Ames Tour Inspects Transcontinental Route Across Story County
A committee from Ames with township trustees and others traveled west to the Boone county line to inspect the Trans continental route across Story county. They reviewed three proposed paths, selected a route, visited Nevada for lunch and a business meeting, and Colo for an open air talk by local leaders. The trip unites Ames Nevada Colo and area farmers in support of road improvement and yielded actionable results.
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Ames
Booze County
Story County
The
College
Ontario
Nevada
Nevada Commercial Club
Colo
Joe
Dean Curtiss
Thos. H. McDonald
Maxwell Brother Robert A. Maxwell Dies in Bahavia New York
The Ames resident George Henry Maxwell learns of his brother Hon. Robert A. Maxwell death at his Bahavia home New York. R. A. Maxwell a longtime Democratic leader held high offices in New York and Washington and served as state treasurer elected by a 30000 majority in 1881.
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Robert A. Maxwell
George Henry Maxwell
Ames
Bahavia
New York
Maxwell
R.A. Maxwell
Washington
Washington County
Albany, Normal School
Greenwich
Gerbracht Takes Charge At Ringeburg Protograph Gallery
Pred Gertracht of Anes has purchased the Ringeburg protograph raters and will assume duties immediately. He brings specialized equipment to upgrade the gallery, promising first class appointments. Mr. Gerbracht is a noted figure in the field.
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Gertracht
Anes
Ringeburg
Mr. Gerbracht
Card of Thanks for Jennie T. Person and family
The statement expresses appreciation to friends who helped and sympathized during illness and death, and thanks for the floral offerings. Signed by Jennie T. Person, Joseph J. Person and family, G. M. Person and family, H. E. Person and family, and Mrs. Ellen Jackson and family.
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Jennie T. Person
Joseph J. Person
G. M. Person
H. E. Person
Ellen Jackson
Local Girls Train for Marathon Ahead of Event
Yesterday morning several young ladies from this city began training for a marathon and traveled to Ames by train. They reached the college town at 2 20 and returned on No 12. The party included Misses Illian Peters Grace Radcliffe Ruth Teagarden and Hdna Swanson.
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Uno
Ames
College Town
Misses Illian
Peters
Grace Radcliffe
Ruth Teagarden
Hdna Swanson
Rfoone News-Republican
Perry Announces Saturday Special Prices
Some of the best values I have ever offered will be on sale Saturday. Watch for the special prices, W. A. Perry.
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W. A. Perry
Iowa Swine Breeders Hold Two Ames Meetings This Week
Two major swine gatherings took place in Ames with hundreds of breeders in attendance. The Iowa Swine Breeders Association held its regular convention while the National Association of Expert Swine Judges met in Ames for the first time. Officers included J. Watson, B. Davidson, and L. Vale. Afternoon talks covered forage crops, sales, pig care, and show preparation. Evening sessions featured talks on venting, vaccination, and dry feeding versus slopping. A later note mentions a Washington County lawyer active in state politics and education board work.
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Ames
Iowa
J. Watson
Madrid
Air
F. Davidson
Menlo
L. K. Vale
Bonaparte
Lows
J. H. Watson
W. J. Kennedy
Agnes
S. Duncan
Greenfield
George Glynn
Sioux Rapids
John R. Tupper
Woodbine
Waa
Blaze in Coal Shed at Dixon Laundry Not Serious
A small fire was found Saturday night in a storage coal shed owned by the Dixon laundry. No alarm was sounded and the blaze caused little damage, only enough to require moving a large amount of coal. The cause was reported as spontaneous combustion.
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Dixon Laundry
New Man on State Board Leads Education Panel
Governor B. F. Carroll appointed Henry Eicher of Washington to the state board of education to succeed T. D. Foster, who resigned last year, with the appointment announced Monday.
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B. F. Carroll
State Board of Education
T. D. Foster
Henry Eicher
Washington
Beckman to Lead Discussion at National Press Meet
F W Beckman of the college is on the program for the National Press Association of America meeting in Chicago on the 27th. He will lead the discussion on a paper about education for industrial and agricultural journalism by Charles Dilton of Kansas State Agricultural College.
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F. W. Beckman
National Press Association of America
Chicago
Sylvesters Leave Ames for Perry Iowa Drug Store Post
The V. W. Sylvester family moved their effects to Perry Iowa yesterday where Mr. Sylvester has purchased a drug store and will make their future home. They are valued residents and will be greatly missed in Ames both in business and social circles as they start anew.
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V. W. Sylvester
Perry
Iowa
Campfire at Baptist Church Enlivens Old Soldiers Evening
The campfire event at the Baptist Church last Protay evening drew a larger crowd with Department Commander Nat Abram ham delivering a strong talk and songs. Vocal and instrumental music stirred war reminiscences, making the night a pleasure for the old soldiers.
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K Heworth
GA. R
Baptist Church
Nat Abraham
Free Lecture At U B A Shared Wednesday Evening
A free lecture will be held Wednesday evening at the U B A shared venue. Attendees will hear a missionary from India, Mr F Whisler of Danville Iowa. The event invites everyone to attend.
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U. B A
India
F. Whisler
Danville
Iowa
Chicago June Clearance Sale Big Event Preview
Notice that goods bought for the Chicago June Clearance Sale will not arrive in time for this paper. Expect a big special sale starting Saturday with part of the lineup shown on small bills. W. A. Perry.
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Chicago
W. A. Perry
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Ames High School
Eva Brook
Ada Cameron
Tay Clemer
Harry Davis
Ithe
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Clifton Russ
Tarvin Russell
Donald Scovel
Claude Sellars
Wiva Shies
Clarence Dew
Mipnie Eldridge
Anna Farnsworth Murtha Warcars
Gas Pincha Frome
Glorial
Genevieve Graves
Gertude Hegilt
Alice Hooper Blanche Hyler Lavel Johnson
Mildred Leith
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Heesie Mycare
Cleath
Roy Roth
Viele Overseen
Mabe Rosenfeld
George
Paul Storm
Air Taylor Florence Templeton
Leonard Watlis
Blanche Wasser
Florencee Watking
Beth Wellman
Harriett Wilkinson
G. H. Maxwell
Gate Insurance Department
Cleveland
Robert L Manwell
Ald Tinn
Thik Line
Carrol Herald
Gerbracht
Carroll
Ance
H. S
Allen, Russell
John M. Evward
1. Stange
Agettog Aue
Sieher
For & Iusoler
Fees
Neston
NEW Man
Beckman
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