Local notes and visits brighten county town life
Last Wednesday and Friday brought family visits and town events across the county. Residents discuss moving to Oklahoma, high school events, meals, and social calls with Ames, Story City, and Des Moines connections. Worldly trips, illness, church activities, and a new Ford mark ongoing local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koneold Cinevn
A. B. Wright
Fiord Tawsea
Theodore Hanson
Garh Jones
Ames
Mr. Lee
Gilbert
Mt. Fee
Ira Brown
Des Mommes
Tra
Rev. Pardun
Risgehl
Theo Mr. Blaunck
Lincoln
Nehowaka
H. C. Wakefield
Elizabeth Avrne
Agnes Weigle
Martin Anderson
Story City
Abrahamson
Death of Miss Lucy A Pope in Des Moines
Miss Lucy A Pope, an English girl living near Ames with Mr and Mrs Geo Copestake, died in Des Moines Iowa June 28 1912 after a severe operation at the Methodist hospital. Born in Derby Ireland 24 years ago she came to America to join her brother Sidney and was loved for her kindness and cheerful disposition. Her funeral was held at the Congregational church in Ames with Rev W J Minchin officiating and interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy A. Pope
Geo. Copestake
Ames
Des Moines
Methodist
Congregational Church
W. J. Minchin
Lacy A. Pope
Derby
Ireland
Iowa
America
Sidney
Sh Vearn
Church of England
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised for Stomach Relief
A letter from Darius Dowey of Newberg Junction N B says his wife uses Chamberlain's Tablets and finds them effective and beneficial. The ad invites readers with stomach or bowel trouble to try the remedy, offered by T J Loughran and L M Sosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Darius Downey
Newberg Junction
N. B
T. J. Loughran
L. M. Sosworth
Doran's Rise From Chore Boy to Iowa Farmer Leader
The article profiles Mr. Doran who faced early hardship after parents died and found work as a chore boy and farm hand in Itincts before moving to Iowa. At twenty four he bought his current farm, earning a reputation for good judgment and public service. He served Boone county as representative for five sessions, with strong loyalty to employers and constituents, and contributed to the National Conservation Congress in Kansas City, pushing scientific farming resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Doran
Iowa
Boone County
Tim
Potiow
Story County
National Conservation Congress
Kansas City
Electric Bitters Cited To Cure Malaria In Lucama Buyer
The ad claims mosquitos spread malaria and typhoid, with fever and weakness as symptoms. It credits electric Bitters for eradicating malaria from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina after three bottles and notes benefits for stomach liver and kidney issues. 60 cents at J. M. Posworth and T. J. Tonghran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
J. M. Posworth
T. J. Tonghran
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News OF the County
Wool
Totten
Ijowa
Oklahom
Mary Rudloff
St. Jos. Mo
Mat Fisenlott
Roscoe Rainhbolt
Agnes Anderson
Ames Cuine
Pred Thompson
Boone
Wan
Robert Trowslor
Mies
Tole Tul
Story Cite
Whacsdiay
Swanton
Story Cay
Mugatay
Mande Robingen
Vos
John Homedland
Io Sunes 2 Hoypine Saturdy
Nefer Olann
Bertha Ceamsen
Beuday
Les Mops Monsonst
Con
Chas. Zener
Viday eVelling
Festor
Mys
Fred Zener
Leslie Puchanan
Irene
der Voines
Poone Sacurdeau
Mma Jounean
Gasaeay
Ames Enile
Saitrday
Rev
Vordan Teft Maniey Troraine
Ciehon
Mra . Swanson
Story
Mira
Jeke Hwunis
M. F
Kertern
Santarad Sheskar
Ontaro
Hebert Wolfe
Fort Dodge
T. D Meloreth
Ripper
Acme
Pant Freed
F A. Scott
Chicago
W H H. van Duzer
Mre Scott
Rae Doctor
Willie Kintiney
South Dakota
Ed Hutchison
Chas. Price
Bancroft
Rey. Louser
Union
Auio
Rob Ross
Rob
Ford
Wilbert
Shallenberger
Hotel Ames
Nevada Hotel
Nevada
Jits
Bright
Totson
Wilbert Schallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, Ill
Drexel State Bank
Robert Purgess & Son
Winona
Iil
M. Chevalier
South
France
Iowa State College
Centro
Sean
Coen
Bismarck
Coco
Jean Ie Blanc
Cass Meouette
Bojador
Indida
the Earth Fame
Justin R. Doran
Ilair Goods
Clara McConnell Marinello
Sa.es
Mas, J. Eilwen
James E. Adamson
M. D
Main St
Dull Ave
Farl B.bush, Ph. G
M.D
Baker's Jewelry Store
A. B. Maxwell
Ames Savings Bank
M. H. Kelso
Stary County Bank
G. A. Underwood
Walter Canaba
Union National
Vana Ames
Ames Hotel
J. F. Tilden
Lows
Phoctae
Kit
M. J. Adams
Liv
H. M. Duckworth
The
Demons of
D.M Gheist
MJD
Jennie GO
Ghrist
MOD
Drs. Ghrist
Ghrist Physicians & Surgeons
Masons Building
Seventh St
Douglas Ave
G. J. Snyder
Haverly Transfer
Duff Avenue
Ben G. Budge, M. D
Hamilton Brock
E. H. Graves
Mutual Insurance
Wettstein
Story County Bank
Ames, Iowa
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