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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
6
An aged neighbor near Huxley, Ole Peterson, about 60, was found dead in his stable after supper Tuesday. Officials ruled a stroke caused death. no inquest. Peterson, native of Norway, lived about 30 years in the area and was highly regarded.
Mr Polton of the north part of the city attempted suicide by taking seventeen morphine pills Monday. Doctors report he will recover. Mrs Etta Keefe Wood is critically ill with typhoid at her father's home west of town. her husband died of the same disease in Marshalltown recently. Nevada Drug Co led by PF W Gregory of Iowa Falls plans to open around October 15 in Gillespie building, south of the office. Miss Lottie Haydon fractured her collar bone last Saturday after being thrown from a horse near Cole. she's recovering and attending school. S H Crosby died after months of cancer pain. funeral arrangements by Rev Burton and Woodmen. Maxwell roller mills changed hands to F W McClintock, former liveryman, who will run it in the same manner as before.
The article notes James McNeill Whistler's clash with his club amid the sensation around his paintings titled A Harmony In Black and Red and A Nightmare In Blue. The club's secretary invites Whistler to send an arrangement in gold and silver.
A nervous man confesses a habit of talking in his sleep and an eminent citizen, expected to answer an ovation in each town on the train route, murmurs a remark praising a valuable accomplishment as the Washington Star notes.
Dialogue excerpt features Mr Callow and a bashful groom in light banter. The exchange centers on the idea of a future marriage proposal and the groom’s reluctance to accept or initiate. Puck’s playful mood adds a theatrical tone to the scene.
North Western Line offers round trip tickets from Ames to St Paul and Minneapolis for 11.40 dollars. Tickets valid for return until December 15 1903, sale ongoing daily through November 30 1903. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
The North Western Line will sell excursion tickets to Indiana and Ohio at reduced rates on four Tuesdays September 1 8 15 and October 6. Return within 30 days from sale date. For territory details contact R y.
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