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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
3
At the farmers institute in Newton speakers including Prof Atkinson addressed seed selection and corn breeding. The event highlighted hybrid corn cautions, dent corn origins, and methods for achieving high yields while preserving breeding quality.
The February 14 afternoon ceremony joined Grace Ada Nye daughter of Rev C L Nye to John G Burlingham of Creston Iowa. Twenty two guests attended with the choir and out of town relatives. The couple left Des Moines by the 6:17 train amid rice and well wishes and numerous gifts from relatives and friends.
Union Grove school closes next Tuesday as residents relocate. Mrs. Johnson weakens rapidly while John Noble moves to Milford farm. George Templeton regains health but avoids exposure. Walt Jarvill leaves for Nevada area. Rierson moves to Washington township. Neighbors hosted oyster feast for Riersons on Feb 8 with crokinole games. A second gathering followed February 12 at Jarvill’s with Lizzie Switzer singing and coon songs.
Millions invest in Dr. King's New Life Pills praised for relief from constipation headaches biliousness and kidney and liver troubles. Sold for 25 cents at L. M. E'sworth's drug store. LaPRES Quartette to perform at Methodist Church February 18.
Last Thursday evening marked the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W W Childs of Awes. Forty three friends gathered with a china wedding plan to honor the couple. Refreshments were provided by visitors as the group enjoyed the evening with Captain Childs and daughter and other Ames friends.
The Central Iowa Teachers Association gathers in Boone starting today through Saturday. KE D Y Culbertson of Des Moines serves as president with Supt R C Barrett introducing the programs. Iowa figures Seerley Beardshear Sabin McCauley Hancher Willard attend along with guests from Denver Seattle Boston Chicago and other notable educators. An Isaiah oratorio is slated for Thursday at the M E church followed by round tables and general sessions through Friday and Saturday. Ames teachers will also attend.
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