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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
2
A roundup of campus notes from LL.C. includes E. B. Little in Des Moines, nursing classes led by Mrs. Devers, Clara McConnell aiding in Prof. Bissel's office, and joint literary society sessions. Faculty and alumni activity spans weddings, appointments as army surgeons, dairy association awards, and building plans for a new central heating plant.
Ames voters face a March election decision on funding a free public library with a $1000 annual maintenance and site provision. If approved, Andrew Carnegie will donate $10000 for a new library building, per a letter from his private secretary. The PEO backs the effort, urging all residents including women to vote yes.
Mrs. J. A. Moore of North Star Michigan endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough cold and croup treatment she has used for years. For sale by all druggists.
Next Tuesday February 17 the Maccabees will host a box social in the Red Men's and Maccabee halls. Ladies are asked to bring supper for two in boxes for sale, with proceeds aiding the Uniform Bank. The committee will provide coffee.
Readings on autumn beauty and nature from a rhetoric class piece document show two boys walking west of town to a woodland, noting color changes, a stream, squirrels and haw trees, then a second walk with more trees and frost aftermath. A third section describes a snowy scene and a teacher association meeting in Nevada with prominent speakers.
Advertisement notes a house for rent and household goods for sale with contact Mrs W L Taylor. Mentions Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin as a health product and Bosworth selling it. Also references R A J chocolate creams at Loughran and Bauer s.
A staged dialogue shows a stern mother accusing Willie of taking preserves. Willie cleverly deflects and cites the saying children should be seen and not heard. The exchange reveals the household dynamics and a homespun moral.
A brief editorial quip contrasts readers’ familiarity with Babel’s tongue confusion to a supposed indifference toward labor unions. The Boston Transcript notes a dialogue about a meeting of labor agitators and the public’s interest in trades unions.
Prose reflection urges daily prudence and preparation. It argues readiness shapes life and death, and that understanding how to be ready equals knowing how to die. The text links disciplined daily conduct with ultimate resolve.
G W Brapy notes the Chamberlain cough remedy remains the best choice after selling it for some time. He sees no reason to switch and plans to keep it in stock consistently.
The partnership between J. A. Campbell and C. A. Duntz under Campbell & Duntz is dissolved by mutual consent. Duntz retires, Campbell continues the business and assumes all obligations and accounts receivable are payable to Campbell. Ames Iowa February 10 1903.
Sault Ste. Marie Mich via the Northwestern line offers through sleeping cars to Manistique and Sault Ste. Marie leaving Chicago at 8 00 p m daily except Saturday for late hour connections in Chicago. The only through sleeping car line between Chicago and The Soo. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry 41 31.
The article argues preventive medicine is best and claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia arising from colds or influenza. It asserts many thousands of cures during widespread colds and grip and urges early use for safety. Sold by all druggists.
William A. Girard of Pease VI praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the most prompt pleasant and reliable cathartic. The advertisement notes they are for sale by all druggists.
Tuk ladies of the Catholic church invite friends to a Wednesday February 18 benefit dance to thank patrons for past support. Music and orderly conduct assured. Names listed include Cuarites Tallman Joan Judge Wa. King Kade Perry Bower.
New Troy Michigan reader W C Kimber commends the Caldwell syrup for stomach and bowel relief and wishes continued success to the producer.
Parney Sheldon announces Ames Iowa extends corporate limits to include the west fourth of section four and the west half of the northwest quarter of section nine, following a February 10 vote. The proclamation, dated February 11, 1903, ratifies annexation to the city. Includes mayoral seal and witness.
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