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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
5
Poultry wanted and piano tuner in Ames. Dorcas Society and U B church meetings with large attendances. Socials at homes, Elks outing, Rebekah lodge officers elected. Reports of illnesses and travel, Taft's Philippine visit, and local business notes. A German club meeting and schoolhouse completion mentioned.
A teacher illustrates U S egg production with a big train idea. A student questions the feasibility, saying one engine could not pull such a train, highlighting doubt about vast production statistics.
The Philadelphia Press quotes Miss Gaussip and Miss Kidder discussing a couple once seen as devoted. The talk implies infidelity with a trap set last night and references hidden problems, saying there were mice in the house.
A Cincinnati Times-Star quips about Cheroot, praising his temperance and noting that he always has matches himself. The exchange plays on his surprising moderation and self-sufficiency as a colorful character.
A light New York Weekly quip about an old grump noting his girlfriend keeps count of his kisses and fearing she will continue the habit after marriage. The exchange highlights a humorous take on affection versus money in a courtship.
Wanted at Ames man to sell and collect apply to The Singer Mfg. C. Marshalltown. 4 p Gold rimmed me in case, on main street, or between main street and M. B. church. Finder please leave at the office of J. A. Campbell. It
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