Alcohol consumption by country and sobriety standards
A Pearson's Magazine summary compares national liquor intake. It ranks Americans as moderate drinkers versus nations like France and Belgium, with per capita annual pure alcohol ranges from around six tenths of a gallon in Russia to over three and a half gallons in France. It notes American consumption includes 1.3 gallons of pure alcohol annually, plus divided shares of wine and malt liquors.
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United States
Pearson’s Magazine
Real estate transfers in Ames list multiple deeds and values
The record covers transfers including Eli Zenor to Janos A Johnson for 10000 involving lot off p side, George Littles ad to Ames, and others. Transactions include W T Smith to S L Akin, Hattie M Rice to H M Roush, and several town lots with sums ranging from 200 to 13000.
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Eli Zenor
Janos A Johnson
EE Little
Thomas M Blakshee
George Littles
Ames
Carl L
James T Carpenter
Akin
T Smith
Ad Ames
Hattie
Nonpareil Club Studies Shakespeare Love's Labor Lost
The Nonpareil Club held meetings from February to March at homes of Mrs. B G Dyer Mrs E Little and others. Members analyzed character strength discussed Ways to Amend and Rank of Independent Motion and planned Macbeth for March 21 at Mrs Meeker.
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B. G. Dyer
Electric Bitters Cited As Cure For Ailments
W M Sherman of Cush ing Me shares a personal testimony about kidney inflammation lasting three months. He credits Electric Bitters, taken in three bottles, with complete recovery. The tonic is advertised to cure liver complaint dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria and to restore weak or nervous health. Sold by L M Bosworth druggist at 50 cents per bottle.
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Philippines
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
L. M. Bosworth
Third Ames Chautauqua Assembly Opens with Lafollette
The Ames Chautauqua association completes its third annual program planned for August 1 to 10 with one act remaining. The event opens with Robert M. Lafollette of Wisconsin and features Spillman Riggs Gilbert A. Eldredge Dr A B Storms Prof A M Newens Temple Quartette Dana C Johnson Geo L McNutt Gen T Sweeney Rev Samuel Parkes Cadman Albert Bushnell Williams Original Dixie Jubilee Singers Prof John B DeMotte Charles A Young conduct Bible study Domestic economy demonstrations at Iowa State College each morning.
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Ames Chautauqua Association
Robert M. Lafollette
Wisconsin
Spillman Riggs
Gilbert A. Eldredge
A. B Storms
A. M. Newens
Temple Quartette Concert Company
Odeon Male Quartette
Dana C. Johnson
Geo. L. McNutt
Gen. T. Sweeney
Samuel Parkes Cadman
D. D
Albert Bushnell
D. D . Williams
Dixie Jubilee Singers
John B. DeMotte
Charlies A. Young
Iowa State College
Pain Balm Relief Note from Herald Editor
J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory says he suffers rheumatism yet can work again thanks to Chamberlains Pain Balm calling it the best liniment. One application relieves pain and Judisch Bros. sell it.
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J. C. Bayne
The
Herald
Addington
Indian Territory
Chamberlain
Judisch Bros
Notice of Will Probate in Story County Iowa
In District Court Iowa Story County a last will and testament of Jennie E Crane deceased is on file. The court sets April 10 1906 during the Regular March Term for probate to decide acceptance of the instrument. Citizens may appear to show cause why the instrument should not be accepted as the decedent’s will. The clerk C P McCorp signs the notice in Nevada county March 12 1908.
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State of
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said County
Jennie E. Crane
Said
Nevada
A. D
C. P. McCorp
Local Socials and School News from Ames
Mrs C C Stevens spent Tuesday in Ames. Miss Opal Williams on sick list. Miss Myers to close winter term this week. Waley Foster visiting grandmother and uncles. Mr and Mrs Will Tanner of Des Moines attended A Tanner party. Hutchisons attended Mae Stotts Boone wedding. School election sparked excitement. A Rooney re elected and T Foster filling vacancy. Livingston family narrowly escaped crossing incident south of the depot. Mrs A Tanner hosted thirty five friends for a birthday and sixth anniversary surprise. Rev Fowle of Ames closed three week meeting baptizing six. more baptisms planned Friday and next week.
Sleeplessness Aids From Stomach and Liver Tablets
Sleeplessness, stomach disorders, and nervous conditions are linked. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets stimulate digestion, restore health, and enable sleep. For sale by Judisch Bros.
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Chamberlain
Judisch Bros
Local notices and village updates from the region
D V Jones sets a sale for the 22nd inst. G P Brown delivered mail on Oren Lake route. Elections last week saw J S Jacobson C P Lake and F M Bell elected. M A Cromwell shipped twelve Rhode Island Red chickens to Texas. E P Gilbert had wood sawers to cut stove wood. A twelve pound boy was born at the Oren Lake home and will reside there. Mr Brown recovering from appendicitis. Mrs Abrahamson suffered tonsillitis but improves. J H Jacobson sold fat steers to John Musland, shipped to Chicago. Totten and Jones plan a trip to Indian Territory for two to three weeks. Farmers Elevator Co met. location to be decided. Arthur Smith improves after pneumonia. Coal famine and cold weather linger. a car of coal arrived and was quickly used. Winter travelers suggest waiting until March.
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W. H. Totten
Ralph Jones
Indian Territory
Tottens
Pacific Coast Excursions From Chicago by North Western Line
Travel notice announces pullman tourist sleeping car trips from Chicago to Pacific Coast and western points. Feb 15 to Apr 7 1906 inclusive with stops including San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Spokane and more. Tickets from Chicago priced at 7 dollars per double berth with meals a la carte and dining cars. Apply through Chicago & North Western Ry agents.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Boise City
Spokane
Walla Walla
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Butte
Montana
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific & North- Western
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
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Avo
the Boone
Ames Marble and Granite Works
W. J. Cadd
Canier Bros
Herman
Canier
Parley Sheldon, Pres. F. H. Schleiter, Asa’t Cash
Story County Bank
Doa General Banking Business
Western National Bank
New York
Kwantle, Kachod & Kahne
First National Bank
Marshalltown
New Moines Savings Bank
Des Moines
Surance
City Properties
Minnesota
Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Mutual
Geo. E. Baker
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
Frank N. Fowler
Dickerson Globe Poultry
Fowler's
Norway
D Shepard
William H Totten
Gilbert
Sheldon
Albert G Briley
Kingsbury
Geo H Graham
W J Kennedy
J Graves
Templeton
Rway
Ames Chautauqua Assembly
Kelley
C. C. Stevens
Opal Williams
Miss Myers
Waley Foster
Will Tanner
A. Tanner
R. F. Hutchison
Miss Mae Stotts
Boone
A. Rooney
T. ©. Foster
Mr. Livingston and Sons
R"ipee
Pride OF
Mac’s
Ames Cigar Factory
W. F. McMullen
Sorenson & Gamrath
Fish and Game
Cuy
Qiuil
Ene
Lowa
Undertaker
G. D. Loud
Fr Royal Medicine CO
Acos Ition
Gamble Drug Company
D. V. Jones
G. P. Brown
Oren
Lake
J. S. Jacobson
C. P. Lake
F. M. Bell
M. A. Cromwell
Rhode Island
Texas
E. P. Gilbert
Oren Lake
Brown
J. H. Jacobson
John Musland
John
Farmers Elevator Co
Arthur Smith
Burt Kooser
L. A. Morris
East Main Street
Ames, Lowa
YOUNG
Poland
China
E. A. Crane
Ames, Iowa
C. Se
Port Arthur
Kansas City Southern Railway
H. D. Dutton Trav’. Pags. Agt
F. E. Roesler
Immig N Agent
Thayer
Kansas City, MO
W. M. Greeley
Daniel McCarthy
Henry Winsor Cashier
Union National
Bankers' National Bank
National City Bank
Valley National Bank
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