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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
8
The piece recalls a lover’s window farewell and a tear that hints at shared grief during a time of battle. It blends romantic verse with mentions of Ames, Chicago, and wartime devotion as civilians reflect on separation and courage.
A Los Angeles Times report from July 12 describes Iowa figures at the Iowa afternoon reception in Alexandria rooms. President A. B. Storms touted four million bushels of corn as he and Mrs. Storms hosted guests including Col. A. B. Shaw and Cornell College President William D. King. The piece notes Iowa alumni, visitors from Ames College, and social events with emphasis on corn and Iowa pride.
Dean Howard calls the Trier Sisters superbly talented after their Tuesday appearance at the Christian church. The Arlington Neb Times lauds a full house and encores for every number. Local notices include church meetings and social gatherings from Ames to M. E. and Womans clubs, with a humorous line on sources of women’s genius from divorce courts.
A column blends domestic satire with a long list of social notices from Ames and surrounding towns. Items include visitors from Des Moines and Chicago, travels to Minnesota and New York, and many family and community updates at local homes, churches, and clubs with brief remarks on health, outings, and events.
Mrs. Rogers and son Russel were Polk City visitors the past week. Mrs. Farsham returned Saturday from Spencer where she visited a month. Miss Florence Dunham returned to Ames Friday after a visit with Miss Alice Hartman. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Watkins spent Sunday in Perry with A. 8. Kibby, formerly of Ames. Mrs. Will Allen of Dubuque who has been visiting Mrs. A O. Banks returned to her home Saturday. Mrs. O. McWilliams and Miss Jessie Parker, of Ames, spent Saturday with Mrs. J. A. Leese of Boore.
The City Federation held its July meeting under an elm tree on Mrs Lockridge’s lawn for a home coming social. Nevada teachers shared views on their towns while college girls sang and represented various institutions. A shower forced adjournment to the Paypoerron residence with refreshments served and the program closed with Home Sweet Home. Mrs J A Mills will chair the August meeting.
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