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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
5
Advertising rates per line for notices and entertainment items are printed. The Ames column lists residents, visits, sales, events, and social notices with names such as Ben Har flour, Mayor Sheldon, Mrs. Kooser, Miss Wells, and Henry Tilden, along with a fire at Bert Kooser's home and community activities at the Ames Christian and Methodist churches.
A local notice advertises a weekly contest with four dollars in cash prizes open to any schoolboy or schoolgirl. The entry close is Saturday night and it is managed by the Black Catholicery Department.
A large invoice lists fresh candy at 12 to 15 cents per pound from the Novelty Store, indicating wholesale pricing and bulk purchase details for merchants.
Resolutions from the Ames Iowa ministerial association honor Rev L Nye pastor of the local Methodist church upon resigning and moving to Nevada. They commend his character and debt free church leadership, express regret, and wish him well in his new field. They request copies be sent to the press. The note is signed by O L Witsor F D Feratt and H D Herr.
Local resident Ben Harflour earns praise as a versatile helper in the community. Neighbors credit him for quick fixes and reliable service at errands, repairs, and small tasks around town.
Pirry Simmons announces the fall season start featuring a large Jack and a large Percheron with Billy Morgan. tpd.
Miss Joanie Barger wins first cook at a boarding club. A crowd from here attended the circus in Boone on Monday. Mrs. M. J. Eastwood returns from Beloit Kansas after visiting relatives and Harvest Home excursion. Uncle Walter Beedle, once in Storycom, now in Beloit, Kansas, visits old friends here. Silt week sorosis Petticoats offered at Tilden's from $1.00 to $8.50.
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