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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1912

Page

1

Regiment Band Engagement Arranged For Ames Chautauqua

The Conway Band of 40 members was scheduled for Ames as part of the Chautauqua program but cancellations led to a replacement by the 5th Regiment band. Under Mr John Beeston the group is hailed as a fine United States band. The 66th mass pont Wend won first prize at the National Alks Convention in Los Angeles. They will perform Wednesday August cist.

Conway Ames Chautauqua Chautauquatt Unis 5Th Regiment Conway Pain John ‘S. Beestonany United States Los Angeles Theis Trepitalian Pher Hari Armes

Chinaman Is Tit First Freshman Chautauqua Opening

Ames citizens prepare for Chautauqua week with every seat in the auditorium to be available, camping space booked, and accorded time off for the big events. Business leaders will close afternoons Aug ith Aug net and Aug lind as the major days. Season tickets rise from 150 to 2 dollars after Saturday.

Ani Ada Comeron Bower Newnan Halverson Harris Wais A. J. Perguson Yau Fretro T. Dg. Wallis W. A. Mafupaic Don Gridith Dwight Adams Yhon Reo Bateman Had Seream Mono Clan J. I. Baateriy Nowler J. E. White Mo Aoe Art McCoy W. B. Niles Hout 4Th Ward Griffidh W. R. McCuskey Chautauqua Fair General Willen General Merchandise Knudson Kooser J. Grove T. J. Jaughran Judisch Bros L. M. Bosworth

Local Banks Plan Real Estate Move Amid Post Office Upgrade

A garbled note indicates efforts by state and national banks including Ames Savings Bank to coordinate real estate and finance actions. It mentions the post office and a three day window, with unclear references to Glema and integration plans.

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LeQUATTE ADDRESSES AD TROUBLE AT DES MOINES MEET

LeQuatte talks advertising woes at Des Moines gathering. Viable plan by LeQuatte focuses on effective campaigns and industry problems. Attendees include media executives and regional managers.

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Temperance Institute Set for Slater Meeting Tomorrow

The fifteenth Tiscich Institute of the Story County Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held tomorrow at Slater's Bethlehem Lutheran. Three sessions are scheduled from nine in the morning to eight in the evening with prominent temperance workers attending. Mrs. Yhornbare of Ames will speak on Moreten Missions and the Liquor Traffic. Mrs. Catells will present The Inquiration of the Plowers. Mes. Wygle of Ames will address Narcotics. The forenoon session will include a business portion with the president and treasurer speaking.

Tiscich Institute Story County Woman's Christian Temperance Union Bethlehem Lutheran Bater Aegston Armes

Rev Minchin Returns From Six Week Idaho Trip

Rev W J Minchin came back last Saturday with a six week vacation on his Joho ranch. Mrs Minchin and daughter Medora also returned from Boston and the family is back at the Congregational parsonage. He says Idaho crops look good but Iowa tops for real big crops and prosperity.

W. J. Minchin Joho

Ames City Meeting Notes Officials Appointed and Ordinances Discussed

Monday night Ames city gathering presided by Mary Shet-Joo approved extra polices for mayoral salary, appointed N.N. Bange as an official, and confirmed street and sidewalk measures. Investigations into faulty sidewalks and city weights and measures system were ordered with ordinances to ensure accuracy and safety in commerce.

Yoo Maries Shet- Joo Oilis Antes Renal Mr. Bange Mary Suecia Armes Tenia T. Peraon Perkor Tao Street Ridge Avenue Champlin Cotemirtes Welahte Qyel Rogal Peel Aleo

Congs Beat Methodists in Close Local Clash

The Congregational Sunday school boys defeated the Methodist team 1 to 4 on Tuesday evening, dropping the Methodists to third as the Baptists and Christians led. Standings show Baptist and Christian tied for the top spot with similar records. upcoming schedule lists several church league matches including Baptists vs Methodists and Christian vs Baptist across August.

Baptiste Gamexn the Baptists Taiy

Omega Delta Sorority Granted National Chapter

The Omega Delta sorority at the college has been granted a chapter of Delta Delta Delta known as Tri Delt after the national convention in Columbus Ohio. Tri Delt, a leading national sorority with about forty active chapters and over three thousand members, recognizes the Omega Delt as worthy of national status and poised to meet its high standards.

Omegwa Delta Sorority Delta Delta Delta Tri Delt Columbus Ohio Omega Delt

Delta Delta names and local Tri Delta alumni list

The Ames chapters and Tri Delta alumni are named including Miss Leone King and Miss Opal Culp as current members of Omega Delta. Other listed alumnae include Mrs. Tay itams, Miss Etta Budd, Mrs. W Perry, Mrs. Mae Woods Cotttell, Mrs. Janie Weeds Lovejoy of Waterloo, Mirekee Bradley White, Mrs. Minnie Mailery Audseon, Mrs. May Rodis Kreger, and Evelyn Starr.

Tri Delta Wee Mite Potter Tay Itams Etta Budd W. \. Perry

Holden Speaks on Farm Improvement Move in Des Moines

Prof. P. G. Holden, new head of the Grop Improvement Bureau, arrives in Des Moines to address a local club today about the farm improvement plan and its anticipated impact.

P. G. Holden Grop Improvement Bureau Des Moines Io Mmoneissure

Chautauqua Ball Games Preview and Lineup

Chautauqua grounds host fastball games during the Chautauqua period with Ames area teams. Boone Story City and Nevada will face the Abies squad across three games, promising competitive action. Rocky Rothermace and Toots Yeoman bolster pitching, while local efforts at South Dakota Avenue and Cambridge Sunray venues add regional stakes.

Ames Boone Story City Nevada Cambridge Johnson Amends Lies Moines Lake Suncay Onden Therm South Dak Avenue Ohgtem Tn Ran Teu

Denver Tourists Pleased With Their Recent Trip

G J Vetter president of the Denver Chamber of Commerce thanks Dean Curtisa Ames Iowa for hospitality shown during a Denver visit. He praises reception from business groups and road boosters, invites future exchanges and suggests Denver as headquarters for visiting parties. He envisions similar expeditions from other cities and looks forward to meeting again.

FL Curtias Mo. Vetter Denver Chamber of Commerce Kevan C. B.curtisa State Agricultural College Ames Iowa Weaver Chamber of Commerces Amure Tony Denver G. J. Vetter

Proctor and Schoel Wedding Attended by Squires and Scott

Mr and Mrs Squires and Mrs B Scott traveled to Nevada on Monday to attend the wedding of Miss Sarah Proctor and Mr Fred Schoel that evening.

Squires B. Scott Nevada Sarah Proctor Fred Schoel

Ames Fair Board Selected and Plans Advance

A fragmented account notes that the Ames Fair Board has been chosen and is moving toward finalizing preparations. The piece lists officers and livestock supervisors, including president and treasurer roles, with references to county involvement, funding expectations, and compliance checks for the upcoming fair. The readable text hints at organizational structure and anticipated expenditures, implying board approval and readiness.

Buried Last Saturday Morning Alooth Malone's Funeral

The funeral of Alooth Malone of Weine Man wid goddamly last death by electrocution was held Saturday forenoon. A large crowd attended to pay respects and support the grieving family. Pallbearers were union members and city officials attended. Limited readable details mention Albert Malone Galated AL Veues and relatives in Iowa, with an obituary tone and solemn rites.

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Celebrates First High Mass at St. Cecilia’s

A large turnout from Chicago, Des Moines, Boone and nearby towns attended St. Cecilia's inaugural high Mass. Rev A Drese of St Josephs College presided at the organ as Turner led the sacred hymn. An afternoon reception at M Keenan’s home followed. Father Hamilton plans sermons next Sunday with mention of charitable labor in Spain and Britain.

Tives Chicago Es Moines Boone Wit Patier Bmaumiten Bsers B.C. Kemer Ames A. Renter Merzha A Drese St. Josephs Mollege la Buque St. Cecilia’s Spain

Campbell sells coal and feed business to Gilchrist and Roland

A Jeal sale this week sees Mr J A Campbell disposing of coal and feed operations to Arden Roland and James Gilchrist. The new owners take possession immediately and plan a strong bid to expand their stake in the local market.

J. A. Campbell Arden Roland James Gilchrist Campbell

Ames Business Firm Grows Amid Local Ties

A fragment suggests a new Ames business forming with longstanding local connections. The note mentions bail, a welcomed leadership, and plans for future development, but the exact details or names remain unclear.

Mysterious transfer of Perry County residence reported

A local property deal this past week transferred ownership of a residence on Dol and Highid Streets. Matyu gained possession from Siverly Gare, with Siverly and his associate My reestablishing their residence in Ames. The move marks a permanent change of domicile for the parties involved.

My & Y. Biverly Ueion Navenea Bank Pergusum Dol Highid Wreets Awaics Siverly Ames

Holmes shoots hobo trespasser in attempt to warn thieves

James Murphy, about twenty two, shot by Holmes while trespassing on a property near Ames Road. The wounded man was treated. Holmes planned to remove camp and warned locals about residential robberies. The incident occurred Tuesday morning with the assailant, who claimed a Michigan debt, heading toward Butterfield Iowa.

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Miss Day in United States Shipboard Letter Mystery

A garbled note describes Miss Georgia Day traveling from Georgia to the Yellow Sea aboard a steamer bound for the United States. The letter from Miss Day to her parents was mailed in San Francisco during a Pan-Pacific exposition voyage. The account hints at a mistaken route via Japan and California.

Mies Daeorgia Herve Yellow Sea Georgia Japan China United States Misa Georgia San Francisco Maweaver Georg California

Lange Family and Dr Aplin Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Lange and Dr J C Aplin returned to their Monroe home Monday after visiting here at the home of Dr A Aplin.

Charles Lange J.C. Aplin Monroe A. Aplin

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