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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1892
Page
2
The column notes corn planting, mild weather, and social visits. It mentions J. F. Gossard’s new daughter, farming activity, hog shipments, and community plans including a planned 4th of July celebration with an executive committee and civic prep. Gilbert Station reports additions, births, and a bank opening next week.
A Iowa Agricultural College column describes visits by Miss Silliman Saylor Drew Ford King and others, campus events, the A&C Ry motor talks, and President Beardshear's Nebraska trip. It covers field day results Ames leads in events, drill formations, and campus enhancements like cement walks and a flower bed.
The Worrells Grove column notes mild weather despite rain and a hopeful corn outlook. Local families visit, singing events are announced at Jones school, and people travel to Cedar Falls and Ames for meetings.
Story county farmers alliance met in the city on June 6 to consider a fair season and the harvest outlook. The session covered ravine purchase and forest matters for the order with focus on possible actions and implications.
A Tax Payer from Ames writes on June 7 1892 to protest that before the city water works the Ames and College Railway paid 8 per month for water at the college. Since water works began the railway has drawn water for its engine free, and the writer urges the council to end free delivery.
A large assortment of baby carriages is shown at D Loud's store, illustrating varied styles and prices to appeal to many customers.
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