27 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
1
A bustling column from Ames covers shop ads and social notes. Updates include T J Miller & Son picnic goods and fruit ads, church schedules, school openings, rerouted Rural Route 2, a coon hunt anecdote, horse premium at Story County fair, and community notices from the M E and Christian churches plus local theater and cemetery events.
The Cedar Rapids Business College releases a booklet claiming graduates earn from $1,000 to $20,000 annually after 12 to 15 months of training. Letters from former pupils and photos back the claim, with President A. N. Palmer inviting inquiries. Also notes Isaac Jones of Story county dies at 104 in Des Moines after a life spanning England to Iowa.
Rail excursion offer for travel to multiple regions at one fare plus $2 round trip with sale dates September 1 and 15. Free reclining chair cars dining and cafe service on all trains. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
Reduced rate excursion tickets available via the North Western Line for four Tuesdays September 1 8 15 and October 6. Tickets valid for return within 30 days from sale date. See Chicago & North Western Ry agents for territory details and sale particulars.
Mrs. Frank Smith of Ames visited Kelley last Saturday. Miss Vivian Hutchison began her fall school term in the home district this week. Dora Smith’s death shocks the community and condolences are offered. A yearling colt injury is treated with Berry's Bare Beater, claimed effective by Frank H. Clark of Troy Iowa.
Two gas engines and a large Lenox well drill with a gasoline engine attached are offered by The Old Man. Contact J. MaTTooxs for details.
Poultry and pet stock show set for September 9 10 11 at the County Fair. Judge Shellabarger to score birds at 10 cents per head. 100 head already booked and coops provided if notified by September 1 to Superintendent of Poultry D L Moore Nevada Iowa.
Next Sunday morning at the Methodist church the pastor Rev C L Nye will preach a special sermon to old people on the Ideal Old Age. Elderly residents 70 and over are urged to attend and a carriage will be provided for those unable to travel. All the young people are welcome to join the service. Last Sunday eighteen were admitted to full membership from probation and fourteen probationers remain likely to be admitted Sept 13. Everyone is invited to the Old Folks service. Por Rent Ten room house inquire George White 902 Clark St. 51tf
Oscar I. Fey, aPlano tuner, will travel to Ames about September first. Leave orders at Times office.
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