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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
3
Excur sion tickets to the German Baptist Brethren gathering at Bellefontaine Ohio offered at one fare round trip from June 1 with return limit June 6. Tickets available via agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway. 2-31.
Round trip passes offered for May 26 and 27 with return valid through May 29. Fare applies to the Chicago and North Western Ry line between 236 Lost-Between Geo. Jones' and Ames on Graves road. Lady's gold watch without ring reported by Mrs. Philina Jones.
The Nonpareil Club gathered yesterday at Mrs Fannie Wright on Douglass Street despite a storm. Reports from the Biennial were presented and the president was welcomed as the state federation treasurer. A social function for Mrs Gibson was planned and a city improvement group was introduced by Mes Judisch, Edger, Walkey, Lydia Tilden and Dr Jennie Christ.
A cascade of social notes from Nevada to Boone and Des Moines tracks visits and hosts. Notables include Dr. E. S. McCord, Mayor Parley Sheldon, Rev. C. L. Baxter, J. J. Grove at the Iowa State Retail Grocers convention, and P. E. O. members in Iowa City for May meetings.
A London Tit-Bits excerpt notes that many mammals play with their young as part of parental duties. Ferrets cats dogs mares amuse their offspring, though cows and birds are less observed. If mothers fail to amuse them, young animals create their own games.
The excerpt describes space as an extreme, inhospitable void with temperatures possibly hundreds of degrees below water’s freezing point. It suggests space drains heat from Earth and opposes warmth with a sinister, demoniac power, framing the cosmos as a harsh mentor to human life.
Round trip excursion to the Industrial Exposition at Cedar Rapids from May 7 to 16. Tickets on sale via Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents. Return limits apply.
A selection of aphorisms from Franklin Colton Montaigne Holmes Plutarch Beecher Goethe Carlyle. The quotes cover perception, city life, laws versus customs, happiness, prosperity, education, energy, and moral guidance, offering concise reflections on human nature and virtue.
Inter-State Cor Institute in Cedar Rapids Iowa advertises openings in all departments with good salaries and rapid promotions. Examinations are scheduled soon and particulars are provided free of charge.
Miss Campbell of Ames visited with cousin Nora Person over Sunday. A party occurred at the Hall last Saturday night. Rev Stoddard attended the Belle Plaine association. Miss Mae Dunn's growing music class expands. Vera and Erma Stevens hosted visitors from Slater over Sunday. Miss Mattie Roberts of Garden Prairie stayed with Mrs. Rigby Wednesday night. Frank Kooser of Milford called on neighbor L G Rosenfeld Sunday afternoon. Minnie Rosenfeld travels to Des Moines for music lessons at Drake. Ladies Aid Society meets at the church this afternoon.
A year long survey by A. B. Chattin and F. McClure of Iowa State College reports on farm haul costs and road performance. Findings show average market distance in Jefferson township at 6.5 miles, annual tonnage per quarter section at 391.6, and hauling cost 21 cents per ton mile, with drainage greatly reducing resistance.
Ten room house for rent with inquiry directed to George White at 902 Clark Street.
Northwestern line offers reduced excursion tickets for the Des Moines festival train due to arrive May 16. Tickets valid for return until May 26, available through agents Chicago and Northwestern Ray.
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