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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
4
Senator Larrabee Praises Ames Winter Short Course
Fort Dodge Senator Frederic Larrabee visited Ames and praised the winter short course for farm boys. He urged extending sessions and a summer short course to allow more boys to learn science based farming and bring back improved methods to their farms. He noted the program boosts crops and stock quality and inspired many farmers to adopt new techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Larrabee
Fort Dodge
Ames
Iowa
Iowa Farm
Senator Larrabee
Larrabee
Special Programs on Ames Rostrums at Congregational Church
Congregational Church hosts a day of anniversaries with Pastor William J. Minchin. Morning address on Milton. Dec 9 marks Milton’s birth anniversary. Dec 10 marks Charles Wesley’s 200th birth anniversary. Evening includes hymns and life story with music by Stillman and Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Minchin
Milton
Charles Wesley
Mr. Reid
Stillman
Ames Champion of Iowa Colleges Chapel Programme
Ames dominates Iowa college events with a Thanksgiving Day win at Drake Stadium, securing the state championship for the third straight year. The feature concert at the College Chapel highlights Prof. Thompson delivering a recital talk “Sparks,” with pieces by Handel, Mendelssohn, Haydn, and Wagner among others performed by a full choir and soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Cessna
D. D
Thompson
Ronald Allen
Gertrude Mereness
Lillian Storms
Haydin
Mrs. Wood
Mendelssohn
St. Paul
Mr. Ferroe
Adkadelt
Ames
Iowa
Drake Stadium
Iowa City
Drake
Des Moines
Guy Hubbard
Babe Cowen
Drake Band
Rooters
Rowan
Hubbard
Guy
Si Lambert
Jack Watson
Clyde Williams
New Tribune Heralds A Fresh Style In Western News
The new Tribune impresses with a distinct and modern design, unlike the old Tribune and other Iowa papers like the Register and Leader. It borrows influences from Boston Washington and California touches while avoiding Chicago and New York styles, aiming for a unique yet familiar newspaper appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tribune
Tribune
Register
Leader
Iowa
Strauss
Dawson
Sioux City
Chicago
New York
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
California
Des Moines Papers Short on Ames Distribution Hours
A writer laments Ames receives only a three o clock evening edition and a two o clock morning paper from Des Moines. He suggests Des Moines publishers could adjust two Polky roads times if they had the nerve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ames
Polky
Early Winter Shopping Urged Ahead of January Thaw
The notice urges readers to finish holiday shopping early and buy winter clothing now before the January thaw begins, citing upcoming seasonal changes and supply concerns.
Taft and Garst Compare in Governing Roles Across Capitals
Mr Taft will be as much at home in the executive chair at Washington as Gov Garst is in Des Moines Both are familiar with the jobs and ready for the tasks ahead in their respective capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taft
Washington
Gov. Garst
Des Moines
Reverend G. T. Houser Called by Local Church
At a Sunday morning church meeting the congregation unanimously voted to call Rev. G. T. Houser of Boone. Houser accepted and will attend the regular services this Sunday and plans to move here soon. He is a leading minister in the state’s Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of the Christian Church
G. T. Houser
Boone
Houser
Christian Church
Baptist Sunday Schedule Highlights Obedience Message
At 9:45 Bible School begins and 11:00 a sermon by pastor. Junior Union meets at 3:00 followed by B Y P U at 6:30 and a final sermon by the pastor at 7:30 centered on The Baptist Principle of Obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Union
Sunday church services and sermons schedule
Andrew M. Shea as pastor leads 9:45 a m Sunday School with Prof R C Barrett. 11:00 a m sermon by Rev Herbert C Hart. 6:30 p m Epworth League topic The Gains of Being Sure of Salvation by Miss Schreiner. 7:30 p m sermon by Rev H C Hart with Prof Arthus S Magann leading in song. Daily sermons at 2:30 and 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Shea
R. Co. Barrett
Herbert C. Hart
Epworth League
Miss Schreiner
H. C. Hart
Arthus S. Magann
Milford and Grant Thanksgiving Soirée and Town News
Mil ford and Grant residents gathered for Thanksgiving meals with J W Bateman and family and others. Several local residents travelled to Wisconsin, Des Moines, or eastern Iowa for visits or shopping while holiday plans included moving to Oregon and tile work on a farm.
Newen's Successor First Appearance at College Event
Prof. Arthur MacMurray appears as the new head of the public special department after speculation over his position. He presented Eugene Field themed entertainment as part of the Methodist Ladies' Lecture course at the new church, aligning with Field's memory as a children's poet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur MacMurray
Newens
MacMurray
New Church
Eugene Field
Gene Field
Field
DeWitts Little Barly Risers Pills Sold by Gamble
A brief note touts DeWitts Little Barly Risers as the best small pills for the liver, described as pleasant and mild. They are sold by C A Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
Thanksgiving Weddings In Ames Fold Tranquil Nuptials
Three couples wed in Ames on Thanksgiving day in a dignified ceremony by Rev. W J Minchin at the Congregational parsonage and home. Merle Templeton and Ella Schlegel tied the knot while David Ives and Magdalena Gardner joined later, followed by Millard Ives and Mary Scott. Guests then enjoyed a bountiful turkey dinner as both families plan to live in Ames near the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Minchin
Ames
Merle
Templeton
Ella M. Schlegel
Rome
William J. Minechon
Tempeton
Chester
Iowa
David Ives
Magdalena Gardner
Missouri
William J. Minchin
Congregational Church
Gardner
Millard Ives
Mary E. Scott
I. Minchin
College
Wedding of Miss Molly Fenton and C M McCormick
The ceremony took place at St. Cecilia's church with Father Renier in charge. The bride, a six year Ames resident, worked as a collector for Mutual Telephone. The groom, an I. S. C. graduate in electrical engineering in 1907, now works in Chicago and will reside there with his bride after marriage. Mrs. Fenton accompanied them to Chicago for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Fenton
C. M. McCormick
St. Cecilia's Church
Father Renier
Ames
Mutual Telephone Company
Gram
Chicago
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Barker dies in Ames
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Beryle Barker died November 28 at their North Ames home. A brief service led by Rev. W. S. Fowle was held Sunday afternoon, with burial in Ames cemetery. The family receives the community’s sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryle Barker
North Ames
W. S. Fowle
Ames
Mason lodge initiates several members in solemn ceremony
At the Masonic lodge a spread followed by a third degree ceremony. Master W. J. Semmons led preliminary work in the afternoon. Harry Semmons Prof Colburn C R Parks and Lawrence Green received the third degree. The father noted the son rose in esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
W. J. Semmons
Harry Semmons
Colburn
C. R. Parks
Lawrence Green
Statement of Condition of Ames Bank 1908
Statement of the condition of an Ames Story County bank under Iowa law as of November 23, 1908. It lists assets including cash items, real property, drafts, and deposits. capital stock at 75,000.00. total assets 208,215.16 with deposits totaling 200,607.15 and various securities and overdrafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ames
Story
Auditor of State
Legal Tender and
National Bank
Cedar Apie
Lowa
Commercial National Oassage
Oceanaes
Des Moines National
Des Moines
Bank
Cedar Rapids National Hanover
New York
N.Y
Cedar Rapids
Revuvyvir
Ndorsers
State of
Story County
W. W. Sylvester
F. B. Campbell
F. B. Campsett
W.w.sylivester
F.b.campbell
Sheehey
Application for Pardon for William P Lyndon
Notice announces an application for pardon of William P Lyndon, convicted of murder in Story County Iowa in 1879 and sentenced to life. It cites innocence, circumstantial evidence, thirty years of imprisonment, Civil War veteran status, and pension. Petition sent to the 33rd Iowa General Assembly meeting January 11, 1909 in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Lyndon
District Court of
Towa
Story County
Seventh Independent Company
Ohio Volunteer Sharp Shooters
Thirty-third General Assembly
Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
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Wiscnsin Woods
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Julia Armstrong
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Clyde Amesbure
IL. S
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Mutual
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Gamble
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