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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
12
The piece notes Sioux City’s encampment activity this week with delegates. Frank Allen, who previously traveled to Colorado, returned Monday as discussions continue and plans remain undecided.
Misses Clark and Saylor plan a visit to Lincoln Nebraska with details expected to be announced.
The Philadelphia Press lists poor practices such as letting lemons dry and souring cold foods, moulding cheese, reusing towels, not drying soap, wearing dirty clothes, and delaying repairs. It cautions against careless storage, airing, and preparation that spoil food and fabrics.
This advice warns readers to avoid cold exposure and cold air after activity. It urges pre breakfast eating, regular bathing, and avoiding open carriages or exposed backs. It stresses guarding the neck chest and nose breathing in cold rooms to prevent illness.
Celebrations in Ames forecast a lively event scene with upbeat energy and community engagement. Organizers promise entertainment, activities, and a festive atmosphere likely to draw widespread participation.
The report notes 1897 into 1898 written risk increases to 1 087 784.00 with losses of 5 095.21 and expenses of 821.46. It highlights cooperative ownership by 700 citizens with property value 4 500 000 and assessable capital 1 100 000. Iowa leads national cooperative insurance with 170 000 000 statewide. Emphasis rests on loss prevention and improved loss adjustment, with Graves and Haypen as officers.
The Chicago Great Western Railway follows its policy of half rates to Cincinnati and return for the Grand Army of the Republic Annual Encampment in September. Rates are competitive with rivals and apply to many June events and several July meetings on a certificate plan. EF UH, Lord, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago, will answer requests.
The Board of Supervisors of Story County Iowa certify the above report of H T Henryson Treasurer for the period January 1 to June 1 1898 is correct with money and vouchers on hand as shown. Signed June 10 1898 by EpWin Rex Mo B Shaw John Twedt.
From the Cherry Hawk ins strain of Barred Plymouth Rocks and Cornish Indian Games. Call J. Kegley & Son one mile south of Ames. Half rates to Omaha via Northwestern Line. Excursion tickets one fare round trip June 17 to June 20 for Women’s Club day at Exposition. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern railway agents.
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