18 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
1
Advertisement lists all wool sweaters for men and boys at various prices and coats on sale. It highlights a coat buy in season and presents prices from 75 cents to $7.50 with sweaters at $1.00 and $5.50. Readability is limited but shows a seasonal apparel sale.
Classified ad notes discounted men shirts and ties priced at 39c 22c and 35c with quantities listed. Mentions silk initial handkerchiefs and assorted accessories as part of the sale.
The Ames Times outlines ad pricing including 5 cents per line for local notices and paid entertainment ads, 5 cents per line for notices, and 2 bit percent charges for condolences. Church and club announcements receive one free publication, with additional lines charged, and display ads priced on request. Changes for display ads must be submitted by Tuesday evening. One dollar yearly subscription indicated.
The senate passed a bill for 500000 to combat foot and mouth disease in cattle, requested by Secretary Wilson. Dr Wyman, physician to the Sac and Fox Indian agency in Guthrie Oklahoma, says only about forty of the tribe remain and blames tuberculosis and scrofula for their decline. He argues confinement harms natives and that only their traditional lifestyle sustains them.
The Odebolt Chronicle notes Prof C F Curtiss director of the State College of Agriculture experiment station gave a farmers institute address on selecting beef cattle for feeding. Despite initial apathy, the lecture impressed many and is now regarded as valuable, with Curtiss called a master in cattle science.
A Sioux City article notes Rev J W Mahood accusing plays of immorality and a boys meeting offering gifts. It reports W Salisbury now runs the Cambridge Dispatch with Ella Salisbury, plus Mrs Julia Dent Grant’s death at 76 in Washington. It includes praise for Iowa State Fair short courses in cattle and corn judging, led by Prof Holden, with cost under 25 dollars and potential enrollment of 600 to 700.
Children desiring presents should write to Mr 8S Claus by next Tuesday. California described in a new sixty page illustrated book issued by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, highlighting scenery, industries and transport on the Pacific Coast. Send four cents for copy by W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago.
The Des Moines Daily Capital offers a $2.00 yearly subscription for 1903 by mail on December 29, four days after Christmas. Present subscribers can renew by paying their account and sending $2.00, with promotions to gift the paper. Includes AP wire news and two color prints. Also mentions real estate loans and business opportunities with maps and leaflets.
Dr Mary R Melendy recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs in children and adults. She calls it safe for all ages and suitable for coughs colds and bronchial afflictions. Sold by all druggists.
Fragmented odds and ends from a local page segment mentioning 8 k and earnings. No clear event or names readable. Summarizes scattered notes and ad like lines without coherent context.
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