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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
3
The item surveys attendance of relatives from Illinois and Nevada, visits by families to Ames, Boone, and Gilbert, and notes on harvest progress. It mentions threshing machine activity, oats yields, rain damage to corn, and community updates including births, illnesses, and a large tomb project by Senator William Clark.
During July and August The Emporium will slash prices on all millinery to clear space for fall and winter stock. A wide selection of trimmed hats and a full sailors line remain, inviting shoppers to buy now and save. bd. & L. Hamilton.
Ollanville residents can buy vegetables only at Adams Bros with fresh supplies each morning ensuring daily availability for locals.
The 21st annual encampment of the Story County Veterans Association will be held at Maxwell on August 12. A. R. speaker A. B. Cummins of Des Moines, with Department Commander C. F. Bailey and L. M. Balek A. A. G. in attendance. Excursion tickets to the Greater American Exposition in Omaha offered at reduced rates via the Chicago and North-Western Railway until October 31, 1890.
Mrs Corntassel reads society notes and resists public glare. Her husband jokes about publicity while she fears the attention would transform domestic life into a spectacle. The Washington Star quotes the exchange as commentary on privacy and fame.
A dialogue explores love and certainty as a man asks if he is the sole beloved while the woman confirms by saying she reviewed her entire list just yesterday. The exchange hints at lasting affection and self scrutiny.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for help and sympathy after the illness and death of the baby girl. Also notes Mr and Mrs H C Tompson offered items at reduced rates from certain stations on given dates with Vor rates, dates of sale and ticket limits for Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
The Humboldt Humboldt Independent notes U S C Department news from Humboldt and Ames. Students arrive for term. new chairs and dormitory cots ordered. several professors and visitors listed. Local families, state officials, and alumni travel to and from Ames for the college opening.
E F Posegate offers auctioneering for live stock or bankrupt sales by day or small commission. Based in Ames with telephone service available at an expense. Inquire at the office for days and dates.
Notice from Story County District Court Iowa. An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Tenetta Hamilton, deceased, is on file for probate. Hearing set for August 24, 1899, at Nevada. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be accepted as the decedent’s testament.
Corrected every Thursday morning by the Lockwood Grain Co. Corn-080 . 0.5.1.5. 88 BR ak 7 Corn-new . DERICE sion seen. Ween as 1: 52 Oats . . 16-17-48.
Post office records show letters remaining for week ending July 29. Names include D E Coffin William Harrison Miss Della Oye John Maxwell G Ward Sadie Smith R W Glen Schriver and others. Signed Lon G Hardin P M.
A political resolution urges support for Albert B. Cummins in the United States senate race. The district senate confirms appreciation for C J A Ericson for faithful service. Delegates from Story County tour the new Northwestern line west of Boone to Ogden, viewing railroad work.
Meteorological notes for July by Isaac Young at sunrise 2 pm and sunset southeast of Ames for the Times. Highlights include highest 96 on the 23rd, lowest 46 on the 30th, daily range peaks 40 on the 18th and 25th, least 10 on the 27th, mean max 81 on the 14th and 23rd, mean min 62 on the 8th, mean month 72, monthly range 50, precipitation 1 inch over 9 days with 1 mist, 1 cloudy 7 fair and cloudy 7 fair 6 clear days, winds SE and NW, golden sunset on the 18th, thunder and lightning on the 2 3 6 and 28, and parhelia on the 26.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as fast relief for sick and nervous headaches. The copy claims they purify blood, boost health, and cost 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by H. D. Miller druggist.
A fresh collection of lamps has arrived and is ready for inspection at C F Letts. Shoppers are invited to visit the shop and view the new lighting options.
J C Myers of Liscomb Iowa reports buying land in Wells County North Dakota two years ago at five dollars per acre. He declined a ten dollar offer with improvements, believing values will rise. He adds land closer to railroads costs less than five dollars and invites inquiry. A Ricamono. Poultry wanted.
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