Public measure on Ames electric plant sale and Pratt franchise
City of Ames Iowa debates sale of its electric light plant to Edward G Pratt and grants a twenty five year electric franchise. Ordinance details conveyance of property including poles transformers and distribution system with two year payment terms and five percent interest. Election set for July 12 1909 and companion notices to run in local papers June 17 to July 8 1909.
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Ames
Iowa
City Electric Coeue
Edward G. Pratt
Iowan
Ef Times
Intelligencer
Blairs
Ames Weighs Pratt Electric Plant Franchise Vote in July
The Ames council bills a 25 year franchise to Edward G Pratt for an electric light and power plant. The ordinance outlines rates for lamps and meters, city revenue sharing, street and paving protections, and a July 12 1909 special election to approve the sale and franchise. The document details deposits schedules monthly payments and city protections. Mayor Galen Tilden and City Clerk A B Maxwell sign the proclamation.
Public Works Seeks Bids for Onondaga Douglass Kellogg Curbs
The city of Ames invites sealed proposals for cement curbs on Onondaga from Duff to Hogwart, Douglass to Story, and Kellogg from C N W Ry to Story. Bids due July 26 1909 with 100 cash guarantee and 1000 bond. Construction starts by August 2 1909 and ends by November 1 1909.
Ames City Clerk Records From Ames Iowa July 26 1909
The document notes the city clerk position in Ames Iowa dated July 26 1909. It references the City Clerk of Ames and the official acts or records tied to that date.
Ames City Council Orders Sidewalk Construction In 1909 Plan
The Ames Iowa City Council orders concrete sidewalks on Duff Onondaga Douglass Kellogg and Onondaga streets to be built or reconstructed at specified widths and to be installed under City Engineer supervision with costs assessed to fronting properties. Abutting owners may build themselves but must finish by July 12 1909 or the city will contract the work to a bidder.
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Ames
Iowa
Duff Avenue
Onondaga Street
Story Street
Douglass Avenue
Kellogg Avenue
Onondaga
Burnett Avenue
A. B. Maxwell City
Notice to Contractors for Ames Cement Sidewalks 1909
Sealed proposals due July 16 1909 by the Ames City Clerk for construction of sidewalks as ordered by the City Council during the 1909 10 fiscal year. Costs assessed on abutting property with 6 percent interest, bid bond $1 000, certified check $20 05 required, one year warranty, fire clause, bid acceptance contingent on contract. Right to reject bids.
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Onondaga Street
Duff Avenue
Hogwart Avenue
Douglass Avenue
Story Street
Kelloge Avenue
City of Ames
Ty ‘ R
Douglass and
Kellogg Avenues
Burnett Avenue
Horgatt Avenue
Ames
Iowa
City of
Ayy
Hereiny
A. B. Maxwell
Notice of suit in Story County District Court 1909
In Story County Iowa the District Court September term 1909 Potter plaintiff sues Hannah R Schooler and H C Schooler asking $59.90 due with 6 percent from Feb 22 1907. Defendants must appear before noon of Sept 13 1909 at Nevada otherwise default will be entered. Attorney Co H Pasley for plaintiff.
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District Court of
Iowa
Story County
A. L. Potter
Hannah R. Schooler
H. G C. Schooler
H. C. Schooler
State of
Nevada
Dofault
A. D
Co. H. Pasley
Special drainage district assessment notice in Story county Iowa
Notice to Craig Zenor on two tracts in Boone Story drainage district No 2. State in detail the assessed amounts and a July 26 1909 hearing before the Board of Supervisors. Include requirement to file objections with the County Auditor by noon and time and place of meeting. A final remark on airship market appears.
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Boone-Story
Story County
Iowa
Craig Zenor
Township
Board of Supervisors
Neon
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 until July 24 1909 at 6 pm Plans and specifications are on file at the Slater Iowa office of architect Henry Jondahl until July 10 then with N Williams president of the Kelley board Bids must be accompanied by a 10 percent certified check The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids C L Liverly secretary
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Kelley
Iowa
Henry Jondahl
Slater
N. Williams
C. L. Liverly
Not So Bad At That Searching for a Wife
Mining man John W. Grant of Trucree California seeks a wife aged 18 to 30 with good sense and a fair appearance. He has $25,000 from Nevada mining, 34, never married, open to widow. All correspondence confidential. 3-8t
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Nevada
California
John W. Grant
Trucree
Sees Mother Grow Young With Electric Bitters
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine praises Electric Bitters for her 70 year old mother who, after 20 years of dyspepsia and medical failure, regained appetite sleep and strength. The tonic purports to invigorate vital organs and cure liver and kidney troubles, selling for 50 cents at druggists.
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W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Modern Cleaner Advertising Offer
An ad from The Modern Cleaner promotes cleaning services with a contact line Mutual phone 475 and a brief slogan. The short note invites readers to try the service for cleaning needs.
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Mutual Phone
Life 100000 Years Ago Unearthed In Swiss Cave
Scientists report Swiss cave zones of ancient men 100000 years old facing limb dangers from wild beasts. Modern danger comes from disease per A W Brown of Alexander Maine. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing lung trouble and cough. It cures sore lungs colds and prevents pneumonia. Price 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by druggists. Trial bottle free.
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Switzerland
A. W. Brown
Alexander, Me
Dr. King
Growth Revisited: Old Is as Good as New for Trouble Seekers
A sly adage hints that seeking trouble makes old growth feel fresh as new. The line suggests riskier paths may seem appealing when novelty wanes.
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Iowa State College
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Story County Bank
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