Ames in brief and Perry's millinery items
Items note Perry's new millinery and sale prices. April events include an Ames Methodist church concert on April 9 featuring the Filipino orchestra and the Ames male quartette for Epworth League benefit. Local visits include Prof. Scroggie in Ames and Maxwell candidate F M Cooper visiting friends. Dandelion Spuds, Alger books, and popular fiction also advertised at Perry's Ferry's and Perry's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Scroggie
Des Moines
Ames
Ferry’s
F. M. Cooper
Maxwell
Perry's
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Graas Hocks
Wreck Aid by Marshalltown Clergy Brother
Rev. Fred J. Renier of Marshalltown aided the injured after a terrible wreck near Marshalltown. He helped transport victims to St. Thomas hospital and tended to their needs while remaining at the hospital corridor in constant call. The strain required him to take several days rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Renier
Marshalltown
J. &. Renier
Fred
St. Thomas Hospital
General Practice of Medicine Surgery
A brief note labeled 49.4 outlines a general approach to medicine and surgery in a medical education context, referencing practice, procedures, and foundational clinical principles without detailed case content. The item reads like a catalog entry or index note within a larger medical text.
Dodds Move to Farm in Buena Vista County
Robert Dodds trades his property on North Juff Avenue for a farm in Buena Vista County and moves this week. Miss Ethel Dodds, a Kelley School teacher, will join after school ends for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dodds
Juff Avenue
Buena Vista County
Ethel Dodds
Kelley
Wm E McCoy Dies at Home on South Walnut
Wm E McCoy died at his home on South Walnut Street this morning at seven oclock. Funeral services will be held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. McCoy
South Walnut Street
Voting Duty in Spain Under Municipal Rules
Spain enforces civic duty in municipal elections. Men under 70, excluding priests, notaries, and judges, must vote. Noncompliance leads to public name publication, tax rise, 1 percent salary deduction for public workers, and loss of office eligibility after a second offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Peary to Be Feted by Iowa Governor in Des Moines
Governor Carroll will greet Commander Peary in Des Moines on April 4 to honor his Arctic achievement. Peary will share his North Pole story at the Coliseum and show stereopticon pictures from the trip, noting it has been nearly a generation since his last visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
North Pole
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
Des Moines
Commander Peary
Pole
Coliseum
Peary Motto Drives Polar Quest to the North Pole
The article highlights Commander Robert E Peary and his Latin motto In veriat Via m Aut Faciat Find a way or make one describing his eight attempts to reach the pole, seven failures and one success It notes his life of labor and risk and previews his Des Moines Coliseum lecture with stereoptical pictures of the Northland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Peary
Peary
North Pole
Pole
Des Moines
Northland
Promenade Concert Opens New Feature at Des Moines Coliseum
The Des Moines Coliseum hosts a Promenade Concert featuring a novel element for Peary lecture events. Organizers announce an expanded program and a lecture segment highlighting polar explorer Robert Peary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliseum
Des Moines
Peary
Promenade Concert Includes Peary Lecture and Pictures
On April 4 Commander Robert E Peary will lecture and present stereopticon pictures of the pole trip and flag atop the world at a Prairie concert by Henry and his band from Iowa. The program aims to blend entertainment with the lecture to keep the evening engaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Peary Leures
Henry
Iowa
Peary
Champion Clark Describes Capitol Proofreader Reader
Champ Clark points to a solemn new committee entrant who reads every speech delivered in the house. He identifies the man as a government printing office proofreader who reads every word of the speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Capitol
Clark
Government Printing Office
Champ
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
A Numismatist Demonstrates Interest in Rarity
In a Philadelphia Press excerpt Mrs Goodart teases a man about education while Howard Hasher proclaims he is a professional numismatist. He defines a numismatist as a collector of rare coins and notes any old coin is rare to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Goodart
Howard Hasher
Philadelphia Press
Theatre opens with prome nade concert to ease crowd
Relief is promised for the weary man who goes early to the theatre to avoid the rush. The change is to be effected by the prome nade concert as the Des Moines Coli seul opens on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Coliseul
Advice and a Mule
A Washington Star quotation frames giving advice as akin to disciplining a stubborn mule with a fence rat. The saying suggests the act tires the giver and hurts the receiver, offering a wry reflection on the futility of harsh guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Washington Star
The Other Half Joke From Boston Transcript
A humorous quotation contrasts the two halves of the world and their actions, highlighting a witty exchange about people and their pursuits as printed in the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Matt
Boston Transcript
Is Democracy a Bubble at First Congregational
The First Congregational Church invites all to Sunday services led by William J. Minchin with morning and evening preaching. The evening sermon titled Is Democracy a Bubble? addresses vital matters in national life.
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First Congregational Church
William J. Minchin
Christian Church Weekly Schedule and Sermon Topics
Christian Church information lists J. T. Houser as minister and Bible school at 10 A M EB 8 Owen as superintendent. Communion and preaching at 11 A M with sermon The Unwearied Guide. Junior Endeavor at 3 P M Senior Endeavor at 6 30 P M Carrie Hunter leader. Boys club Tuesday 7 30 P M. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 P M. Sunday service 7 30 P M with sermon The Scarlet Sins. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
J. T. Houser
Bible
Owen
Carrie Hunter
Methodist Church Service Themes Reflect Marching Orders
George D. Crissman, Minister, delivers morning sermon on Our Marching Orders and evening address on The Indispensable Christ at the Methodist Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
George D. Crissman
Christ
Friend's Church Service Schedule and Activities
Morning service at 11:00 led by Minister Ralph P. Glenny with missionary address by Miss Peters. Evening service at 7:30 on Loyalty to Right. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 on Christ Our Teacher. Consecration meeting. Sabbath school at 10:00 A.M. Prayer meeting Friday at 7:30 P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friend’s Church
Ralph P. Glenny
Miss Peters
Christ
Christian Science and Baptist Services Notice
Christian Science services in Smiths hall Sunday at 10 45 a m with subject Unreality Baptist Church led by Walter I Fowle minister 945 Bible school 11 00 sermon our Christian Citizenship BC Young Peoples Meeting 130 evening gospel meeting sermon by the Pastor All meetings in Odd Fellows hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Smith’s Hall
Baptist Church
Walter I. Fowle
Odd Fellows Hall
St. John's Church to host missionary preacher at 2 30
St. John's Episcopal Church announces Rev. Charles Rollit of Minneapolis, missionary of the 6th department, will preach at 2 30 p m. Charles J Shutt serves as rector assisting in the service. The event invites parishioners and neighbors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Charles J. Shutt
Charles Rollit
Minneapolis
Col Blake to Get Crooked Creek Railroad Deal
Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Railway nears purchase of the Crooked Creek line from Lehigh to Webster City. George B. Burnham of Milwaukee, co owner, travels to Lehigh and is expected to finalize negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Blake
Crooked Creek
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad
Lehigh
Webster City
George B. Burnham
Milwaukee
College stockpiles coal to cover two weeks heating needs
Anticipating a miners strike the college authorities have laid in a liberal supply of coal. Sufficient coal is stored in rear yards of the heating plant to feed the boilers for about two weeks while authorities expect a quick settlement within that period.
Person Goes to Colorado Creamery Lead
Joseph R. Person, who won the I. S. C. Dairy course first of the year, has gone to northern Colorado to take charge of a creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Person
Colorado
Joseph R. Person
Personal notices from Ames social circle unfold
Mr and Mrs G W Lyman sold their Lincoln avenue property to Mr Knight and bought John Passmore’s home on North Douglas avenue. They plan to move to Wyoming this summer to live with a son Harvey Lyman. Len Morris returns from Hot Springs fully rejuvenated. Mrs Fall of Jordan and Mrs Will Gleason visit Ames. Gleason family to move to Missouri Valley. Ringgenbergs head to Brandon Nebraska after an accident injuring Ringgenberg’s sister. no serious injuries. Mrs Thomas Sloss of Cedar Rapids visits to hear the Japanese Girl and inspect the campus home Mr Sloss is reconstructing. they may move here in summer. Miss Della Keltner returns home for a family reunion then starts at Carr Adams Co. Ames residents John Leesing and wife visit H Crouse and plan Rocky Ford, Colorado as home. Boone News Republic notes Friends in Ames have received an
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lyman
Lincoln Avenue
Mr. Knight
John Passmore
North
Douglas Avenue
Thomas Sloss
Cedar Rapids
Ames
Della Keltner
The
Commercial College
Carr-Adams Company
John Leesing
H. Crouse
Rocky Ford
Colo
Boone News-Republican
McGrath Birth Announced in Sioux City
Mrs Alice Thomas McGrath has a son born in Sioux City on March 26 named Thomas Francis McGrath. Also notes about local residents: Mary Oliver resigns as bookkeeper in Horn meat market and plans a vacation, Ethel Grace Pike to assist Ames male quartet with readings at the Methodist church on April 9, and updates on several visits and travels among Ames residents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Thomas McGrath
Sioux City
Thomas Francis McGrath
Mary Oliver
Horn
Miss Oliver
Ethel Grace Pike
Ames
Methodist Church
L. J. Baird
E. P. Blair
Northwestern Avenue
Lisbon
North Dakota
Nina Rider Hucke
Clyde Williams
Cedar Rapids
Helen Taylor
Newton
Miss Taylor
Miss Freed
Janette Hospers
Bess DeVries
Pella
Pommel
C. H. Ford
Chicago
A. W. Cole
I. N. Hodson
Des Moines
W. F. Harriman
Charles City
Mary Harriman
Blanche Sowers
D. B. Sowers
Mildred Maxwell
Maxwell
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Ames Intelligencer
Bredic
Alsoohnson Co
Oraer
Maxwell Farm
Harry Co
W. P Mutual
Inquire Parson’s
Buckland
Woodman Street
Burnett Ave
New York
M. J. Clark
Clark Ave
Ohio
W. H. Poole
Boone St
Lynch Store
C. Mis
Mutual
Sta. A. Ames
Care Intelligencer
Perry’s
Cagwin's
J. J. Grove
Wm.e. McCoy
GOV. Carroll
Plorer
Moines
Ogee Tre
Tilden Bros. @ Co
Arthur Clark
Ogden
Wm. Clark
Miss Bye of
Grinnell
Jack Watson
Winifred Perry
Indianola
Mrs. Bemis
A. J. Scott
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