Prizes for Iowa corn competition announced by Kellogg Co
The Kellogg Corn Flakes company of Battle Creek Michigan offers $1000 in gold for the best ears of corn grown in Iowa. The award aims to promote high quality corn for Toasted Corn Flakes and is tied to an educational effort at Ames during the January short course. A bank statement confirms the fund and arrangements list officials and assistants for judging and awarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Lowa
Iowa State College
Iowa
Ames
Kellogg Corn Flakes Company
P. G. Holden
U. S
Story County Bank
Parley Sheldon
W. Crossley
Official Programme and Silage Note from Ames Event
The document outlines a morning parade led by Gen James Rush on Kellogg and Douglass Avenues and a campus program with speakers including Albert B Storms and John A Hull. It also discusses silage storage at Ames, detailing silo construction, air spaces, frost resistance, and ongoing testing by Mr King and Professor Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rush Lincoln
Kellogg
Douglass Avenues
Onondaga Street
Boone
Rail plan for Ames semi centennial celebration
Parley Sheldon chairman outlines Northwestern Railway arrangements for extra equipment on all regular trains east west and south for Ames celebration on July 3. Extra north arriving at 9 25 a m and extra Story City to Ames train if needed. Ames to Jewell Junction at 10 45 p m. Interurban cars added from Des Moines Fort Dodge both ways, 10 to 10 30 p m. Local talks urged to estimate turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Northwestern Railway
Story City
Jewell Junction
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Parley Sheldon
Transportation Committee
Olson as Snake Charmer at Ames Fourth of July
The Story City Herald notes editor Olson was elected vice president for Ames July Fourth events and jokes about duties. It mentions his prior role as press agent for Story County's reptile giant and hints at snake custodian tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Ames
Story City Herald
Olson
North
Story County
Real estate transfers involving Ames and surrounding areas
Real estate transfers list includes Mrs B K Rindo to Nathan Solo in Slater Junction Ames transfers J M Munsinger to Bertha Valen for 500 dollars in Resler and Millers addition Ames Lydia J Gilchrist to A Horns 600 dollars lot 1 Kingsburys ist addition Ames J C Gibson to G H Ellis 400 dollars north 20 feet of lot 6 block 7 Maxwell W K Boardman to W O Bates 1 dollar block 5 Burris addition Nevada Catharine Johnson et al to Cee Teed 900 dollars lot 3 block 8 Jones 2nd addition Collins exchange strip in se corner 60x150 feet J L Stevens and wife et al to Avis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Marvick
O. O. Shefland
S. L
J. M. Munsinger
Bertha Valen
Resler and Millers
Ames
Lydia J. Gilchrist
A. Horns
Kingsburys Ist
J. C. Gibson
G. H. Ellis
Maxwell
W. K. Boardman
W. O
Carrie S. Bates
Burris
Nevada
Catharine Johnson
Weather Crop Bulletin Describes Warm Week with Varied Rain
The week saw warm temperatures and frequent showers with high humidity. Rain was above average overall, heavy in many areas, light in south central and southeast counties, aiding eastern and western counties but harming upper Des Moines valley bottom lands.
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Des Moines
The Best Ever The Register and Leader Advertises
The Register and Leader proclaims itself the top Iowa newspaper with strong features by Ding and a wide Iowa news service. It touts market reports, Washington Bureau coverage, and sports news urging new subscribers at $1 daily or $1.50 for daily and Sunday through October 25 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Register and Leader
Ding
West
Chicago
Washington
Daily
Des Moines
Post Office Hours for July 3 Observed
Postal services will be available only at carrier windows from 7 30 to 10 00 a m. City and rural carriers will not deliver, but patrons may be served at windows. All departments close at 10 00 a m with Station A following main office hours.
Wormite Removes All Worms Claims by C A Gamble
Advert says Wormite medicine removes all worms from animals and credits C A Gamble as the promoter. The brief notes the product’s effectiveness and attribution without providing specifics on usage or dosage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormite
C. A. Gamble
3 P M Sports and Amusements on State Field
A list of events includes a horse shoe tournament 100 yard dash various races for old men married women under16 fat man and others, three baseball games Gilbert vs Ames Story City vs Jewell winner vs winner, plus a 5 P M pipe organ concert at College Chapel Prof Alexander Thompson, 6 P M evening chimes, 7 P M alumni meeting, 7 40 Sun sets, 9 00 Grand fireworks from Central Building, 9 32 Full Moon rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Ames
Story City
Jewell
New Iowa Silo Promises Durable Alternative to Staves
The article notes M. I. King introducing the Iowa silo built of hollow building tile reinforced with steel wire. After a tour of Iowa and Wisconsin, the design was erected at an Iowa experiment station and used to house college stock, with silage fed through winter. Results were favorable despite slightly dry corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
King
Agricultural Engineering
Davidson
M. I
Register and Leader
Iowa
Wisconsin
Iowa Experiment Station
Kelley Iowa seeks bids for brick two room schoolhouse
The Independent School district of Kelley Iowa will receive sealed bids for a brick two room schoolhouse by July 24 1909 at 6 pm Plans and specs available at Henry Jondahl Slater Iowa until July 10 and after with N Williams Kelley IA Bids must include a 10 percent certified check Beard reserves right to reject any or all bids C L Liverly secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Iowa
Henry Jondahl
Slater
N. Williams
Beard
C. L. Liverly
Nevada to Close Stores for Ames Celebration
Mayor Dean of Nevada reported a canvass of local stores showing nearly all will close at noon Saturday for the Ames celebration. A special train will depart at 12 30 p m to convey visitors, with Ames aiming to give them a royal welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor of
Nevada
Ames
Bosworth
The
Commercial Club
Dean
Bowman Resigns From Iowa State College Post
Prof. M. L. Bowman resigns as professor of farm crops to the Iowa State College board after four years of service. A thorough instructor, he helped advance agriculture for farmers and will enter a wider field. He may devote much time to the Chautauqua platform this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Bowman
Iowa State College
Bowman
Elliott McNaughton Wedding in Boone at First M E Church
At eleven o clock yesterday morning in the First M E church of Boone, John M. Elliott and Marie McNaughton wed. Rev W G Hohanshelt officiated. The bride wore light blue silk and is the daughter of George McNaughton now in Minnesota. The groom works at the Lockwood elevator and they will reside in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
John M. Hiliott
Marie McNaughton
W. G. Hohanshelt
George McNaughton
Mackey
Minnesota
Lockwood
Ames
School census shows gain with balanced gender mix
The school census this year lists 1340 pupils, up from 1203 last year, a gain of 187. It breaks down to 690 boys and 650 girls, showing a fairly even gender distribution.
Rest Room at City Library Closed July 8 Hours Limited
The library restroom will be closed all day July 8 except for 10 to 11 am and 4 to 6 pm. It allows visitors to leave wraps or parcels or use the toilet rooms during the opening windows.
Kramer and Naiden Fail Naval Academy Entrance Exams
Charley Kramer of Nevada failed to pass the entrance examination for the naval school at Annapolis. Likewise Naiden, the other district appointee, did not pass due to the advanced mathematics required by the examiners. The article notes that trying was not dishonor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Kramer
Nevada
Annapolis
Congress
Untll
Naiden
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Chas
Dora A. Zackary
Art Bryant
Sheldahl
A. M. Shea
F. M. Cupps
J. D Arrasmith
Ives
Lars O. Larson
Oscar H. Larson
Boone and
Story Counties
Daniel McCarthy
Albert B. Storms
Edna D. Williams
Madrid
J. J. Force
John A. Hull
F. B. Musgrove
Dean Curtiss
Central Build
Old Settlers
Big Tent
O. H. Cessna
the College
C. L. Lucas
Boone Co
W. P. Payne
Story Co
WM. J. Dawson
Ames Chautauqua
B. K Rindo
Nathan Solomon
Slater Junction
College Chapel
Alexander
Kramer
TIMES
Elkhart
Elkhart Carriage & Harness Mfg. Co
Indiana
B.A. Lockwood Grain Co
Capecia
Ames, Lowa
Drug Store
City
Parley Sheldon B. J. Sheldon
S. A. Keenan
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Knautie, Kachod & Kahne
First National Bank
First Nations Bank
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
Ance
Diamond Blutt
Creasora
H. M. Benson
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