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Ames
Story County
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
4
Telephone Etiquette and the Caller's Question
A newspaper column extols courteous phone manners and argues the caller should identify themselves, not inquire “Who is this?” It notes callers may interrupt busy lives and that polite, clear introductions improve service and reduce rudeness over the phone.
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the Inquirer
Marshall Town Times-Republican Courtesy Note
A short editorial remark from the Marshall Town Times-Republican emphasizes ordinary courtesy as a social standard.
Prof Noble to Present Readings at Baptist Church Event
Students building the church tower plan a Saturday program featuring Prof Noble. His readings aim to be an instructive history and interpretation of famous authors, reflecting his many years in English study and teaching.
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Prof. Noble
Baptist Church
Prof Noble
Yale professor predicts life span reach 150 years
Professor Fisher of Yale declares the standard life expectancy will climb to 150 years. The Keokuk Gate City hopes such a change will allow residents to witness the end of factionalism in Iowa.
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Fisher
Yale
Keokuk Gate City
Iowa
Newspapers Made From Corn Husks Spark Press Commentary
The Knoxville Ex press notes that many newspapers appear to be full of husks, predicting a future shift to corn stalks for paper. The comment reflects a satirical jab at low-quality or bloated print content.
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Knoxville Express
Millionaire of the future touts Iowa hen colony fortune
The Marshalltown Times Republican previews a future fortune story from a man who built wealth on a colony of laying hens in Iowa during winter 1909 10. Farmers' boys earned well gathering hickory nuts at over one dollar per bushel, with nut groves nearly as profitable as other farm parts.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iowa
Chicago official suspended for refusing to talk
A subordinate municipal officer in Chicago has been suspended for refusing to speak. The note hints the museum might not want him and suggests a barber shop as an unlikely future employer.
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Chicago
Editor Seeks New Suspenders for Christmas Gift
The Intelligencer editor requests a fresh pair of suspenders as a Christmas present. The note emphasizes practical attire and a seasonal, lighthearted mood.
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the Intelligencer
Election Next Monday Vote for New Hospital at County Farm
Voters are urged to back a proposal for a new hospital at the county farm with the election slated for next Monday. Christmas is noted as occurring Saturday of next week.
Want Ads Need Your Offers In Intelligencer
Classified notices explain want ads cost one cent a word for the first insertion and half a cent for each later insertion. Ad space requires a minimum of ten cents. For sales trades jobs or helpers send written copy to the office. phone orders are prone to error and cash in advance is required.
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Want Department
Lincoln family injured at Grand Ave crossing
This afternoon Gen. J R Lincoln's horse spooked by an engine at the Grand Ave crossing throwing the carriage occupants from the vehicle. Lieut and Mrs Rush Lincoln Mrs Gen J R Lincoln and Miss Cassie Lincoln were injured but not believed to be in critical condition.
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J R. Lincoln
Grand Ave
Rush Lincoln
J. R. Lincoln
Cassie Lincoln
Christmas Services and Concert at Ames Church
First Congregational Church led by William J. Minchin offers a Christmas story for children a Christmas sermon for adults and Christmas music in the morning. In the evening a choir of 12 voices under Mrs A B Maxwell performs a Christmas concert. Sun day school draws plans for a Christmas Eve celebration and asks children for details.
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William J. Minchin
Congregational Church
A. B. Maxwell
Crissman to Lead Christmas Eve Cantata at Morning Service
George D Crissman minister leads 10 45 morning service with parental focus. Male quartet Messrs Davis Good Cline Hoffman provide music. H M Bickham YMCA secretary speaks at 7 30 evening service. Sunday school 9 45 morning Epworth League 6 30. F M Capps directs cantata by Christmas Eve. Church orders individual communion set. J A Campbell elected custodian and A H Munn treasurer.
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George D. Crissman
Messrs
Davis
Good
Cline and Hoffman
H. M. Bickham
F. M. Capps
Herman Knapp
F. B E. King
J. A. Campbell
A. H. Munn
Christmas sermon and services at John T. Hauser minister
Bible school at 10 a.m. led by J B Arnold, superintendent. Communion and preaching at 11 a.m. with the sermon "God's gift to the world." Endeavor society at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. on "The model young man." Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. All are welcome.
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John T. Hauser
Bible
J. BE. Arnold
Endeavor Society
Sermon, Choir and Art Readings in Bellows Hall
Rev Warner Johnson will deliver a sermon at 7 30 p m with a musical program by the choir and art readings assisted by Mrs Lewis Roberson. All services are in Bellows hall.
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Warner Johnson
Lewis Roberson
Bellows Hall
Revival Meetings Continue At United Brethren Church
Revival meetings at the United Brethren church will continue next week with Evangelist C. C. Dillavoy of New London in charge. Services are well attended and several conversions have been reported indicating strong interest and success.
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United Brethren Church
C. C. Dillavoy
New London
Christian Science Service in Smith's Hall
Christian Science services are set for Sunday at 10 45 a m in Smith's hall The lesson will be Is the Universe including Man Evolved by Atomic Force The announcement notes the subject and time for worship and study in the local church community.
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Christian Science Services
Smith’s Hall
Christmas Eve Service to Feature Miss Moore Message
The Sunday service at 6 15 PM will include special music and Lela Moore delivering the Christmas message. The event promises a devout program and seasonal reflections for attendees.
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Lela Moore
Redwing Pastor L Dordal to Speak at Lutheran Church
Mr L Dordal of Redwing will give a Sunday evening sermon at eight o clock in the English language at the local Lutheran church.
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L. Dordal
Redwing
City notice of sidewalk assessment plan Ames Iowa 1909
City Clerk of Ames Iowa files plat and schedule detailing proposed sidewalk construction assessments for Onondaga Street Avenue Douglass Avenue Keloga Avenue and related frontage. Objections must be in writing within twenty days after first publication December 16 1909. names of property owners and amounts listed.
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City Council
Iowa
Onondaga Street
Avenue
Burnett Avenue
Ononodaga Street
Story Street
Douglass Avenue
Keloga Avenue
Saas Tre Ree
A. B. Maxwell
Ames City Assesses Curbs on Several Streets
The Ames City Council prepared a plot and schedule of assessments for curbing costs on Owen Street Duff Ave to Grand Ave Onondaga to Story Street Douglas Ave and Matogg Ave to Co N Ry tracks. The file lists property parcels owners and amounts due with objections due within twenty days after first publication.
Advantage of Red Hair in School Society
An eastern editor argues red haired girls face mockery and pity not due to pity but perception. He notes hair color draws admiration from men and envy from women while bricktop girls face taunts and Dante like childhood woes. The piece cites Cleveland Leader as source.
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Cleveland
Inventor Josh Counts Labor Saving Devices
Farmer Corntessel explains to Washington Star that Josh has invented many labor saving devices. The punchline is that their utility is excuses for not working.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Ames Growth Spotlighted by Ames Commercial Club
The Ames Commercial Club extols Ames Iowa as the nation’s fastest growing town over three years. It notes new buildings including an agricultural and a mechanical engineering structure, cement walks, a $25,000 ice plant, a $50,000 gas plant, a $56,000 church, a $60,000 federal building, electric lights and water, streetcar and interurban lines, a busy passenger station, multiple schools with 315 high school students and 57 graduates, plans for a $15,000 church and bank block, and touts the town’s population growth from 3,292 in 1905 to about 5,000 in 1910 with over 2,000 students. It invites information via the Ames Commercial Club.
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Ames
Iowa
Congress
North-Western
Ames Union
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A. B
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