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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
11
W J Kennedy outlines key principles for stallion care emphasizing regular feeding of oats barley or corn with bran while keeping coat clean and well groomed. Exercise and turnout are vital with specific guidance on water timing, salt, and the risks of overwork early in the breeding season.
Roan McClure born March 23 1826 in Lewisburg Pennsylvania died January 28 1908 at his Ames Iowa area home. He married Mrs Amelia Kooser in 1876 and raised four children including daughter Sybyl Allan. A life of travel and quiet study marked by kindness and faith. Funeral held February 1 at his residence with Rev A M Shea, burial in Ames cemetery. Also note a February ith Freed sale of Duroc Jersey sows with Col Luther presenting hog sales.
Iowa State College leads in color photography experiments for science. Photographer Colburn and chemist Louis Michael ship plates from Lyons France to test the process which reproduces natural colors. Early results show fruit study benefits and long term observation beyond harvest.
Warner farm sale near Ames includes ten horses with varied ages and colors plus a Shire colt, several mares and foals, seven milk cows, winter calves, eighty Duroc Jerseys brood sows bred for spring litters, and other articles. Terms offer one year on approved notes at eight percent. small cash sums under five dollars, with two percent discount for cash on time sales. Auctioneers F N Evans and E F Posegate.
A brisk exchange shows a tramp pressed for a bath as a constable escorts him. The tramp jokes about vacuum cleaners while the officer confirms water is needed. The snippet captures London Tit-Bits style humor in a city vignette.
It is the common wonder of all men how among so many million of faces there should be none alike. Browne.
A manager recalls viewers asking if the show was funny and notes that critics found the next day’s remarks surprisingly humorous in a Washington Star quotation.
A guest condemns a $2 charge for a small possum dish at the crossroads hotel. The landlord defends the price, claiming six nights chasing the possum and rheumatism. the money funds his doctor bill. The exchange echoes a rustic tale from the Atlanta Constitution.
A Georgia soldier deafened by a Civil War wound returns home to a planned reunion. His father, fearful of stragglers, shoots the approaching figure thinking a thief is at the door. The deaf son falls dying, and guests later arrive to a sorrowful scene.
The article notes Virginia in the seventeenth century enjoyed abundant varied foods. Livestock, fowls, wild game, fish, shellfish, fruits, and nuts supported hospitable households. Honey and harvest staples like corn and hominy complemented a rich regional diet.
Card of thanks from the Brown family acknowledging help during illness and death of their father and brother Mr. Brown. Names listed include F J Brown P P Brown Julia Neiswander Susie Pierce and Thomas Brown.
A showman plans to call out reserves to fill a hungry territory and explains he expects poor business on a Saturday night. The tale includes a manager challenging the agent about trading hours and a Spanish proverb about catching the moment.
The District Court of Story County Iowa appoints Mrs. Cora M. Cox as administratrix of the estate of Willette S. Cox deceased. Creditors must present claims to the court for allowance and indebted persons must pay the undersigned. Dated January 18, 1908.
A note on Christ hospital once minting its own house money for tuck shop purchases. Beadsles acted as money changers converting shillings and pence into copper octagonal coins. These rare issues are prized by numismatists. The piece ends with a moral on charity and crime.
MME. MARCELLA SEMBRICH, famed prima donna of the Metropolitan Opera, is booked for an April Des Moines engagement. The recital is directed by Gordon Charlton and will visit major cities, promising a concert of exceptional quality for local music lovers.
F M Darner traded the building now occupied by Romans grocery last week to a Grinnell gentleman. Frank believes in keeping real estate on the move.
Carl Burkhalter, proprietor of the Stultz Cafe, has been ill with the grippe for a week, receiving care and rest. Local patrons are wished a speedy recovery for the involved cafe owner.
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