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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
4
A consumer ad-style note extols Elastica Floor Finish as a durable, water resistant improvement over common varnishes and waxes. It claims Elastica resists scratches, retains lustre, lasts longer, and reduces maintenance while offering savings in time and cost. It urges readers to inquire in-store for details.
Saturday morning about 4 o clock several college students stole a street car from its stand on Waft Avenue near the Interurban station and ran it around the campus for about an hour before damage halted the run. The car was abandoned west of Squaw Creek bridge with parts broken and wires damaged. The incident is being left to college authorities. Ft D & S will take no action. The car later carried three passengers from Waterloo to Kansas City through Ames.
The Ames Times argues there are too many churches and that merging or consolidating could yield stronger impact. It notes some lodges and denominations also struggle with attendance and suggests one large effective church may serve better, while praising diverse faiths and urging growth for Ames.
A compact roundup of Ames area items includes election reminders for Friday, local visits by notable residents, business changes at Tilden's and the Alamo Club, housing and autos activity, and community notices. Several brief travels and personal updates reflect Ames social and economic life in 1911.
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