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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
1
For special occasions order Hanfords ice cream in bulk or brick with about three days notice. We guarantee the most delicious ice cream you ever tasted. Our Soda Fountain is in operation and features Hanfords Ice Cream Soda.
Our Grocery Department is complete in every particular. Best goods at reasonable prices. If you haven't yet given us a trial order for meats you ought to give us one. Our goods will please you. Fresh fish every Thursday and Friday.
Ames has grown from about 2,500 in 1900 to 3,291 residents now, a steady annual rise of over 150. The city reports no vacant business rooms or unoccupied homes, calling this era a prosperous awakening with much work still ahead. Farmers and neighbors note ongoing improvements as proof of persistent progress.
William Trowbridge J W Kennebeck Fred Franzwa and P Minchen of local boards visited Ames last Saturday to inspect city and college sewage disposal plants. They found thorough operation and noted disposal plants as crucial to sewerage systems. They expect action when the board of supervisors meets in June with Prof Marston likely to discuss joint sessions and finalize plans for construction to be ready before next term.
A U.S. city persists in withholding payment to public school teachers for services rendered twenty years ago, a stance that faces growing public criticism and potential legal challenges. The case highlights financial strain and accountability concerns in long running payroll disputes.
Eugene B. Favre, son of an old Story county settler, completes the Stanford law course May 24. He funded his four years by reporting for the San Jose and San Francisco papers. In 1904 he served as University correspondent for the San Francisco Call and has moved to San Francisco to take a newspaper position. Friends wish him success.
The letter describes a May journey south from San Antonio toward Monterrey and Mexico City. It notes crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico, currency exchange, Mexican rail management, desert scrub, cattle, and tall mountains. It highlights Monterey, San Luis Potosi, and the Cathedral in Mexico City, with scenes of streetcars, ox-drawn carts, and markets along the route.
The week saw cooler, rainy weather with widespread showers aiding field work and corn planting progress though wet soils slowed areas. Replanting rose due to floods and seed issues. corn acreage may be smaller than planned. Early fields cultivated while rains boost grass and small grain and crop prospects. Frost damage was minimal and apple yields vary though strawberries look strong and cherries light.
North Western Line offers limited excursion fares to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and more from June 13 to July 8 with favorable return limits. Two daily fast trains The Overland Limited and The California Express feature electric lighting dining room and sleeping cars. Applies through Chicago and North Western agents.
Through the North Western Line excursion tickets will be sold on June 17 18 and 19 with favorable retain limits on account of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
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