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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
5
For sale Duroe Jersey pigs both sexes five months old eligible to registry. In good health. Contact H. H. Gobie at north Duff Ave 242d Will oto.
The Christian Endeavor group hosts friends in church parlors. Mrs Ellett travels to Des Moines for an operation with Dr. er. Local residents leave for work, business changes include Jamison & Co taking over the clothing store, and embezzlement cases surface. A traveling salesman suffers serious injuries after a failed station dash.
A sixteen year old girl strides down the street with confident poise yet her motive is simple bread for her mother. The captioned scene from the Atchison Globe highlights youthful ambition and familial duty in a single frame.
The Washington Star notes research confirms John D. Rockefeller has a family tree and is entitled to a coat of arms. It suggests proper address as "Sir John" in future references.
The passage notes the Nevada fair as a reliable rain maker, questions whether this year's exhibition will match past totals, and mentions no rainfall since the Adventists camp meeting in summer, preceding the current drought.
Dr. C. M. Proctor now owns a Rambler produced gray automobile. He treats the car as if it were a new toy, calling it handsome and impressive as he takes control of the vehicle.
The grand lodge of Iowa I O O F will be held in Marshaltown from October 19 to 23 with the grand encampment of Rebeccas at the same time. Ames lodges plan large delegations to attend both meetings while the sovereign grand lodge meets in Denver this week.
Mr. Cohen a Gen eva New York fruit grower stops to visit Professor Beach in the horticultural department. He plans a Pacific coast trip to study western fruit growing regions and compare prices per bushel box with New York barrel rates.
Tilden Bros have taken a six month option on five corner lots measuring 100 feet on Douglass and 125 feet on Story from Ha Jones. Consideration is $14,000 and includes the Arlin Hotel and the Times building. Potential construction features a brick hotel with stores and manufacturing space linked by a bridge to the Tilden store rooms.
J W Stiverson pastor leads 11:00 service with communion and 7:30 closing sermon of the conference year. Annual conference set for September 30 at Lake City. Also preaching at Evergreen at 3:00 p m.
Major 8S. H. Beyers of Des Moines, a twenty year veteran in European service, will address the student body at Sunday morning chapel.
Bible School at 9 45. preaching by the pastor at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Evening sermon topic Why Any Concern for Others. Endeavor Society at 6 30.
The notice lists 9 45 Sunday School 11 00 Sermon 6 30 Epwort League and 7 30 Union Temperance Rally at the rink.
The notice promotes morning and evening services with an evening sermon titled The Charm of Courage. It lists a Kelley location preaching at 2 30 in the afternoon.
Miss Georgia Day led a Sunday afternoon Y M C A meeting described as a missionary rally. Girls from China Japan India Egypt and an American slum girl spoke in national costumes about their sufferings and Christian aid. A large audience attended and next week's Geneva themed session was announced.
Anna Steele Richardson notes philanthropy offers educated women a fair livelihood and world improvement. City charities seek trained workers, with six societies offering 1800 to 3000 dollars annually. Salaries mirror schools, starting at 312 dollars yearly, rising with training to about seven thousand dollars at the top.
A daughter was born September 23 to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bartholomew in a local hospital. The family names the newborn and announces the joyous arrival.
Advert says Pineules for the kidneys aid kidney and bladder trouble backache and rheumatism. Claims hundreds testify to healing and tonic powers. Offers a 30 days trial for $1.00. Purifies the blood. C. A. Gamble, Druggist.
The store promotes a wide stock of dress materials with hundreds of bolts from top loom sources. It highlights sober staples for durable wear and bright fabrics for party gowns, urging early purchase to extend enjoyment.
This ad offers 26 inch chiffon taffeta at 79 cents per yard in navy green grey tan brown wine and black with petticoat options in navy and black red and green. It also promotes a 35 inch colored taffeta silk in several shades priced at 1.00 yard leader and a black 35 inch at 1.15 yard with a 20 cent saving on every yard.
A local shop features a strong showing of dress goods with about a dozen weaves including Tar tan Plaids, checks, stripes, panamas, and Mohairs. About 50 pieces in colors such as green, navy, brown, wine, and black are available with items like 42 inch chevron stripe Roxanne and 42 inch herringbone serge priced around .85 each.
Pur pure wool 50 inch herringbone serge fabric offered in brown and navy. Described as heavy enough for tailored suits with a special value. Price 89.
A local notice promotes an end of month remnant sale at the store the first three days of next week September 28 29 and 30. The message urges shoppers to attend and promises many items of interest throughout the store.
An old legend tells of King Solomon on a flying carpet. The poultry census estimates about 280 million birds of voting age in the United States, three months or older. If required to furnish a moving canopy, barnyard fowls could shadow about ten square miles with a foot of spread each.
A compact meditation on fate and control using maritime imagery. The line suggests chance governs ventures without guidance, inviting reflection on leadership and direction in life.
The O. K. barber shop known for its completeness changes hands from F. H. Curtis to partner George F. Kintzley with a recorded sale price of 1450. The business has strong patronage and is expected to prosper under the new owner. The transfer, delayed by a prior arrangement, was completed this week.
Dan McCarthy was hit Tuesday evening around 7 30 by an unilluminated automobile at the Onondaga and Douglass crossing. He suffered a painful hip bruise but remained able to tour the town with a cane.
The Nevada hotel showcases its improvements and new equipment attracting a large traveling population. Dinner guests are served by automobile train or carriage and the house has hosted many Sunday dinners. An invitation is extended to visitors to spend time in Nevada on Sunday or any day.
Mrs. L. E. Morgan of near Ontario shows a dozen tomatoes with a circumference of thirteen and a half inches, a remarkable size. A humorous Harvard Lampoon verse follows about a car’s missing parts and the line Your carriage waits without.
The Morgans who run a sock and poultry farm have named their place the Lone Elm. The statement highlights their work with a tree variety of tomatoes noted for their rich fruit flavor.
A ready to use ManZan Pile Remedy with nozzle promises to soothe heal and reduce itching and inflammation. Claims an operation for piles will not be necessary with use. Price 50 with money back guarantee. Sold by C A Gamble Druggist.
The piece notes a tailoring business selling blended fabrics to hide cotton contamination. It describes concern that cotton may creep into cloth and creditors or merchants dispute the practice as deceptive.
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