English immigrant dies in farm accident near Ames
W J Bridgeman a Chicago bridge builder aged twenty eight and native of England died Friday morning when riding a hay rake tongue was stepped on and dragged about a mile his skull fractured and body lacerated awaiting burial at Nevada cemetery he leaves a wife and two children and was visiting relatives at the Montgomery home. The funeral was held Sunday at 9 a m at the Montgomery home.
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W. J. Bridgeman
Chicago
Montgomery
Bridgeman
England
Maccabee Lodge
Nevada
Brotherhood of Nations and the World Spanning News Network
An editorial extols increased global unity through rapid communication advances. It notes telegraph and cable networks linking the world and highlights The Chicago Record-Herald as a key conduit, with foreign correspondents in major cities worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign News Service
New York Herald
New York Tribune
Associated Press
America
United States
Europe
Old World
Old Earth
Asia
Africa
Australia
South America
Chicago Record-Herald
Record-Heralden
Heat Wave Ravages Iowa Crops and Pastures in July 1901
Crop Bulletin notes extreme heat for two weeks with mean at central station around 86 degrees and daily highs near 100. Widespread corn damage in southern and eastern districts. late planted corn on rich soil fairs better. Some relief from scattered showers. harvest of small grains nearly complete while pastures, potatoes, apples, and garden crops decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Best Remedy for Stomach and Bowel Troubles
O W Wakefield of Columbus Ga praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a superior cure for stomach and bowel troubles after twenty years in the drug business. He cites two severe cholera morbus cases cured and notes he has sold hundreds of bottles. the remedy is sold by Loughran Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
O. W. Wakefield
Columbus
Loughran & Bauer
Ames citizens flock to register for homesteads in Oklahoma
In El Reno the Ames party joins thousands seeking land in Oklahoma during a chaotic registration process. The writer notes harsh conditions with long lines and sleeping on sidewalks while praising some aid from Masons. He mentions diverse crowds, a planned excursion, and expectations of drawing 160 acres valued around forty thousand dollars.
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Ev Reno
Ames
Guthrie
Memphis
Tenn
Oklahoma City
Union
Tom’s
Reno
Kansas
el Reno
Kentucky
Carl Little
Hemstreet
Sisson
Talbott
Geo. Miller
H. Williams
From neighboring towns items and notices
Local notes report illnesses visits and family updates. Swelling lanced for Mr Eggleston. Miss Edith George at Normal in Nevada. Rev McDougall absent due to his son Russell illness. Mrs Gossard at Burt with daughter Lou Foley improving. Joie Kinnan of Chicago and Miss Gertrude Morris of Ames visited Mrs L G Rosenfeld. Max George injury from rusty nail improving under doctor care. Russell McDougall recovering after shoulder infection treatment. Jurors listed for Nevada August term. travel tickets to Pan American Exposition advertised with contact details. local breakfast food price listed.
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Joie Kinnan
Chicago
Gertrude Morris
Ames
L. G. Rosenfeld
Snow Flake flour sacks offered in Greely Colorado sale
A sack of Snow Flake flour is advertised at $1.05 in Greely Colorado by T. J. Milner & Son. Mrs. L. M. Sisson offers season hats at less than cost. Reap J. B. Kooser & Co. promotes its advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greely
Colorado
T. J. Milner & Son
Local Advertisers Proclaim Evening Hours and Fresh Goods
J. W. Adams announces store hours extended into evenings. T. J. Minter & Son and T. J. Miller & Sons advertise bulk salmon and fresh crackers weekly.
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T. J. Minter & Son
T. J. Miller & Sons
Mrs Cyrena Clark Dies After Long Illness in Ames
Mrs Cyrena Clark born April 6 1822 in Madison County New York died Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Henry Hodgson after a protracted illness. She lived in Ames since 1846 and is survived by four of nine children two sons and two daughters. Funeral Tuesday at the Hodgson home conducted by Rev J R McIntire and Rev C L Baxter with burial in Ames Cemetery.
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Cyrena Clark
Henry Hodgson
Madison County
New York
William M. Clark
Nashville
Tennesee
Ames
A. O. Clark
M. E. Church
Hodgson
J. R. McIntire
C. L. Baxter
Ames real estate transfers of July week 1901 listed
Week ending July 20 1901 transfers include Sarah J Gossard to Thos L Gossard for block 8 and lot 7 Blairs addition Ames 166 dollars. Thos L Gossard to Elizabeth Campbell for blocks 3 and 7 Blair's Ames. D L Parker to Wm H Taylor for Parkers addition Ames. Neva D McFarland to L Oliver for lot 8 Gilbert Station 100 dollars. McFarland to Ed Holmes for lot 5 Gilbert Station. McFarland to H A Barker for lots 10 and 11 Gilbert Station. McFarland to C F Barker for lot 7 Gilbert Station 100 dollars. Total values listed 500 dollars.
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Smith & Bricker
Sarah J Gossard
Thos L Gossard
Blairsad
Ames
Thos L
Gossard
Elizabeth Campbell
Blairs
L Parker
H Taylor
Parkers
Ames Neva
McFarland and
Oliver
McFarland
Gilbert
Neva
Ed Holmes
Gilber
Barker
F Barker
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Gomery Farm
the Brotherhood OF Nations
Crop Bulletin
Des Mores
Williams
Lot
Oklahoma
Kelley
Mr. Eggleston
Edith George
McDougall
Russell
W. A. Gossard
Burt
Lou Foley
Max George
Russell McDougall
Allen F. E
Washington
Allen J. M
Lincoln Booher
Buffalo
N. Y
W. B. Kniskern
Raliton Eagle
T. J. Miller & Son's
Reap J. B. Kooser & Co
S Ad
J. W. Adams
Thompson
Wild Cherry Phosphate
B. A. Knudson
Ene Wadeho Bseks Velocuce
Cocci Ie Ncess
Lle
Valetta Batiste
Sages Eer
Tern
Abe
Colgate
Csesnens Serge
Pepperell
F. P
Royal Worcester
Lim
Cinderella
Duchess
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