Weather Crop Bulletin on Heat and Drought Strains in State
Abnormal high temperatures marked the week ending the 10th across all stations with central district excess averaging 6.3 degrees. Light showers touched Grinnell Dubuque and Keokuk, but most of the state stayed rainless. Corn rapid to maturity with over half fit for cutting, expected safe by the 25th if conditions hold. Northern soils moist. central and southern regions need rain for fall plowing and pastures. Potato yield reports vary due to rainfall differences at critical growth stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Dubuque
Keosauqua
Tobacco patch grows south of town says farmer J K Ball
J K Ball living south of town reports a patch of tobacco he raised this fall and describes its quality as good. He notes his father was an old tobacco planter. The writer records little attention given to tobacco culture in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Ball
J. K
Kentucky
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Tobacco potential in Iowa mirrors Kentucky soil claims
The speaker argues Iowa soil may support tobacco akin to Kentucky and nearby states. He notes a recent harvest and quick tests suggesting comparable quality, recommending investigation into tobacco cultivation as part of crop diversification.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve for a wide range of skin and wound issues. The ad claims rapid relief for burns boils sores scalds wounds eczema salt rheum chapped hands sore feet and sore eyes and notes a 25 cent price with a druggist guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Kendall
Phillipsburg
Kan
Bucklen
Ames Gun Club and Romeo and Juliet Note
The Ames Gun Club history highlights a two decade old growth, high averages, and a trophy donation by the Ames Times for a silver cup to be contested by members. Separate notes describe William Owen's theater productions and elaborate Romeo and Juliet costuming and props, with dates around September 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Gun Club
Ames Times
W. W. Talbott
William Owen
Mr. Owens
Mrs Mary Walters Reports Cure After Electric Bitters
A Columbus resident credits electric bitters with rapid improvement and a full recovery after severe stomach weakness and nerve distress left her unable to eat or sleep. She says the tonic, priced 50 cents, is the best health remedy and that all druggists carry it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Walters
St. Clair St
Columbus
Earth
Good Parming Pays Demonstrated in Ames Local Voice
A local Ames man illustrates the value of careful effort and sound judgment in everyday work across departments and classes. The piece highlights diligence and prudent farming practices as key to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsement Stirs Vermont Chat
Pittsfield pension attorney W H Brown lauds Dr King’s New Life Pills for family health with 25 cent guarantees. The Roland Record quotes Hans Hustier disputing cement walk claims, noting Ames has extensive cement and brick walk and joking about Ames as a metropolis.
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W. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Roland
Hans Hustier
Rewark
Hans
Ames
Young Boys Caught Stealing in Cagwin's Drug Store
A nine and eleven year old were seen loitering in Cagwin's drug store. One boy lifted a small book or box and both later returned a mousetrap from Potter hardware. Marshal Willey lectured the pair and notified their parents. The incident may be dropped with parental reprimand and a reform school alternative discussed. Political notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cagwin
Potter Hardware
Reform School
Marshal Willey
School Board Sets $2935 Contract for High School Heating Remodel
The school board met Monday and let a $2935 contract to Horton & Steigerwalt for remodeling and adding heating plant capacity at the central high school. Ira J. Scott resigned as secretary. Tallman was elected to fill the vacancy. Nickerson Bros. sidewalks praised as the best by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton & Steigerwalt
Central High School
Ira J. Scott
Tallman
U B Conference Meets in Ames With Several Addresses
The U B conference of the Des Moines district will convene in Ames next Monday with committees meeting Tuesday and Wednesday sessions led by Rev. McCurdy Bishop Weekley and Mayor Sheldon. The Ames Commercial Club endorses Mr Shea for presiding elder and discusses an interurban line along Main Street.
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U. B
Des Moines
Ames
Pruitt
McCurdy
Lake City
Weekley
Sheldon
Geo. Miller
D. D
A. B. Storms
J. J. Grove
Ames Commercial Club
W. F. Cronk
Commercial Club
Iowa
Shea
Interurban
Main Street
City
Story Street
Ames Commercial Club meeting plans event hosting duties
The Ames Commercial club last Friday approved forming a committee to secure art and entertainment for U B conference visitors next week. Members also passed a resolution praising Rev Andrew M Shea of Ames Memorial M E Church on closing a three year pastorate and potential promotion to presiding elder of the Keene district.
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Ames Commercial Club
Artory
U. B
Andrew M. Shea
Ames Memorial M. E
Keene
Ames Commercial Cult
Shea
Sermon Topics at Church of Christ Next Sunday
The Church of Christ schedules sermons titled The Joy of Service and The Pre eminence of Christ. Morning service begins at 11 o clock and the evening service at 7 30.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wallace’s Farmer Trophy
Wallace
Farmers’ Club
Farmers’ Institute
Iowa State College
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Connecticut Valley
Yale Seminary
Congregational Church
Bear
Rocky Mountain
L. M. Bosworth
Forthun & Holmes
J. N. Fowler
Ames Times Trophy
Gilbert Station
Maxwell
Elght
Story County
Art Academy
Register and Leader
L. 8. Coffin
Capt. Brown
Ames Armory
Claude R. Porter
Cummins
Emmetsburg
Hollister
L. M. Bosworru
Nickerson Bros
Sidewalks
Gtf
Church of Christ
Adams
Calla
Mutual
Royal Medici
Marine Bidg
Chicago
Gamble DR Ames
Queensware
J.B. Kooser
Ames, Iowa
H. A. Wettstein
Adolph A. Wettstein
The
Wettstein Tailoring Co
Cutter
Gibson’s Confectionery
Mat
Parley Sheldon
Pres
F. H. Schleiter
Ass’t Cash
Story County Bank
Western National Bank
New York
Knautle, Kachod & Kuhne
First National Bank
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
Surance
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