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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
8
A Pair of Country Kids comes to the Armory Opera House next Friday February 11. The sensational comedy drama features Hi and Trixie in a lively two and a half hour program with a consistent plot, guaranteed first class by management and includes ten specialty numbers.
H M Benson advertises flour specials with Washburn Crosby Gold Medal at 1.60 dollars, White Swan at 1.65 dollars, and Kelley’s Famous at 1.55 dollars.
Los Angeles hosts Americas first aviation meet closing with feats that defy gravity and spark awe. The piece notes human genius and near future implications, ending with a poetic verse inspired by the event and a call to read the lines.
A poem about the aviator bird contrasts with social vignettes and local notes. The Arrasmiths host guests, while editors and W R C plans hint at February 1910 record events. Roadways and creosote pavement discuss Des Moines traffic trends and future paving plans.
A terse note from Semmons urges customers to see a selection labeled Misses’ cents for ages 15 to 18 with prices listed as 1.98, 3.00, 500 and 7.50 dollars. The message emphasizes the value and urges action today.
The Ames Woman's Relief Corps records a busy January of friendly visits and gatherings. They report officer installations with G A R assistance, charity baskets to neighbors, and social events from January fourth to fifteenth, including celebrations for George Kelley, a war veteran.
Mme Schumann-Heink will headline the Greater Des Moines Music Festival opening at the Coliseum on Monday April 11 with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Emil Oberhoffer. The program features Lucille Tewksbury Marietta Bagby David Duggan Arthur Middleton Richard Czerwonky and Carlo Fischer. Dr M L Bartlett organized the engagement as a major Iowa cultural event expected to attract large crowds and showcase a crown achievement for the festival.
The creosoted block pavement on Nicollet avenue between Washington and First street has withstood heavy travel with little wear over the last three years. Laid by the government three years ago, it has been tested by the city engineer's department to compare its durability with other pavements.
Januaryaveraged Sunday school attendees 125 with 2.94 dollars collected and 14.69 dollars in class funds. Teacher records named Frank Sawyer and Frank Totten for attendance and collections. The article lists birthday names, church activities, revivals, and local social events in Gilbert including a box social raising 43.25 dollars and multiple visits and meetings at churches and homes.
The piece links post mortem hospital statistics in New York to unchecked dyspepsia aiding tuberculosis risk. It argues dyspepsia weakens digestion and nourishment, creating susceptibility to disease, and promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee as a remedy.
A local ad urges Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a dependable remedy with a money back guarantee. The 25 cent box covers fifteen days and two larger sizes are available for longer relief at 50 cents and 1.00. Rexall Remedies are sold at Ames store The Rexall Store by Loughran and Bauer Drug Co.
Sunday afternoon at 3 30 p m the Y W C A and Y M C A held a union service in the Y M C A parlor. Rev John T Houser of Ames and former Boone resident preached to a large representative audience with special music and a well received talk.
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