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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
1
A mosaic of early 20th century briefs covers Des Moines social life, health board meetings, Nordica’s singing, and plans for Memorial Day. Reports note Army-like press on Roosevelt, Armstrong's Ames visit, railway wage gains, and St. Louis fair expansion. Weather forecast reach aims via telephone networks.
An article notes a movement to rename Kansas City Kansas to reflect its distinct identity, contrasting it with Missouri’s Kansas City and citing social lines and regional pride. The piece mentions Mrs. Gibson of Ames supporting Kansas City Kansas and recounts mixed feelings about the two cities. It ends with a shopping note from L. M. Grasow at City Book Store.
Des Moines Indiana reports a warmer week with heavy rainfall in about two thirds of the state. Dry eastern districts show rain needed to soften clods. Plowing lags in wet areas while well drained fields show vigorous planting and prompt corn germination. Seed corn selection praised with encouraging results. Grass and small grains grow well. apples fair and small fruits promising.
Transfers filed by Smith and Bricker list Nevada A Kibby selling to J B Mullen for 100 dollars a 5 25 foot lot 5 block 1 Beardshears addition Ames. A F DeCamp sells to G T Stebbins for 150 dollars lot 2 block 1 Ives addition Ames. William Taylor and wife convey to Margaret Leland for 1150 dollars lot 9 block 4 Ames. Robert Taylor sells to C W Hunter for 700 dollars lot 1 of lot 2 block 41 Blairs third addition Ames.
Memorial Sunday May 24 services at the Congregational church at 11 a.m. G A R comrades and Civil War veterans urged to meet at Post headquarters at 10:30 a.m. to attend in a body. College reports 5 to 0 victory at Iowa City last Saturday. H S Hoot photographer Barkhurst's old gallery. 6
Notice lists Chicago & North-Western Railway excursion dates for groups in Indianapolis Boston Saratoga Springs Denver Detroit and Baltimore with events from June to September. For rates and sale dates contact the railway ticket agent.
North-Western lines announce excursion tickets from June 1 to October 31 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Oyster Bay. Daily trains offer a delightful vacation trip. Apply to O and NW Ry agents.
In almost every neighborhood some one has died from an attack of colic or cholera morbus often before medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved lives and relieved pain more than any other medicine in use. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all druggists.
Frank B. Spence promotes a brand described as best cigar and value in fruits. Two Hambletonians Young Aquarius and Red Wilkes owned by Wm. Clark are showcased at Clark barns in south Ames. A $12 foal insurance is offered. Chocolates at Loughran and Bauer. Farm loans at 5 percent with first mortgages preferred. Inquiries to F. L. Meredith. Shoes repaired by Roup at Tilden's rear. Read Loughran & Bauer's ad.
Story County notices list nine room house for rent in south Ames inquires to John Judge. Maple City Soap claims no competitor as best and cheapest. Paints brushes and wallpaper from Loughran Bauer. New Shetland pony for sale via N H Jacobson west of the college. Manitoba land for sale via W H Dayton. Ten room house for rent at 902 Dalrk street. Gro White and Mrs Winter listed in nearby classifieds.
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