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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
5
A long reader letter discusses Bret Harte's brief Glasgow visit as consul where a chance train meeting with a Home Office agent led to his replacement. The piece shifts to critique on township road management, blaming systemic flaws and legislative timing for road district failures and budget waste.
A discussion cites William Noyes praising a bland diet from Good Housekeeping. It suggests meat heavy meals dull alertness and moral traits, while grain and fruit diets cultivate gentleness and industry. The note argues simplicity in life via diet mirrors simple living.
A Chicago ward politician refused a request for a dollar and instead offered 85 cents change after instructing a visitor to buy a 15 cent cigar. The visitor returned with the cigar, prompting the alderman to ask who should keep it and order him out.
A short reflective piece praises tending a small window garden for comfort. It links acts of care to inner beauty, noting a poor woman finds happiness in flowers and that love sunlight and sympathy nurture the heart garden for fragrant deeds and lasting memories.
A Lancet writer notes astonishment at how many cases of fewer illnesses occur when eating less. He argues excess food products burden the body and act as poisons to organs vulnerable to colds.
A Philadelphia Press item reports a young matron discussing her suspicions of John after a dream about him kissing another woman. The exchange, framed as advice from Mary’s mother, highlights a cooling romantic tension.
A light hearted quip at a wedding links a Chicago woman and an Oshkosh groom. The clergyman keeps the service moving as the couple prepares to wed amid playful banter and audience smiles.
A Detroit Free Press item recounts a canine romance as a dog is granted sofa seating after a prompt exchange about affection between a mistress and her master, illustrating a humorous domestic moment.
The Ladies' Home Journal advises perfect health comes from temperate eating and regular meals. Regularity is a golden rule of a well ordered life, guiding daily habits toward balance and wellness.
The International Live Stock Exposition at Union Stock Yards Chicago runs November 29 to December 6 with daily special events. Monday marks Agricultural College Students Day. Tuesday is Chicago Day. Wednesday opens the new livestock building and Governor’s Day with potential attendance by Mr J J Hill and state governors. Thursday focuses on railway men and the Live Stock Sanitary Board. Friday is Live Stock Association Day. Saturday hosts school children and teachers, with judging and evening events to be announced.
Reduced excursion tickets the Chicago and North Western Railway offers for the American Bankers Convention travel. Valid November 6 through 9 with return extension to November 30. Apply at Northwestern agents.
Home seekers Excursion Tickets at reduced rates available on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from November 1902 to April 1908 inclusive. Travel northwest west and southwest via the North-Western Line with Standard and Tourists Sleeping Cars and free reclining chair cars. Apply to Chicago & North-Western agents for full details.
A U S Army Sanitarium Congress authorizes a Disabled Soldiers Sanitarium at Hot Springs South Dakota. A Board of Managers selects a site along the town main street near two springs. The Battle Mountain Sanitarium will serve government needs with climate and water studied. The name honors a historic Sioux battle over the healing waters. Chicago and North Western Railway supports Black Hills development and the project.
Iowa Central Bay offers tickets to bonafide landseekers at one fare plus two dollars to points in homeseekers territory in Minnesota and North Dakota on any Tuesday. Ticket valid for 21 days. For details contact Iowa Central ticket agents.
G. W. Rogins announces baggage must be delivered to the baggage room 25 minutes before the train arrives.
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