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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
4
Boone and Des Moines visitors listed along with residents traveling to Gilbert Ames and Des Moines. Births and engagements noted, with community updates about clubs, school alums, and local business use of mail order services versus Chicago suppliers. Repairs, sales, and farm notes also appear.
Public notices list per line charges for insertions with entertainment events charging fees at 5c per line. Cards of thanks 2c. Resolutions of respect and condolence 1.00. Free one time church and club notices not for revenue, 5c per line for additional runs. Display rates available on request. changes due by Tuesday evening weekly.
Last Sunday evening an immense audience filled the Congregational church for Rev. O N Severance’s revival sermon. Pastors and church members join in a cordial spirit with a citywide prayer circle forming circles across churches. Afternoon talks are followed by repasts after the 3 PM meeting. Severance uses concise, uplifting sermons without tricks or denunciation, promising a better life.
The Times-Republican recalls the Mayne family once living near Ames and now at the county poor farm after Mayne died February 11 from bowel inflammation. Neighbors supplied food and fuel but improper care left the sick man undernourished in a freezing shack. The piece also notes a reception by the Ames Commercial Club with about 130 plates, tributes to civic efforts, and future plans for annual events.
TripeN Bros & Co announces a limited time offer with best patent flours priced at 1.65 per sack. Ben Har flour at 1.75 Ethan Allen flour at 1.95 and Blue Ribbon flour at 1.65, all first class and guaranteed.
A letter argues that clothing and painting serve beauty and practicality. It notes Devoe paint protects buildings from water, lasts longer when kept dry, and contrasts cheap paints with long lasting quality. Signed F W Devoer & Co with local seller P S Loughran & Bauer.
Ora Hoffman seeks to quiet title to Lots 4 and 5 in Block 8 College Park Addition Ames Iowa in Story County. He warns defendants must appear by March 1906 otherwise default and decree will be entered at Nevada court. Dissolution notice reports Davis Potter firm dissolved mutual consent debts to be assumed by A L Potter with settlements urged.
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