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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1908

Page

5

WANTED items and household help advertised

WANTED Washing Mutual phone 496 342 WANTED by a middle aged lady a good sized heated comb for light housekeeping Telephone 135x lowa Sati

Mutual

Boarding House Poet Reappears In Ames In Brief

A fragment from Ames In Brief notes a Boarding House Poet and a verse about a mistress, cash, wrath, and a turkey at the dining table. The poem mocks domestic life with sharp wit as the speaker pleads for restraint and peace at mealtime.

Turkey

Calendar pads and notices from King Printing Co

Calendar pads of all sizes advertised as available at King Printing Co. Dr. M. Stalker leaves for San Antonio Texas for the winter. Full line calendar pads offered by King Printing Co. E. R. Garner travels from Cashmere Washington exploring through Washington and Oregon. Rosebud Lodge 34 Homesteaders host a Thanksgiving supper tonight at Odd Fellows hall. Six candidates to be initiated. Supper to follow. Bud Churchill has accepted a position at Manitoba Agricultural College in Winnier as head of Chemistry at 1500 dollars per year.

King Printing Co M. Stalker San Antonio Texas Lockwood Block E. R. Garner Cashmere Washington Oregon Rosebud Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Bud” Churchill S. C Agricultural College of Manitoba Winni-er Churchill

Doctor Thomas Rice Buys Maxwell Runabout

Dr. Thomas Rice becomes the latest physician to buy an automobile. He has secured a Maxwell runabout and is at the stage of speeding it to the limit as the proceedings move forward.

Thomas Rice

Dr Jones Heads to Chicago for Medical Position

Dr. Margaret Jones departed Ames Monday night for Chicago where she accepted a hospital post. The specific duties she will perform remain unspecified at her departure.

Dr Jones Chicago Margaret Jones Jones Ames

Births Reported for Hanson-Born and French Families

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Hans Hanson on Thursday November 18 in Utah. announcements note another birth at Utah to Prof and Mrs French of a son.

Candy Kitchen Sold to New Store Owner in Des Moines

Gus Maltazos former Candy Kitchen proprietor sold all stock to George Burton on Monday afternoon and left for Des Moines. Burton will close out the stock then open a men clothing shop in the building.

Candy Kitchen Gus Maltazos The George Burton Des Moines Mr. Burton

Clapper Wins Five Mile Cross Country Race

Lyle Clapper finished first in the five mile cross country run on Saturday with J. R. Campbell close behind. C. H. Kemler, after nine minutes start, finished only minutes behind Clapper. The course began at the athletic field, went to Ontario, then back along the south road.

Clapper Lyle Clapper J. R. Campbell C. H. Kemler Ontario Kemler

Shirley Allen Wins First in College Oratorical Contest

Shirley Allen took first place in the college oratorical contest held Friday evening. The top finishers were Co. W. Johnson second and C. R. Bush third with a list of speakers and titles including Shir ley Allen's The Conservation of Natural Resources and O. W. Johnson's American Public Sentiment.

Shirley Allen Amesis Shelley Co. W. Johnson C. R. Bush Bachelor O. W. Johnson Crescent Phileleutheros C. R. Hutchison Philomathean C. V

Who Will Quack Ames or Drake

A lively Iowa football debate contrasts Ames and Drake over the Des Moines showdown. The piece argues Drake has overtaken Iowa in enthusiasm and Ames is favored to win, though candlelight will settle the outcome and restore Iowa’s spirit.

Quack Ames Drake Iowa Ames Des Moines Iowa City Iowan Bright Little Daily

Ames Girls Defeat Nevada High 10 3 In Fast Basketball

Ames girls show teamwork and faster play to defeat Nevada High 10 to 3. Nevada’s girls fight hard but Ames guards control most of the ball and pace the game. Lineups list multiple players for both schools with officials named.

Ames Nevada High School Nevada Nevada Ames Isabelle Dyer Florence Willey Blanche Page Frances George Alice Smay Eneks Lois Pammel Nona Klump L. G Ruth Vincent Hazel Cessna R. G Doris Pammel

Ames High School Fell to Fort Dodge in Tough Battle

The Ames Intelligencer notes Ames High School sidelined key players by injury in a game with Fort Dodge. Fort Dodge had the heavier squad, yet Ames played strong and could have won with more time, according to local observers.

Ft. Dodge Chronicle Ames Intelligencer Ames High School Fort Dodge Eldrighe Ames

Invitation to Ames Children for Holiday Toy Display

A cordial note invites Ames boys and girls to visit W. A. Perry's store on Wednesday afternoon or evening, December 6, to inspect a full line of holiday toys and dolls. The cordial invitation is signed W. A. Perry.

Ames W. A. Perry

Carl A Kupfer Promoted to Western Forestry Post

Carl A Kupfer of Des Moines an Ames graduate has been transferred from the Washington forestry bureau to the San Francisco district office. He will study the eucalyptus tree as the bureau believes it can yield good railroad ties. Kupfer visits Des Moines and Ames en route west.

Forestry Bureau San Francisco Carl A. Kupfer Des Moines Ames Washington Kupfer Foresty Bureau Mr. Kupfer

Should College Entrance Requirements Be Modified

At the Iowa secondary schools and colleges annual conference in Des Moines at Drake University the discussion will ask if college entrance requirements should change due to new high school studies. Addresses will be given by J. H. Z. Main F E King A V Storm E F Schall.

Iowa Secondary Schools and Colleges Des Moines Drake University J. H. Z. Main Iowa College F. E. King Ames A. V. Storm Iowa State Colege E. F. Schall West Liberty

Ames Art Lover Isabel Kimball Impresses Ames Guests

Miss Isabel Moon Kimball, New York sculptress, lectured Ames ladies on art and her Winona Minnesota Indian maiden statue. Her Iowa visit included a chimney of praise for Miss Barrett and a plan to extend Kimball’s studio tour through Ames.

Richard C. Barrett Isabel Moon Kimball New York City Miss Kimball Winona Minnesota Landom Central Park New York

Wood's Liver Medicine advertised for malaria and bilious fever

An old advertisement touts Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form for malaria chills and fever. It claims to regulate the liver kidneys and bladder and to bring quick relief from biliousness sick headache and constipation. The $1 bottle contains two and a half times the quantity of the 50 cent size and the first dose is said to bring relief. Sold by C A Gamble.

Wood C. A. Gamble

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