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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1911

Page

7

Desenters and Juntos Attend Country School Program

Literary Society program at the high school assembly room featured music by the high school orchestra, a duet Calvin and Carl Ringgenberg, oration by Laverne Buckton, a male octet, and a debate on bringing a Junto. The affirmative led by Stevenson and Sherman defeated the negative Holden and Ackerman with the Juntos as judges. Teachers surprised everyone by appearing in costume after the act.

Desenters Juntos Calvin Carl Ringgenberg Laverne Buckton Desenter Alfred Stevenson Louis Sherman Dave Holden Norman Ackerman

Seven Horses Die From Silage Poisoning Near Huxley

O L Tesdell, one mile west of Huxley, lost seven valuable horses last week to suspected silage poisoning. Three other horses in a separate barn were unaffected. Similar incident involving Mr Anfinson in the same area a year earlier linked to silage. Tesdell’s losses exceed a thousand dollars. Slater News.

O. L. Tesdell Huxley Anfinson Tesdell Slater News

Prof Kennedy's Case At Hearing Acquittal Likely

The Roland Record notes Prof Kennedy defended himself strongly at the hearing and is likely to be acquitted. It acknowledges he did some questionable actions at the International Live Stock Exposition but argues most judging teams did the same and he helped end such practices.

Kennedy Iowa State College Roland Record

Judge Lee Undergoes Nose Surgery in Des Moines

Judge Lee, who has been presiding in Hampton this week, traveled to Des Moines yesterday for an operation to remove an abnormal growth from his nose. The procedure was completed and the recovery time will be brief, with only a short interruption to his duties.

Lee Hampton Des Moines

Bible Class Contest Ends In Oyster Supper Promise

A Brotherhood Bible class contest at the Methodist Sunday school pits Mr. Marion Cupps against Prof C A Baughman as leaders of rival sides. The losers will treat the winning side to an oyster supper.

Brotherhood Bible Methodist Sunday School Marion Cupps C. A. Baughman

Senator Dunnegan Visits Ames Home of Alderman Hullibarger

Senator John E. Dunnegan of Shennendoah was a Sunday guest at the Ames residence of Alderman M. Hullibarger, according to local notices.

Dunnegan Ames John E. Dunnegan Shennendoah M. Hullibarger

Education Board Meets in Des Moines Session

The board of education convenes in Des Moines for a two day meeting. President Trewin departed Ames last night to join the session.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted With Mercury Warning

An advertisement warns against mercury based remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buyers to ensure genuineness. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a social note about happy women.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co oTledo, C Toledo Ohio

W. C. Armstrong's Big Station in Chicago Opens Soon

The Chicago and North Western Railway's vast new passenger terminal in Chicago, costing over 25 million dollars and spanning thirty seven acres, is nearing opening. Designed by Ames graduate W. C. Armstrong, the four story Italian renaissance building features a Doric portico, a large vaulted vestibule, a grand Roman atrium style waiting room, Tennessee marble pilasters, Cipollino marble columns, and gray Maine granite exterior with a granite trimmed train shed. General planning began in 1905 with construction starting in 1908.

Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company Chicago W. C. Armstrong College At Ames Boone Bridge Madison Street

A Bachelor’s Honeymoon at the Armory Friday Night

Gilson and Bradfield present the greatest laugh play ever written at the Armory on Friday night. The high class clean cut comedy is devoid of vulgarity and sure to please audiences.

Gilson & Bradfield the Armory

Fraternal G A R Ladies Install Officers in Library Room

The Ladies of the G A R held their postponed installation Monday afternoon in the library assemble room with strong attendance. Mrs Anna B Weaver of Waterloo served as installing officer and new officers were named: President Mrs A B Maxwell Senior Vice Mrs McDonald Junior Vice Mrs Wilson Chaplain Mrs Horton Secretary Mrs Cagwin Treasurer Mrs Hicks Conductress Mrs Hamilton Assistant Conductress Mrs Curtiss Guard Mrs Dodds Assistant Guard Mrs Coffin Patriotic Instructor Mrs Holden Pianist Mrs Westerman.

Anna B. Weaver Waterloo A. B. Maxwell McDonald Wilson Horton Cagwin Hicks Hamilton Curtiss Dodds Coffin Holden Westerman

Social rounds and visits stretch across Story county

Numerous residents visit in Ames Nevada Des Moines and Battle Creek with relatives and friends. Highlights include Miss Verna Harlan visiting Des Moines. Mrs. Loomis visiting Sioux City. Mrs. Day visiting Minneapolis. Miss Harriet Fitchpatrick Nevada with Sarah McElyea. Mrs. Catherine Davis Des Moines visiting cousin Mrs. Hullibarger. J. R. Ballard and family moving to Forrest City. and many others calling on kin at Margaret hall Seventh street and local homes.

Verna Harlan Des Moines Loomis Sioux City Helen Margaret Hall Day Minneapolis Georgina Hawks Carrie Smith Chicago Guy Moore Seventh Street A. E. Perry Flunter Sibley Turner McLain J. B. Koozer Vernon Tinsley J. W. Tingley S.C. Moller Hazel Rinehart Battle Creek Iowa V W. Sylvester Emmet Carr Thomas Rice Mercy Hospital Carolyn Smith Moore Amanda Bauer Dundee Ill Arthur Bauer Hadley Nevada Herman Knapp Marian Capps Methodist J. W. Bateman Burnett Avenue Frances George Vallie Weston George Story County Farmers ‘Institute Crawford McWilliam Leslie Ames West Denver Los Angeles San Diego Geo. Berlin Maxwell Tribune F. F. Faville Storm Lake Barrett Faville Nash Audubor Esther Varella Varella Lucilla Alice Smay Kittie Baughman Earl Smith O. B. Maxwell Co. C Miss Roberts Methodist Hospital Pi Phi Sorority Edward Graves Grand Avenue F. E. King Fred Randall Graves Farm Nazimova Comtesse Loquette Vera Dixon May Chase Carrie Waters Turney Smith and Tune Mrs. Morrow

McDonald and Wherry Drag Four Miles of Road in Washington Birthday

W A McDonald and L L Wherry celebrated George Washington's birthday by dragging four miles of road. The effort highlighted community spirit and road work during the holiday observance.

W. A. McDonald L. L. Wherry George Washington

Laughs Forever in New York Succe ss at Army Showing

A Bachelor’s Honeymoon runs ten months in New York and comes to the Armory for a first local presentation by Wilson and Bradfield. Performance set for Friday the 24th.

New York Wilson & Bradfield the Armory

Flattery Outshines Peroxide In Hair Lightening Question

A quirky advisory note compares flattery to peroxide for brunettes seeking a lighter shade. The piece suggests praise as a gentler, mood-boosting approach rather than chemical bleaching.

Woman Earned Pin Money Running a Bowling Alley

A remark questions whether a woman ever earned her pin money by operating a bowling alley, hinting at social norms about women and work in this leisure industry.

Money and happiness in a world ruled by wealth

John Burroughs argues money alone cannot ensure happiness for a wife or fulfillment for individuals. He notes money becomes unnecessary after a competency is reached, comparing excess wealth to excess flesh that hampers enjoying life and taps into the broader critique of material pursuit.

John Burroughs

Silk fabrics in silk poplin and crepe de chine colors

Describes a selection of silk fabrics in cream champagne light blue reseda lavender and white suitable for evening wear. Notes 36 inch Messalin and Taffeta Silks offered at 98 cents per yard and in all colors available.

Women View Husbands As Burdens And Mingle Meanness

A brief remark notes some women see husbands as a necessary encumbrance and that women possess a unique pleasant knack for being mean beyond men.

Creston School Board Shifts Dancing Oversight to Parents

Creston high school students may dance and hold class parties without school sanction. No teacher may act as chaperone for events linked to the high school name. The board and faculty say they will not be responsible for abuses and require parents to assume control at such functions.

Creston Organization Creston High School

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