Notice to Contractors for Ames Sewer Bid July 21 1904
City of Ames Iowa invites bids for sanitary sewers and subdrains per plans by A Marston. Bids due 8:00 p m July 21 1904 to City Clerk May Sheldon marked Proposal for Sewers. Work to be completed by July 1 and payment via assessment certificates. right to reject bids.
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Ted
Ames
Iowa
City of
A. Marston
Lowa
May Sheldon
Ioway
A. B. Maxw
Despised Toad and Toad Stones in Lore and Legend
A historical look at the toad in superstition and belief, detailing distrust of toads, tales of toad stones as amulets, and early references from Fenton to Shakespeare. Notes on venom, the toad’s appearance, and enduring myths about toads living in rocks.
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Milton
Fenton
Londesborough
The Toad Folklore From A Hopeless Hermit Though Legend
A fragment from an old book recounts a toad imprisoned in a wall for years and later freed, debunked by Dean Buckland. It notes toads can survive long hungerless periods and may fuel superstition. It then links to legends about toads shaping France’s fleur de lis and Clovis’s banner.
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George Wilson
Dean Buckland
Frank Buckland
France
Clovis
Candar
London Globe
To World's Pair Chicago: Low fares to St Louis via Northwestern
Very low rates are now in effect to St. Louis and return from all points. Excellent train service and liberal return limits. Ask ticket agents, Chicago and North Western Railway for full particulars.
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St. Louis
Chicago & Northwestern Ba
Why Birds Wear Clothes Like Grandmothers
The article argues that birds keep a steady fashion, with two suits a year being enough. It stresses regular feather care, cleaning, and pulling out useless quills. It warns tangled, wet, or dirty feathers trap air and heat, risking death if warmth cannot be maintained.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold by Shrine Leader
Advertisement announces Dr King’s New Life Pills for health boost and energy. L M Bosworth, Imperial Council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Atlantic City, N J, sells them at 25 cents a box. Also notes Great Western Railway round trips to Atlantic City on July 9 and 10 with one fare plus $2, tickets through July 25 and stopovers in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. contact Great Western Agent or P Eimer G P A Chicago for details.
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Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
Atlantic City
N. J
Chicago Great Western Railway
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Great Western
Or . P. Eimer
Chicago
Overland Lim
Portland
Atlantic Express
Omaha & C
Mieren
Fast Mail
Despines & Chicago
Chicago Express
Overland Limoes
Pacific Express
Colorado
Oregon Express
Carroll Mail & Express
Nebraska
Des Moines Pass
Omaha & Des Moines A
Mail and Express
St. Paul
Sioux City
Dakota & Des Moines
Ames
Sunda
G. W. Rogers
The Surgeon's Probe Sanitation Warning
Medical Talk urges vigilance as doctors reuse probes. It warns to require boiling instruments before use on any patient to prevent spreading infection. It advises patients to provide hot water for cleansing and to insist on sterilization prior to probing wounds or sores.
Origin of oratorios in church drama and English debut
Florentine priest St Philip de Weri introduced dramatic sacred services to draw youth to church. Cantatas and hymns formed two parts with scripture stories sung as dialogue before and after sermons. Early subjects included the Good Samaritan and Prodigal Son, leading to the term oratorio. England’s first was in Lincoln's Inn, London, 1782.
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England
London
Lincoln’s Inn Theater
Portugal Street
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Burnett Cael Kellogg
Alley Ween Kellogg
Douglass
I. S. C. Jewelry Store
Tony
Ipropri Sgt
Ors
Ames Plumbing and Heating Co
O’briens
Mutual Phone
I. S
Judge & Major
Chicago & Northwestern
Chichester
All Druggtats
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Square
Phela
Otto Haller
West North Ave
Ml. HY
Cc. A. Gamble Druggist
Ames, Ia
Bill
Painter Bill
Bradley @ Vrooman Company
Inl
Oda
Ekwa
Eastman Kodak
Eastman
LM. Bosw
Geo. E. Baker
Cade & Steigerwalt
Herrick Refrigerators
Jersey
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