Iowa Agricultural College in Ames A Practical State Institution
The Iowa Agricultural College at Ames is a practical state institution with a 640 acre domain. It features experimental livestock work, a creamery, horticulture and veterinary departments, and a large main building with Margaret and Morrill halls. The college trains military cadets and hosts extensive shops, modern laboratories, a 125 foot flagpole, and an ambitious water works project to ensure safety and growth.
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Iowa
Agriculture
Agricultural College
Congress
College Domain
James Wilson
Vis
Wilson
Philadelphia
Chicago
Agricultural and Experimental Department
Horticultural
J. L. Budd
Budd
Veterinary Department
Stalker
Veterinary Museum
Paris
Curtiss
Yeems
James Rush Lincoln
Gen. Lincoln
Ames
Margaret
Morrill
Justin 8. Morrill
Margaret Hall
Iowa Agricultural College
Newest Handsome Building Named for Margaret Stanton
The article highlights a grand new structure named Margaret in honor of the late wife of Professor Stanton, a devoted woman who always showed the deepest interest in the project and community progress.
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Margaret Hail
Stanton
Aluminium coffins and wicker child caskets gain notice
The New York Sun reports aluminium coffins weigh about 100 pounds for six feet, with oak at 190 pounds and cloth caskets around 175 pounds. Wicker caskets for children 12 to 14 years use copper with wickerwork, priced 125 to 400 dollars, while side opening caskets for young women cost about 175 dollars and up.
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New York Sun
Goats in baggage cars spark old rail rule tale
The Minneapolis Times recalls a six year old Northern Pacific ban on transporting goats in baggage cars. An uncle toms cabin company moved goats with bloodhounds and a donkey, then damaged bicycles and faced a $60 claim. Agent C E Stone plans to cover part of his monthly stipend to settle.
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Baggage Department
Northern Pacific Road
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Portland
C. E. Stone
Northern Pacific Ticket Office
St. Paul
Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Company
Agent Stone
Morning dancing rule sparks mixed reactions in Ontario gathering
At a London Ontario meeting of the King's Daughters Mrs. Graham of Toronto suggested dancing only in the morning an hour before breakfast and with a husband or brother. The proposal, tied to dwindling morning prayers, drew concerns from Christians sedate household heads and farmers who start work early.
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King’s Daughters
London
Ont
Graham
Toronto
Home Made Chamois Corset Promises Comfort
The steel corset causes discomfort and is set to be replaced by a home made chamois corset. The new design is described as firm and comfortable with a dainty silk finish making it attractive.
How to Mend Your Gloves
A brief guide on repairing gloves using fine cotton instead of silk. It advises turning the glove inside out before sewing and notes a tear requiring repair along the inner surface.
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Ricultural College
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Sioux City Journal
NWO Small Institution
Wilon
Great Britain
State Agricultural Colbe
Boston
Ames Mers
Col
the Veterinary Department
Sioux City
Northwest
DEWS
Hable Markets
Andio
Thead Journal
Sunday Journal
Were Journal
Daily Evening Times
Theo. DeGork
Amel la
Bower & Sorenson's
Coffis
Daniel Bros. & Herman
K. T. Sisson
W. 5
Pradley
E. M. Soper
Adams Bros
J. B. Davis
N. Main
M. Read
H.L. Goble
Ial
Meat Markets
Door
East County Bank
Harness and Saddlery
Sa Atallwee
John H. Queal & Co
Mavor Depot
H. L. Munn
May Miller
Loughran Machinery Co
East Motor Depot
Irwin, Randall & Co
W.main
Northwestern Fence Co
Stock Yard
J. H. Cook
S. Main
Cooley & Jones
Caris
Masonic
Acadia Lodge No
AFP
A. M
Cal
Giddings
Sec
L. C
Tilden
W. M
E. G. Lee
Anel M’cart M
Carthy & Lee
Stevens’ Block
College Park
G. A. Underwood
Chas
Waitaker
Underwood & Whitaker
Attorneys AT Law
F. D. Thompson
Nevada
Smith & Son's
J. ¥. Martin
Luke
Martin & Luke
First National Bank
C. W. Dudgeon
Old Reliable
Abe, Lee
MEGA
Ces
Ares
Dr. Peal
Adress Peat Medicine Co
Cleveland
L. M. Bosworth
A. L. Bartlett
Attorney AT Law
W. E. Harriman
Story County Bank
W. E. Winsett
M. D
Martin's Hardware
Story County
Story Centre
Straith & Sor
Union National Bam
of Armes
W. M. Greeley
Henry William
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Atlas National
Third National Bank
New Valley National Bank
Des Moines
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