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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
5
We request subscribers check the date on their paper and report any mismatch with their receipt. We are listing overdue accounts to stop papers on April 1 as required by law. All past due balances will be placed for collection to avoid losing subscribers.
Brief social notice indicates work on the first tonight at the Masonic lodge with refreshments after the closing. Work on the 3d next Monday evening is scheduled.
A brief urges voters to remember the upcoming city election on Monday, predicting it will be a record breaker. It advises maintaining calm, good humor, and voting according to personal choice.
A fire department responded Friday noon to a grass fire ignited by dry weeds in vacant lots along Northwestern avenue. High winds caused rapid spread of flames requiring swift action by crews.
Flags will be raised on the new campus pole Wednesday at 9 40 during the regular chapel hour with proper ceremonies General J Rush Lincoln will speak about the flag Later at four o clock the flag will be lowered with full military honors dress parade and related rites.
A call urges Ames voters to press mayoral and alderman candidates on pledges to improve streets and alleys, build necessary walks, beautify the city, and remove disease hazards. Local items note Danforth’s ice cream ads, visits by residents, and upcoming events and sales. The column cites Treats from Danforth’s, Danforth’s Dream, and various local notices and remarks from residents and officials.
Mrs. Bolton preserves an ocalis at 519 North Western Avenue that is twenty five years old since September. Her late friend Mrs. Leib gave the plant in September 1882, since which it has been lovingly cared for at home amid memories from Marengo and M Pleasant.
The note offers flexible selection with no fixed schedule, inviting readers to choose a date as available. It implies ongoing availability and convenience for customers seeking the option.
The annual contest for children aged 5 to 12 plans an Ames start on April 20, the first Monday after Easter. Eggs numbered to match each child’s tag rest at the hilltop. on signal, eggs are rolled with a stick toward the goal. The first unbroken egg reaching the line wins a prize. Committees from town clubs may run the event if approved.
A short fragment notes hosting friends and a moonlit night with a mention of a last quarter. The text evokes a social gathering under celestial imagery without specific events or names.
Ethie May Chance born November 18 1879 in Redfield Iowa moved with family to Gilbert around 1890 joined Congregational church Gilbert 1804 married Ira Davis in 1900 lived eight miles southeast of Ames died March 28 1908 left a seven year old son Funeral held Wednesday the 25th at Congregational Gilbert sermon by Rev H D Williams.
Carrie R references the upcoming opening dates Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28. No other details are provided about the event or location.
Des Moines visitors and visitors from Drake, Margaret hall, Gilbert, and Perry are listed along with local residents' travel, illnesses, and social calls. Names include Fred Hultz, Miss Fanny DeKlotz, Miss Clara Paddock, Miss June Budd, Mr and Mrs W J Semmons, Mrs John Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Joel Cagwin and baby, Miss Coral Roberts, Miss Philena Lake, Mrs Furman, Miss Bess Mather, H C Hoot, Mrs A L Mead, Miss Laura Kramer, Miss Edith Troutner, Miss Lillian Mack, Miss Caroline Laird, Misses Clarice Ruby Britton Ethel Dodds, Mr and Mrs W J Lemmons, Mrs W F McCarthy, Irene Buchanan, Mrs A B Noble, R D Swain family, Miss Morrison, Mr T N Doolittle, Miss Lyril Watkins, Winnie Cameron, Miss Hallie Ferguson, Miss Ken, J Hazelton, Miss Loraine Guy, Miss Grace Gillette, Judge and Mrs Lee and others attending local events and family visits.
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