23 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
1
The notice details closing prices for various underwear items including Ladies Down Back Underwear at market close and Ladies Fleeced Underwear at 25¢, Men's Wool Underwear at 85¢, and Men's Fleeced Underwear at 50¢. It notes a wide range of Men's and Boys' Underwear from 35¢ up to 68¢ and mentions all wool options and bulk closeout figures underlining sale urgency.
The State Engineers met in Cedar Rapids and will hold next year’s meeting at Ames. The 14th annual Iowa State Veterinary Medical Association meet is set for February 11–12 in Des Moines with officers listed and clinics at Des Moines. The U.S. Civil Service Commission will exam across states in March and April, aiming for about 10,000 life appointments with salaries from 660 to 1200. Information is available from the Columbian Correspondence College in Washington, D.C.
Nebraska forestry survey ends with evidence that proper species, protected from fire and grazing, can make timber planting a paying investment especially along eastern streams. Natural forests expand where safeguarded. Sandhills show strong adaptability with experimental pine growth and protected stands. Public land reserves for tree planting are being studied for a proposed Sandhills reserve.
Census Chief reports Iowa leads in swine and horses, second in cattle behind Texas. Upland totals show Iowa with 17 486 986 head of livestock across species, while other states trail in overall numbers. A drug-store notice invites a caller to obtain Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for indigestion.
A long letter describes visits to the Nashville reservoir Fort Negley the Hermitage Gen Andrew Jackson birthplace and home with tours of the mansion historic rooms and relics including the tomb of Rachel Jackson and a Confederate Soldiers' Home visit noting $100 state support and 350 acre farm assistance.
An offer to readers to subscribe to The Iowa Homestead The Poultry Farmer and The Special Farmers Institute Editions with The Des Moines Register for one year at $1.45. The trio is billed as practical western farming publications and samples are available at the office for inspection.
Local ad listing Coraine and various ladies garments for cleaning and pressing. Promotes Otto Petsch Dye Works via agents. Also mentions City Pantorium over Roll's Restaurant and White Pearl flour at J. B. Kooser & Co. location details implied.
A brief informal note from a seller in Ames announces a fine cash stock offered at pleasing prices this Christmas season. The writer expresses twelve years of effort and an intention to do right by buyers, closing with a businesslike sign off.
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