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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
5
Local advertising rates and community notices accompany a long list of residents and visitors to Ames. Entry after entry records movements to Des Moines Boone Cedar Rapids Nevada and other towns, with brief notes on meetings marriages illnesses and civic events. The piece also covers church revival efforts and upcoming public gatherings reflecting small town life in 1904 Ames.
A new merchant announces arrival in town and opens spring stock at the Odd Fellows Temple west room. He promotes All America 850 shoes for men, a new neckwear line, ladies neckwear, shirtwaist dress goods, and invites social and business greetings from the community.
Last Saturday night students on main street caused a lively disturbance. Two students were forced to promenade in an indecent manner while others spoke and danced. A runaway was grabbed by a citizen but a clash ensued with Marshal Wiley arriving to calm the crowd. A colored resident was targeted by the marshal and became upset, but order was restored with minor injuries and heightened tensions as professors condemn the incident and urge better conduct.
A heavy paper 42 by 64 inch map mounted on rollers with cloth bound edges shows new island possessions and features of Japan China Manchuria Korea and the Far East including the Trans Siberian Railway Pacific Ocean cables and railway lines. Send 25 cents in stamps to W B Kniskern P T M Chicago and North Western Ry Chicago Tl 46.2.
Mrs. Sarah Atkinson wife of William Atkinson died at 9 45 A M at their home 95 Float Street Freeport Illinois She had been in poor health since last May and the immediate cause began a week ago She was born January 19 1828 at Alexandria Bay New York and married in Aurora November 28 1851 Survived by husband five children and five grandchildren Funeral by Rev Frederic W White with possible aid from Rev Hermans of Sycamore Death notices also reflect Ames Illinois newspaper commentary on crime and sensationalism in the town.
Monday evening Mrs John Chandler entertained Barrtist church junior members from 6 to 8 at 801 Iowa St. Forrest Hannegan dressed as George Washington greeted guests who met Martha Washington and Mrs Curtiss. The program was well done and refreshments followed. A china cap and saucer were given to Mrs Chandler.
Taxes are due January 1 and become delinquent March 1 with penalties starting April 1 at 1 percent per month. First installment payable before April 1 and second before October 1 without penalty at Story County Bank which keeps a list for Ames and vicinity.
Miss Carrie Stohl suffers a severe toothache and Miss Angie McDaniel remains under the weather. Several la grippe cases are reported to Dr. McMaster and Dr. Ross. Mr Ossie Freed visits Mise ae Lyons of Ames on Sunday evening.
The article argues preventive medicine is best and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia arising from colds or influenza. It states the remedy has proven effectiveness in thousands of cases during outbreaks and urges taking it at the start of a cold. Sold by all druggists.
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