College notes from Ames and Des Moines campus visitors
A compilation of campus tidbits from the Ames college quarter includes visits from Miss Mabel Tennant of Des Moines, Miss Grace Axtell of Newton, and other 1897 cohort members. Reports mention sermons by Rev Dr Drury in Dayton Ohio, arrivals, and departures of students, and events such as a bachelor’s banquet, a junior exhibition, and the annual declamatory contest with judges Prof Wilcox Dr Drury and Miss Crum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Dr. Drury
Mies Crum
Miss Hook
Mr.Miracle
Miss Leather
Escape of Prisoner After Des Moines Arrest
A suspect arrested in Des Moines for breaking into J E Davis Hardware and Grove Bros General Store was brought to Ames but escaped during a breakfast check at the city jail. The man identified as Charles Fox or Charles Andrews, about 5'8", with a record of four and a half years, remains at large. He had knives, spoons, a revolver, and other items on arrest, and Marshal Rickets offers a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Rickets
J. E. Davis
Grove Bros
DesMoines
Des Moines
Davis
Rickets
Chas. Fox
Chas. Andrews
How to Treat a Wife from Health Journal
Advice article urges husbands to be patient and kind, noting wives may bear unseen trials. A tender word and a calm home atmosphere are valued, with a plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a household staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Facific Health Journal
Train Schedules For Marshalltown Des Moines And Chicago Rail Lines
The Chicago Great Western advertises multiple daily trains from Marshalltown and Des Moines to Dubuque Chicago St Paul Minneapolis St Joseph and Kansas City including the Maple Leaf Limited with free reclining chair cars and the Daylight Train Day Express and Southwestern services. Several runs operate daily with times 11 03 p m 5 40 p m 10 43 a m 7 00 a m 1 00 p m and 5 45 p m. No car changes are required.
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Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf
Dubuque
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Marshalltown
Twin City
Speela
Southwestern
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Des Moines
McFarland Completes North Side Home Addition
Local builder Alex McFarland reports a sizable extension added to the north side residence. The project is finished and the home now features expanded living space.
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Alex. McFarland
North Side
Maple Leaf Route offers low rail fare and specials
The Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route provides a low rate fare and a one third round trip. Tickets go on sale June to July 10 with return until July. Special low rate excursions are planned for June 26 and July 9 with Maple pageants offering further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chautauqua Travel Ad Lists Chicago Great West Route
A terse notice references travel dates from June to July with good return options and mentions the Chicago Great West Railway. It asks readers to ask any agent for details about the itinerary and access via a popular highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great West Railway
Chautauqua
Cedar Rapids Plans Grand Fourth Celebration and Wheelmen Meet
Cedar Rapids hosts a major Fourth of July festival with the Iowa State Division of the League of American Wheelmen meeting July 3 and 4. More than 300 riders, including nationally known professionals, compete on a half mile track in the Cedar Rapids Athletic Association park for cash prizes. Evening fireworks displays and other amusements accompany the races as railroads offer low excursion rates and special trains to attract visitors.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
League of American Wheelmen
West
Pain
Local Ads and Notices Highlight Diverse Goods and Events
A wrap of classified items shows Thurston Graham offering plumbing heating and a refrigerator sale at cost. Irwin Randall Co markets the Standard Mower. Pratt's food caps calf pig and lamb needs while Adams Bros and Austin Banks list new rooms above Baker’s Jewelry. A 96 wheel sale by C O Carpenter and patches of rental listings plus lectures by Simpd Lopuska Wyrick.
AMES WRITER DESCRIBES CHAPEL RIDGE LIFE AND ORCHARDS
James Thomas reports on Chapel Ridge life including visits from Ames residents, painting at farms, school terms, a picnic for Soper's mill, cattle and pork markets, beekeeping, road work, and abundant fruit trees. He notes orange and grape crops, extensive haying, and favorable climate for year round gardens.
Week bekijken corn weather boosts growth and local events
This week brings better corn weather with heavy dew aiding rapid growth. The Good Templar sociable raised good funds despite cool temperatures for ice cream. Congregational Sunday school held children exercises last Sunday. E H Addison toured the county last week regarding his bid for County Attorney and dined with L G Rosenfeld Wednesday. A dance at Stark store building Saturday drew a crowd. Nellie Sheehey hosts a college friend from the north. Mr and Mrs Clare Crane return to Wintersett. Buzz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Addison
L. G. Rosenfeld
California letter details a fruitful homestead in 1896
From Lorosbury California on May 6 1896 F N Fowler describes mild climate with summer nights cooler than inland areas. He lists numerous fruit trees pear apple fig peach orange quince walnut and more. He notes a four acre purchase for 1100 with a 1000 foot well a 1300 water system and large water tanks for irrigation. He expects a new house and compares Ames to his California residence.
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Towa
Iowa
James Thomas
Lorosbbureg
Calif
F. N. Fowler
Ames
Iowa weather debate stirred by Mud Lake farm remark
A Story City Herald snippet notes a remark about Iowa drying up and blowing away being countered by recent wet weather. It mentions Prof Kent and Mud Lake farm as comic targets of the tongue in cheek exchange.
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Iowa
Prof. Kent
Mud Lake
Story City Herald
Mythical Tale of New Shops at Boon Gains Hoax Status
A circulating rumor claimed new shops at Boon would hire about a thousand workers, but the report proved to be unfounded and dismissed as a myth.
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Boon
Weather Crup Bulletin From Des Moines 1896
Des Moines Iowa June 16 1896 weekly mean temps ran 3 to 5 below normal with less sunshine and uneven rainfall yet ample moisture. Oats wheat and barley rust and lodge threat reduced by cooler temps while corn fields progress and clover cuts promise hay. Potatoes and pastures heavy. note urging payment of debts and church sermons on doubt and Peculiar People series.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Karl's Clover Root Tea and Shiloh's Cure Ad Notice
An old ad promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea claimed to cure diskased blood and bowel troubles and nerves. Shiloh's Cure is advertised as a chest cough remedy. Judisch Bros. sells both products and lists Mrs. E. WorDEN as a testimonial and a general sale note.
Constipation cured by Clover Root Tea and other remedies
Advertises Karl's Clover Root Tea as giving perfect regularity of the bowels and Shiloh's Cure as the best cough remedy. Warns that a neglected cough is dangerous and urges stopping it at once. Includes sale by Judisch Bros and roof or spouting repair services by J. E. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judisch Bros
Karl
Shiloh
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Milk Street
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J. B. Kooser
Ridge Home
O. D. Plumb
Frank Bell
Russel Sherman
James Dodds
Jim
T. B. Jones
Gilbert Station
Jacob Born
Albert Munson
Katie Wright
Soper’s Mill
Sam, Kooser
Wife
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Story County
Gilbert
Yellow Stone Park
Mrs. Oliver
Los Angeles
the Times
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Boone Mills
Willie O
White House
Good Templar’s
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Stark
Nellie Sheehey
Clare Crane
Wintersett
Buzz
California
Weathercrup Bulletin
Imne
Bier Low
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E. B. Worden
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Washington
Chas. Whitaker
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Tilden Bros & Cos
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Sopers
Novick
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Perkins Block
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Old Reliable
Parley Sheldon
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I. J. Shelden, Cas
First National Chicago
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First National Bank
Marstown
Iowa National Bank
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