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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1911

Page

7

Automobile Ditches Main Street Dazed by Mud and Laughter

A late Monday noon accident on Grand Avenue left an automobile in a main ditch as bystanders and an elderly woman argued over the proper rescue. Mr Wickham, the driver, helped by a team, freed the heavy car without damage beyond mud. The occupants included a mother, daughter, son, a maid, and a Japanese chef en route to St Paul.

Nicaissitie J Arab Avenue Indy Hilary Wickham Wicepain Mille Ninth Street Mr. Wickham Sas St. Paul Grand Avenue

Prof Bell Resigns Position in Maine

Professor Bell resigns from the College of Agriculture in Maine to take a central role with the National Weather Association in Chicago. Associate Professor George H. Simmons is appointed to succeed Bell, bringing experience in farm management and agronomy to the campus. The university community notes this as a fortunate and timely transition for its agriculture department.

Bell Maine Lini Simmons

Mayor Sheldon Tracks Time Between Trains

The mayor known for never missing a train attended a funeral at 3 PM and then joined the state fair judges stand. He traveled to Chicago to catch the Keck Island fast mail, arriving in Des Moines the next morning at 11 35, a rapid long distance trip.

Sheldon Chicago Keck Island Des Moines

Fall Season Stallions and Jacks Ad

Perry Simmons advertises stallions and jacks for breeding at 1017 Douglass Avenue. The notice notes mares failing to foal may result in a mule outcome.

Douglass Avenue Perry Simmons

Berry Family Moves to New Home and Plans College Visit

Frank J. Berry and family relocate to a new home at Aso, with Berry to establish headquarters for travels and Mrs. Bovey presiding daily for their children Rollin and Dialbph. The Berry family will attend college events in town this fall, welcomed by numerous friends. The Payne cottage on Locust street will be vacated and occupied by Mr. TL 44. Golden and family. The Berrys settle in the Lemmons house at 503 Hurneit avenue.

Frank J. Berry Jamlio Momlay Aso Mr. Berry Payne Locust Street Bergouate Golden and Family Berrys Ae Lemmons Sos Hurneit Avene

Lige Larvis Buys Five Passenger Rambler

Uncle Lige Larvis buys a five passenger Rambler from Lou Roberson south of town. He isn’t sporty but wanted to own a car before death. He test drove it at the state fair and notes the trip home from Des Moines took about two hours, a vast improvement over the two days with the ox team.

Lige Larvis Lou Roberson Lige Des Moines

A Most Wonderful Cure By White Wine of Tar

Doland Dakota resident Joseph D Underhill declares a deep seated cough and consumption were cured after using White Wine of Tar. He credits two bottles for his recovery as advised by a friend and endorses the remedy through J HW Cagwin.

Joseph D. Underhill Doland Dakota J. HW. Cagwin

Home For Sale Ad By R. Cairns

Bargain alert from R. Cairns offering a home for sale. Contact information appears in the clipping for interested buyers.

R. Cairns

Among the Churches First Congregational Church Service Notes

The readable fragment indicates worship services at First Congregational Church with morning and evening meetings. A welcoming note and references to a special sermon or theme appear, with plans for future programs and guest addresses.

Seven Christian Science Services Sunday at 10:45

Listed Christian Science services for Sunday at 10 45 a m in Smiths United Church with a sermon titled Man Risangels welcnine. Includes a brief note on the service schedule and location.

Smits

Garity Michixan Notice Of An Evening Event

An item from Garity Michigan notes an evening event scheduled for September 24. The message references St. W Phelps and the Baits church Sindas in a local community notice.

St. W Phelps Garity Church Sindas Morse

Marriage Notices and Historic Local Church Notices

A fragmented historical notice lists marriage announcements and church services. It mentions blessings and weddings in various parishes, with references to multiple names and places, including St Joseph’s, St Martin’s, and Berkeley, alongside references to Norweigan and English church events.

Picnic Draws Crowds as Gilbert Grain Talk Sets Tone

A large community picnic northwest of Gilbert features remarks by G Dub, secretary of the Iowa Cooperative Grain Dealers Association, with plans to discuss farm issues and invite attendance. Meanwhile Mr. Florid Williams heads to Abington Illinois for the wedding of Lois Baird and Reed Campbell, after transporting his sister Earl Baird home from Ames.

Flord Willams Orex Abington Alnois Lois Baird Reed Camppell Mr. Williams Prairie City Earl Baird Ames

Miss Bertha Herr Returns From Mackinac Trip

Miss Bertha Herr and her sister Miss Gertrude Herr traveled from Mackinac Island Michigan to Chicago by boat on their return home.

Bertha Herr Gertrude Herr Mackinac Island Michigan Chicago

Ames Exhibits Shetland Ponies At State Fair

T Roberts and H Davis of Ames display strings of Shetland ponies this week at the state fair. The exhibitors showcase compact ponies in the livestock pavilion drawing steady crowds. The event highlights agricultural displays and local sponsors.

T. Roberts H. «. Davis Ames

Perry Sells Two Pencils for a Nickel

Perry advertises two pencils for a nickel in a small-town shop. The listing contrasts the bargain with standard five cent pencils, emphasizing value for customers seeking a lower price.

Perry

Births of a Son to Mr and Mrs Jake Cramblitt in Perry

Mr and Mrs Jake Cramblitt announce the birth of a son on Tuesday in Perry. The child arrived amid modest circumstances and is described as the couple's first.

Jake Cramblitt

Accused of Stealing Arnica Salve Endorsement

A man from Clinton Maine denounces Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it steals the sting from burns and pain from sores boils and piles. He says it robs injuries of terror and declares it an equal healing remedy, selling for 25 cents at druggists.

Fm. F. Chamberlain Clinton, Me Bucklen

Orgures and Fermented Drink Chaos in New Guinea

A Chicago News account describes New Guinea tribes drinking a fermented sugar drink, leading to violent orgies and fights. Natives reportedly dance and drink from dawn, with night outbreaks of spears and arrows and women joining the fray, creating a terrifying din.

New Guinea Uhey Chicago News

Prominent Man Seen Leaving Home At Dawn

A well known man quietly leaves his residence early in the morning while a cabby watches. A domestic confrontation follows as a woman questions his whereabouts and he evasively responds. The scene ends with the man preparing to return inside and the cab driver awaiting clarification.

Henry Argonaut

Holes in Everything and the Nature of Matter

Multiple authorities affirm matter is not continuous or homogeneous. Thomson demonstrated hydrogen passing into a vacuum tube via a platinum window. Sodium similarly passes through glass, aiding vacuum tube manufacture to absorb residual oxygen. Wellatt shows hydrogen can pass through cold iron. Matter is thus conceived as full of holes.

Thomson Wellatt

Unclear dialogue excerpt suggests domestic distress incident

Fragmentary text from the Louisville Courier-Journal hints at a tense scene with Mr Courtney and Miss Visher and a mention of a fight or dispute. It references a Little Brother and a drug market threat, with notes of voluntary departure and dignity.

Mr Courtney Miss Visher

Hair Loss Prevention Question From Readers

Miss Passee asks for a safe method to stop hair loss. Miss Pert replies that wearing hair tight is harmful, advising against tight accessories and recommending gentler approaches to avoid further shedding.

Passee

Patience Persistence and Power to Do Quote

A brief noting a Dutch proverb attributed to Holland emphasizes that patience persistence and power to act come only through ongoing work.

Holland

Local Social Notes from Des Moines Area

Miss Blanche Apple of Des Moines commenced her launch eol a mile south of town this week with her grandfather. Clayton, Mrs Geo Starr and children returned from their visit west last Saturday. Mrs G Rosenfeld spent last Sunday at Aus. Mrs N Willian entertained the Ladies Aid. Mrs Mathis of Cedar Falls visiting daughter Mrs Will Johnston. Brank Carcer of Marion. The Long jar has been sold. Mrs HN Valine of West Ames will entertain the Ladies Aid next week at 7 am.

Blanche Apple Des Moines Clayton Vera Jobston Ale Mathis Cmdar Palls Will Johneton Brank Carcer Marison G. Rosenfeld Brank Knex HN. Valine West Anes Lundies Aid Walt

Election news promotes impartial coverage in The Register and Leader

The notice states The Register and Leader will publish campaign news and election results impartially and accurately without bias. It advertises daily political coverage available for $1 through January 1, 19lt, including the big Sunday edition.

Register and Leader

Thirty Years Together With Dr Kines New Discovery

Thirty years of association prove the merit of a good remedy. Thos Ariss of Concord Mish testifies Dr Kine's New Discovery is the best cough and cold cure he has used for decades. Families report long use and claim it eases laryngitis asthma hay fever and chest ills. Trial bottle free. Priced 56c and $1.00. Guaranteed by druggists.

Thos. Ariss Concord Mish Dr. Kine

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