Peculiar fate of cows after dynamite exposure near Zearing
In Story County last Thursday O'Neill reported two cows killed after grazing in a pasture where dynamite had been left exposed during rock blasting. The animals consumed the blasting material and died, ending the beasts' lives in a single incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Zearing
Askland
Sheldahl
Lizzie Askland
Christ Ersland
Inger Askland
Osmund Viland
J. J. Ferce
Rev. Simonson
Chicago
Slater News
Man-Er-Vine Tab promises youth and vigor boost
An old style advertisement touts Man-Er-Vine Tab as a tonic to restore energy and brain and nerve nourishment. The copy cites "Food for the brain, blood and nerves" and urges readers to try them, listing LOUGHRAN & BAUER as the source.
Stock Wanted to Pasture Near Ames on 320 Acres
Advertises pasture land near Ames offering 320 acres with good water two and a half miles from town. Inquiry directed to J R Munden. Also notes low rail fares to St Paul via Northwestern line with excursion tickets selling July 14 to 18 for Triennial Convention L C B A. apply to agents and NW Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago & Northwestern Ba
Ames
J.r.munden
St. Paul
Inn
L.C. B.A
N. W. Ry
Chicago Great Western announces St Joseph Kansas City excursion
On June 25 at 10 30 p m the Chicago Great Western Railway runs a popular special coach and sleeping car excursion to St Joseph and Kansas City. Tickets valid for two days. Inquiries to E J Sawyer City Ticket Agent 514 Walnut Street Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Joseph
Kansas City
E. J. Sawyer
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Iowa
International Baptist Young Peoples Union Tickets Sale Notice
The International Convention of Baptist Young Peoples Union of America in Detroit July 7-10 offers round trip tickets at one fare plus 25 cents to Detroit. Tickets valid for return until July 12. For information contact any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Council Nobles
Mystic Shrine
Atlantic City
N. J
Chicago Great Western Railway
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
International Convention of Baptist Young Peoples Union of America
Detroit
Mich
Ill
Commercial Law League of America
West Baden
French Lick Springs
Ind
West Eaded
Banff Hot Springs
Alb
Laggan
Field
B.C
Chicago, Il
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Cincinnati
Amethystine Cups and the Myth of Drunkenness
The amethyst stone was thought to prevent intoxication and was used to fashion drinking cups by ancient Persians. Tradition, unclear on the cause, suggests this belief may have led to the eventual disuse of amethystine cups.
Uric Acid in Diet Linked to Rheumatism
Diet study lists uric acid percentages in foods with beefsteak at 14.45 percent and liver 19.26 percent, while milk and vegetables largely exceed others except the potato which has only a trace. Coffee and tea also contribute lower amounts.
Masked Ball Masks Linked to Disease Transmission
The New York Medical Journal reports Bacilli at Masked Balls where Tirelli and Lelli demonstrated a possible disease transmission route. Virulent bacilli including tubercle, pneumococci and streptococci were found in eight of forty-two masks examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacilli
Tirelli
Lelli
New York Medical Journal
What Did She Want
A lighthearted exchange in the Philadelphia Ledger about a newlywed woman asking for plain chicken salad. The dealer misunderstands the request by asking how many heads to prepare, then clarifies the order.
Travel Deals and Condensed Train Rates From Early 1900s
Telegram style notices advertise round trip rail fares and sale dates. Great Western Railway offers to West Baden French Lick and Banff Hot Springs with specific dates July and August 1904. Elks Grand Lodge in Cincinnati announces sale of round trips with one fare plus a surcharge to Cincinnati.
Fourth of July Excursion Rates to Northwestern System
Excursion tickets from selling stations within 200 miles of Chicago & Northwestern to dates July 2 3 and 4 good returning July 5. Also 82 excursion tickets to Sac City Iowa for Northwest Iowa Veterans Reunion sold June 27 28 29 return by July 1. Also 7-21 tickets to State S S Convention and Iowa Fairs sold June 27 28 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
N. W. Iowa Veterans Reunion
Sac City
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern R.y
Iowa Fairs
Loan option promises flexible payments and no commission
A Story County Bank notice advertises a loan plan where borrowers can pay any amount on any day and on any interest pay day. The bank claims to reduce rates and charges no commission on these loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Bank
Notice for erection of a school house in District No 7
Proposals for a school house in District No 7 Washington Township Story County Iowa will be received at the secretary's residence where plans and specifications may be viewed until 1 pm July 16 1904. Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may reject any or all bids. Meeting to open bids at J A Campbell Ames Iowa. Dated June 15 1904 by W H Beeps secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
County of
Story
State of
Iowa
J. A. Campbell
Ames
W.H. Beeps
Notice of Completion of North Street and Douglass Street Sewers
Official notice in Ames Iowa that the North Street and Douglass Street storm sewers are completed. A plat and schedule showing affected parcels, owners, and assessment amounts is on file with the City Clerk for public inspection. Objections to errors or irregularities must be written and filed by July 21, 1904, at 8 p m, after which the Council will finalize assessments as corrected. PARLEY SHELDON mayor, A B MAXWELL city clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duff Street
North Street
Ames
Iowa
Center Street
Douglass Street
Clark Street
Parley Sheldon
A. B. Maxwell
Chicago and Northwestern Train Schedule of 1903
The page lists daily train numbers and departure times for CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN routes on Sunday, November 22, 1903, including east and west bound services such as No. 2 Overland Lim and No. 4 Portland Special, with noted exceptions and baggage rules. It notes which trains do not run north of Ames on Sundays and provides baggage check instructions from W. Rocers, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Lim
Portland
Atlantic Express
Chicago
Des Moines
Des Moines Pass
Omaha
St. Paul
Sioux City
Dakota
Ames
W. Rocers
Chicago Express
Pacific Express
Cakedupaen Ns
Colorado
Oregon Express
Carroll Mail & Express
Nebraska & Dakota Express
Des Moines & Dakota
S. C
Carroll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Story County Newslets
Messrs and Mesdames
Ben Wierson
Peter Perkin
Mr. Wierson
Mrs. Ferkin
Norway
John Berry
John
Collins
Roland
Nazareth Lutheran
Cambridge
Cambridge Leader
Wm. J. Sherk
Rose Ellis
W. B. Ellis
John Simon
Memorial Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Nevada
Nevada Journal
Lutheran State League
Fort Dodge
G. L. Lindquist
Iowa Central Lutheran League
W. H. Blancke
O. Shelveland
O. O. Stageberg
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern B’y
Noah
Minneapolis
Robert
ST. Paul, Minn
Gar
Beral Advances
Duluth
Lowa
Winnipeg
Groves Grocery Mutual
Loughran & Bauer
Bower & Perkins
Ames Plumbing and Heating Co
O’briens
Mutual Phone
Ovid
Hy’ne Company
West North Ave
Farmer Jones
Crown Cottage Cors
Bradley & Vrooman Co
Davis
Eastman Kodak
Eastman
Ll.m. Bos Vee
Geo. E. Baker
Cade & Steigerwalt
Herrick Refrigerators
Jersey
A. D
District Court of
Story Oe Owa
Lovina E. Nye
Silat
J. A. Fypchpatrick
Vera B. Slater
Story County
Onn
Curtis Knight
Arley Sheldon
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