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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
4
Mysteries of Nature and the Joy of Understanding
A reader quotes John Burroughs on the value of nature study and asks why many lessons offer only dry facts. The author argues true insight lies in how things work and why they survive, posing questions about plants, weather, bees, birds, and spiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burroughs
America
Dr Wilcox Joins Iowa Agricultural College Soil Dept
Dr Wilcox of Chicago University joins the Iowa Agricultural College as assistant professor of soils. With training in chemistry and geology and field work on southern soils, he strengthens the college’s already strong soil program and aims to aid farmers and landowners in Iowa with soil problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Chicago University
University of Texas
University of Chicago
Department of Soils
Iowa Agricultural College
Dr. Wilcox
Iowa College
Lowa
Agricultural College
Base Ball Carnival at the Pair Arrangements
The article announces a baseball carnival at the Story county fairgrounds on August 31 and September 1 with top county teams competing for purses. Schedule includes Cambridge vs Roland at 10 am and Maxwell vs State Center at 3 pm onAug 31, Story City vs Cole at 3 pm on Sept 1, plus two $5006 horse races and other attractions. Regular fair admission grants access to all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Cambridge
Roland
Maxwell
State Center
Story City
Cole
Sentence Sermons from the Chicago Tribune
A compilation of aphoristic maxims reflecting on life duty and virtue. Each line offers concise moral guidance such as valuing effort over polish and the dangers of seeking pleasure first while emphasizing homecoming and personal responsibility.
Living on a Few Cents per Day
The Savannah News notes the turpentine forest workers survive on meals costing about 5 or 6 cents each, with a weekly ration valued at $1 to $1.10. It argues the issue is not how cheap one can live but what extras of eating one is willing to forgo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Freed
Flave Foster
Dora
St. Paul
Mark Prime
Arapahoe
Neb
Ames
Myrtle
Moville
Iowa
A. D. Freed
Boone County
H. B. Baughman
Wm. Prime
Solberger
Mapleton
Register and Leader
C. R. Donner
John J. Coull
Coull
Douner
Conner
Conl
Savannah News
Encore Demand Repeats Beloved Concert Moment
Mrs Bascom shouts for more as the singers return for an encore ensuring the performance pleases the audience. The crowd reacts with enthusiasm and the conductor signals another collective bow. The moment captures the theater’s lively response to a favorite show.
Trial reveals number of servants kept by John
On trial the exchange shows James asking how many servants are kept. John responds that none are kept and that about two a week come to try them. New York Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
James
New York Tribune
Excursion Tickets to County Pair at Nevada Iowa
Northwestern line excursion tickets to County Pair in Nevada Iowa go on sale Aug 30 to Sept 2 at reduced rates. Tickets are valid for return travel only until Sept 8 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Iowa
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern Ru Y
Statement of the Condition Ames Savings Bank 1904
A 1904 financial statement for Ames Savings Bank shows assets including bills and bonds 4319.14 dollars cash on hand 2 3 autos and other cash items totaling 38 926 dollars. Liabilities list capital stock 25 000 dollars, deposits 38 926 bottom line totals. Directors certify assets are bank property and unaided by external loans. Notary confirms sworn August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Savings Bank
Iown
Ames
Story
Ank
Sokines
National Vank
Ik Okie Oe
Ce EE Ig Ges Hs von Oh
Bank
Chicago
Des Oe National Bank
Des Moines
Cedar Stupids National Bank Cedar
Don
Iowa
Real Propertown
Boos Ck
X- Pondon
Story County
A. J. Graves
M. A. Manning
A. J. Ae Dent
A. Manning
M. Hemstreet
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Jas. Hutchison
W. T. Horsapay
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Grand Temple of Rathbone Sisters
Waterloo
Elizabeth Nelson
Geo. Hultz
John Allan
Eva Cassidy
Elizabeth Campbell
Ames Birthday Club
Thyra Hytland
Leszkim Club
South Duff Street
John B. Rowland
Fairmount Ave
Bert Harmon
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Harmons
Tuer
A. R. Buckley
Buckley
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Sl Up
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Ark
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H. S. Campbell
Council Bluffs
F. E. Allen
Mesdames
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J. W. Sparks
Frank Slater
J. Jacobs
T. J. Miller & Son
F. W. Eighmy
Douglass Street
Mrs. Eighmy
Miss Hartman of
Edna
Harriet Pammel
Harriet Smith
Mildred Semmons
Hultz
Man
George
Florence Letson
Los Angeles
Calif
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Women’s Exchange
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Jersey
J. J. Coon
Dora Smith
Myra Graham
Kellogg Street
O. E. Wasser
Deep River
Wasser
Margaret Sowers
Elizabeth Barr
City
Mame
Winnefred Tilden
Daisy Brown
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Wall Lake
Minne Lucas
Ada Newlin
Miss Cassidy
Grace Langley
Claude Miller
Odd Fellows
Sam Jones
Geo. Swank
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Fausch
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North Duff Street
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Chautauqua Assembly
Smith
Fowler
Guardian of the Law
Mysteries
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Iowa Agrural College
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R. C. Cade
J. S. Steigerwalt
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