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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
2
The approaching state convention of christian traveling men of Iowa will bring 150 to 200 guests to Ames for December 21 and 22. They will stay in local homes for lodging and breakfast with meals at hotels and restaurants. K W Brown chairs the entertainment committee and urges hospitality.
Susan A. Eastwood files a partition suit in Story County Iowa asking court to divide her late husband Asa Eastwood’s real estate among heirs. Defendants Jennie Eastwood George Eastwood Orville Eastwood Harry Eastwood and Ellis Eastwood are urged to appear by noon of the next term or a default judgment will be entered.
A Kansas City company offers to finance mortgage payoff or home purchase with a no interest plan of 5.35 dollars per month for 16 years 8 months. Death or total disability triggers a clear deed. Includes copyright claims and requests for agents. Also a local shop advertises Dr Caldwell's Pepsin Syrup for a bilious swoon at the post office.
A Des Moines meeting agenda lists speakers on parks and forestry topics. Prof H C Price Parks for Cities and Towns, A T Erwin Ornamentals for Iowa Parks, Elmer Reeves Timber Plantations, J A Callison Parks and Taxes, N E Hansen European Parks study, R C Barrett School Grounds Ornamentation, J T D Fulmer Forest Trees for Park Purposes, Wesley Greene Forestry in Iowa, B Shimek Forestry Legislation, L H Pammel Need of More Forest Reserves, T H Macbride City and County Parks status, Clarence A Mosier Objects and Aims of our Society.
Correspondence from Corning Ohio dated November 5 1900 describes a visitor in Taylorville Illinois praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The writer Sarah A McCracken requests three or four bottles with shipping costs to Corning Perry County Ohio and notes sale by L M Bosworth.
A family horse is offered for sale at a low price for immediate purchase. The listing identifies the horse as a Vandermast.
Neighbors and relatives visit in Ames with Frank Hutchison family and others from Des Moines Boone and east of Ames. Woodmen lodge hosts oyster supper. Eve Rowland buys Clair Crane’s farm west of town. Congregational church oyster supper planned for Thanksgiving. Mamie Peterson dies after brief illness. funeral at Congregational church followed by interment at Sheldah.
Several campus items fill the Ames scene including football vs Simpson in Indianola, Dr Beardshear addressing a Tarkio teachers meeting, and Thanksgiving travels. Obituary for Chas Kilmer, 1837 last April in Ames. services held at Congregational church. A S S club banquet at West hotel, Miss Pearl Kinne leaving station, and a Chicago plant tour by engineering students.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as highly effective for sick headache biliousness and disordered stomach sold by L M Bosworth.
Large tracts of land offered in northern Wisconsin at low prices and easy terms. Regions include Minneapolis St Paul Duluth Superior Milwaukee and Chicago. Fertile mixed hardwood soil abundant pure water and timber. For folders and info contact Geo W Bell Hudson Wis or G H MacRae St Paul Minn.
Thanksgiving night the ladies of the Maccabees will serve oysters in the Bradley and White room from 5 30 to 12 oclock. Everyone invited to enjoy a dish for 25c.
Ainslee's Magazine describes the railroad dining car operation with three white capped cooks, station supply checks, and the steward housekeeper ensuring fresh perishables. It details the kitchen layout, refrigeration for fish meat and fruit, wine storage, waiter workflow, and the disciplined prep that turns workers into polished service.
The Youths Companion offers a one year subscription for 1.76 covering 52 weekly issues in 1902. It includes 250 stories and 50 special articles, plus free issues for remaining 1901 weeks. Subscribers receive a 1902 calendar lithographed in twelve colors and gold. Full announcement sent free from 195 Columbus Avenue Boston MA.
Amid flames firemen dragged sleeping occupants from a blazing house. The vivid scene underscores the danger of neglecting coughs and colds. An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption as protection against throat chest and lung troubles with a guarantee and trial bottles offered by L. M. Bosworth at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Wanted men of character and good reputation to represent a wealthy business house in each state. Salary 1800 weekly plus expenses paid weekly in cash from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when needed. References. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago. 26-36%
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a perfect laxative with an unanimous verdict from users. It promotes 50 and 1.00 dollar sizes and lists L M Bosworth as the seller.
A promotional notice claims you can pay any interest day and any amount on a loan while reducing the rate. The Story County Bank advertises interest options without commission charges on these flexible loans.
For Sath-One dark red high bred Shorthorn bull 18 months old. 29-4p C. Barbour Ames Iowa. Seven room house to rent. Bb A Looxwoop Grain Co. Mince meat in bulk at T J Miller Son's. 29-3 Use White Pearl flour best on earth at J B Kooser Co's. For Rent Rooms over the Intelligencer office inquire of Geo Roberson. For Rent A six room house on Burnett street inquire of C G Lee.
A reflective note from Chicago News reminds readers that rivers progress steadily to the ocean, urging patience when haste takes over. The piece emphasizes natural timing and persistence as guiding principles for everyday tasks.
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