College Department Highlights and Campus Happenings
W BE Hoxie visited at his Hampton home and Prof Curtiss toured Benna Vista county. Students attended the Boone circus and the Ingersoll lecture in Des Moines. Bert Bisbee returned from Chicago, A C Helmer became a Cedar Rapids mail clerk, Pommel visited Des Moines, and Signor Ventura entertained at the chapel. A new flag staff arrives, and cadets attend the state fair causing class cancellations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BE. Hoxie
Hampton
Noxious weed seed market grows in Iowa
An exchange notes a northwest Iowa firm shipping a car load of mustard seed, paid twenty to twenty five cents per hundred. It marks the first market season for the seed, suggesting mustard may be cultivated here despite previous efforts to eradicate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bicycles and Baby Cabs Subject to Rail Freight Rule
Railroads impose charges on bicycles and baby cabs carried as baggage. Minimum 25 cents, six percent of a first class fare, regardless of distance. Bicycles were moved to baggage cars due to risk of damage. carriers now must pay for damages if items are broken.
Fall hats and hardware debts notice from 1895
Art wishing fall hats for the state fair, can be supplied at J. P. Watson's. I have sold my hardware business, and all parties indebted to me must call and settle on or before Oct. 1, 1895. If not settled by the above date accounts will be placed for collection. O. F. MARTIN. School Shoes. Daniel Bros. & Herman, CALL and see our line of boys' 25 ¢. pants. They are hummers. BrarLow & Smiru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Watson’s
O. F. Martin
Ames Mill for sale or exchange seeks farm land
Due to ill health the Ames Flour and Feed Mill property is offered for sale or exchange for good farm land. For price and terms contact IM Vyirank Patrick in Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Flour and Feed Mill
Ames Mill
Patrick
Ames
Iowa
Underwear sale at Tilden Bros for 25c per item
Fatt Underwear offers 40 dozen ladies and misses fleece lined knit underwear in all sizes at 25 cents. The ad warns that once sold out duplicates cannot be had at this price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Bros. & Co
Not a single cape carried over from last season
TiLpEN Bros. & Co. advertises CioTH and Fur Capes priced from five to thirty five dollars. All capes are new with no carryover from the prior season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cioth
Fur Capes
Tilpen Bros. & Co
Harness races offer two premium events in Story county
Standard patterns priced lower at J. P. Watson's. On Sept 19 and 20 two harness races feature $300 and $500 premiums. Horses must run 2 22 or faster to win. Open to all entrants, promising some of Iowa's fastest horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Iowa
North Western Line Sells Sioux City Excursion Tickets
The North Western Line offers a round trip excursion fare to Sioux City Iowa with tickets on sale September 19 to 29 inclusive and valid for return by October 1 1895. For tickets and details see C and N W Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North- Western Line
Sioux City
Promised Salve Advertsized For General Skin Ailments
The salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. For sale by L M Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
North Western Line Offers Low Fare Home Seeker Excursions
On August 29 September 10 and 24 1895 the North Western Line will sell home seekers excursion tickets to many West and Northwest points at very low rates. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
County Fair Set With Record Exhibits At Nevada
Story county fair runs September 18 19 and 20 at Nevada with record exhibitor entries across cattle hogs sheep horses and drafts. Premiums exceed prior year by nearly 1000 and the association promises a banner fair in Iowa with expanded features and classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Nevada
County Fair at Ogden Reduced Round Trip Tickets
Tickets on sale September 16 to 20 for Ogden Iowa fair travel and return passage by September 21 1895. For tickets and full information contact C and N W Railway agents.
Tickets on sale for Belle Plaine trip at reduced rates
Tickets at reduced rates to Belle Plaine and return on sale Sept 30 to Oct 4 inclusive good for return passage to Oct 6 1895. For tickets and full information apply to agents C N W Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North- Western Line
Belle Plaine
County Fair at Toledo Reduced Rates and Tickets
County Fair at Toledo offers reduced round trip fare to and from Toledo. Tickets on sale September 23 to 27, 1895, valid for return passage through September 28, 1895. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North- Western Line
Toledo
Des Moines preacher to speak at Baptist church next Sunday
Rev F E Kendall of Des Moines will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. The notice mentions reduced rates to Webster City and directs readers to apply to agents. New clothing this week at Tippen Bros Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Kendall
Des Moines
Baptist Church
Titpem Bros. & Co
Local Notes From Chatel Ridge and Nearby Towns
Mrs. Charlie Brown returns home from a visit with her sister in Des Moines a week ago. Miss Fannie Dodds left for Des Moines to attend college for a while. Albert Bissell of Humboldt County visited relatives in the area. Ringling shows drew crowds to Boone last week. Jim and Walter Hughes suffered threshing injuries. Robert Campbell and family visited. Totten from Illinois investigated crop rumors. The Fair again attracts residents. Johnny Liddie’s threshing crew harvested 790 bushels in 1 hour 40 minutes. Miss Lillie Paxton starts district No. 1 fall term. cooperation of patrons expected. Hannah Hannum of Wall Lake visited Ruth family. R. M. Hunter and wife of Wall Lake visited Story County relatives.
Franklin Sunday School Convention Program at Ray School House
The program for the Franklin township Sunday School Convention at Ray school house on Sept 14 1595 lists 8:30 devotional by A W Harned 9:00 The Object of the Sunday School by Rev C Steward 9:20 The Sunday School an Ally of the Parent by C F Rath 9:40 The Bible in the Sunday School by J W Bateman 10:10 Encouragement to Bible Study by Mrs M K Hollister 10:25 recess 10:30 platform meeting officer and teacher selections and study topics led by L Oliver E B Stewart Ontario school R V Veneman F Sawyer 11:30 address by County President Rev L J A Smay 12:00 dinner 1:30 song and praise Wm McGill 1:45 report of State Convention M K Hollister 2:15 The Infant Class Mrs J H Reynolds 2:40 questions and answers 3:00 The Graded System in the Sunday School Rev G L Wilson 3:30 Home Department and House to House Visitation Rev L J A Smay 3:50 reports from Sunday Schools second quarter 4:10 business and benediction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Harned
Rev. C. Steward
C. F. Rath
J. W. Bateman
M. K. Hollister
L. Oliver
E. B. Stewart
Sept. Ontario School
R. V. Veneman
F. Sawyer
L. J. A. Smay
Wm. McGill
J. H. Reynolds
G. L. Wilson
Bicycle road race idea sparks local interest in Story City
A letter urges Story City and Ames merchants to sponsor a ten to twelve mile handicap bicycle race. Prominent riders from Ames and Story City could be drawn in, with Talbott and Read of Ames and Christiansen of Story City as potential handicapper. The note also highlights Story County Agricultural Society grounds in Nevada hosting a fair September 18 to 20 with music, horse exhibits and abundant grain and fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story City
Ames
Talbott
Read
Christiansen
Ailbert Gazette
Story County Agricultural Society
Nevada
Iowa
Story County
Mrs E F E Davis Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs E F E Davis of San Miguel California shares a testimonial praising Chamberlain Cough Remedy. She suffers from weak lungs and bronchial asthma and reports better health after using the remedy. She notes improved breathing and restful nights and recommends it to others with lung troubles. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. FE. Davis
San Miguel
Cal
Chamberlain
Local Iowa Real Estate and Market Prices Noted
200 acre farm in Marshall county priced at 38 per acre and 80 acre farm in Story county at 35 per acre. Two dwelling houses in South Ames listed at 550 and 1300. Desirable business jet and building in Ames block 10 priced at 550. For sale story and a half house six rooms north side inquire A C Baker Ames Iowa. For Sale story and a half house listed by LOUGHRAN. Tilden Bros Co advertises men’s fine shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Iowa
South Ames
Block
Ames
A. C. Baker
North Side
A. P. Devitt
First National Bn
Chicago
Knauth, Nachon & Kahne
New York
First National Bank
Mars’ Town
Iowa National Bank
Des Moines
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. West
Prof. Curtiss
Benna Vista County
Boone
Ingersoll
Bert Bisbee
A. C. Helmer
Cedar Rapids
Prof. Pommel
Mr. Carver
Signor Ventura
Robert Shott
Irene Frisbee
Sheldon
Mrs. Marston
Curtiss
Hawks
Department of Botany
Wm. Smay
Graybill
Wma
Smay
Tne
Daniel Bros. & Herman
BrarLow & Smiru
J. P. Watson's
Bucklen
Towa
Ogden
Hamilton County Feir
Webster City
Agts. C.&n. W. Rev
Chatel Ridge
Charlie Brown
Mrs. Hunter
Alexander
Fannie Dodds
Albert Bissell
Humboldt County
Ringling
Jim
Walter Hughes
Walt
Robert Campbell
Chapel Ridge
Mr. Totten
Frank Bell
Illinois
Frank
Johnny Liddie
Lillie Paxton
Franklin Township
Hannah Hannum
Wall Lake
Will Ruth
R. M. Hunter
Wal) Lake
Ray School House
Newton
Loughran
Maxwell & Son, Grocers
Cook and Heating Stores
Coung
Moncey
Tilden Bros
Harmniltons
Globe Stock Food
Curcaco, Inc
O. Robinson & Co
Globe
GEE Bros
Teamsters
Fuller & Fuller Co
Curcaco
Ill
O. Ropinsen & Co
DesMoines
Ropinson & Co
Sirsa
Martin Melander
Fire Department
Spring & Son
Parley Sheldon
Pres
Kn. J. Shelden
Casa
Uae
Cooley & Jones
Ewart & Degork
Ewart &Degore
Fashionable Tailors
Meeki- Reel
Curzon, Sons
Chattanooga Medicine Co
McBhee
Cardus
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