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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
3
ASA Vandermast showcases infant wear and women and children shoes with prices like 25c to 3.50 and waists from 2.18 to 3.50. The section markets infants’ knit and flannel sacques, cashmere hose, patent shoes, and washable mohair waists, plus velvet and lawn waists and summer clearance promotions.
Mr E P Peterson acts as stenographer in the president’s office. The new head of the mechanics department Zintheo arrived last week. Dr Storms preached his farewell sermon in Des Moines. Storms and Prof Holden will speak at the Story county fair. Wallace, ’01, ranches near Mora Minnesota. Lincoln has recovered from seat sickness. Mrs Lincoln ill. Miss Alice Reed of Monicelio visited friends. Prof Atkinson left for Williamsburg and Oskaloosa to speak on corn. Edna King works in the mechanical department. Miss Estella Voss teaches at Washington Academy. R J Kinzer to teach animal husbandry at Manhattan Kansas. D A Kent from Jewell Junction talks Canadian land. Mrs Meeker’s family back from Ithaca by sickness. J G Wormley visiting sister Patience Imley. will remain at the college. Gonzales Torres returns to Leon Mexico. Victor Torres accompanies him. Storms issues booklet The Cool of the Evening. A large college excursion planned for Sept. The Student, new editor H C Tellier. Agriculturist issue includes Storms portrait and Whitney trophy. Shaw visits en route from Corvallis to Minneapolis. Mrs Summers hosts dinner for Wilbur Wilson. R H Hadfield to teach, J H Lawton to teach drawing. R B Buchanan substitutes in Ames schools. Elmina Wilson granted leave. European trip. F C French to cover.
A June evening with Alexandre Dumas at his Boulevard Malesherbes residence is described as a romantic, statue like scene. Women friends actresses and writers surround the silent host amid Faust Mephistopheles Marguerite panels. The critic notes Dumas as a creator who has seen life and embodies romance.
A Dakota ranchman argues deer and antelope top speed among animals, but a first class cow pony can outrun a deer on level ground within two miles with a favorable wind. He notes deer bound rather than gallop, can climb mountains at speed, and rarely drop instantly when shot, urging hunters to anticipate their turns and shoot to hit hind quarters. Source: New York Press.
The article classifies snakes into cobras and viperoids with the king cobra as the most dangerous. It explains its aggressive hunting style, rapid strike mechanics, venom composition, and the narrow window for antitoxin treatment. Naturalists note the extreme potency and variability in time to death among bites.
Dr Richmond of Nevada, J J Grove on Norwalk business, and many residents visiting Boone Boone Madrid and Des Moines are listed visiting or traveling for visits weddings and jobs in Ames and surrounding towns including Franklin County and local stores. Teek McGuire of New York Times returns as copy reader and assistant editor with praise for his promotion.
The second installment of 1902 taxes becomes delinquent on October 1. Payment, without penalty, can be made anytime before the date at Story County Bank, 1931.
An anecdote from Cleveland Plain Dealer describes Jane watching a man painting the steeple of a brick church for half an hour while discussing her stiff neck. The tale captures a moment of idle curiosity and quiet observation.
Mary frets over packing multiple trunks while Papa insists only one is needed yet they must present a decent appearance on arrival at the hotel.
A fine fresh milch cow is offered for sale with inquiries welcome on Saturdays. The seller notes the animal is suitable for dairy use and invites potential buyers to visit for inspection.
A London Spectator report notes the zebra, wild ass, deer and ostrich reacting with rage to a piccolo while showing pleasure at violin and flute. The tiger, bored by the fiddler, shifts to calm when the flute arrives and purrs asleep, contrasting with the earlier agitation.
A quip about Mrs Bangs marrying again after her husband s death. Old Bangs notes the will barred a second marriage, forcing her to seek a distant relative to inherit the legacy. The setup plays as a humorous test of cunning.
Onondago Tribe No. 82 notes the passing of brother John Cracken from earth hunting grounds. The tribe expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children and resolves to drape the charter for one full moon in his memory and to record the resolutions with copies sent to the family.
Sealed proposals invited by the Independent School District of Ames for the four room WW school building in Ames town. Heating and ventilation system of hot air, slate black boards, hardware, furniture, plumbing. Bids to include plans and samples where required. Certified check for 4200 to accompany bids. Bids opened September 23. C G Lee Secretary.
The Chicago Great Western will sell round trip tickets to Baltimore on Sept 17 18 and 19 for one fare plus $2.00 to an nual meeting of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Tickets are valid for return until Sept 29 with a $1.00 extension fee until Oct 3. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
H Banks offers bright sale of a corner lot home in Ames Iowa. He plans to move to California and urges a quick bargain with a speedy sale.
Notice reports the dress making shop moved from Eighty’s Cigar Store to the front rooms of Tilden's store on the second floor. Misses Pontius and Rowland are referenced in the notice.
National Irrigation Congress activities in Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah on September 8 1903. One lowest first class round trip fare via the Chicago Great Western Railway with stopovers west of Denver. Tickets on sale September 12 13 and 14 good for return until October 15. Information from any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer Chicago Ill.
A special excursion departs Des Moines Saturday night September 12 at 10 30. Travel to Kansas City and St Joe with return via Chicago Great Western. Tickets valid two days and one night. For more information contact W N Long G P and T A Des Moines.
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