Local Happenings Patch Ames Campus News and Events
Ames from Grinnell to Des Moines updates include Mrs. Bennett ill and Mrs. Smith visiting Charles City. Grinnell and I S C tennis and Dr. McNeall at Veterinary Association in Omaha. Reports on cattle shipments, cooking classes, university visits, and Miss Flint's dancing academy opening October 15 with new dances half-step and florodora.
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Miss Flint
Smith’s Hall
Ames
Holmes Music Store
Por Sale Gas Engines and Lenox Well Drill
The Oil Man advertises two gas engines and a large Lenox well drill with gasoline engine attached. Contact E. J. Matrocks at 16 tf for details.
Charm of Circus Life
A veteran showman from the Philadelphia Record describes circus life as alluring yet brutal. He notes low wages for canvasers, about $20 a month with board, and the constant travel with little rest. He recalls one intelligent worker who winters for $20 weekly, then returns to the road for $20 a month.
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Philadelphia Record
Profitable Politeness at the French Custom House
An experienced traveler advocates culture in dealing with customs officers. Politeness, even in American officials, aids passage through French procedures. Begin with a courteous prelude in French, declare honestly if you have nothing to declare, and use light humor to ease interactions. Maintain utmost politeness to secure quick, smooth relief.
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Custom House
France
Barber Declares Fourth Boy at His House
A Baltimore American excerpt has the barber proudly noting he now has a new boy at his house as he begins operating on the customer, who quips about the boy being a little shaver.
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Baltimore American
Those Boston Purists Stranger I Would Like a Tooth Pulled
A quoted exchange from the Boston Transcript notes a man seeking a dental extraction and another person labeling him a lunatic, suggesting he belongs in an asylum.
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Boston
Boston Transcript
Non Smokers Healthier, Medical View on Smoking Effects
A physician argues that smoking injures the heart and stunts growth, noting that frail individuals feel more adverse effects. He cites a nine year study of medical students showing nonsmokers grow taller and develop larger chests, learn and move faster.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Orchid hunter Andre in Venezuela Faces Harsh Snake Bite Remedy
An account from Les He's Monthly recalls explorer Andre and companions in a remote Venezuela trek. Mate Ramirez is bitten, and a brutal jungle remedy is applied, including a creeper constriction and burning, followed by tobacco and garlic rub, with the patient enduring days of pain though the bite heals.
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Andre
Venezuela
Mateo Ramirez
Mateo
Les He’s Monthly
The Poor Chinese Wife and Household Etiquette
A historical note describes a Chinese wife’s subordination to both husband and mother-in-law. It cites etiquette rules demanding obedience, quiet mornings, prompt service of tea and meals, and careful daily routines to please the mother-in-law.
Tersest election speech praised by London weekly
The article notes John Peel's Accrington address as the tersest and most effective election speech seen in northeast Lancashire, urging locals to act. It compares Peel to Dean Swift, citing a stark line about security and poverty.
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London
John Peel
Accrington
Lancashire
Dean Swift
Not Used to Pulling Corks Fire breaks on fourth floor
A small fire flared on the downtown fourth floor. An Irish worker on that floor faced the blaze and was later summoned to the manager's private office. The manager asked why he did not extinguish it himself. He replied that four hand grenades were on the case but he could not get the corks out in time.
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Pat
Begorra
Philadelphia Telegraph
Grace's bridal tour plans stir uncertainty
Grace frets over wedding details with Grace unable to decide bridal tour location and marriage date. The Kansas City Journal notes her gown is ready though plans for groom and date remain unsettled.
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Kansas City Journal
A Turko-Tartar proverb on truth and officials
A Turko-Tartar proverb notes that truthfulness in official documents faces distrust among orientals, saying He who speaks the truth will be expelled from nine villages.
Optical illusion sparks glasses decision
In a witty line from Smart Set, a speaker admits trying to delay glasses, then concedes the need. The remark plays on seeing clearly versus illusion.
Maxwell’s Talisman Saying on Opportunity and Action
A short aphorism notes that life’s chances escape those who stay idle with eyes closed and hands unused. It emphasizes the value of activity and looking outward to seize opportunity.
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Maxwell
Women’s Press Club meeting notes and crimes report
Mrs E R Hardin attended the Des Moines gathering where Leaves of Travel described an ocean voyage through icebergs to Ireland and Texas city visits. Si Brown alias Si Strong sentenced in Muscatine to two years. Brown’s perjury and confessions linked to highway robbery near Geneseo. Ray Smith aided by Miss Monk's testimony. Ames issue includes public bids for sewerage and a 1904 completion target with detailed specs and payment terms.
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E. R. Hardin
Womens’ Press Club
Des Moines
Henry Wallace
Ireland
Emily Stowe
Texas
Galveston
Houston
San Antonio
Irving W. Smith
Ames
Mrs. Durley
Iowa
Si Brown
Si Strong
Muscatine
Fort Madison
Brown
Iowa City
Geneseo
Pearson
Ray Smith
Miss Monk
Notice to contractors for Ames storm sewer bids
Sealed bids for the construction of a storm sewer on Burnett Street and connected streets in Ames Iowa will be received until 8:00 p m Tuesday October 20 1903. Bids may cover full construction or materials and labor separately. Bidder must accompany with a 5 percent certified check and a city council approved bond. The council may reject any or all bids and reserve the right to waive defects. A B Maxwell City Clerk.
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Ames
Iowa
Skunk River
N. W
Nor Oh
N. E
Duff Street
Grant Street
Nation of
Duff and
Jackson Streets
Boone Street
Kellogg Street
Onondaga Street
Clark Streets
Clark
Hoggatt
A. Tuans
Marston
Parley Sheldon
A. Marston
Burnett Street
Sycamore Street
North Street
Agate Street
Kelless Street
A. B. Maxwell
Cit
One Half Fare to Western Points Promo
One half fare $2.00 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 Oct 6 20 Nov 3 17. For details contact Chicago Great Western agents or J P Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
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Chicago Great To Railway
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Indian Ty
Kansas
Lousiana
Missouri
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Chicago Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
One Fare to San Francisco and Return via the Chicago Western Railway
Tickets to San Francisco good Oct 8 to Oct 17 for American Bankers Association Convention Oct 20 to 23. Return valid until Nov 30. Information from any Chicago Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Western Railway
American Bankers Association
Chicago Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Ill
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