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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
2
Home seekers Excursion Tickets at greatly reduced rates will be sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from November 1902 to April 1903 to the northwest, west and southwest via the North Western Line. Standard and Tourists Sleeping Cars free reclining chair cars and “The Best of Every thing.” For full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
The piece notes a constitutional challenge to a recent inebriates law and recalls Ames delegates to a recent Iowa City gathering. It mentions a golden eagle mounted by C F Henning of Boone from a specimen found near Ames, plus a Roosevelt event and a Thanksgiving feast reminder for November 27.
The Chicago and North-Western docks at Ashland Wisconsin loaded 5202 tons in one hour and eight minutes into the steamer James H Hoyt at a record pace. Supt Sampson supervised the operation as two large ore docks along with ample storage enabled rapid loading and unloading.
A letter from J Beck recounts the Sanderson area murder of Frank Bryant by Clark, describing the sequence of events, the wounds, and the lack of self defense. The note confirms Bryant's death, funeral arrangements at the Ames Methodist church, and Odd Fellows attendance. It notes no newspaper accounts yet and praises Bryant as a respected workman.
The Iowa Central Railway announces excursion tickets for home seekers at one fare plus 2.00 round trip, limited 21 days. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays in Nov to Apr 1903 to western regions. Inquiries to any Iowa Central agent or A B Curts, G P T A, Minneapolis.
Reduced excursion fares to New Orleans, November 6 to 9, with return extended to November 80, in conjunction with the American Banker’s Convention. Apply at Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
An advertisement notes Minnesota flour brand seal of Minnesota and perfumes and stationery by T. J. Mader and Son at Loughran and Bauers.
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