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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1904

Page

4

Ames and Story County News Reel in 1902 Busy Week

Local notes report moves of residents to Norfolk and Ames, an armory project, gate for a library fundraiser, candy sales at the Novelty Store, and upcoming events. Fragments mention Mrs. Belt street hats, a Pike display, Danforth candy, and an indoor carnival by the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows to benefit the public library. Also notes marriage invitations, school gifts, and Republican meetings across Story County.

Tar Rebekahs Odd Fellows Story County Clarence King E. Scott Walnut Grove School House Union Township BE. HB. Addison G. W. Dyer Center School House Lafayette Township J. L. Stevens C. G. Lee Slater

Umbrella Cover Question Sparks Quick Exchange

A police inquiry probes a vendor who covers umbrellas parasols and baby buggy covers. The talk centers on charges from 75 cents to 4 dollars for umbrella coverings and free frame repairs if a cover is requested, before the street ending at an unspecified stop.

Monkey discussion near hotel sparks Darwin reference

A brief exchange outside a leading hotel features a policeman asking about danger and a monkey asserting evolution by Darwin. The two figures clash over the idea of progress and survival in a tense moment.

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