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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
7
The piece notes that William Shaw of Bowes Academy inspired Dickens Squeers, yet argues Shaw was kind at heart and suffered for neighbors' misdeeds. It recalls Dickens and George Crabb visiting northern England for Nickleby material and the bowdlerized supper scene with the mem sahib and napkin confusion.
A bevy of old world servant tales and a Pennsylvania pastor anecdote illustrate literal obedience and cultural humor. An American in India notes napkins always appear, a soup tureen mishap follows, and a Philadelphia clergyman learns locals are not certain about possessing religion, only those who have it may enjoy it.
Duke a coal black 15 hand jack, sired by Jesse James and out of Hannibal line, advertised for early season use. Priced for service at 5 dollars single and 8 dollars with foal, 10 dollars to insure sound living mule, 1400 to 1600 pound mule outcomes offered, located seven blocks north of the Union National Bank. Call Mutual phone No. 135. Accidents at owner's risk. No Sunday stock shows.
The Des Moines District Association of Congregational churches announces a two day gathering April 26 and 27 with sessions across Stuart to Indianola and Des Moines to Jewell. Program covers devotionals sermons, lectures on conservation of religious resources, Sunday school and missions, plus a banquet and evening rallies.
The week opened warm with light showers then turned much colder ending 8 to 15 degrees below freezing with snow flurries. Precipitation aided western areas but not enough to hinder field work until Saturday. Damages to fruits garden truck and early cereals are likely, though soil remains workable and corn planting advances with some emergence. Grass and small grains growth halted by snow and cold.
Notify the Ames Hotel of your intention to take Sunday dinner. The notice references a dinner option and date.
Coughin to coffin warns readers that neglect of coughs and colds risks severe illness. It cites Dr. Dyer, general practitioner, and promotes Warn er's White Wine of Tar as a speedy remedy. Mr and Mrs Steve Loughran moved this week into the corner house at Douglass and Sycamore formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs J Y Luke.
R F Hutcheson formerly of Kelley has opened a general store at Gilbert and reports flourishing business. He says the farmers elevator at Gilbert burned recently and will be rebuilt, with other town improvements progressing smoothly.
Prof Erwin spoke on Lanscape Gardening with lantern illustrative aids to show turning alleys and backyards into beauty. Five ladies attended while 100 children arrived at 4 pm to view the pictures and show strong interest. A series of musical festival numbers is announced for the public with events for children on April 16 and 23 featuring Mrs Judisch and Mrs Clyde Williams singing Spring Songs and opera stories.
Census work starts Friday with C. H. Pasley covering wards one and two, Sam Heistand ward three and four in Ames, and Frank Underwood in Washington township. Enumerators report smooth progress and few obstacles to a thorough, timely count.
The late W B Needham formerly of Ames who died in California leaves a twenty three thousand dollar estate. Bequests include 1000 to grandson Stewart Needham, 1000 to grandson Gale Needham, 1000 to daughter-in-law Lois Needham, 1000 to son-in-law M D McGregor, 1000 to son-in-law Charles R DeFore. The wife receives all household goods and personal effects and the remaining balance is divided equally among Alvin S Needham Sophie McGregor and Nellie DeFore after legacies are paid.
Due to lack of applicants the clerk carrier examination is moved from April 23 1910 to May 7 1910 and application deadline extended to May 4 1910. Floyd Williams local secretary at the post office distributes applications offering a government service entry path.
A social event by the Rebekahs at Odd Fellows hall last night offered various entertainments. Tots performed song and dance in the reception room while the main hall hosted booths with a ladies swimming match fortune telling and other acts.
Mrs. M. L. Dix of Clarksville Tennessee recounts near four years of severe lung trouble and says Dr Kings New Discovery cured her. The ad claims the remedy treats coughs colds hay fever la grippe asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages with trial bottles free and guaranteed by druggists.
Lieutenant Colonel F. F. Rogers of Ames receives a week long appointment as lieutenant colonel of the 4th regiment Patriarchs Militant I. C. O. F. He becomes the first Ames man to hold the post.
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