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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
3
Local readers note visitors and travels across Boone and nearby towns. Residents include M K Smith in Boone, Miss Hazel Hefner and Miss Edith Ferguson in Boone and Webster City, and many others visiting relatives in Nevada, Stratford, Madrid, and Ames during the period.
Patrick M Moroney Secretary announces a competitive examination under U S Civil Service rules for the clerk carrier position in the Ames Iowa post office. The test starts at 9 a m July 14 1904. Applications must be on the prescribed form and received by 4 p.m. July 11 1904.
The article extols sun exposure as essential for health and happiness. It argues humans underutilize sunshine compared to pets and urges embracing sunny mornings for well being rather than indoors routines.
A mother calls the Halliday twins Elnora and Eudora as a unit from infancy to age seven. The sisters share nearly everything from carriage to chicken pox, until a cousin notes their names and a dental visit where both travel with their father for a tooth extraction.
Three trains per day depart Norfolk Junction Neb at 4 45 a m 1255 p m and 815 p m starting from Omaha for Bonesteel on the reservation border during registration with direct connections west and northwest. Special excursion rates available daily via the Northwestern line July 1 22. Inquire at nearest Chicago and Northwestern ticket agent for Rosebud folder New Homes in the West.
The text notes camels span Arabia Persia Asia Minor Afghanistan Baluchistan Mongolia western China northern India Syria Turkey north Africa and Spain. It cites a root word used in many regions and claims Hammer Purgstall lists 5744 names for the camel. It adds Scripture is quiet due to Holy Land topography making camel use largely impossible.
The text counsels accepting an offered letter of introduction and presenting it dutifully. It notes embarrassment can occur and urges evaluating mutual congeniality rather than forcing the acquaintance.
A London Standard excerpt observes Portuguese men and women display rings heavy chains and trinkets with cravats roses and riding spurs. It notes men rarely ride stirrups while spurs symbolize noble status linked to old chivalry.
The article recalls Edgar Allan Poe’s affection for Richmond, detailing his carefree childhood there, his foster father John Allan, and his mother figure who remained kind to him throughout. It highlights the city as the only place he loved above any other.
The text notes that high altitude living affects voice quality, with men on the Andean plateau at 10,000 to 14,000 feet described as having female-like voices and women as childlike, accompanied by shrill monotone singing.
A quote praising abundant opportunities for self culture through books libraries newspapers periodicals schools and lectures, noting there is no excuse for ignorance and that opportunity comes from will.
Ella Zenor born February 3, 1850 in Owen county Indiana moved to Iowa in 1855 married James M. Zenor March 19 1867. She died June 30 1904 at Royal Clay County Iowa and was buried July 3 in Ontario. Rev. Wilson of Ames conducted services. she was an Evangelical Church member for years. She leaves a husband and three children.
A London paper tells how an energetic American set up a Birmingham shop next to a quiet rival. The rival branded his business as “established fifty years” while the Yankee countered with a poster reading “Established yesterday. No old stock.”
I will sell at private sale all my household furniture in good condition. A Holstein heifer calving around December 2. A pacing driving mare described as very speedy. Also some improved Chester White pigs. J McDaniel located south of College Campus.
Miss Carrie F. Ford and William J. Devine will marry at the bride’s home south of Blairsburg this evening at 8 o’clock in a ceremony led by Rev. J.O. Thrush. The couple will honeymoon briefly and reside in Clinton after September 30.
Summer through September 30 the Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Superior Ashland Bayfield Dover Colorado Springs Pueblo and Salt Lake City at about half the regular fare. Return allowed until October 31. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
Prof. Herbert William Dow and Miss Fannie Ora Edgett were married last evening at eight o'clock at the home of Prof. and Mrs. E. W. Stanton with Dr. Storms officiating. About thirty guests witnessed the ceremony before the couple departed at ten thirty for Milwaukee to visit Dow's parents. A fuller account will appear next week.
The newspaper announces the return of Mr Dooley whose witty letters on topical matters have earned world wide fame His new column will begin in the Sunday Record Herald on July 10 and appear weekly thereafter The Chicago produced humorist is expected to offer commentary on the upcoming presidential campaign and current events with his signature philosophy
In Story County Iowa the District Court petitions for a complete divorce between Dora B Smith and Frank R Smith on grounds of non support and desertion. The defendant must appear by noon on the second day of the August 1904 term starting August 22 in Nevada to defend or a default will be entered. Attorney John H Williams represents the plaintiff.
The Ames Iowa city council passes Ordinance 147 detailing sewer construction and repair rules. It covers funding from district funds or general revenue, optional special assessments, and limits assessments to 25 percent of property value. It requires notices, public hearings, and uses sewer certificates for costs.
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