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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
8
A brief timetable update announces a revised time card for the Chicago and Northwestern system. The notice outlines schedule changes affecting departures and arrivals and directs employees and passengers to consult official timetables for details.
Duff avenue station schedules list departure times for the Ft. Dodge Des Moines interurban line. Cars run 7 8 10 1 2 4 6 7 a m and p m with connections at Kelley to Ft. Dodge or Des Moines lines. Last southbound car arrives 8 50 p m with final departures 7 p m from Des Moines and 10 20 p m from Duff avenue.
One way fares are advertised at special low rates available daily through March and April. Tickets from all Northwestern Line points to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Puget Sound points are on sale.
We show the most complete line of work shoes in the city featuring famous elk skin shoes in tan and black. They out wear two pairs of ordinary shoes and resist hardening and cracking. Available in tan or black with tipped or plain toes. Price three dollars per pair.
The P. E. O. society schedules a March 17 meeting with Mrs. Lydia Tilden at 3:00 PM for an annual musical led by Miss Ethel Grace Pike. Other events include sewing at Mrs. Kennedy’s home, Messiah chorus practices at the college chapel, and a Dr. B. H. Hibbard lecture on Child Labor at the Congregational church with proceeds to Ames city library.
Engagement announced for Bertha Faye Arnold to Archie L. Kindler of Mobile Alabama. The Arnolds lived in Ames previously. Wedding planned for late April. Also noted is a Y W C A benefit by Prof Newens on April 11 at the Armory and the Jefferson nuptials of Fred Hasset and Carrie Heecock with home reception after April 6.
A District Skule program planned for Friday evening at the Con gregational church includes Prof A V Storm as skule teacher. The event promises a spelling match and box parties with a recess for refreshments.
Prof. Benjamin F. Shambaugh spoke on the Amana society also known as the Inspiration Society. He traced its origins in Germany and Buffalo to Eben-Ezer and Bleibt Tren before settling near Iowa City, noting its plain church, seven towns, and three orders with economy and utility guiding the community.
Benjamin F. Shambaugh, professor and head of Iowa State University Political Science, born January 29, 1871 in Clinton County. He earned a PhD after studies at Iowa, Penn, Halle, and Berlin, began teaching in 1896, wrote the History of the Iowa Constitution, and edited the Journal of History and Politics.
A Wisconsin group leads the Mississippi Valley in class standings as a California society muskets up to grade level in a regional competition. The article notes the Wisconsin chapter leading the field with top marks across the valley, highlighting state rankings and notable performances.
A mix of community items reports on Mills school term ending with Miss Pearl Banks and spring hiring of Miss Ruby Britton. cattle market success for J W Bateman. illnesses and visits including grippe smallpox quarantine rumors. GOP convention attendance. skating party at Cole rink. family visits and social events. a Boston contest awards prize for a long reflection on success praising virtue and benevolence.
A steady stream of visitors and residents are listed with several towns mentioned. Name entities include Story City Webster City Colo Des Moines Ames Nevada and individuals Mr and Mrs L Oliver Mr Day Jacobson Mrs W H Reynolds Sanford Shearer William Kennedy C Johnson and the newborn baby girl born to Mr and Mrs James oO Wolden on the seventh.
Harper's Weekly notes a New England college presidents meeting questioning mental arithmetic and moral reasoning in mathematicians. The piece recalls Stiles, Yale mathematician and editor, who after long illness found reading poetry failed but could still grasp mathematics, calling it the lowest order of mind.
Remedy comes ready for use in collapsible tube. One application proves its merits by soothing inflammation and relieving soreness and itching for all forms of piles. Price 50c guaranteed. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
A 30 days trial with a $1.00 offer claims Pineules relieve back ache and rheumatic pains and aid kidneys. It targets young and old with claims of sudden benefits, guarantees satisfaction or money refund, and is sold by C. A. Gamble.
The Iowa Auditor of State certifies Paowait Owners Mutual Fire Insurance Co licensed to transact fire insurance from March 1, 1909. It lists paid up capital, assets, liabilities, and 1907 income and expenditures. Note requires annual publication in two newspapers, one in the state capital. Remember the New England dinner next Tuesday evening only.
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