Ames Newslets highlights school talk and local events
Story County notes detail Dr. Storm speaking at Ames high school commencement in May. Reports cover elections, county figures, accidents, fraternal notices, and a successful Ames bowling tour with six straight wins and Captain Meiers leading.
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Pat Wydell
Ames
Dr. Storm
Slater News
Stratford
Dayton
Ft. Dodge
Eagle Grove
Webster City
Jewell Junction
Fort Dodge
Dyton
Meiers
Kirtzley
Montgomery
Cassidy
Gray
Iowa Drainage Convention Calls for Statewide Action
Prof Curtiss of Iowa State College presided at Ames as delegates from Iowa districts discussed urgent drainage relief for the 1902 and 1903 floods. Prof Stevenson reported county replies showing state wide losses and potential wealth gains from proper drainage.
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C. F Curtiss
Iowa State College
Iowa
Ames
Department of Soils
Curtiss
W H Stevenson
Prof
Stevenson
Humboldt
Boone
Jefferson
Monona
A. Marston
Department of Civil Engineering
Marston
Lowa
C. G. Elliott
United States Department of Agriculture
Messrs
Joe. Hammil
Britt
J. F. Ford
Ft. Dodge
State Assembly
Turnip Seed and Tomato Seed Debate Causes Tie
An observer reports a Sunday school test vote tied between sowing turnip seed and tomato seed as the superintendent contrasts seeds with character. The dialogue explores ethical sowing and reaping using a crop metaphor.
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Tully
A Vicious Fish of South American Rivers
A small South American fish attacks fellow fish and bathers alike with sharp chisel shaped teeth. Locals fear the carbites during certain seasons as they ford streams where the creatures reside. They are efficient scavengers feeding on river life, dead or alive.
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South America
Jealous Man and Mourning Question in Pick-Me-Up
A brief item notes Mrs Pretty refuses mourning for her husband as she recalls his wish not to. The exchange targets jealousy and social expectations, highlighting perceptions of appearance and propriety in the period.
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M. G. Frees
Story City Herald
Nancy Taylor
Taylor
G A.R
Mrs. Pretty
A Difficult Mix of Wisdom and Folly
A quip from Horace contrasted with a Chicago Record-Herald line about mixing wisdom with folly. The exchange notes the ease of blending folly with wisdom versus the reverse, suggesting wit on balance and restraint.
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Horace
Chicago Record-Herald
Tess and Jess discuss a broken engagement in Philadelphia Press
Tess asks if Jess broke with him and Jess confirms the split due to his harsh standards. Tess remarks on his changed nature since the proposal.
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Tess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Acquiring a Reputation for Profanity in History
A historical anecdote explains Archbishop Howley’s rumored swearing as a misattribution. The tale centers on the Duke of Cumberland seeking his aid against a disliked bill and reporting progress after meeting the archbishop. In truth the profanity came from the duke’s own habitual speech.
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Howley
Duke of Cumberland
Culloden
House of Lords
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending January 9 1904 Ames Iowa
Transfers show multiple property deeds in Ames including F M Darner to H L Munn and W H Cleaver to F M Darner. Notable entries include Maria Read to J D Murphy and Parley Sheldon to Noah F Waybright with several lot and block transfers in Borne's and Lee's additions. Total values range from 100 to 15500 dollars.
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F M Darner
H L Munn
Borne’s
Ad Ames
Lee
HE Emory
C Bacon
R. B. Newton
Isaac Ellis
F E Clark
Union National Bank Ames
Maria Read
Borne
Cleaver
M Darner
Lad Ames
H Cleaver
Darner
Peter Christofferson
Gamrath
Blairs Ad Ames
JD Murphy
Graham
J D Murphy
TJ Wilcox
H B
Dixson
D Murphy
G H
Spinney
Beardshears
Ames
L Little
George N
Foster
Noah F
Waybright
Parley Sheldon
Sheldon
Anna
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Story County Newslets
State Senate
J L. Gilesple
Senate
Story County
Nevada
State Agricultural College
Cele Banner
J. H. Eide
District Court
Iowa Central
Bert B Child
Des Moines
Nevada Journal
Peier Kline
Chas
Kimberly
Mr. Kline
Kline
Collins Liberator
Chicago Industrial Construction Company
Exnmiog
Covn
Cambridge Phoenix
C. F. Johnson
Dawson
A.D. Sayers
Johnson
Martin Munson
Story City
Des Moines and
Chicago Express
Oscar Pratt
Lamoile Section
Pratt
No. 15
State Center
Lamoile
Bibles
Kodaks
Eastman Kodak
Eastman
L. M. BoSworth
Boohseller
MEADS
Cade @ Steigerwalt
Geo. E. Baker
H. L. Munn
SON Mutual
Ic VY
Ralers
Bedroo
Ron
Otto Haller
West North Ave
Chicago
Cc. J Gamble Druggist
Ames, Ia
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