Snow Fields to Fruit Fields on the Salt Lake Route
Salt Lake July 3 1908 traverse through Grand Junction Green River Helper Castle Gate Soldier s Summit and Salt Lake City sketches a Great fruit country with 4000 Iowans in Grand Valley and orchards at Green River while noting frosts diseases and alkali soils.
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Salt Lake
Marshall Pass
Montrose
Gunnison
Grand Junction
Colorado Midland
Denver
Fairfield
Grand Juction
Grand Valley
Green River Utah
Green River
Helper
Wasatch
Castle Gate
Schofield
Soldier’s Summit
M. J. Cleary
la Molle Iown
Eagle Grove
Rio Grande
Farminton
Davis County
Salt Lake City
United States
Bob Clark Aims for Western Handicap Title In Des Moines
Bob Clark the Ames clay target shooter with averages from 90 to 95 percent plans to compete in the Western Handicap in Des Moines this August. Known for quick shooting and a well fitting Winchester, he has won the Ames silver cup trophy five times in eleven contests, holding it for a second straight year.
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Bob Clark
Des Moines
Iowa
Bob
Times
Ames
Clark
Bob”’ Clark
Man Killed by Train Near Ames After Drinking Spree
A southbound train struck a man lying on the rails near Ames after a day of heavy drinking by the victim. Identified Monday as Claude Fountain, 26, of Mason City, the tramp’s body was sent for burial in Northwood Iowa. Police traced his movements from a tramp camp south of town to Mason City and possibly Waterloo before his death.
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Squaw Creek
Hicks
Kelley
Ames
Railroad Company
H. M. Duckworth
Bee
Mason City
Undertaker Duckworth
Walter von Horn
Claude Fountain
Northwood
Iowa
Mr. van Horn
Claude
Waterloo
Electric Bitters Proven Best Medicine Says C M Harden
A Silver City North Carolina man testifies Electric Bitters cures stomach liver and kidney trouble and weakness. He claims it cannot be beat for chills malaria and run down conditions. Sold with guarantee at drug stores for 50 cents.
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C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Read The Times Every Week For Less Than Two Cents A Week
A compact promotion touts subscribing to The Times with a weekly rate under two cents, highlighting affordability and consistent delivery for readers. It markets regular news coverage, features, and layout as a steady value.
Two Young Women Accused in Roland Hat Credit Scam
The Roland Record reports two young women targeted local businessmen in Roland by lying about purchases. They allegedly bought $2 of meat from Oliver Cole and $6 worth of hats at Milliner Miss Millie Mathison's millinery, while J A Christian harness shop refused credit.
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Pete
Roland
Oliver Cole
Millie Mathison
J. A. Christian
Sidewalk Bicycle Rule Ignored as Violations Persist
The old bicycle ordinance reissued to curb sidewalk riding appears unenforced with no arrests and youths still speeding by pedestrians. The piece foreshadows that law is effective only if strictly enforced without bias.
Grove Expands Space For Growing Ames Shop
E. T. Grove, known for news books and sporting goods in Ames, will remodel his store to add an arch and double the floor space. The move accommodates increasing trade and planned new lines.
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E. T. Grove
Ames
Mr. Grove
Boone and Marshalltown compare municipal lighting costs
A local speaker argues Boone should emulate Marshalltown by adopting a municipal lighting plant. He cites Marshalltown's 20 year experience, self funding, and superior lighting at similar cost, urging Ames and Boone to investigate why other cities fail.
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Boone Independent
Boone
Marshalltown
Swick
Ames
Ames Embraces Earlier Closings Across Stores and Services
At days end Ames reports shorter workdays with workers freeing time for family. The light plant whistle signals the closing of doors and stores by six. Barbers announce weekday closing at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m. starting next week.
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Ames
Until After Election Offer Des Moines Register Deal
Des Moines Register and Leader offers new readers a limited trial through November 6 1908 at one dollar for daily and Sunday subscriptions 150 for Sunday. The paper promises exclusive Iowa news AP reports Dillings cartoons and fearless editorials plus home delivery to most rural routes and post offices.
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Des Moines Register & Leader
Iowa
Associated Press
Register & Leader
Register & Leader Co
Des Moines
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City of Saints
Wasatch Mts
Garfield Beach
Utah
Hart
the Times
Roland Milliner
Grove
E. T. Grve
Loughran & Bauer
Fred Walkey
F. M. Darner
Prop
Geo. Loud
Geo. E. Baker
Ames, Iowa
Union National Bank
W. M. Greely
Pres
Henry Wilson
Cash
KE. W. Stanton
W. Pres
OC. L. Liverly
Asst
Bankers National Bank
Chicago
National City Bank
New York
N. Y
Valley National Bank
Citizen's National Bank
Sorenson & Gamrath
Fish and Game
Haverly Transfer
Nelson & Nible
AMS
Lowa
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