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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
6
A ledger style listing shows multiple telephone firms with miles, values, and totals. Mil ford, Richland, Roland Mutual, Washington Township, Zearing Mutual, Northwest Telephone, Collins Telephone, Cambr idge area, and Kelley Farmers are included with small monetary sums, miles, and aggregate amounts.
The minutes note an annual mulet tax of 600 dollars per person dealing in intoxicating liquors and on real estate where such business operates. A 300 dollar annual tax applies to sellers of cigarettes and related papers and the real estate used. The board authorized warrants for bills, minutes approved, adjourned to November 6, 1905. County Auditor Miles Pearson signs as clerk.
A new daily car service from Chicago to Los Angeles via the Union Pacific North Western line and Salt Lake Route begins Sept. 15. Colonist one way tickets from Chicago are $3, with double berth sleeping cars at $7.00. Tickets and reservations through Chicago & North Western Railway or S A Hutchison manager 212 Clark St Chicago.
Excur sion tickets sold for Oct 17 to 21 to Los Angeles at one fare round trip from all stations with favorable return limits on account of Ww. c. T. A. convention. Three fast trains to the Pacific coast, The Overlaird Limited electric lights, under three days en route, and The California Express with drawing rock and tourist sleeping cars. For rates and tickets, contact Chicago & North-Western Railway agents.
Joint Polk and Story County Boards of Supervisors met in Des Moines September 25 1906 to open bids for Polk-Story Drain No 1. O P Herrick bid 18 1 2 cents per cubic yard with 1000 dollar check Flack & Bulger 23 cents with 1100 dollar check Calahan Bros Phelan Shirley 10 cents per cubic yard no check. Herrick bid accepted and contract to be drafted. Commissioners for the project revised with new appointees John Marts Polk County J Q Burgess and John M Wells Story County. Checks to unsuccessful bidders to be returned and meeting adjourned to October 2 1905.
The New York Aquarium sources tropical fish from Bermuda and uses an electrical method to stun specimens that resist bait. A compact battery in a leather pouch powers a wire attached to a long dip net with a percussion cap at the end. The cap explodes to stun the fish, which is then captured and placed in a tank. Bermuda fish are shipped to New York by steamer and may seasick in the first day aboard.
A concise collection of sharp maxims on work, honesty, listening, age, and leadership. The notes contrast ordinary effort with the elusive nature of managing people and the trouble of pleasing all as men grow older.
Squire Latham of Bridgewater Massachusetts wakes to a possible burglary. In the back hall he spots a rough man trying a back door and corrects him with a sharp quip saying it slides back, not open. The moment highlights Latham’s coolness and temper.
The article extols the small mouthed bass as vigorous and gamy from infancy noting its pugnacious nature and unique fighting tactics. It recounts a four inch bass taking a spoon lure and battling a pickerel, showing the bass can harry and injure foes. It warns that bags introduced into ponds to control pickerel threaten other fish including trout.
Folk belief in wind control tied to a rope with three knots is described. Norse traditions held untying the first knot brings a breeze, the second a gale, and the third a tempest. Ranulph Higden records Manx witches selling winds to sailors.
George Hodder quotes Apt Douglas Jerrold on a social gathering where a doctor raises notable names he puts to things. The anecdote reflects Jerrold’s wit and manner during a party night.
A bystander recall shows a remark about a partner described as short and square in build. He quips, There is a mile dancing with a mile stone, capturing a vivid image from the exchange.
A home missionary visiting Sing Sing prison spoke one inmate about crime, saying it never brings success and is earned through hard work. The convict replied he had done six months of hard labor at once and emerged no richer than when he entered.
An exchange recounts Gotrox claiming as an old bachelor he could learn to be a good husband while Miss Pechis retorts that he is not too old to spurn. The Philadelphia Press caption reflects a humorous dialogue between suitor and rejector.
A reflective line from Life on the imperfect dance of romance. It notes that love often misses the mark with timing rhythm and touch, leaving one wistful for the ideal partner and moment.
A Scottish guest, finding the meal unsatisfactory, declares on departing that he will dine there again immediately when asked about future meals.
A community project in Brovone relies on steady debate rather than zeal to sustain its good cause. Local organizers emphasize measured discussion to secure ongoing support and practical progress.
A London observer notes how grim skies, cold east winds, yellow fogs, and slushy roads shape national mood. The piece likens damp climate to a ledger of stoicism, suggesting many English appear to wear waterproof faces like heavy umbrellas.
Marie jokes about wanting to be the father of a top student. Her father aims to teach a moral. Marie replies that the father is dead, two years.
In a comic exchange Mrs. T. vows to travel after Samuel’s death while he contemplates quitting his business for enjoyment. The dialogue, from Illustrated Bits, highlights a humorous view ofmoney and living.
Maude Oldgirl grows angry at photographs for a note on the back claiming the original is preserved. Maisie notes the portraits are as pretty as possible, reflecting the artist’s effort.
A Liverpool Mercury report notes a minister who struggled to keep his congregation attentive solved the issue by placing a large clock behind him to pace video attention and maintain rhythm throughout the sermon.
The petites couturieres of Paris, called mimis pinsons, sing as they stitch in crowded ateliers from early morning until late at night. They earn about 50 cents a day and must cover boarding lodging clothing and four months of lean season when workshops close.
The text traces gorilla discovery and display milestones from 1847 when Dr Savage sent a skull to Sir Richard Owen naming gorilla savages, to 1851 the first complete gorilla skeleton to the Royal College of Surgeons by Captain Harris, 1858 a preserved gorilla to the British Museum from Gabon, and 1887 the first living gorilla shown in Regent's Park supplied by Mr Cross of Liverpool.
A brief exchange shows Blinks presenting a ring to a girl who only nods in response. The moment illustrates a quirky, lighthearted proposal scene.
A couple argues over cigars as a waste of money and habit. The wife objects to smoking while the husband suggests restraint and asks for a match. The exchange shows domestic friction over tobacco use.
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