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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
8
A column opens with a prayer about duties and mission, listing baking beans and selling raffle tickets for a church fair. It continues with social reports: Ozark club hosts President Storms, chef dinners, Scotish hospitality, and faculty gatherings at Ames Iowa State College related to Dr. Pierce and others.
The article applauds the Iowa Federation of Womens Clubs for expanding public libraries through a state library commission created in 1900 and linked with the Iowa Library Association. It notes two thirds of Iowa’s 92 free libraries were founded by club women and highlights nationwide library commissions and ongoing federation collaboration with the commission to grow access to libraries in towns and rural areas.
Saturday morning from six to nine o'clock Margaret Hall hosts a May Day Breakfast by the Young Ladies of the YWCA with home made candies for sale. Proceeds support the finishing fund for the YMCA building. Also notes Flag Day June 14th marks the 130th anniversary of the U.S. flag.
Mrs. Norris of Grinnell outlines how women clubs arose to advance education and philanthropic duties. The piece notes leaders like Alice Cary and Jennie June, praises club diffusion, and references The Revolt Against the Whisker and a Harper's Weekly critique. It also mentions Fairbanks day decoration efforts by Ames merchants and the Commercial club committee.
Dr Frances Stewart spent Monday in Des Moines. Mrs W A Morse and sons occupy Westerman property. Numerous visits and dances noted in Ames and Boone area. Lieutenant Rush Lincoln sails with bride to the Orient aboard the Buford. May Woman's Home Companion features stories and articles.
This week the store offers several dozen pairs of ladies Kid Gloves in colors and sizes 7. The $0.79 per pair grade is highlighted. A comparison note claims our Dollar grade Kid Gloves outperform similar items shown in Ames at $1.25.
Rare supply alert for long silk gloves in black and white varieties. Limited stock, first come, first served as demand exceeds supply.
Readable portions show cash on hand including gold and silver totaling 1 465 21 with drafts and checks on solvent banks. Liabilities include capital stock, deposits sight and time, and undistributed profits with notes on rediscounts and due to banks.
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