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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
8
We were pleased with our opening day trade and promise a larger staff soon to serve patrons promptly. Sales show strong demand and we acknowledge certain items ran out but have been ordered for a larger, more complete line including 50 pairs of cotton blankets at 35 cents.
The Iowa Agricultural College board approves limited agricultural course credits for students who work three to twelve months on farms or related operations and submit a concise resume. The move, led by Prof. Curtiss, aims to fuse practical work with scientific training to meet demand for capable farm managers. Employers and students are invited to apply to C F Curtiss. PoULTRY wanted. Read more about local teaching and reading circle plans for Ames teachers.
A Glasgow minister asks a street urchin to join Sabbath school. The boy refuses the Established church, citing past gifts from the Christmas tree and opts for the Free kirk this year. A note mentions Tres Road Supervisor polls and tax receipts bound in fifty.
Dialogue from Harlem Life shows young Ethel asking her mother about suitors Mr. Eames Mr. Webster Mr. Fish Mr. Dixon and Mr. Sheldon The mother replies she will marry the man who proposes first reflecting a playful marital wager in a Harlem Life sketch
A Pall Mall Gazette reflection asserts that true admiration for men lies in a loving appreciation of women. The ideal man creates a comfortable home for the woman who loves him and finds joy in brightening it for his sake, since internal qualities shape the world’s well being.
Scientists report the highest flowering plants found at 19,200 feet in Tibet with nine species recorded at 18,000 feet or higher, indicating surprising alpine biodiversity.
Reading fragments note a reference to English height averages and a product mention of Fine table syrup at Letts's, presenting as scattered items from a newspaper page.
The Sophomore-Freshmen field meet is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at the college park. The track has been scraped and equipment fixed for jumps pole vault and other events. Many from both classes have trained and records may fall. The sophomore class is favored though promising freshmen performers are emerging. Events include 100 yd dash shot put broad jump half mile discus pole vault mile bicycle 120 yd hurdle 440 yd run hammer throw high jump 220 yd hurdle hop step and jump mile bicycle and relay.
An old newspaper ad claims iron nerve and success come from good health and digestion. It promotes Dr. King s New Life Pills at 25 cents through L M Bosworth’s drug store and mentions Letts selling pure cider vinegar.
Freshman reception planned in chapel. Trustee W. K. Boardman and son visit from Nevada. Prof. Newens to relocate a residence. C. D. Reed joins U S weather bureau in Omaha. Rev. Thomas to speak at chapel. Three sons of West Liberty family enrolled. Elizabeth Saylor and Arthur Glaisyer announced for November 29 wedding. Boston Ladies Symphony praised. informal reception for Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt planned. Malaria hospital set in Aghall. Paris Exposition awards creamery butter medal to Iowa college.
Mason City hosted the third annual convention with about one hundred delegates from twenty-five to thirty Iowa cities. Ames was represented by J. C. Kyle and G. W. Bissell, and President McLean of the State University spoke on Municipalities in Their Educational Relations urging stronger ties among city schools country schools and state institutions. The gathering covered street cleaning garbage disposal sanitary work and electric lighting with a banquet by the Elks. Osceola will host next year.
A local note highlights fresh honey from T. J. Minies & Son, inviting readers to sample or purchase the product. The brief mentions the family firm and their traditional beekeeping, signaling a small business offering at community level.
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