College Notes and Student Life Reflections
Des Moines visitor Miss Tennant. Newton resident Grace Axtell and Ames guest. Hamp ton Iowa resident Hoxie returns. Miss Edna Meek visiting at Flora Wilson’s farm home. Drury preacher, Drury sermon, and plans for chemistry studies at I S C as special student. Simpson College defeats local team 15 to 7. Junior Exhibition and annual declamatory contest highlight campus events at Margaret Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Hoxie
Hampton
Iowa
Edna Meek
Flora Wilson
Indianola
Simpson College
Simpsonians
Ott
Drake School of Oratory
Des Moines
Sophmore
Margaret Hall
Is. Cc
How to Treat a Wife from Prom Facific Health Journal
Advice on married life urges patience and kindness toward a wife. It notes troubles may arise in business and home and recommends a tender word and look to ease gloom. It also suggests keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house for health needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Facific Health Journal
Great Western Schedule Highlights Free Reclining Cars
Railroad notices advertise Great Western routes from Dubuque to Chicago and St Paul to Minneapolis with free reclining chair cars. Marshalltown departure at 11 03 p m Daylight Train from Des Moines to Dubuque and Chicago respectively daily except Sunday. Southwestern Limited to Kansas City and Des Moines departs 7 00 a m with sleeper cars. Southwestern Night Express runs daily except Sunday at 15 00 p m carrying Kansas City sleeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Maple Leaf
Dubuque
Chicago
St. Paul
Polis
Marshalltown
Minneapolis
Sun- Weat
Southwestern
Es Moines
Kansas City
McFarland North Side Residence Progress Noted
A North Side residence shows substantial progress with a good sized structure nearing completion. Local observers describe the McFarland project as advancing steadily, reflecting steady work and evolving curb appeal.
Maple Leaf Route Offers Summer Rail Fare Deal
The Chicago Great Western Rail Maple Leaf Route cuts round trip fare by one third with tickets on sale from June to July 10 for return by July. A special low rate excursion operates June 26 and July 9. Mapled sellers offer further details.
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Chicago Great Western Rail
Travel dates and route details for Chicago Great West Ral platform
The notice outlines travel from June 24 to July 10 with a return beginning July 11 via the spur highway. It requests accounting through the Chautauqua reply and invites agents to request details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great West
Escaped Jailbird From Ames Hardware Heist
Charles Fox or Charles Andrews, a ex-convict linked to the J E Davis and Grove Pros stores break in Ames, escaped from a Des Moines arrest. Marshal Rickets and Davis recovered items, added guards, but the fugitive vanished from a jail breakfast.
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Rickets
J. E. Davis
Grove
Des Moines
Davis
Chas. Fox
Chas. Andrews
Cedar Rapids Readies Grand Fourth With Bicycle Races
Cedar Rapids hosts a two day Fourth of July celebration with the Iowa State Division of the League of American Wheelmen meeting July 3 and 4. More than 300 riders including national pros compete on a mile track at the Cedar Rapids Athletic Association park for substantial prizes. Evening fireworks by Pain light up the festivities with grand displays. Low excursion rates and special trains are planned to draw visitors.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
League of American Wheelmen
West
Pain
Town Advertisement and Notices Across Various Trades
A mosaic of local ads announces plumbing and heating services by Tuunston & Graham and J. E. Davis, mower sales by Irwin Randall & Co, and various goods from Thourston & Graham. Piney recalls Adams Bros and Austin Banks relocation, coal prices and rental listings, a lecture by Knpd Lopuska Wyrick, and medical recommendations for Chamberlain remedies with testimonials.
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J. E. Davis
Irwin Randall & Co
From Chapel Ridge to Story County News Notes
The piece reports on Chapel Ridge visitors and local doings in Ames and Story County. It mentions Miller & Kooser deliveries on Milk Street, visitors J Cooley and family, farm improvements, school terms, a Soper’s mill picnic, and local industry such as a paint job on a creamery and road work. Also notes on fruit growing, ornamental trees, climate, and a remark about Iowa’s growing season and a mythical Boone shops rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soper’s Mill
Corn Weather Boosts Growth and Local Social Events
This week brings better corn weather with rapid growth after heavy dews. The Good Templar’s hall sociable earned good money despite cool ice cream weather. Congregational Sunday school held child exercises last Sunday. E H Addison toured county for possible County Attorney candidacy and was hosted by L G Rosenfeld on Wednesday. A dance at Stark’s store building drew a strong turnout. Nellie Sheehey hosts an old college friend from the north this week. Mr and Mrs Clare Crane return to Winterset. Buzz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Addison
Tie
L. G. Rosenfeld
Nellie Sheehey
Clare Crane
Wintersett Ean
Home prospects and fruit rich in Lorpshine California
A letter from Lorpshine California dated May 6 1896 describes mild year round temperatures with daily ocean breezes and thriving orchards. The writer reports extensive fruit trees including pears apples figs peaches and oranges, details a four acre purchase for 1100, and a deep well with water storage and irrigation capable of supporting a large home. He compares the Ames house unfavorably to the anticipated California home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorpshine
Calif
FN. Fowler
Stu
Ames
Weather Orup Bulletin From Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines Iowa June 16 1896 daily mean temperature for the past week ran 3 to 5 below normal. Sunshine below average. rainfall uneven but ample overall with local excess moisture. Cooler temps aided oats wheat and barley. rust and lodging reduced. Corn fields cleaned. well drained fields fair. Clover cutting and timothy meadows progressing. heavy clover and promising new meadows. Potatoes and pastures heavy.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Local notices offer debts, cures, and repairs to readers
A collection of short items urges payment of debts, promotes remedies like Karl's Clover Root Tea and Shiloh's Cure, and advertises roof repairs by J. B. Davis. The tone mimics a small town newspaper with names Judisch Bros and other local sellers. The message blends solicitations, sermons, and service ads into a single readable block.
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Karl
Judisch Bros
Simple Bargain Struck in Local Trade
A straightforward deal was reached in a neighborhood bargain, with both sides agreeing on terms and moving forward. No disputes were reported, and the exchange appears routine and amicable in nature.
Proposals Sought for Ames Schoolhouse Additions and Heating
The Independent school district of Ames Iowa invites bids for addition and repairs to the Ames south side schoolhouse in Story county. Documents are available in the Ames office after June 1606 with bids due July 2 1806 at 1 pm. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Ames
Iowa
Washington
Story County
Chas. Whitaker
Board of Directors
Appointment of Administratrix in Doolittle Estate
On June 4 1806 the Story Sonne Iowa District Court appoints ALWILDA DOOLITILE administratrix of the estate of B C Doolittle deceased. Debtors must pay and creditors present claims legally authenticated for allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story Sonne Iowa
B. C. Doolittle
Ieald Court
Alwilda Doolitile
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Shaw
Mabel Tennant
Collee
Townsend
Grace Axtell
Newton
Dr. Drury
Dayton
Ohio
Forest of Clinton Co
I. S.C
Miss Crum
Webster City
Miss Anderson
Blanche Wingale
the Gables
Wingale
Beardshear
BE. E. Sampson
Arkansas
Wilcox
Miss Hook
Mr.Miracle
Miss Leather
Miss Smith
Smith
Dr. Beardshear
The
Waterloo Chautauqua
Waterloo
Tuunston & Graham
Thurston & Graham
Pratt
Adams Bros
Austin Banks
Baker's Jewelery
Oscar Whitmer
B. A. Lockwoon
College Street
Chas. Sargent
Lopuska Wyrick
Christian Church
Miss Wyrick
Andy Scott
D. P. Davis
Goshen
Chamberlain
Chapel Ridge
Miller & Kooser
Milk Street
Granger
J. Cooley
Frank Bell
Russel Sherman
James Dodds
Jim
T. B. Jones
Gilbert Station
Jensen
Jacob Born
Albert Munson
Katie Wright
Sam, Kooser
Wife
Montana
Gilbert
Yellow Stone Park
Mrs. Oliver
Los Angeles
the Times
Tom
Jim Sowers
Boone Mills
Willie O
White House
James Thomas
Tur
Prof
Kent
Mud Lake
Story City Herald
Boone
Good Templar’s
Congregational Sunday
Stark
California
Weather
Biee Low
Siru
the Baptist Church
Judiseh Bros
Shiloh
Dougly
Judisch
J. BE. Davia
Fowler's
Heli
Sopers
H. Kelso, D. D.S
Perkins Mock
Tilden Bros & Cos
BIG Doublestore
Sulla OS
Tilden
Loughran Machine CO
Old Reliable
Parley Sheldon, Pres
Story County Bank
I. J. Shelden
Caan
Seady
First National
Knauth, Nachon & Kahne
New York
First National Bank
M Iowa
Iowa National Bank
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