Crop bulletin shows warm North, cool Missouri Valley
Week ending May 1 1905 reports mean temperatures in Mississippi valley about 4 degrees above normal central district near normal Missouri valley about 4 degrees below normal. Rainfall light north central and excess in parts of south. Farm work progressing well with corn plowing ahead and plans for May planting. Wheat oats barley rye growing well fruit trees in good bloom. general crop condition excellent.
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Mississippi Valley
Central District
Missouri Valley
Picycle for Sale Inquire of Mrs Martin
Local sale note lists a picycle available for purchase. Contact Mrs Martin at Burnett Street for details and price.
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Burnett St
Ames and Iowa State College News Roundup
Campus notes report events at Iowa State College including a recital, chapel services, and a May Day fete. Faculty travel and student outings are listed, plus baseball results against Ames and Nebraska. Obituary notes for Charles Barrell and a 71st birthday surprise for Mr. Williams Clark.
Child Dies After Drinking Gasoline in Graettinger
David Gammon, 18 months old, the son of Mr and Mrs J H Gammon of Graettinger, drank gasoline last Monday and died within thirty minutes. The child was taken to a physician but could not be saved. The funeral was held Wednesday at two oclock. Mr Kent, grandmother of Ames extraction, attended.
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David
J. H. Gammon
Graettinger
Mars Themed Library Benefit Play At Armory May Sixth
Prof Newens presents A Message from Mars a three act entertainment at the Armory to benefit the library. Includes a dream voyage through London with a Messenger from Mars and a final moral revival for Horace Parker. General admission 35 cents. Reserved seats 15 cents extra.
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Armory
Mars
Horace Parker
London
Parker
Tramp
Messenger
Bosworth’s
College Book Store
Ames Couple Wed in Des Moines Wednesday
Mr. Earnest Grove and Miss Carolyn Iverson were married in Des Moines on April 25 by Dr. Frisbee. They will reside in Ames after a stay with relatives in Lemars and Odebolt, then begin housekeeping at 812 College Street.
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Earnest Grove
Carolyn Iverson
Odebolt
Des Moines
Dr. Frisbee
J. J. Grove
Mrs. Grove
Lemars
Ames
College Street
Moorhouse and Truesdale Wed in Nevada Parsonage
Ralph Moorhouse of Boone and Addeline Truesdale, whose parents live southwest of Ames, were married at the Methodist parsonage in Nevada on Monday May 1, with Rev. C. L. Nye officiating. The groom is a railroad man and they will reside in Boone.
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Ralph Moorehouse
Boone
Addeline Truesdale
Ames
Methodist Parsonage
Nevada
C. L. Nye
Moorehouse
Market Day Sale in Ames Draws Large Crowd and Horses Lead
The inaugural market day sale in Ames drew a large crowd, good weather, and strong horse interest. Harry Gill of Chicago purchased 33 of 60 horses in the ring and several more at private sale, with total sale around 3600 dollars. The event pleased Col. Garis and promoters, with the next sale set for May 25 and a possible fall resumption. The report also notes Mrs. J L Stevens of Boone as Iowa D A R state regent and recounts a reception honoring her with detailed choreography and patriotic decor.
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Ames
Harry Gill
Chicago
Gill
Col. Garis
the Times
J. L. Stevens
Boone
Iowa
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ballou
C. T. Ballou
Boone and DeShon
Fannie Hull
J. H. Andrews
de Show
Crooks
J. B. Bartlett
W. H. Crooks
Emma Bonnard
Frappe Bow
Fay Clark
Katherine Richmond
Elsie Bates
Ruth Crooks
Migs Anderson
Misses Capps
Hazel Luther
Edith Stevens
Verafield
Mildred Crooks
Stevens
John Alden
Oliver Stewart
Nathan Smith
Nathan Edson
Ames Chautauqua Assembly Boosts July Program
The Ames Chautauqua association announces the second annual assembly from August 9 to 18 with a full lineup. Notable speakers include W. J. Bryan Geo W Bain Hon G A Gearhart and Bishop C C McCabe along with musical acts Meister Singers and Jubilee Singers to attract attendees. Public notices list dates for each attraction.
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Ames Chautauqua Association
W. J. Bryan
Geo. W. Bain
A. M. Newens
Madrigal
Ladies Quartette
G. A. Gearhart
Robertson
Moving Pictures
Belture
Hinton White
Meister Singers
Joseph Kent
Mark Guy Pearse
Bishop C. C. McCabe
W. IL. Nolan
Jubilee Singers
Local Couple John Latham and B M Eastwood Wed
John Latham and B M Eastwood were married Wednesday evening April 26 at eight o'clock at the bride's west town home with Rev. A M Elliott officiating. Both are pioneer settlers and well respected, with a wedding supper to close the cheerful event.
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John Latham
8. M. Eastwood
A. M. Elliott
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W. J. Semmons
Board of Trustees
W. W. Hill
Toledo, Ohio
Marie Murphy
Prof
Mrs
J. W. Jones
Illinois
J. P. Lund
St. Ansgar
A. E. Elder
South Dakota
H. W. Dow
Julia Marsh
Humboldt
M. L. Wilson
Algona
Er. B. Watson
Moxie Curtis
Redfield
Spokane
Alice Barrows
Simpson College
Stanton
C. F. Curtiss
Kennedy
Zoological Department
D. Baker
D. Appleton Book Concern
Middle West
Hd. P. Baker
Judischs’ Drug Store
Boone Greyhounds
Grinnell College
Drake University
University of Nebraska
State Field
Lot
Brown
Cotton
Nilsson
Nebraska
Florence Lucas
Lisle McCullom
Ethel Cessna
New York
Lucas
France
Mary Davidson
Helen Prouty
Iowa State College Veterinary Medical Society
Savery Hotel
M. H Reynolds
University of Minnesota
A. B. Cummins
A. T. Peters
K. W. Stouder
J. H. McNeil
Town State College
Miller
Rock Island Railway
Mr. Miller
Iowa Central Railway
Keokuk County
State Agrcultural College
Richland
Ollie
Martinsburg
Hedrick
Butler
Fremont
Wright
Oskaloosa
Marshalltown
Sigourney News
Charles Barrell
Anes
Sumner Holcomb
Holcomb
No. 12
Seth M. Wilcox
Barrell
Maxwell
Ed Barrell
Colfax
Wash
Will Davis
Seward
Nebr
Wilcox
Hayward
Ripley
Tedrow
Williams Clark
Sheldon
Clark
Capt
I. L. Smith
Dr. Richmond
P. C. Compton
T. F. Pike
Jas. Hutchison
A. J. Graves
Newens Entertainment
Newens
Kirthe B. Freep
Grove
Iverson
Moorhouse
Truesdale
Loughran
Bauer Prescription Druggists
Mrs. Stevens
Sea
L. M. Bosworth
Robert S. McArthur
A. W. Hawks
Latham-Eastwood
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