Sigma Nu District Convention to Gather in Ames and Des Moines
Sigma Nu chapters from Iowa Nebraska Minnesota and the Dakotas plan a two day district convention in Ames on April 17 and 18 with Iowa State College and Des Moines Alumni Chapter hosting. Prominent western leaders and members from State University Ames Cornell and University of Minnesota will attend along with honorees Clarence E Woods and journalists George M Cook and Rawson Bennett.
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Sigma Nu
West
Ames
Des Moines
Iowa
Nebraska
Minesota
Dakotas
Iowa State College
State University
Cornell
University of Minnesota
Clarence E. Woods
Richmond
George M. Cook
Associated Press
Rawson Bennett
Chicago Inter- Ocean
Chicago
Rummage Sale Aids M E Aid Society Saturday May 2
Mrs Willey and Mrs Wasson sponsor a rummage sale featuring furniture pictures and household articles on Saturday May 2 with proceeds for the M E Aid Society. Call the chair for donations and further details about the sale location to be announced.
Electric Bitters Restored My Health After Near Death
Nine years ago I was run down with life hanging by a thread. My druggist recommended Electric Bitters and I gained strength. One foot in the grave, Electric Bitters put it back on the turf and I have been well since. Sold under guarantee at all druggists 50c.
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Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Ter
Card of thanks for Robert C. Allen bereavement
The family and relatives extend heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement after the death of Robert C. Allen and express gratitude for the floral offerings. Also a note offering distribution work for young men in small towns with good pay.
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Robert C. Allen
Fred Leach
Quilan
Club and Social Event Schedule and Notices
Ellsworth Corps and many local groups hold monthly meetings at various homes and halls. Upcoming events include Prof Newens lectures, PEO and Relief Corps gatherings, and a concert in Des Moines. social season highlights feature Alumni Hall reception and a Wisconsin alumni banquet.
Declamatory contest at college chapel tomorrow evening
The literary societies hold a declamatory contest in the college chapel tomorrow evening. Nine societies will be represented, with both oratorical and dramatic productions featured. Judges are Mrs. Sadie Hook Passig of Humboldt, Mrs. A. J. Barkley of Boone, and Z. C. Thornburg of Des Moines.
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Sadie Hook Passig
Humboldt
A. J. Barkley
Boone
Z. C. Thornburg
Des Moines
Mrs Kennedy Hosts Dutch Luncheon For Ladies
Mrs W J Kennedy entertained eleven guests Saturday for a Holland luncheon with a Dutch windmill and tulip décor. Accessories traveled from abroad and continental style refreshments made the arrangements notably unique and attractive.
Second Ames Sorority Granted National Charter
A second Ames sorority receives a national charter as the S. S. girls join the Kappa Deltas. The new chapter will be installed April 11 at their Ames chapter house by national officers. Eleven members and eight pledges are listed with several alumni possible for initiation.
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Ames
S. S
Kappa Deltas
Sev
Rural Ames Notices and Local Appointments
Old S. S. girls expected back for a joyful event. Dr. Hibbard spoke on Child Labor at Congregational church with lantern slides. Lincoln family to return from the Philippines via Suez and arrive in New York late April or early May. Lieut. Lincoln and Mrs Lincoln to come home about the same time via San Francisco. Mrs Frank Cummins of Des Moines, formerly Florence Wright, ill with scarlet fever but improving. Capps and Shea under construction on Duff Street lots. A J Dickey heads to Fort Dodge for Iowa Laundry and Machine Co. work. Dad Childs attends electrical workers’ convention in Sioux City. Barney Knudson buys a Roe runabout from Des Moines. Barker & Doggett win verdict over H J Alsley. case taken to Ames.
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Charles Lincoln
Phillippines
Lincoln
Singapore
India
Suez Canal
New York
Rush Lincoln
Philippines
San Francisco
Frank Cummins
Des Moines
Florence Wright
Ames
Nevada
Capps
Shea
Duff Street
Sycamore and
Carroll
A. J. Dickey
Fort Dodge
Iowa Laundray and Machine Co
The
Times
Emery Musical Company Delivers Lively Governor's Daughter
The Emery Musical Comedy company performed The Governor's Daughter at The Waterloo to enthusiastic crowds in Waterloo Iowa. Phyllis Daye and Ernest Pitsor drew strong laughs with clever impersonations and romance subplot starring Pitsor as Harry Hoffman. The troupe is booked for the Armory on April 16 17 and 18. Green spring tidings follow as local street cleanup continues.
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Waterloo
Emery Musical Comedy Company
Phyllis Daye
Sahara
Mr. Pitsor
Dave
Ernest Pitsor
Harry Hoffman
Iowa
Times-Tribune
Emory Musical Comedy Company
Armory Opera House
Motor cycler asks zoo curiosity at Regent's Park
A stylish rider in fashionable motor cycling attire nears Regent's Park en route to the zoo. He pauses to joke with a grubby urchin asking if his appearance suits the zoo, suggesting even a tail would help.
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Regent's Park
Zoo
London Answers
Local Notices and Updates From Holmes Keating and Area
Miss Parsons assists in Holmes music store while Miss Phyrne Thompson clerks at Keating jewelry. The Lysingers move into the Merrill residence. Lost pocket book and card case. finder returns to Times for reward. Frank B. Spence in charge of A H Sluman Bakery and Ice Cream Parlors. Clyde Shulz starts at O’Brien implement house to help with spring machinery. Congregational church talks by Y M C A secretary. Prof Brindley to speak on The Ethical State.
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Times Office
Frank B. Spence
A. H. Sluman
Congregational Church
Brindley
Lewis Carroll Humor In Oxford Pamphlet Notes
An English magazine recalls Lewis Carroll humor from Oxford pamphlets. It cites a 1865 Oxford election definition describing plain superficiality in speech and a note on examiners earning value in books and exams.
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Lewis Carroll
Oxford
Bright Dame Confesses Her Travel Upgrade Tale
An elderly woman unused to travel sat in a first class coach with a third class ticket. The guard checked if she belonged there and she answered calmly that she was not entirely first class, but brighter than before.
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London
Funny Jersey Quip From Off-Duty Cop
A sick-listed policeman on Broadway and Dey Street recalls a German porter who once chatted daily. When asked where the porter had been, the man replied he went over in Jersey and did not know which part, noting the humor that Jersey towns have different names.
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Jersey
Broadway
Dey Street
New York Globe
Y M C A Conference At Iowa State College
One of the great YMCA conferences at Iowa State College is underway with BR Mercer of New York as principal speaker. The program covers lectures on leadership, evangelistic notes, Bible study, and the Geneva Conference, plus sectional meetings for association leaders and student volunteers. A Saturday banquet and Sunday sessions near closing mark the event.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Iowa State College
BR. C. Mercer
New York
C. Mercer
Neil McMillan
International Committee
David R. Porter
H. L. Heinzman
State University
A. J. Elliott
H. F LaFlamme
Hutchison Woman Dies After Long Iowa Life
Catherine A McCaskey Hutchison born April 7 1861 died March 28 1908 at age 46 her family moved across Story County Iowa later residing in Ames and Dawson She leaves husband R B Hutchison five children and several relatives. Funeral services were held in the local Christian church with reverends Williams and Shea officiating.
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Catherine A. McCaskey
Story County
Iowa
Boone
Story Counties
R. B. Hutchison
Zenorville
Ames
Hutchison
Christian Church
Dawson
Roy
Charles
Anna
Robert
Clair
C. A. McCaskey
Wm. Hutchison
C. N. McCaskey
Boone County
City
Rev. Williams
Des Moines
A. M. Shea
M. EB. Church
Health Coffee substitutes real coffee in minutes
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin introduces Health Coffee a clever substitute made from toasted grains with malt and nuts. The product claims zero real coffee beans and can be prepared in a minute while fooling an expert. sold by J J Grove.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
Vera V Ahlff v Albert Ablfff divorce case listed
Story county court docket for the coming term includes Vera V. Ahlff versus Albert Ablfff for divorce. The filing marks the start of litigation with potential settlement or decree pending as proceedings begin.
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Story County
Vera V. Ahlff
Albert A. Ablfff
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A. B. Storms
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