05 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1903
Page
1
A series of notices from Story County and nearby towns announces candidates for sheriff and superintendent of schools. Names include Welty Ames 1903, Hansen Nevada 1903, Lang Milford 1903, Rickett Des Moines 1908, Warrick S county 1908, Hoggatt Iowa 1908, Boyd Nevada 1908. Votes hinge on Republican primaries.
Edgar A. Fawcett of Nevada Iowa announces candidacy for Story County treasurer subject to Republican primaries. Be Larson of Cambridge Iowa also files as a Republican candidate for Story County treasurer. Dates Feb 4 1903 and Feb 25 1908.
D. K. Bunce announces his candidacy for county supervisor in Story county subject to county primary actions. Gilbert Station. February 5, 1903.
To Republican voters of Story county Iowa there will be a Republican primary election in county precincts Saturday March 21 1983 from 3 to 6 pm for choosing candidates for county offices and electing delegates to the Republican county convention in Nevada March 23 1903 The county convention will canvass primary votes declare nominees select delegates to the state convention and senatorial district convention and handle other proper business The representation per precinct depends on Republican votes for W B Martin for state representative last general election
The city election falls on the last Monday of the month the 31st. The democratic state convention is set for Des Moines on June 17. Noted illness of Bro Gallon of the Watchman. Witte Hurst, linked to several yellow journals, may succeed Billy Bryan as a presidential candidate. A rising count of fatal railroad collisions this year signals a nationwide wreck epidemic.
The column comments on March weather and local metropolitan quirks, then highlights a new Iowa State spraying calendar for Pruit trees. It promotes the bulletin by Prof. Charles Curtiss and urges fruit growers to adopt thorough spraying to combat San Jose scale, cooling moth, apple scab, and leaf spot. It stresses profits from regular spraying and invites readers to request the calendar and Horticul tural bulletins.
Ames boys who attended the Canton conclave at Ottumwa praise the Elks for having the finest club rooms in the city and say they are among the best in the United States.
The article ponders why the Sultan did not try the painless Keeley cure for alcohol, notes Tyra country lodges and churches crowding, and discusses political trouble around Gov. Cummins and a pharmacy commission appointment. It reflects on political risk and the politician's difficult path.
Russell of Rockwell City opposes proxy plan by Leland supporters to have the governor appoint Leland and then Russell to the next vacancy. He favors securing the current opportunity, arguing a bird in hand is worth a flock in the bush.
A Boone Daily News column argues readers demand low prices while advertisers and job printers push for cheap work. It notes a five cent single copy price, contrasts Chicago rates, and blames publishers for letting the public set prices. It laments labor wage issues and ends with a moral about publishers’ duties.
An advertisement invites readers to cut out the coupon and visit any drug store to receive a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach, improve appetite and regulate the bowels, with regular boxes priced at 25 cents sold by all druggists.
For sale the residence property located on lot eight block four Black's Second addition to Ames Iowa. Inquire of M. Soper referee.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the northwest, west and southwest territories via the Northwestern line. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Chair cars and the best of everything. For full particulars apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
A description outlines the proper steps for a foreigner to acquire a copy of the Koran in Stamboul. The piece notes etiquette, places to inquire, and expected access to sacred text within the local customs and markets.
A double feature describes how the United States keeps standard time via star‑transmitted signals and time balls in Washington. It then recounts a curious Turkish bookshop practice where a foreign buyer secretly obtains a Koran and bargains without mentioning its presence, illustrating Ottoman law and customs.
The text lists ancient figures with large sums for meals and homes. Apicius spent 2 million, Psopis and Caligula paid 400 each for meals, Lucullus 100000 for a repast, Seneca 12.5 million, Lentulus 16.5 million, and 2 million went to Antony Cesar's house before he took office, owed about 11 million.
A collection of literary quotes from classic authors including John Oliver Hobbes Henry Seton Merriman Charles Frederic Goss Anthony Hope and James Creelman. The passages explore human confidence emotion bitterness egotism and the corrosive effects of wounded pride on judgment and morality.
In the work Naturalist In Nicaragua, Wasp’s attack methods are described. One species crawls down hairs to reach the skin before stinging, while another rapidly targets a man's face. The second species learns facial vulnerability through brain-driven discovery.
An evocative London answer notes that casualty rates rise with conspicuous uniforms. It claims twelve red clad soldiers die, compared with seven in rifle green, six in blue, or five in brown, blue gray, or gray, due to higher eye attraction and target exposure.
The Chicago Record-Herald contrasts Epictetus two word guidance with contemporary life. It asserts that current philosophy centers on gain and retain rather than restraint and abstain.
A witty exchange has the wife asking for dinner plans while the husband jokes he may not be home or will bring three or four friends, adding humor to domestic life. The quip reflects lighthearted marital banter from Life magazine.
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