20 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
1
Home seekers excursions along the North Western Line offer greatly reduced rates from November 1902 to April 1908. Tickets available on the first and third Tuesdays each month to the northwest, west and southwest territories. Standard sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars advertised. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents for full details.
The item highlights Fernald's growth as a wholesome boom and notes a strong Des Moines turnout for weekend festivities. It mentions Armour's Sioux City packing plant demolition and Boone's new $100,000 post office site at Eighth and Arden.
The Ames Junior Cyclones dominated the season with consistent practice and fair play against stronger teams. Their confidence stayed steady as they defeated Boone, 54 to 0, in a decisive home contest and earned high praise for their sportsmanship and effort.
The residence of poet William Cullen Bryant at Roslyn L I was burned down despite nearby residents and late arriving fire companies efforts to save it. The second sentence notes misfortune of wealth when sued for breach of promise.
Word reached relatives last week of the death of Mr Samson Danielson. He suffered a serious spinal injury after falling from a wagon and later declined in Chicago hospitals where no operation occurred. He lived in Story county before moving to Wright county near Eagle Grove. Miss Mary Nelson, sister of Mrs Danielson, departed for Eagle Grove to attend the funeral.
The Des Moines Daily Capital announces a bargain offer for 1908 at $2.00 per year by mail, valid December 29. It notes the paper’s status as a metropolitan evening newspaper with AP leased wire reports, two color printing, and strong market coverage.
On the first and third Tuesdays in November, December, January, February, March and April 1903 the Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets to western, southwestern, southern and southeastern points for one fare plus 2.00 dollars round trip, valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries to any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. B. Coutts, G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis Minn.
An old advertisement extols Seal of Minnesota Flour and Never Faileth pills by Loughran and Bauer. It touts gentle bowel movement, liver cleansing, and tonic gland strength. It mentions T. J. Mitter & Son and advises seeking advisers with De Witte.
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