South Side School Contract Bids Awarded
At a school board meeting bids for building work were read with C W Ennis of Toledo chosen as lowest general construction bidder. Plumbing and heating bids remain unsettled due to specification changes. Wiring contract went to Ames Engineering Co. as the lowest bidder. The story also notes plans to host a large veterans reunion by Jas H Ewing Post G A R with committees urged to start early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Nelson
Collins
Citizens Electric Co
Ames Engineering Co
The
Man Credits Life Saving Drug In Newark Man's Recovery
James B. Mershon of Newark recounts restoring health after eight months of weakness and lung hemorrhages using Dr King’s New Discovery. He praises the medicine’s after three weeks of use and notes its effectiveness for coughs colds and lung trouble. Trial bottle free and guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Mershon
Newark
N. J
Dr. King
Post Office Hours For Fourth Of July Observed
The main office closes at 10 a.m. with windows open 7 30 to 10 a.m. Money orders and city carrier services run 8 to 10 a.m. Rural routes suspended. Station A also closes at 10 a.m. No street box collections. last mail dispatch at 10 a.m. L M Bosworth, P M.
Maxwell Prepares for Old Soldiers Reunion
Preparations are under way for the Story County Veterans Association meeting in Maxwell on Thursday and Friday August 38 and 4. A fine program and splendid amusements will welcome the many attendees to this annual reunion with the old soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Veterans Association
Maxwell
Maxwell Tribune
Trans Continental Representatives Plan Mid Summer Meeting
The official trans continental route association votes July 12 for a mid summer meeting in Marshalltown. Hundreds of automobilists from White Post road areas are expected to attend and boost good roads interest. A new president will be elected to replace the late Henry Haag of Jefferson. Funds are sought from local vice presidents to recruit members at $2 each and a complete trip schedule from Clinton to Marshalltown and from Council Bluffs through Ames to Marshalltown will be released once ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Official
Trans-Continental Route Association
Marshalltown
White Post Road
Henry Haag
Jefferson
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Ames
Blood Poison Kills Garmosley? (Note: This is a placeholder due to strict formatting constraints.)
Mr B F Garmer, once injured by smashing fingers while building the state college veterinary building, died at Methodist hospital Des Moines of blood poisoning. He was superintendent for Benson & Marxer Co. Funeral held at 2612 High Street, Des Moines. Oats prospects worse. late grains benefited by showers. winter wheat promising. hay good. drought injures pastures and crops. early potatoes failing. rain needed for late potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Garmer
College
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Douglass Avenue
Nes Moines
Garmer
Benson & Marxer Company
State College
Ames
High Street
Aspr
A BRIDE AT SEVENTEEN
Poem laments a seventeen year old bride as life seems dull and brief. The speaker warns of lost youth and dreams, comparing the girl to a rose plucked before blooming and foretelling a short, faded future.
Property transfers in Ames Nevada and Maxwell areas
A series of 19 transfers and deeds recorded in Ames Maxwell and Nevada. John Storing and others conveyances range from $1 to $10,000 affecting lots and blocks in Collins Maxwell Cornell’s and Parker additions. Names include Stor ing Bowers Thompson Griffith Curtiss Stark Gill Miller Evinger McFarland Apple Jones ONeill Alderman and heirs in Nevada Ames and Maxwell jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Storing
Ole
Perry Bowers
Lewis Gamrath
G. G. Gill
L. F. Richardson
Collins
Isabella M. Miller
Anson
Alice Marston
Miller
Parker
Addi
Ames
Charles Apple
Mabel Apple
Nevada
East
Night at the play tests a wife's patience in Pasadena
A Pasadena Daily News piece recounts a wife enduring her husband’s petty insults over fashion and manners. She remains seated and silent, refusing to concede while he mocks her, illustrating a strained marital dynamic.
Corn Holds Up Well Amid Heat Wave and Drought
The past week was extremely hot with an average daily temperature excess around 7 degrees and rainfall scarce until the last two days. Corn remains in good condition with some fields tasseling in early plantings while small grain reports vary, oats and spring crops showing mixed results.
Iowa Cafe Closes for Summer Break
The Iowa Cafe closed its doors Sunday evening for the summer and will reopen on August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State Fair entries promising for 1911 show
Secretary Corey reports strong early entries for the Iowa State Fair live stock classes and stall space, predicting a record exhibit. Work is underway on a massive machinery building rivaling the swine pavilion, intended to house premier machinery displays and improve visitor comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey
Wright Brothers to Fly at Iowa State Fair
The Wright brothers, famed American aviators and Iowa natives, will perform four flights daily during the Iowa State Fair. They bring multiple aircraft and expert pilots, marking the aviation meet as a major event in state celebrations and a historic advance beyond prior air displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brothers
Iowa
Wrights
Your Neighbor's Experience With Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs E G Whiting of Akron Ohio reports a serious kidney trouble with backaches headaches and fatigue. After using Foley Kidney Pills as directed she notes rapid relief including reduced pain dizziness and clearer eyesight and she now says she is a well woman. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. G. Whiting
Willow St
Akron
Notice of Separation and Debt Disavowal by Jack Elliott
Local notice states that after June 28, 1911 the wife is no longer supported or responsible for debts contracted by her and the husband disclaims liability for any such obligations. Signed by Jack Elliott.
Henry Wilson Confined by Illness at Home
Henry Wilson of the Union National Bank has spent most of the week at his home due to an illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilson
Union National Bank
Nat Goodwin Sued Over Half Interest in Married Gift
Nat Goodwin sues Edna Goodrich claiming half interest in the $1 700 000 he gave her at their marriage alleging rightful share of the gifted funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Goodwin
Edna Goodrich
Weds plans and witty quips spark fleeting satire
A collage of quirky quotes and notes from the DeKalb County Herald and Yonkers Statesman spans wedding chatter, court jests on pianos in DC, coronal fashion, tires and leather humor, and a Kelley farm sale transfer to L. Honore Lear.
Post Office Notice on Sunday Mail Hours 1911
Commencing Sunday July 2 1911 Station A will not be open for the delivery of mail at any hour on Sunday. Mail will be collected from street letter boxes at usual time in the afternoon. Mail deposited in the station will be dispatched at 5 15 p m.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canier Bros. & Herman
Canier Brothers
Herman
Button
Oxfords
Daniel Bros. & Herman
Blucher
South Side
Ames Firms
James Gillard
G. Gier
Heaps
Wm. Watkins
Cole Bros
C. W. Ennis
Cc. W. Ennis
Toledo
E. C. Wonderlich
Fourth Ward Plumbing Co
M. J. Corcoran
Globe Plumbing and Heating Co
Jas. H. Ewing Post
Story County
Trans Continental
S. KE. Kiser
Ia Record-Herald
W. H. Thompson
William Burney
A. S. Griffith
Frank Curtiss
A. J. Fawcett
A. H. Stark
Mary A Bennetham
H. P
Tion Ames
Morris J. Evinger
Richard D. Connell
Woodland Park
Aletta H. McFarland
Grandend
Hickle
Duff’s
Charles E. Apple
Cornell
Tion
Sam T Jones
Melvin D. LeFevre
Richardson
P. S. O'Neil
Clyde C. Templeton
Cole
U. S
Jane Stahlman
Howard C. Kegley
Pasadena Daily
Calif
Iowa State Fair
Paderewski
F. P. Dunne
Mr. Wenham
American Magazine
A. B. Thracher
Philadelphia
London
Tubby
Harvard
Gray
Chicago
Wall Street
Jack Elliott
DeKalb County
Yonkers Statesman
District of Columbia
Professor Sargent
Flowers
George
Young Buskirk
George V
C. L. Liverly
Jas. Hutchison
Kelley
L. Honore Lear
L. M. Bosworth, P. M
Kodaks
Kodak
Bosworth Drug Store
Main Street
Iawa
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