Ames Public Schools report shows improved attendance and enrollment
The Ames public schools report a rise in enrollment over last year by 83 and attendance up 67 this month. The overall absence and tardy rate hits a record low 526, with the high school recording 165 perfect months. Miss Lanning’s Central building room tops 99.1 percent attendance. several rooms earn 98 percent and may receive a 4 quarter holiday.
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Lanning
Bullpine
Clara A. Boss
Kittie M. Howard
Elizabeth Baker
Estella McCormick
Ee Ce
Kathryn Fenton
Myrtle Lockwood
Mary B. Bates
Carolyn Cox
Edna R. Hathaway
When I Grow Up I’ll Make Money Like Papa
A boy named Nathan visits his father’s office and declares his plan to become rich when he is a man. His parents encourage him, then he ponders the idea of earning money simply by sitting in a chair that spins. Source notes the child’s budding ambition.
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Nathan
Papa
Chicago Record-Herald
Paul of Russia Assassination Echoes Caesar’s End
The text recounts Emperor Paul I of Russia being assassinated on March 25 1801 in St Petersburg after conspirators led by Count Valerian Zouboff and Bennigsen force entry to his bedchamber. Paul confronts the conspirators before being strangled by a sash as he laments his killer's fate.
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Paul
Russia
St Petersburg
Moscow
Plato Zouboff
Zouboff
Emperor
Alexander
Bennigsen
Valerian Zouboff
Constantine
Property transfers and deeds across Iowa towns
A sequence of real estate transactions listing transfers of lots, blocks, and parcels among multiple buyers and sellers such as Mary Sinnott, Nicholas Sinnott, C R Parks, and others. Documented deeds include prices from 1 to 6000 dollars, with properties in Ames, Story City, Nevada, Fred C McCall’s subdivision, and Cam bridge, detailing lot numbers and block designations across 82 23 and surrounding dates.
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Mary Sinnott
John Sinnott
AR Gardiner
BF Holm
Story City
Electric Bitters Cure Wife After Five Doctors Fail
Thos S Austin of Leavenworth Indiana refused a physician for his wife’s female trouble and instead tried Electric Bitters. Five doctors had failed to help, but after taking the remedy she recovered enough to leave bed and resume household duties. Guaranteed by L M Bosworth, price 56c.
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Thos. S. Austin
Republican
Leavenworth
Ind
L. M. Bosworth
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Joern Q Taylor
The District Court of Story County Iowa appoints William A Taylor as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Joern Q Taylor deceased. All debts owed should be paid to the undersigned and all claims must be presented to the court authenticated by the date shown. Ames Iowa October 24 1905.
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Tober
A. D
District Court
Story County
Iowa
Joern Q
Taylor
Ames
William A. Taylor
A Quaint Wardrobe From a Seventeenth Century Gentleman
A Chicago News item recounts Sir Ralph Verney's 1561 grand tour with son Edmund. The inventory lists fashion and toiletry items sent to Lyons and Florence, including night caps, cuffs, lace, cambrick, handkerchiefs, waistcoats, stockings, crape, a black trunk, combs, and mourning ropa. It also notes medicines, powders, pipes, teeth brushes, and a gift of teeth brushes to a friend in Florence.
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Ralph Verney
Continent
Edmund
Lyons
Florence
Phisick
Sir R. Hastings
Rose Viniger
Viniger
Mary
Paris
Chicago News
Misleading Claims About Toothpicks and Teeth Health
The excerpt argues health and prosperity of teeth depend on using a toothpick after meals and dismisses objections as those of a Miss Prim or Aunt Betty. It suggests the practice should be universally adopted and implies immediate personal improvement follows.
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Prim
Betty
Dental Hygiene Debate on Tooth Aids
A harsh editorial warns against using tooth picks while advocating dental floss as safer for teeth. It argues tooth picks damage enamel and are socially tolerated under false pretenses.
Politeness of Children in Little Dilemmas
A London party scene contrasts a young girl’s strict gratitude with a boy who wants more chocolate. The girl seeks guidance to say goodbye properly, while Johnny’s simple reply highlights childish desire and social expectations.
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London
Johnny
Ruling the Roost: Mrs Chillingly’s Household Rule
A wry quotation recalls Mrs Chillingly saying her husband lets her decide small matters while he handles the large ones. The line surfaced as a humorous reflection on domestic decision making.
Missed Maids Seeks Simpler Life
Mrs McCall laments needing a good maid. Mrs Vandine suggests hers might fit. Mrs McCall questions keeping a help who must manage many dresses and hats. Mrs Vandine notes her maid will not stay for a less demanding position.
Industrial Opportunities along the Northwestern rail line
A folder offers concise information on industrial openings near the Chicago and Northwestern route. It details factory buildings and desirable sites ready for immediate use, plus descriptions of extensions widening access to premier western territory. Free on application to Northwestern line agents.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Northwestern
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W. J. Cadd
Paul OF
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Nettie Cronk
Parks
Duffs
Mary J McMillan
Drake
Nicholas Sinnott
Graber
Shevely
Sheldahl
Patrick Sinnott
R E Smith
Thos Epperson
Hiram Taylor
Blairs Ad Ames
J C Chitty
Chitty
Ellen McBride
Sadie Koons
McCalls
Nevada
J C Bernhard
Smay
Woods
Fred C McCall
Virginie and
Elva Ferner
Anna J Sweeney
Keltner
Blairs
Lillie J Larrson
Amund
James McCoy
Lucy N Silliman
Blk & Cole
Martha A Wilson
Inc Town of
Cambridge
Laura Talbott
Mary McBride
HC Holm
Ev Luth Church
Buck
Ter Poll
Judisch Brothers
Leslie’s Weekly
A. & C. Railway
P.M
Serene
Cene P.M
A. M No
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W. M. Greeley
M. K. Smith
Manacer
H. Westerman
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