16 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
1
In Story county Richland township advances consolidation plans by carrying the measure to merge schools at Fernald and voting 4000 dollars in bonds for a new Fernald schoolhouse. The move marks a shift toward rural school consolidation this week.
A booklet from Great Falls Montana published by the Commercial club lists H J Larned as second vice president and secretary of immigration. The document highlights his role within local business and civic efforts in attracting new residents to the city.
A complimentary banquet for retiring assistant secretary of the treasury R. B. Armstrong was held at the Raleigh hotel in Washington on Saturday night, March 11. His former colleagues presented him with a loving cup. Tur Iowa Odd Fellow expands to magazine form, now official Iowa I O O F publication.
The Upper Des Moines Association in Hampton was postponed to March 30 and 31 and relocated to Boone. The piece haphazardly comments on war fatigue, farm policies like seed corn education, alleged Utah merit award forgeries, Iowa political maneuvers, and Tama Jim’s steady agricultural career amid cabinet shifts.
Governor Johnson of Minnesota has announced that the battleship Minnesota will be christened with water from the Minnehaha Falls, carbonated to fizz properly. The tale, once a legend, is invoked to illustrate a practical and picturesque western innovation.
Sherman Morris known as Frank Shereliffe, released from a long sentence, married Anna Mae Bergstrom of Des Moines in Marshalltown on Saturday. The eighteen year old bride, who spells her name Mae, may seek an honest life, and local readers hope the match proves sound.
A sward bearing the Clark name, believed to have been Clark's, was found near Cathlamet, Washington, and will be shown at the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland. Found with beads, china ware, a mug, powder flasks, wampum, bracelets, and coins from 1783, the trunk's discovery adds to the explorer relics. The Lewis and Clark watch and other leader's items will also be displayed at the Coast Fair and exposition.
A blaze last Friday morning consumed the Martin Nothomb farm house three miles northwest of Cole. Jim Coleman and family lived there. only first floor household goods were saved. Estimated loss runs about $1000.
The Chicago Tribune notes Secretary Shaw may leave the treasury next February after a four year term. Iowa factions back him as a favorite son for president, with Cortelyou tipped as possible successor. Ames College reports a Belgian and Percheon stallion shipment for four year classes to boost animal husbandry studies and horse judging for future breeders.
The article recalls the Mukden battle as one of the bloodiest of the war between Russia and Japan. It notes about 90,000 killed and wounded, a demoralized Russian army retreating, and compares losses to Napoleon’s Moscow flight. It also states Czar Nicholas II vows new eastward forces despite peace advocacy at The Hague.
A. I. Horton of Elkhart Indiana claims an absorbent pine remedy cures appendicitis without surgery in three days. Physicians watch and note testimonials as result and simplicity appeal. Also Cassie Chadwick convicted in federal court in Cleveland on seven fraud counts with up to 10000 fine or two years per count. For rent nine room house one mile south of college inquire C F Curtiss 44 tf.
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