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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
8
Multiple Ames clubs report activities including Nonpareil and Book and Basket meetings with talks on Petroleum and its products. Ongoing Reading Club sessions on The Servant and the House. Social events feature weddings, showers, dinners, and a Clover Club gathering with notable local families and a Canadian lecture group.
Ames resident Robert Cairns recalls witnessing the 1871 Great Chicago Fire on the evening of October 8 9. He details the smoke city across three days 98 500 homeless 200 dead and the swift evacuation from Halstead and Madison to the lakefront. The article also notes a local play The Moonshiner's Daughter at the Armory Friday.
A country editor replies to a reader asking for next month's weather with a pun about subscriptions. The inquirer misreads the joke until he notices the word unsettled and returns to settle his account.
A concise aphorism notes that a misfit truth ranks as the worst form of deception, undermining trust and clarity. It frames truth as a standard challenged by incorrect fit, urging scrutiny of statements and motives behind them.
Liquid malaria remedy promotes liver and kidney balance and alleviates biliousness sick headache and constipation. Pleasant to take with first dose providing relief. Bottle sizes include $1.00 containing 2 1 2 times the 50c size. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
The remark suggests that when individuals fail to meet expectations they seek scapegoats rather than facing personal responsibility. It frames blame as a common response among those not achieving success.
The Japanese creation gains popularity in this country as a versatile garment for negligee wear lounging and convalescence. Features include beautiful patterns standard workmanship and comfortable wear with no neck underarm or back binding and a long wide skirt for ample folds.
Des Moines visits by Frank Cessna A R Heaps and several alumna fill weekend campus chatter. Students and friends including Miss Louise Shoulty Miss Mary Helen Letts and Miss Morris travel between Des Moines Newton Scranton Wentworth and Chicago. The item notes a betrothal plan for Paw Ellis and a gift from the University of Chicago to Iowa State College.
An ad touts Man Man Pile Remedy ready to use with a nozzle attached. It promises soothing relief, itching reduction, and inflammation ease. It mentions a possible operation if the remedy is used, price is 50c, and money refunded is satisfactory. Sold by C. A. Gam.
The remark highlights that an average woman proves to be a capable actress beyond the stage, suggesting talent translates into real life performances and social presence.
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