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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1904

Page

2

Happenings and notices from Ames and nearby towns

Alumni events and visits fill the Ames scene as Davenport and Boone guests arrive for commencement. The silver bat tops Grinnell 3 1 while Gen James Rush Lincoln leads a 75 man party to St Louis for Iowa Day. A memorial Beardshear volume debuts and Miss Mary Hart wed Racine Goble in Ames.

James Rush Lincoln St. Louis Frank D. Danforth Mary Hart Racine Goble Father Renler Catholic Church George Goble Boone Anna Crowe Anna Smith What Cheer Danforth Ames Cupps Sycamore Street

Brother's Skull Keepsake Stuns Bystanders

A bachelor keeps a polished human skull in his room used as an ornament and pencil receptacle. Visitors shudder at the grotesque display. He explains the skull belonged to his brother who supposedly gave it after his medical student days.

Why an Apple Decays

The surrounding conditions affect decay fungi growth. Near freezing temperatures keep fungi inactive while warm moist rooms speed decay. Cold storage slows spoilage. An ideal apple has no fungus markings or bruises and if placed in a dry cool room free from germs it could keep indefinitely until chemical changes ruin it as food.

Commencement Week Marks Iowa State College Milestones

Iowa State College holds its first week long commencement with weather friendly tents, a faculty vs seniors game, and a formal installation of Dr. Albert Boynton Storms as president. Alumni gathering and addresses by Governor Cummins and Dr. Jordan conclude a historic 129 degree graduating class.

Iowa County Keokuk County Iowa State College Albert Boynton Storms Storms Resler General Lincoln St. Louis Dr. Storms A. B. Cummins J. B. Hungerford Glee Club Cessna Stanton Allison Bill M. Bell Drake University Weld The State University Iowa City Governor Cummins Gov. Cummins Fred M. Hansen E. O. Shreve Wm. E. Gladstone Roosevelt Gertrude Curtiss Edith Stevens D. C. Thomas Hansen David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford Jr. University of California Hungerford Margaret Hall Albert B. Storms E.a.mcdonald W. Beyer E. D. Perry H. O. Yellier Geo

Clearing sale of pianos and organs

A clearing sale of pianos and organs announced with emphasis on disposal of rest stock. Items likely include upright pianos and parlor organs offered at reduced prices to clear inventory. Sale details unspecified.

World's Pair Coach Excursions to St Louis

Low round trips from Ames to St Louis via Chicago & Northwestern on June 13 15 and 27. Price eight dollars ten cents with seven day return. daily other favorable rates available. Visit the World's Fair with simple travel terms and stopovers. Inquire at Chicago & Northwestern ticket agents for schedules baggage and details.

St. Louis Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y Ames Chicago & Northwestern R’y

Stock Wanted Pasture 320 Acres Near Ames

Classified notice seeks pasture land about 320 acres for stock. Describes choice pasture, well watered, located about two and a half miles from Ames. Inquiries directed to J.R. Munden.

Ames J.R. Munden

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