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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
5
The council names Dr Copestake to the park committee after a thorough study of city beauty. He traveled in America and Europe and understands city making and management. The aggressive group and council must act now to correct past mistakes and pursue beautification.
Deputy Post Master Rich releases the annual Ames office receipts showing a $2,037.14 rise from the prior year and a grand total of $105,436.15. Money order business stands at $84,662.04 with Boone Post Office total about $1,000 higher, and Ames notes Boone’s population claim at twice theirs.
Governor Carroll selects Judge James Perry Connor of Denison to replace John Cownie on the state board of control. Senate action expected today after senators urged reappointment of Cownie. Connor previously served in Congress and beat Dolliver’s successor in 1930. He is seen as potentially a strong member if confirmed amid ongoing political reshaping.
Des Moines high seniors rehearse a three act comedy Just For Fun with Miss Ober man guiding from Tuesday through Saturday April 17. Set in New York City the plot features Miss Morton and Miss West switching roles and Lord Chelsea and Mr Earl swapping names for a month. Cast includes Mrs Fitzgerald De Smythe Miss Edith Morton Miss Mabel West Jane McCarthy Lord Cheleen Jack Earl and George Miller in supporting roles.
The record shows the Ames office total business for the year ending March 31 with two amounts 100289 08 and 105436 15. These figures reflect the combined receipts or sums recorded for the period.
The Voice of Triumph calls Ames churches to observe Easter next Sunday. The hymn exalts the resurrection of Jesus Christ and proclaims victory over death, urging all to lift voices in triumph and praise.
The 11 a m Easter services will be led by Prof Getchell with Sunday school music and exercises. The 7 30 p m Easter sermon will be by President Albert B Storms on Immortality. The chorus will sing Awake Thou That Sleepest from The Daughter of Jairus by John Stainer and See Now the Alter The Palms arranged by Dudley Buck along with Every Flower That Blossoms by Harry Rowe Shelley.
In the morning a children’s Easter story, an Easter sermon and music, plus an Easter offering for Home Missions. In the evening at 6 30 a Sunday school program and at 7 30 the C E meeting with appropriate services.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J E Arnold preaching at 11 00 on Bible Evidences in History Endeavor at 630 p m led by Claud Layman Special Easter services feature song orchestra and sermonette at 730 p m All are welcome Robert Clark directs the Christian church choir for Easter music Sunday evening
Warner Johnson, pastor leads Easter program at United Brethren Church with Sunday school at 10:00, sermon at 11:00 on The Open Sepulcher. Y P C U at 6:30 followed by a choir concert of anthems solos duets and quartets. all are invited.
The rector asks all church communicants to attend and take communion at the four o'clock service. The call emphasizes full participation and reverent observance within the church.
The reverend will deliver sermons Thursday and Sunday at eight o'clock in the evening.
Sunday service at 10 45 in Odd Fellows Hall discusses the Christian Science topic Are Sin Disease and Death Real.
A schedule lists multiple musical pieces for Easter Sunday at the college chapel. The program includes organ works, anthems, hymns, soprano and baritone solos, and a postlude, with titles such as Jesus lives again The Risen Lord and Torchlight March.
Special Good Friday service planned at the Congregational Church at 4:00 p m with a guest address on its spiritual significance. The program includes hymnody and Scripture focus, inviting all people to attend. ad copy echoes a period religious verse. Perry's advertises special Easter table linens pricing Friday and Saturday.
The Girls Glee club directed by Prof and Mrs Thompson will perform Thursday night April 15 instead of April 16 as announced last week.
McCartney and Judge present an overview of automobile insurance concepts. The discussion covers coverage options, premium factors, and common policy terms to help readers understand their choices.
American Fidelity Co insures bank burglary employer liability automobile plate glass and related risks through local agents McCartney and Judge in Ames Iowa.
Advertisement for Loughran and Bauer featuring THE line of wall paper. Claims improved automobile enjoyment with liability policy from American Fidelity Co. Agents McCartney and Judge located in Brown Building Ames Iowa.
The author muses on why a cold makes a man feel superior and more talkative. He notes daily self reference to "my cold" and altered behavior, asking for a medical explanation of whether the cold soothes nerves or fever stimulates the brain.
A London Express quip notes Ireland cannot hang a man with a wooden leg so the execution is described as hung with a rore. The joke relies on wordplay about rope and leg.
Charles Pinckney advocates prioritizing military defense funding over any tribute payments, arguing that national security requires substantial resources while rejecting allocations that would honor allies at the expense of defense.
Saturday night Mrs Beecher interactive reader will present The Witching Hour in the college chapel. The event promises a spooky reading experience for attendees on campus and adds a haunted tone to weekend activities.
Taxes must be paid before April 1 to avoid penalty. A complete list is available at Story County Bank.
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