Corner stone laying of new Federal building
Letter from President’s secretary regrets he cannot attend the corner stone ceremony for the new Federal building in Des Moines Iowa on Saturday due to a Missouri State Fair engagement. The note recalls cabinet member James Wilson’s past links to Ames and the government project.
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Federal
Sedalia
James Wilson
United States ‘Experiment Station
State College
Ames
Charles D. Hillis
Washington, D. C
Parley Sheldon
Iowa
Sheldon
Bosworth
Sec’y
Ames Post Office Building Cornerstone and Arcadia Lodge History
Secretary Wilson letter praises Ames for a new post office building and corner stone event. C E Taylors history notes Arcadia Lodge No 240 A F & A M formed in 1868 and chartered 1869 with members and officers listed, detailing Ames growth and incorporation in 1870.
Hypnosis claim leads to Chicago arrest of Ames man
A former Ames man Albert B. Cox, once a Des Moines Gas collector, was arrested in Chicago on charges filed by his son Erwin. The case involves a woman named Melissa Mayner accused of hypnotic influence. Cox was released. Mrs. Cox and the accuser were connected to trials in Chicago.
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Register and Leader
Ames
Park
Albert B. Cox
Des Moines Gas Company
Des Moines
Chicago
Erwin
Melissa Mayner
Cox
St. Louis
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Play Attracts Large Tent Crowd
Terry’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin company performed Friday night in a tent before a large audience. The production was well staged for a tent show and its realism frightened many children. The enduring tale drew a strong turnout despite its age.
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Terry
Ames News Stand Subscription Offer Note
A brief notice from Ames News Stand & Subscription Agency states they duplicate offers from publishers and subscription agencies and promise prompt attention to all orders. The fragment includes an address line fragment 23-If.
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Ames News Stand
Potter Advertisement Promises Value for Readers
A. L. Potter claims the large advertisement in this paper will more than pay for the reader’s time, urging attention to his message and offerings.
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A. L. Potter
Dr Kings New Life Pills Aid Striking Organs
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for digestive and organ issues. It claims the liver kidneys and bowels may “strike” and need the pills to restore proper action. The ad notes the product costs 25 cents and is available at drug stores.
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Dr. King
Poole's Grocery Offers Introductory Flour Deal
Real flour Jersey Cream promoted for winter use with special introductory prices on Friday and Saturday October 6 and 7. Single sack priced at 1.25 dollars and ten sacks at 1.20 dollars. Poole's Grocery. 24-11.
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Jersey
Poole'’s Grocery
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proven Superior Healer
A vintage advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as unmatched for cuts burns sores and many skin ailments. It claims relief for piles sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and sprains with a price of 25 cents at all druggists.
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Bucklen
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NEW Federal
J. A. T. Hull
L. M. Bosworth
Ames, Iowa
Mr. Bosworth
J. A. T. Ault
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
C. E. Taylor
Arcadia Lodge
FE & A. ML. Ames
Charles Edson Taywrt
Arcadian Lodge
M. . Bunday
Andrew J. Graves
Wm. D. Jaras
Gale's Clothing Store
Main Street
Douglass Avenue
Milton
Hoggatt
J. W
Samuel J. Starr
Ed Carr
Chas. &, Taylor
J. D
A. J. Graves
Treas
Robert Marshall
S. S
Bar Scott
J. S
Alexander McFarland
W. G. Wright
A. J. Tomlin
Nevada
Blazing Star Lodge
P. L. Porter
Arcadia
Reuben Mickle
G. M
W. I. Smith
T. 8. Parvin
G. Lee
M. J. Bunday
Wm D. Lakas
L. Q Hoggatt
Davenport
W. M
5. B
Farrel
W. W. G. Wright
H. ?. Lodds, Treas
D. A. Digelow
Federal Post Office
Fitming
A. V. Storm
C. L. Stverly
A. Speers
J. Wi
J. M. Bosworth
History of
A. BH. Maxwell
John J. Blair
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Cynthia O. Duff
Sheriff Hoggatts
Oakes Ames
Congregational Church
M. E. Church
Fating Uswise
Story County
Said County
C. Turner
Wm. West
P. ¢. Compton
Ralph Marshall
H. FP
Kingsbury
Geo. G. Tilden
Charles EF. Taylor
Arcadia Lodge No
A, PF & AM
Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Cravenetts
Burley & Stevens
Daniel Bros. & Herman
Ben Davis
Willow Twig
Geniton
Walbridge
Graves
Frank L. Bateman
A. B. Cox
Little Wonder Gas Maker
Kellogge Avenue
Kellogg Ave
Uncle Tom
D. M Ghrist
Jennie G. Ghrist
M.D
Drs. Ghrist
Ghrist Physicians & Surgeons
James E. Adamson, M. D
Main St
R.s
Duff Ave
Chas. J. Biewen
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