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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
7
A fragment expresses view that women arguing for special husband exercise may object when faced with kicks. It notes the irony that regardless of the cost of lac teal fluid the milk of human kindness remains unchanged in value.
A 1909 verse about wealth and contentment, voiced by a rich boy lamenting life in Pawpaw Center. He longs for simple, bygone days, notes name changes of sisters, recalls playful friendships, and imagines Christmas hindered by modern comforts like electric wiring.
Des Moines and Ames residents including Miss Dale and Miss Born visit relatives, with callers from Boone Nevada Story City and Primghar. A joint Endeavor church meeting led by Roy Shearer succeeds, as do family gatherings and a birthday celebration for Ida Brown.
Volunteers of America led by Ballington Booth place Santa Claus figures in downtown windows and on sidewalks. A mock chimney hosts a placard urging passersby to donate for a Christmas dinner and to provide shoes clothing or other aid to city poor families.
A lighthearted wartime style verse offers holiday guidance to family members. It jokes about Santa myths, accidental rug stains, mistletoe customs, and children hoping for desired gifts while hinting at future surprises. The tone is playful and festive.
The article notes hundreds of thousands of dollars shipped home to Europe for Christmas through banks by foreigners in America. England and Ireland receive the bulk as servants, often sending at least a pound sterling, reflecting the strong remittance flow during the season.
Peacocks once replaced turkeys on Christmas tables reflecting festive dining habits of the era.
The Ames Poultry Breeders invite you to the Great American Hef Exhibition at the Ames Poultry Show January 3 to 7. The event offers a short course on poultry raising, with diverse varieties on display and emphasis on breeding for beauty and business.
A multi day event set for January 3 to 7, 1910 will be held at the Armory. The notice lists the Armory as the event venue with a sequence of days including January 3 through January 7.
An appeal touts the Des Moines Register and Leader with near statewide reach and same day publication. It promises markets cartoons strong editorial page and complete Iowa and world news. offers a one year combined subscription for 4.25 dollars.
Western Union completes arrangements with the British Post Office for money transfers. From January 1, 1910, sender names are required for transfers to Great Britain and Ireland. For other foreign countries the sender name may be omitted. Messages need no signature.
A reckless driver who speeds at break neck pace faces no complaint if he survives with a broken collar bone. The report notes the danger of speeding an unregulated chauffeur on city streets and the potential injury outcome.
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