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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1903
Page
5
Local notices outline pricing for advertisements at five cents per line and special rates for events with fees. It notes free publication of church and club meetings, with changes due by Tuesday evening. many items mention residents and local business activity in Ames and surrounding areas.
Classified notice seeks a dressmaker or seamstress to work at home. Nearing completion of applicants, inquiries invited at the office for placement.
Auction on Wednesday December 2 at 10 o clock sharp on the farm seven miles northeast of Ames and eight miles northwest of Nevada near Milford Creamery. Sale includes cattle horses farming tools wagons harness and more with twelve month notes at eight percent interest. Auctioneers E F Posegate and clerk B J Shelden.
The International Exposition is a permanent feature in livestock progress with breeders and feeders gathering to judge progress toward breed standards. western stockmen are urged to attend as the 1908 show forecast promises unprecedented attendance. Special low railway rates from the North Western Line run November 29 30 and December 1 to accommodate attendees.
A Saturday afternoon game at College Athletic Park in Deshler between North Des Moines and Ames high schools ended without a score. Deshler, disabled from the college team, umpired as a large crowd of home fans and a few visitors watched. A social gathering at Mrs. Emma Woodard’s home featured Mrs. Springer of Winfield Kansas and Mrs. Vandermast of Ames as guests of honor, with dining and games among a long list of attendees.
The farmer announces a public auction 1 mile west and 1 mile north of Kelley and 6 miles southwest of Ames on Tuesday November 24 1908 at 10 oclock. Livestock include 125 head cattle 19 horses plus ponies and 90 shoats with hens and poultry. Farming implements and household goods listed with cash and credit terms. Lunch served by Kelley Congregational Ladies Aid. B J Shelden clerk E F Posegate auctioneer J B Lone proprietor.
The writer notes a warm early November, with pessimists fearing an end to good weather. Mr. Glayster, recently sent to Manila by the department of animal industry from Washington, reports a safe September eighth arrival. He works with the board of health in the serum laboratory and onward omits country details.
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