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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
1
Mr Levi Allinson opens The Nevada in the Linn Padelsford room at the north end of Linn street. He brings restaurant experience and is described as a capable caterer in the community note.
Dr J H McNeal of the State Agricultural College examined cattle at the Boone county poor farm after Herman reported a cow frothing at the mouth. He diagnosed hydrophobia and advised immediate slaughter at first symptoms. Numerous cases reported across the county, with Dodge township recording the most.
Excursion tickets at one fare for round trip from December 28 to January 2, 1904 inclusive for the State Teachers' Meeting. Tickets available via Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Applies to the Northwestern line to Ann Arbor Michigan.
Ames residents are urged to visit the Vandermast store for a Christmas sale offering 25 to 50 percent off. The ad promises fresh up to date stock and urges immediate purchases to beat higher prices elsewhere. Limited specials are noted despite space constraints.
Special sale offers on boys blue flannel shirts men s heavy Rockford socks Mackintoshes and ladies waists and skirts with discounts ranging from 25 to 30 percent and prices listed for value items including silk waists and dress skirts.
A holiday remark contrasts imminent Christmas joy with stirring politics as Senator Smoot of Utah and Brigham Roberts are mentioned. Secretary Wilson heads an American Forestry Association session in Washington. A Chicago tale mocks a socialite chase and bath critiques spark local humor from Boone Standard with a biblical joke.
Burl Baker petitions for divorce from Ida M. Baker to be heard at the January term of District Court. They wed last April and have resided in Ames. Desertion is the plaintiff's plea. A brave Sheldahl girl saved an infant from a fire and later called for help.
Reduced price excursion tickets offered to points on the Northwestern system and Union Pacific within 200 miles of selling station. Valid December 24 35 31 and January 1 with return permitted through January 4 1904. Applies to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
Mothers learn early signs of croup and how to prevent it using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first hoarseness or rough cough. The remedy is described as safe, pleasant, and reliable, used by thousands of mothers, and available at all druggists.
Victor E. Ballou a Northwestern switchman of 405 South Center street is jailed in Denver on counterfeiting charges. A telegram to his brother in law O B Bingaman said Ballou was held with credentials requested. Neighbors call it mistaken identity. Ballou is reputed reliable and a Nevada Watchman editor son, V A Ballou.
Margaret White transfers to A D Ikehorn and CO D Bartholow for 600 dollars parcels 8 and 9 in Bik A Scotts Ad Nevada G Lee and w to O L Little for 1200 dollars parcels 6 7 8 9 10 and 11 Bik 1 and lots 1 and 1 2 in Block 8 Lee and Little's Ad Ames Anna Grove et al to James H Sinclair for 3500 dollars southeast 22 85 28.
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