24 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
1
The Ames Times outlines per line rates for local notices five cents per insertion for entertainments and other monetary interests, cards of thanks and condolences at 25 cents, and one free publication for non revenue public gatherings. Display ads require application rates and Tuesday evening submission.
A reader recalls a string of errors in The Times including misnamed places and a false schedule about a Nebraska Indians game. The piece mocks accuracy, mentions Rev Hardy Ingham from Keosauqua, and notes students skipping school to see a ballgame in Story City versus Ames.
Wallace's Farmer notes the new president Dr Storms emphasizes training blending science with practice to fit Iowa youth for active life, linking agriculture to industry and urging support. It praises leadership, predicts high achievement, and pledges reader backing. church report follows with membership, finances, and conference notes.
Two gas engines and one large Lenox well drill with gasoline engine attached offered by E. J. Marrocks. The Old Man advertises these items for sale.
Chicago Record-Herald offers a public forum titled The Battle Ground of Modern Thought for free discussion on issues facing the nation. Readers are invited to contribute with strong arguments, while the paper warns it will curb personalities and maintain civility.
The Commercial club hosted a large reception for Dr. Storms in the city temple hall. Four hundred guests attended, including visitors from Nevada Boone Roland Slater and Kelley, with Mayor Sheldon and Mrs. Storms delayed by illness yet warmly greeted by Cramblits orchestra and Clover club volunteers serving frappe coffee and ice cream.
The famed Jacob's ladder on St. Helena has over 700 steps rising at a constant 45 degree slope. Hundreds use the steep route daily to reach the hill summit and many claim to climb without pausing for breath after long practice.
A Limoges annual post fete hair market sees women sell collected tresses. White hair commands the highest price as dye cannot match its hue, typically up to 25 dollars per pound, followed by gray and various browns with black hair as the least expensive.
A resident of Ames Iowa offers the home at the corner of Kellogg and Pears Avenue for sale. The owner states a move to California and a quick bargain sale is desired. Banks.
Excur sion tickets will be sold Oct. 8 to 17 inclusive with very favorable return limits on account of convention of American Bankers' Association. Apply to Agents Chicago North-Western Ry.
Excursion tickets to the annual carnival and semi centennial event at Marshalltown Iowa will be sold at reduced rates from September 28 to October 3 inclusive. Return travel is limited to October 5. Apply to agents of Chicago North Western Ry.
Chicago Great Western Railway announces a single fare for round trips to Chicago Centennial in September 26 27 28 1903 with return by October 5. Tickets available from Chicago Great Western Agents or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Lil 1t.
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