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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
7
Ames and surrounding town items report weather, illness, school events, local meetings, and a wave of notices. Buttered topics include kindergarten openings, faculty changes at I S C, scholarships for Wheaton College, and travel of students joining Co A. Also covered are robberies, poultry and fruit trade, public donations, and war news from Santiago and Manila.
The Times notes Illinois Day at the Omaha exposition with items on local people. It mentions Isaac Craig sending strawberries, Ben Read's red white and blue ice wagon, and a letter from Chick amauga Park by Racine Goble describing northern soldier camp life. Prof Osborn resigns from Iowa State College for Ohio State University. he and Mrs Osborn leave Ames likely September first after 22 years.
Excursion tickets offered July 2 to 4 by the North Western Line for stations within 200 miles of the selling station. Tickets good for return until July 5. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
An accident Monday morning injured Arthur Ball aged thirteen when a target gun discharged during a scuffle with his younger brother. The wound was above the knee in the leg and a ball was sought by Dr. Aplin but not located at first. the outcome depended on inflammation.
Of Interest to Homeseekers describes farm homes and affordable land along the Chicago and Northwestern line in western Minnesota and South Dakota. The notice promotes low prices and easy terms for those seeking independence through farming, with emphasis on crops, dairy, and stock raising. Contact W. B. Kniskern at 22 Fifth Ave Chicago for homeseekers’ rates and details.
Retailer announces deep discounts on shirt waists to reduce high priced stock. Silk waists clear at six dollars down to four fifty, and four fifty waists drop to three dollars as part of the sale.
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