Ames County Hospital Proposal Moves to Vote in Story
Story County residents consider a Foley bill to establish county hospitals with a 2 mill tax cap for 20 years. Ames leads a petition requesting a county hospital funded by bonds, with a seven member board and tax authority, to serve all residents without discrimination.
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General Assembly
Iowa
State of
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Ames
College Hospital
Boone
Des Moines
Lee
Thirty-third General Assembly of
Rural High Schools Win Over Farmers With Carriage Rides
The Department of Agriculture plans a film showing consolidation of rural education to 100,000 farmers. Assistant Secretary Willet M. Hays touts the program, featuring high schools with manual training domestic science and agricultural courses, shown at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha.
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Department of Agriculture
Willet M. Hays
Hays
Agricultural Department
Omaha
Seattle
Ames to Host Wireless Telegraph Stations At Chautauqua
During the ten day Ames Chautauqua the public will see wireless telegraph in operation. A. A. Nordskog of United Wireless Telegraph Co will set up two stations, one on the Chautauqua grounds and one in the downtown district. Messages will be sent free to Chautauquans.
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Ames
Ice cream cone boom from two Ames students turns profit
Wm Drake and Charley Beeler, two college students in Ames, started a cone factory after buying a cornucopia machine. They expanded to six machines, turning out up to 12 000 cones daily, selling at five dollars per thousand with high profits and exclusive regional rights.
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Ames
Wm. Drake
Charley Beeler
Polk City
Drake
Beeler
Uncle Sam Seed Contract Sparks Debate Over Seed Grower
A reader notes the U S Agriculture Bureau plans a seed growing contract for free seeds across congressional districts. The piece questions the inspection clause granting department representatives power to inspect crops and substitute seed varieties, arguing the arrangement creates a favorable, easy-profit setup for a contractor.
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United States Bureau of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
Potter the dog sold to Brit Arntz from Slater
Potter the dog, popular in Slater society, has been sold to Brit Arntz who will take him to Minnesota soon. The canine was widely known in 80 society circles and in the village, suggesting he lived a quiet life at home rather than traveling beyond his master's household.
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Potter
Slater
Brit Arntz
Minnesota
Slater News
Alexander to Build Residence South of Campus
Charlie Alexander plans to construct a residence this fall on land located south of the campus. The project outlines a new home in a university-adjacent area, signaling ongoing campus-area development this season.
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Charlie Alexander
Tents At Chautauqua Attract Tent Space Demand
Before the grounds were platted the committee had received many applications for tents. The number one campers this year will be large as people see that staying on the grounds maximizes the Chautauqua experience. A tent offers a good rest spot during the day even for day visitors. Contact Edwin Rex or the secretary to reserve tent space now.
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Edwin Rex
Reading Room for Thoughtful Policy Shifts
A fragment suggests room for careful consideration by the department and readers about policy moves. The text hints at awaiting written orders and calls for reflection on the line of action.
Kelley Rev Fowle to Lead Sunday Services
Rev W S Fowle preached and will lead Sunday services each week at 2 30 with Sunday school at 1 30 and Young Peoples at 7 39. Local social activity includes visits, women’s group meetings, and a show at Boone with town and rural attendees.
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W. S. Fowle
Maud McMillian
Ames
C. L. Liverly
Toll
Ladies’ Aid
Bernice Banks
E. J. Penfield
M. Penfield
Dakota
Mabel Rosenfeld
Ames and
Gil
Steigerwalt Buys Cambridge Hardware Store
John F. Steigerwalt, longtime Horton & Steigerwalt partner, closed a deal to acquire the hardware store of C. M. Webb in Cambridge. The stock was invoiced and possession taken last week. Cambridge residents expect him to be a fine dealings partner.
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John F. Steigerwalt
Horton & Steigerwalt
Cambridge
C. M. Webb
John
Do You Have To Move Rent Wanted by Carl L. Little
Carl L. Little advertises available rental houses and invites readers to take the opportunity to rent his fine properties now. He lists multiple houses and offers options for prospective tenants seeking housing.
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Carl L. Little
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Uncle Sam
Chautauqua
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Bert
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Hill
Ole Weeks
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