Community Club and Society Meetings Report
The column lists the schedule of meetings for the Missionary Society of the Congregational church and numerous clubs including Nonpareil Club Unity Club and Ladies Aid. It notes a May gathering at the city library lecture room and reports on talks by Mrs. Lydia Tilden and others plus upcoming concerts and charity events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Marion Rebekah Lodge No. 108
Odd Fellows Hall
Civic Improvement Society
City Library
Ee AA. P BE. O
Main St
Society
Lydia Tilden
Wellessley
Mass
Federation
Oskaloosa
Conaway
Jennie Fedson
K. K
Rice Home
Miss Padmore
Win. Tilden
Hoffman
Mary Tilden
Albert Durer
Congregational Missionary Society
Cairns
Noble, Minchen and Morse
Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
R. C. Barrett
Miss Gossard
Cagwin
State Federation
Tinsley
Leland
L. M. Gibson
Genevieve Westerman
Des Moines
Alumni Hall
Gamble’s
Cagwin’s
Ladies Aid Society of the
Congregational Church
W. D. Howell
Albany
Pp. E. QO. Society
Roberts
Judison
Arch Crawford
Martha Coffin
Alaska Salmon Declares Four Varieties and Life Cycle
The Washington Herald reports an Alaskan dealer describes the four salmon varieties king, sockeye, chum, and silver arriving in order from spring to fall. Females spawn then die, males care for fry, and offspring return to their origin in about three years.
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Alaska
Washington Herald
College social calendar and visits noted yesterday
Gov Cummins visited the college yesterday. Lectures and club events included Prof Barrett speaking to the Woman’s Club in Des Moines. Sigma Nus planned a house party on Douglass Street Ames. Home management held a luncheon at Margaret Hall with all girls bringing a friend and a game of 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storms
Marston
Vina Clark
Bessie Larabee
Boone
Miss Clark
R. C. Barrett
Woman's Club of
Des Moines
Shrine Temple
Betas
Edith Frazeur
Eagle Grove
Noble
Hibbard
G. W. Bissell
Della Morris
Ames
Morris
J. Rush Lincoln
B. H. Hibbard
Denver
G. W. Knorr
Clark’s Station
Attacks on Systems and Alumni News From Ames College
A Chesterton quote discusses attacking individuals versus systems, likening brigands to systemic flaws. The Ames college catalogue adds alumni listings to 1906 and notes social events. Dr. Cessna hosts honor for Dr. Paul Pierce. Mrs. Morris accepts Pueblo superintendency with higher pay, returning to Colorado.
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Cessna
Newens
Paul Pierce
Iowa City
Wayside Place
Pierce
Drake University
Pueblo
Colorado City
Morris
May 2 Musicale Tickets and Local Happenings
Local notices promote tickets for a May 2 musicale at Gamble's and Cagwin's to benefit the Ngpareil, plus a Westerman concert fundraiser. Fraternity house rental offered, a new frame and residence work noted on college road, MWA lodge set to initiate four members, and meals arranged for the event. additional items include illness, moves, sales, and local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soren Kalsem
College Road
M. W. A. Lodge
Marlboroughs Dual Image A Courageous Yet Cunning Duke
Herbert Paul’s portrait of the Duke of Marlborough blends sharp avarice with striking military genius. He is portrayed as treacherous yet humane and capable of absolute, impersonal efficiency in planning and execution, with his charm and courage enduring despite flaws.
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Herbert Paul
England
Duke of Marlborough
The Sultan's Screen A Testimony To Twelve Servants
A New York Herald tale recounts a sultan of Turkey keeping a screen made from twelve servants skins, preserved after a palace fire two centuries ago. The piece honors faithful attendants and is viewed as part of royal inheritance rather than cruelty.
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Turkey
New York Herald
Age of Fishes Revealed by Scale Growth
Ichthyologists report that a fish’s age can be determined from its scales. Scales show annular growth, with two rings forming each year, aiding age estimation. Otoliths or ears bones are also noted as part of the age-reading method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude Adams
Luther Burbank
America
Home Journal
London Globe
A Lesson In Philanthropy From a Harlem Family
A Harlem man, reading his paper, receives a parcel costing 30 cents. He gives his six year old daughter a two dollar bill to pay the delivery boy. Later he learns she told the newsboy to keep the change, mirroring his own action.
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Harlem
Bright Eyes
Mabel
New York Globe
Talesman in English Law As Juror Gap Filler
The term talesman describes a juror summoned to fill a court gap using any suitable person present. Tales de circumstantibus were the by standers named in the order. The Pickwick reference recalls an occasion when ten special jurymen were present and two common jurors were pressed into service.
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Talesman
Serjeant Buzfutz
London Standard
Jerrold Tales of a Disputed Book Bite
Douglas Jerrold criticized a friend's book and was challenged with a witty retort. Jerrold allegedly replied that he never said it was the worst book he wrote but the worst any person ever wrote. The exchange highlights sharp literary bravado in a humorous quarrel.
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Douglas Jerrold
Jerrold
One Drawback of Saving for a Rainy Day
Peter Corntessel notes that saving cash is risky since other people may take it when a shower starts, making the idea less secure than a regular umbrella and prompting skepticism about cash as a rainy day fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Chesterton
Illustrated London News
Peter Corntessel
Washington Star
Belgium Shopkeepers and Their Daring Displays
The piece notes Belgian shopkeepers as general dealers selling varied goods from beer to stamps and second hand items. It describes a fascination with bright lights, recalling a night when a distant glow advertised a music hall but proved to signal sardine sales at a shop.
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Belgium
No Answer Prompted by Nell in Philadelphia Press
In a clipped exchange, Tom and Nell discuss a refusal, with Kell confirming Nell said she would not accept a negative reply. The dialogue hints at underlying reasons and suggests Nell’s resolve was clear to avoid giving in.
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Tom— Bess
Nell
Tom
Kell
Philadelphia Press
Dictionary Named Town After Peace Prosperity
Settlers named their new town Dictionary claiming the name guarantees peace, prosperity, and happiness, describing it as the only place where such blessings are always found.
God as Footstool Manufacturer Echoes in Puck Quote
The quip portrays a deity who crafts footstools from enemies as raw material, a notion still echoed in some circles. The satirical line from Puck lampoons dehumanizing views and divine utility in conflict.
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God
Puck
Rheumatic relief with Cham berlain s Pain Balm touted
Mrs Saran A Cour shares her cure story from Dover Delaware praising Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatic pain relief after using a full bottle distressing pain. The advertisement claims it helps rest and sleep and notes Judisch Bros sells the product in Ames area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Saran A. Cour
New St
Dover
Del
Judisch Bros
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New Wash
Ladies’ Home Journal
Semmons
Missionary Society of the Conational Church
Home Missionary Societ of the Methodist Church
M. BE. Missionary Society
Laura
Masonic Hall
Priscella Club
Unity Club
Ben Keltner
Wmn. Tilden
A. B. Cox
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Boone Street
Stanton
Priscilla Club
Beardshear
Kennedy
Charles Hamilton
Putnam
Parkis
Chicago
Worsley
Nevada
the Times
Clark Conservatory of Music
Gov. Cummins
Westerman
Ngpareil
Patit Thomasias
Naoma Anderson
Andy Anderson
Milo Mannings
Chear
Holmes Music Store
Frank Harris
Kellogg Street
A. McFarland
W. P. Coon
Eugene Livingstone
B. A. Knudson
East Ames
Knudson
Myrtle Fowler
Grace Adams
J. B. Davidson
Harriman Addition
Roy Taylor
Christian Church
Len Queal
Wakefield & Haverly
Frank B. Spence
Mrs. Baldridge
Pawnee, Nebr
Beanie Wettstein
Duff Street
O. E Blew
Kirkwood Hotel
Iowa
Odebolt Chronicle
Times-Republican
Rhodes Review
Ladies of the Christian Church
Merchants of
Charley Tallman
Charly
Marlborough
Story County Bank
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