Terrible wreck of college car shocks Ames
A Northwestern freight crashed into a college passenger car at the Ames interlocking plant causing widespread damage and injuries. Professors students and staff including H. G. Bell and Miss Asther Livingston suffered broken bones and lacerations while others escaped with varying injuries. Investigations probe derailer condition and block signals, with potential lawsuits looming over property losses and passenger damages.
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Des Moines, Fort Dodge & Southern, Railway Company
Ames & College
Ames
Northwestern
Hoggatt Street
Robinson
Nate Tedrow
Iowa Railroad Commission
Cram
The
Lincoln Assassination Memorial Issue in 1865 Herald
A New York Herald from April 16 1865 shared a full detail account of President Lincoln's assassination and death. The front page was blackened to mark a prominent death, with extensive war news illustrating the era's newspaper style.
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T. W. Hauser
New York Herald
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Universal Relief
Cagwin the druggist urges that Foley's Kidney Cure will treat any kidney or bladder ailment within medical reach. The claim asks readers to rely on the product for a wide range of urinary conditions, endorsing its effectiveness for many sufferers.
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Foley
Cagwin
Con Game Won’t Work On Des Moines Ames Football Feud
A Iowa City special in the Register and Leader argues the Iowa Ames football game would draw a large Des Moines crowd but profits would favor Drake University, with little money for Ames or Iowa. The piece questions Des Moines stadium as a venue and mocks the idea of moving the game there.
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Iowa City
Register and Leader
Des Moines
Drake University Athletic Association
Ames
Iowa
Drake
Des Moiens
Ames Iowa game slated for Des Moines in big plans
The Register and Leader reports Des Moines is presented as the proper site for the Ames Iowa game. A plan to fund Drake athletics is also mentioned. Ames objects to boosters playing its football games while not opposing Des Moines’ involvement.
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Register and Leader
Des Moines
Drake Athletic Fund
Ames
Debating Team Trials At City High School
City High School held preliminary try-outs for its debating teams for the Iowa State League of High Schools. Girls formed the Junto with Olive Siler, Carrie Hunter, and Bessie Mellor as top scorers. alternates named Lillie Hollinshead, Myrtle Hubbard, and Louise Oliver. Boys formed the Dissenters with Irvin Meltzer, Earl Smith, and Albert Fowler leading, alternates Percy Jllis, Merrill Manning, Homer Templeton. Judges and presiding officers praised performances. In about two weeks the three victors from each side will debate to decide state contest spot. final arrangements pending.
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City High School
College
Iowa State League of High Schools
English Department
A. B. Noble
Junto
Olive Siler
Carrie Hunter
Bessie Mellor
Lillie Hollinshead
Myrtle Hubbard
Louise Oliver
Barrett
Prof. Newens
Clara Baker
Irvin Meltzer
Earl Smith
Albert Fowler
Percy Jllis
Merrill Manning
Homer Templeton
New Life Pills Promised Cure for Multiple Ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a safe gentle cleanser and invig orator to cure headache biliousness malaria and jaundice. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents with a guarantee.
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Dr. King
Chautauqua notes push for record 1908 attendance
The Ames Chautauqua advertising committee held an enthusiastic meeting last Saturday. They plan an energetic campaign to attract the largest attendance Ames has seen and promise announcements of attractions soon, aiming for equal or superior offerings to prior years.
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Ames Chautauqua
Ames
Candy Kitchen Opens In Boone With Jones Team
H. F. Jones arranged his candy kitchen at the start of the week and began manufacturing homemade candy on Monday afternoon. Mr. Nicholas, formerly a Boone candy kitchen operator, now oversees the work.
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H. F. Jones
Mr. Nicholas
Boone
Chapped Hands Cured by Chamberlains Salve
Chapped hands are quickly cured by applying Chamberlains Salve. Price 25 cents. For sale by Judisch Bros.
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Judisch Bros
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H. G. Bell
Iowa State College
Mr. Connor
Esther Livingston
Grace Williams College
F. M. Hanson
Jefferson
Jim Robinson
John Cramn
S. Creel
M. Cruz
Phillipino
of. G. Bell
Farm Crops Department
Bell
Connor
Asther Livingston
Grace Williams
Slattery
Cagwin’s Drug Store
BORAX
H. S. Debating Teams
Jone Bros Spy
Cannon Brand
Saigon
Jamaica
Tone Bros
Eena
Judisch Bros Ames
Lowa
Royal Medicine
Marine Bidg
Chicago
Gamble Drug Company
Ames, Iowa
A. L. Potter
DR. Pierre
DR. Pierre Chemical CO
Loughran
Bauer
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