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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
4
The Intelligencer notes a Republican primary in Story County for the county recorder seat. M. L. Tesdall of Nevada seeks renomination, with the notice dated January 6, 1910, detailing subscription and publication context.
To the Republican voters of Story County Ole Langland of Cambridge Iowa appeals for support at the primary election as candidate for the clerk of the district court. January 29 1919.
The Ames gas project advances as a deposit is paid to the city and pipes and gas mains for a new plant are ordered. Delivery is at Boone with work to begin once land purchase and frost clearance permit, as Col. Pratt’s agent Col. Pratt plans supervision on site.
Martha Eberhart Johnston died in Ames Iowa January 31 1919 aged 94. born September 7 1816 in Centre County Pennsylvania she was the widow of James W Johnston and mother of ten. funeral services were held at Kellogg Avenue Ames and burial planned in Keokuk where her husband served as deacon.
Semmons advertises children's coats priced at one dollar each for ages one through fourteen. The note emphasizes the sale intent and denies any accusation of theft, framing the pricing as an honest clearance.
Cadet officers at the college visited General James Rush Lincoln on Tuesday to honor his services with a handsome gold watch fob. Lincoln praised the gift and noted he prefers the fob to medals, saying it can be worn openly without ostentation.
Lemmons announces a clean-up sale of ladies coats priced at 3.00, 5.00, and 7.50 dollars. Come and see the values today.
Nels T Anderson born in Norway March 10 1834 came to the United States in 1865. For 30 years he was a merchant tailor on Ames main street and later largely invalid. He died Thursday morning January 27 at his South Duff Avenue home. Survived by two sons Andrew and Lewis and daughter Mrs Celia Piers. Funeral held Friday at 2 pm from his residence with Rev William J Minchin officiating. interment in Ames Cemetery beside his wife.
Semmons notes new spring merchandise arriving daily for customers to view and shop.
The Ames quintet defeated Drake 32 to 13 in Des Moines Tuesday night. Ames followed with a 36 to 16 win over Nebraska Wesleyan, as Iowa City hosts a game at Margaret Hall Saturday at 2 30.
A brief note claims Benson's offers consistently lower prices for unspecified goods or services. No concrete items, dates, or parties are detailed in the readable text.
The notice highlights Benson's advertisement claiming special prices on flour, describing what he advertises to do as always.
The article notes Lent begins soon and outlines a meat conservation push. Local authorities urge residents to adjust diets and support rationing measures to ease supply concerns during the period.
Mrs Walter Morris and Mrs Will Dodds hosted High School teachers at Mrs Morris home for an evening with a bob sled visit by Edward Morris and Bernice Dodds. A supper described as novel and modest in cost followed, with no high prices evident. Miss Boatright received a surprise Stayner birthday party arranged by the Philathea class. The St John s Guild trip included a bobsled luncheon at Mr and Mrs Shinn in the country with new members added and Mrs Hamilton kept on as driver.
On the campus a joint Y M C A and Y W C A reception at Alumni Hall draws about fifteen hundred students and leaders including President and Mrs. Storms. Socials at Beta Theta Pi Phi Gamma Delta Sigma Nu fraternities, and Omega Delta feature dancing, chaperones, and music. Dr Peter MacQueen speaks on Dark Africa at Agricultural Hall with further lecture dates announced. Additionally, updates cover student visitors, illness, and campus plans for February and March events.
The Caledonian Society held a Burns birthday event with Scottish music dancing and a banquet. Highlights include Mrs Gray as belle, Mr Sloss debuting in Ames society, and a record of all participants named in the celebration.
Closing out sale of farm assets to be sold at residence in Colfax township near Ontario. On Tuesday February 8 at 10 a m sharp 65 head live stock 7 horses 42 cattle 15 Shropshire sheep plus farm machinery and household items. Free lunch at noon. Terms cash for 10 and under, over 10 ten months on approved notes at 6 percent. Auctioneers Col E Posegate and E C McGlynn.
Dr Elmer Kaye Smith gave a musi cale at the home of Mrs Jack Watson Saturday evening before the members of the Twentieth Century club and their husbands Mrs Clyde Williams as accompanist added much to the program The Twentieth Century club was fortunate in securing Ny Mr Smith for the recital He has studied with top teachers and possesses a splendid voice and musical temperament He gave an artistic program recalling many encores Prof and Mrs Ss W Beyer entertained at dinner Monday evening.
Mrs. B. F. Carroll wife of Governor Carroll will give a series of lectures in Ames on Monday February 28. The Ames Civic Improvement Society invites all Ames ladies to hear her with plans to be announced. West Ames club meets Tuesday at three with Mrs. Robert Wygle for a program and light refreshments. Embroidery is encouraged.
Benson advertises a range of prices in a lively sale note with emphasis on value and discounts. The listing highlights bargaining options and value deals aimed at local shoppers, suggesting limited-time offers and practical purchases.
Miss Gladys Hultz was initiated into full membership of the Y Beta sorority Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Ada Cameron. Miss Loretta Harriman will be initiated tomorrow afternoon and Miss Thora Tallman is the new pledge. Mrs. W. E. Harriman went to Des Moines yesterday to see her brother, George Wormley, in the hospital. he is improving and plans to return to Newton next week. Miss Ella Skegg ex '10 of Mar-
A dancing class will be organized tonight in Smiths Hall at 8 o clock. I have just returned from special work in Des Moines with a new line of dances including the Comus waltz. Classes will meet every Thursday night. Those desiring instruction are invited to join Miss Ruby Tait.
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