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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
2
Forecasters predict continued mild and sunny conditions may allow the corn crop to recover after weeks of worry. Local observers, once vocal about losses, now note potential signs of improvement if dryness and warmth persist.
Waterloo will host the Iowa League of Municipalities on October 14 and 15 with a banquet planned in the large new fifteen foot sewer main. The vent to mishap warns that a flush could flood the event, a potential waterloo for attendees.
Governor Cummins sparked a Des Moines rally with a rousing reception. Welsh glee club provided music as he framed protection as the keynote and touted reciprocity aligned with Blaine Dingley and McKinley to bolster tariff views.
President Stickney of the Chicago Great Western told Oelwein citizens that the city must be kept clean and presentable to attract manufacturing industry and investment. He urged improvements in sanitation and appearance to lure business.
Mr and Mrs Allen Dawson of Des Moines sever their connections with papers in Des Moines and will travel in Europe for several months. Dawson a former State Register and Leader writer and later with the R and L and Homestead, Mrs Dawson the daughter of Henry Perkins of the Sioux City Journal, both plan to relocate on return probably in the east.
The article notes how women’s dress comfort changes with styles. Furs around the neck fell out of favor as necklines dropped below the water line and the flat stole look emerged. Doctors once warned furs could harm throat health, but the present style is deemed more hygienic.
H Banks offers a corner lot home at Kellogg and Pearl in Ames Iowa for quick sale as the owner plans to move to California. Desires a bargain and urges prompt purchase by interested buyers.
The Chicago Record Herald offers daily installments of high grade fiction with contemporary works such as Soldiers of Fortune by Richard Harding Davis and Tristram of Brent by Anthony Hope. Each issue also includes a short illustrated human interest story on the editorial page.
The piece notes widespread beadwork in fashion as imitators flood the scene. It contrasts genuine Indian craft with cleaner imitations and observes many women wearing beadwork while authentic Indians in civilian dress appear minimal. The writer wryly cites a professor’s claim that Americans are becoming Indians and suggests civilization is reversing.
A civic-tinged column argues that local papers serve as a value exchange for communities and business interests. It defends loyal advertising, discourages gossip, and defends reciprocal subscriptions as essential for local economy and opinion shaping.
The article discusses various animal victims including a whale with a dislocated jaw a elephant dying from gangrene in a foot and a gunshot wound to a deer. It notes predators such as eagles rats and grouse and ends with observations on toads imprisoned in rocks and their long confinement.
One half fare plus two dollars via the Chicago Great Western Railway to points in Arizona Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets on sale October 6 20 November 1. For information contact any Chicago Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
Advertises a ten room house for rent via George White, located at 902 Clark Street. Contact Llaquire for details.
A Friday excursion to the college drew about 15 000 spectators with 8 000 arriving by train and many by overland routes. Governor Cummins and Dr Storms spoke as crowds enjoyed livestock parades, football, drills, and a stock sale amid bands from Liscomb Carroll and Jewell.
The excerpt catalogs well known lines from Churchill Goldsmith Gray and Johnson. It notes phrases like Meas ures not men and The paths of glory lead but to the grave as well as breakfast table aphorisms attributed to Gray and Johnson.
Tickets at above rates on sale Oct 8 to Oct 17 for the American Bankers Association Convention Oct 20 to 23. Return validity until Nov 30. Apply to any Chicago Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill. 22 36
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports that Iowa State College should obtain a large funding boost from the next legislature to broaden dormitories and general facilities. Visitors praised the school’s work but noted present needs include a new home for girls, dormitories for men, and additional buildings. The piece argues a million dollars would not suffice and urges state support for growth.
This week saw ideal ripening conditions with normal temperatures and more sun. Frost on the 27th caused no material damage. corn binders are operating and much fodder will be saved. Overall output below 1902 but with better feeding value. potatoes and apples are improving. season ends with a note on a final corn summary card October 5.
The Brotherhood of St Andrew holds its annual convention in Denver Colorado from October 7 to 11 1903. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets October 4 to 8 at one fare plus 50 cents good for return until October 31. For details contact any CGW agent or J P Eimer G P A Chicago Ill.
Old Man advertises two gas engines and a large Lenox Weil drill with gasoline engine attached for sale. Listing by E J Marrocs.
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