Weather Outlook Improves Across State Amid Crops Progress
The past week saw erratic weather but overall warming and better crop prospects. Temperatures averaged 3 to 6 degrees below normal with some freezing mornings and light precipitation except in the southeast. By the 14th showers and snow flurries touched the north and central areas, aiding germination and growth while 80 to 90 percent of corn is planted under good soil conditions. Farm work advances despite a late season, with normal moisture ahead expected to yield staple crops. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by many, including Mrs. Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland, who notes its effectiveness for her family. Judisch Bros. supplies.
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Chamberlain
Edward Phillips
Barclay, Md
Catherine
Judisch Bros
Marshalltown Times Republican Praised by Buffalo Center Tribune
The Buffalo Center Tribune calls the Marshalltown Times-Republican among the best daily papers, noting it delivers Iowa news first with items from major cities and many towns, helping reach thousands of readers in the state. Wanted person to travel in home territory earns 3.50 dollars per day plus expenses. apply to J A Alexander 125 Plymouth Place Chicago Illinois.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Buffalo Center Tribune
T.R
Iowa
J. A. Alexander
Plymouth Place
Chicago
Ili Lo
Ames graduates in great demand across farming and industry
Graduates from Iowa State College at Ames are sought after nationwide. Many secure roles in animal husbandry, soils, horticulture, forestry, dairy, veterinary medicine, and engineering with positions in government, universities, and industry. Enrollment nears 2,381, with strong job prospects and high salaries.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Animal Husbandry Department
Department of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
British India
Department of Agriculture
Civil Service
Department of Soils
Government Forest Service
Washington, D. C
United States Dairy Division
Missouri
Oregon
Nebraska
South Dakota
Utah
New Hampshire
Ohio
Oklahoma Agricultural College
Central West
United States
Request for Pole Lore From Pioneer Songs Seeks Help
A 1907 letter from a Cambridge reader requests assistance in preserving early western folk poetry. The author, a Texas A&M English faculty member on leave, is spending a year in Harvard Graduate School and invites reader support for collecting material for historians.
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Times
Oxford Street
Cambridge Mass
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Graduate School
Harvard University
Important sale of Shorthorn cattle in Algona
Kennedy and Graham close out their Shorthorn herd with a final consignment of five premier animals bought by H C Adams of Algona Iowa. The Oaklyn herd stock includes Glycone and Alice Oak land two noted Scotch cows, with Alice Oak land sired by Lord Lovel, a frequent winner sire from Purdy Bros Missouri. Adams plans to build an excellent future herd.
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Graham & Kennedy
H.C. Adams
Algona
Iowa
Adams
Oaklyn
W. J. Kennedy
Glycone
Alice Oakland
Lord Lovel
Purdy Bros
Missouri
Dr King's New Life Pills Ad Claim for Regular Bowels
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills promising gentle action to keep bowels regular and prevent appendix issues. The ad guarantees satisfaction and lists a 25 cent price.
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Dr. King
Gent and Gemman in 17th Century Slang
London Notes and Queries traces the slang forms gent laygents and gemman through law reports from the 1600s. It cites Popham and Davis and notes Sir John Northcote’s notebook recalling Gray about Hallford. The piece links the terms to late medieval and early modern English usage and social contexts.
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Popham
Davis
John Northcote
Lord Gray
London Notes
Age of Man on Earth Debated by Scholars
The New York American notes that opinion divides on when humans first appeared on earth. Some scholars say tens of thousands of years ago, while John Fiske and others argue for as much as half a million years.
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Earth
John Fiske
New York American
Maiden's Tears and Widow's Tears cascades described by guide
A Killarney guide tells tourists that on the right is a cascade named Maiden's Tears and on the left a cascade called Widow's Tears because it dries up the quickest. The remark captures local lore tied to natural features.
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Killarney
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Praised By L M Bosworth
L M Bosworth extols Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as superior among all fruits that grow on bush or tree, declaring it the choicest for lovers of healthful remedies and natural freshness.
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Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Appreciation Letter From Mansfield For Ames Reception
L M Fairbanks sends thanks for copies of Ames papers showing the vice president's Ames visit. In a May 20 1907 Mansfield Ohio note to 8 L Akin the vice president’s brother praises Ames residents and expresses good wishes for local success.
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Ames
K. Fairbanks
L. Akin
Fairbanks
L. M. Fairbanks
Mansfield
Ohio
Battle of San Jacinto remembered in Houston era tale
In April 1836 Houston led a decisive assault at San Jacinto. Deaf Smith cut Vince's bridge to trap Santa Anna's forces as Houston urged bold action. The short battle ended with Texan victory and a new nation emerging, Webster later called the war's end.
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Texas
Houston
Austerlitz
Smith
Vince
Alamo
Army of Santa Anna
San Jacinto
Webster
Metropolitan Magazine
Local Florist Highlights Easter Flowers and Cape Jasmine
Decoration Day flowers will be scarce but we can supply home trade with our own flowers. Extra fine Easter likes our specialty. Roses and carnations will be shorter in crop but the Cape Jasmine will be plentiful. Our pot plants in bloom never looked better. Come and see them or phone F. J. Olson.
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F. J. Olsan
Narrow Escape Rescued by Bucklen Arnica Salve
Plunk Missouri merchant G W Cloyd recalls a near amputation four years ago after a jimson bar pierced his thumb. He refused to consent, applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and the wound healed. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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G. W. Cloyd
Plunk, Mo
Proposed Resolution of Necessity for Ames Sewers
Ames City Council proposes constructing sanitary sewers and subdrains on College Lincoln Carroll Iowa Kellogg streets to protect public health. Sealed bids and plans on file. assessments to abutting and nearby properties within 150 feet based on benefits. 3 percent contract retention for one year. public notices scheduled May 16 23 30 and June 6 1907 with a meeting June 20 1907 to consider passage and objections.
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City of
Ames
Iowa
College Street
Lincoln Street
Northwestern Street
State Street
Fayette Street
Carroll Street
Iowa Street
Crawford Street
Kellogg Street
Pearl Street
Ladyerty
A. B. Maxwell
Parley Sheldon
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Maine
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Jesse James
Sam Bass
Mississippi
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New England States
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Alvin H. Stimpson
Williamantic
Conn
Cagwin
Kennedy & Graham
Gent and Gemman
F. H. Waters
Ames Savings Bank
Ames, Iowa
G. J. Snyder
Gamble’s
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Iona
M. Res
C. W. Payne, M. D
Boone
W. E. Harriman
McWillidcan
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E. F. Posegate
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Rider Haggard
Max Pemberton
Morley Roberts
Peffers
Peffer
Peffer Medical Association
Joel E. Cagwin
Royal Medicines CO
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