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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
7
Des Moines writer Macomber praises Iowa's landscape and climate in a November piece reprinted from the Des Moines Capital. The prose extols farm wealth, the harvest cycle, and the spirit of Iowa, urging pride in the state and its people.
The article traces origins of charity seals from Civil War times to their global spread and a major U S effort. It notes early uses in Norway Sweden Denmark and other nations and details the Delaware Anti Tuberculosis Association and Red Cross of Delaware joining to issue Tuberculosis stamps. It cites funds raised, culminating in 1911 with a campaign target of a million dollars.
New lines of covers in dainty colors and cards for dance programs menus and any use can be found at the Times office The Times offers news for $1 a year and J Lier is noted in the text.
The Ames college led by Professors Curtiss and Kennedy swept the Creago stock shows in Chicago Cedar Rapids Republican reports they won about 81 prizes including the blue ribbon for best heel steer. The victory reflects strong stock preparation at the agricultural college.
The third annual boys and girls club contest will be held at Iowa State College in Ames next month. Prizes include free trips to Washington DC, a gasoline engine, and a sewing machine for activities like corn, cooking, sewing, and essays. Send inquiries to PC Tall, manager, Ames, Iowa.
A nostalgiac patent cure claim describes Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa who recovered from virulent liver disease after doctors gave him up. The ad asserts Electric Bitters as the best remedy for stomach liver nerves and kidneys and as a blood purifier, sold at all druggists.
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