Professor A T Erwin presents Beautifying the Home Grounds bulletin forthcoming. Mortensen to publish Lacto bulletin late January describing a frozen dairy product from skim milk eggs sugar and fruit flavors. W J Kennedy to speak on Hybrids in Cattle at the American Breeders Association meeting in Columbus Ohio February 2. Bride from local family, daughter of J A Brown, connected with Mutual Telephone as operator. Nelon son of M and Mrs W H Nelon, works at the hotel. Mendelssohn wedding march heard at the hotel ceremony. guests and staff gifted the couple. They will reside at Hotel Holst. Agricultural Chemistry lab expands for 54 students, new classroom, new Coover office. Stevenson announces 1911 State Drainage Association meeting in Mason City February 14 15. Stevenson on Executive Committee of State Drainage Waterways and Conservation Commission which published a 200 page report on Iowa resources. Agr Eng sec cooperates with Engineering Station on new internal combustion engine. Five years of peat soil experiments in Agronomy to be published this winter. Extension department issued four pamphlets The Grange in Iowa funded by the State Grange. free copies on request. Speakers requests for farmers institutes exceeding capacity. only one third filled. Dairy test associations organized by R K Bliss prove successful. Bliss prepares a bulletin with results and directions for new associations. A V Storm drafting bulletin to help youths form clubs. Knudson grocery interior brightened with oak finish glass front bread and bakery cabinet.
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J. A. Brown
Mutual Telephone Company
Mr. Nelon
W. H. Nelson
Mendelssohn
Marjorie Hughes
John Oconnell
Nelson
Hotel Holst
Pay Up Notices From Holdredge & Campbell
Debt reminder from J A Campbell of Holdredge and Campbell requests all individuals owing money to settle accounts immediately. The cigarette-style notice lists the firm as creditor and urges prompt payment.
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Holdredge & Campbell
Her Great Temptation Play Draws Large Urban Audiences
The play Her Great Temptation or a misprint about a fur ore sparked crowds in cosmopolitan cities of England and America. It was staged at the Armory Opera House on Saturday January 21.
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England
America
Armory Opera House
Alma Booth
Chicago Journal
Mrs Margaret Story Dies at Ninety in Ames Area
Miss Margaret Cooper aged ninety died at her home near Ames Town on Sunday January 8 1911. Born in Tyrone Ireland to Scotch parents she married Anderson Storey nearly sixty years ago and later moved to America settling first near Belvidere Illinois and then Dixon Illinois.
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Margaret Cooper
Tyrone County Ireland
Ames
Town
Anderson Storey Neary
America
Belvidere
Ill
Dixon, Ill
Bohemian Girl to Feature Modern Stage Craft in Des Moines
Mil on and Sargent Aborn present the Bohemian Girl at the Auditorium for four performances on January 24 and 25 with a new scenic investiture directed by Edward P. Temple. The revival features five grand stage pictures with 150 performers, gypsy troupes, acrobats, a grand opera ensemble, and a starry cast led by Arline Blanche Duffield and Victor Hurberts orchestra. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. seat sale begins Thursday.
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Michael William Jaffe
Milon
Sargent
Des Moines
Dward P. Temple
New York Hippodrome
Temple
Chorus
Corp. de Ballet
Arline
Blanche Duffield
Sousas Band
Victor Hurberts
Gypsy Queen
Bertha Shalek
Count Arnheim
James Stevens
Devilshoof
Charles Galapher
Thaddeus
Paul Victor
Forestein
Maurice Lavigne
Ralph Nichols
Buda
Florrie Sloan
Foley's Honey and Tar Bee Hive reference
Package claim highlights Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds with emphasis on authenticity through the Bee Hive branding. Urges customers to reject substitutes and buy from all druggists.
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Foley
Wolves and foxes spotted north of town
Wesley Slippey of the J. J. Coon farm reports sighting wolves and foxes north of Ames. He killed a large red fox and earlier fired at a big wolf but did not hit it.
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Ames
Wesley Slippey
J. J. Coon
W. P. Coon
Town
Nelson and Miss Brown wed in Ames area ceremony
Mrs Maud Brown and J Arch Nelson were married Monday at 3 30 PM in a Hotel Holst private parlor. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev Loomis O Black of the Universalist church. The couple, well known in Ames, have many local friends awaiting a long and happy life together.
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Archie” Nelson
Maud C. Brown
Boone News-Republican
Archie
Ames Hotel
Ames
Hotel Holst
Maud © Brown
J. Arch Nelson
Loomis O. Black
Universalist Church
Col Holp to speak on farms at Christian Church
Col Holp will describe how and where one of the best farms on earth was caught, in a talk at the Christian church Thursday evening January 26.
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Col Holp
The
Christian Church
Saturday Specials at Perrys With Free Glass Tumblers
Perry advertises one cut glass tumbler free with each dollar purchase for stock on hand, available all day and while supplies last. W. A. Perry promotes the sale opportunity and customer incentive.
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W. A. Perry
Preventies Candy Cold Cure Tablets Sold at Cagwin's Drug Store
Threatening feverishness with children is quickly calmed by Preventies. These candy cold cure tablets should be kept at hand for prompt relief. They contain no quinine or harsh ingredients and are promoted as a safeguard against colds carried in pocket or purse.
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Cagwin’s
Students Inspect Gas Plant in Mason City Visit
Professor M. P. Cleghorn led students to the Peoples Gas and Electric plant in Mason City for thesis work. They weighed coal and water usage over twelve hour periods, measured ash content, moisture, and conducted boiler flue gas analyses 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
J B Kooser and Company offer Big Chief Flour at one dollar fifty per sack in a sales notice.
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J. B. Kooser & Co
Kelly
The Two Orphans Delights with Louis XV Era Costumes
The article previews a revival of The Two Orphans noting the lavish dress and setting of the Louis XV period. It mentions D Enery’s effort to restore the melodrama’s authentic scenery and costumes for the public.
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D Enery
Louis XV
Card of Thanks for Mrs. S. R. McWilliams
The White and Harris families express gratitude for the aid and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Mrs. S. R. McWilliams. Signed by Mrs. Susan White A. L. White and family Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Harris.
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S. R. McWilliams
Susan White
A. L. White and Family
F. P. Harris
School Closed for Disinfection After Diptheria Death
Following the death of Harry Simpson from diphtheria the Central school building he attended was closed Monday and Tuesday for disinfection. The baggage room at the Northwestern passenger station where Mr Simpson works was disinfected Monday. A strict quarantine is in effect at the Simpson home and no spread is expected.
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Harry Simpson
Central
Northwestern
Simpson
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Iown
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A. T. Erwin
Department of Horticulture
M. Mortenson
Mortensen
W. J. Kennedy
American Breeders Association
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Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory
Prof. Coover
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Gine
Grange
State Grange
R. K. Bliss
Bliss
A. V. Storm
Knudson Grocery
J. A. Campbell
Mrs
Margaret Story
Brown-Nelson
Perrys
W. H. Poole
Ames Engineering Company
East Fourth Street
Ames Savings Bank
Geo. E. Baker
Ames, Iowa
C. Sorenson
Union Delivery
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