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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
2
A line of men's and boys suits priced at 7.50 and 8.00 is offered. This season's styles include all wool serge suits at 9.00 and 10.50, with child’s Russian blouse suits at 3.00 and 3.50.
New shirt waists priced at 3.00 and 3.25, waist sets at 2.00 and 2.25, additional waists at 1.50, 5.00 and 5.50, skirts listed up to 7.50, with various sale figures noted in the ad.
Announcement of free one time publication for non revenue church services lodge society and club gatherings with additional 5 cents per line for further publications. Rates for display advertising available on application. All changes for display ads due by Tuesday evening. Only One Dollar Per Year or
A cyclone disaster sweeps Nebraska and nearby Northwestern Iowa on Monday causing multiple fatalities. The piece notes a Coto boy choking on a whistle and mentions local weather concerns, including a street sprinkler man out of business and summer flood fears amid scattered references to towns like Rolfe and Pocahontas County.
A city observes harsh outrages in Russia against Jews, noting the brutal Kirsh ineff massacre and numerous anti Jewish laws. Public indignation in America grows as scholars warn of widespread emigration due to continued persecution and oppression.
The May 15 1903 County Board of Supervisors meeting approved plans by R S Patrick for a new closet in the Court House and ordered bids. They also instructed the County Attorney to pursue the Des Moines Iowa Falls and Northern Railway to enforce a district court judgment on the east Indian viaduct and discussed bridge work. The May 16 session reviewed roads and bridges before adjournment.
The corn crop shows very satisfactory stands across sections and small grain, pastures, and meadows show good growth. Oats tend to rank on rich soils, and overall outlook depends on a return to normal weather conditions.
The program for Memorial Day at the Congregational church includes organ, choir, readings, invocations, addresses by Commander and Hon. B. P. Birdsall, and a procession to the cemetery for ritual G A R ceremonies and graves decoration. Also covered are a drowning death of A E Meighen from Newell Iowa, memorial services, and a village improvement meeting detailing by law work, committees, and aims to keep streets clean and parks beautified.
The Emporia Kansas Gazette prints the Palace hotel proprietor's full denial of rumors that guests paid with money from flirtatious ladies. He claims drunks had no money and mocks the allegation, while the editor ponders libel risks and the paper's role in small town gossip amid a chaotic mix of sides.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors who sympathized and aided us after the death of our son brother and uncle. Mr and Mrs P C Compton Huexu Compton Eveleyn Compton Mrs Loia C CoopEs.
Iowa State College is organizing summer field work in mining engineering and geology in Fort Dodge with field camps near Coalville. A mixed class group from the junior to freshman levels will inspect coal and gypsum mines, survey and map mines, and study the Des Moines river geology. The trip follows a prior program in Idaho Springs and Victor, Colorado.
Story County Bank advertises real estate loans that allow payment on any interest pay day and any amount on any day, with no commission. The notice promises reduced rates and consumer flexibility for homeowners seeking loan terms.
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