Harmony Club Hosts Social Evening This Tuesday
The Harmony club was entertained Tuesday by Mrs. Charles Caine. The Crescents held an impromptu dance Thursday night in Jamesons hall. The Book and Basket club was entertained yesterday by Mrs. W. D. Rich. Mrs. Anna B. Weaver of Waterloo will inspect and install the G. A. R. ladies chapter Monday. The Juntos high school girls literary society offers an impromptu program Friday. The Chi Chi club met Wednesday with Miss Florence Tunis for a social evening. The Misses Valentine gave an at home Saturday for Miss Markson of Des Moines. The Misses Fenton entertained Tuesday at 6 o clock dinner for Mr. and Mrs. C. M. McCormick of Chicago.
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Anna B., Weaver
Waterloo
The
Juntos
Chi Chi
Florence Tunis
Hannah
Isabella Valentine
Markson
Des Moines
Fenton
Mrs. C. M. McCormick
Chicago
Miss Margaret Gilchrist Hosts Young Ladies Event
Miss Margaret Gilchrist entertained a number of young ladies Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening at her home on Sixth Street, sharing social time and conversation in a private gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gilchrist
Sixth Street
Unity Club Meeting Postponed To Tomorrow
The Unity club meeting with Mrs H F Pepper was postponed and will be held tomorrow. Misses Constance and Catharine Bird hosted a small informal gathering Saturday evening in honor of their cousin Edward Bird of Marcus.
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Unity Club
H. F. Pepper
Constance
Catharine Bird
Edward Bird
Marcus
500 Club to Host Guest Evening Next Tuesday
Members of the 500 club will hold a guest evening on Tuesday January 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs L G Hardin. The guests will be the husbands of the club members.
Queen Esther Girls Meet for Saturday Program
The Queen Esther girls met Saturday afternoon with Miss Myra Was ser. A very interesting program was given. At the close of the business session light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Myra Wasser
P. E. Society to Meet Next Tuesday as Hostess
The P. E. society will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. F. S. McElyen as hostess. Mrs. L. L. Bosworth and Mrs. M. K. Smith will continue the Bible study by explaining the source of the Old Testament.
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P. E. Society
8S. F. McElyen
Ll. M. Bosworth
M. K. Smith
Congregational Aid Society At Home Today
The Congregational Aid Society hosts its usual monthly At Home this afternoon in church parlors. A music program will be presented and a cordial welcome is extended to all ladies of the church and congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Aid Society
Mrs Sowers Hosts Social Week with Sisters in Kensingtons
Mrs. E. E. Sowers served as hostess at Kensingtons hosting Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons Thursday afternoon and Friday and Saturday evenings. She was aided by her sisters Miss Ruth Watts and Miss Helen Watts at the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Sowers
Kensingtons
Mr. Sowers
DAR official from Independence to speak at Sun Dial meeting
Miss Harriet Lake state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be guest of Sun Dial chapter tomorrow evening at Mrs. A. Marston home regent elect. Guests include members with their husbands Sons of the American Revolution and invited guests. Lake will deliver a short address.
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Harriet Lake
Independence
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sun Dial
A. Marston
Sons of the American Revolution
Miss Lake
Henry Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday With Friends
Henry was surprised Tuesday evening when eighteen friends gathered at his home to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. They played games and listened to music, then enjoyed a three course luncheon. Pink and white decorations graced the table as a keepsake pillow was presented.
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Henry
Miss Chambers Embraces Ranch Life Near Spokane
Miss Marie Chambers and sister Mrs Kirk of Des Moines visited Mrs L H Pammel yesterday. Chambers now homesteads a 160 acre claim near Spokane Washington, about 100 miles from the Canadian border. She enjoys ranch life while making occasional trips to nearby centers for concerts and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Chambers
Kirk
Des Moines
L. H. Pammel
Chambers
Spokane
Wash
Milford Club Sees Fortnightly Meeting With Mrs Minkler
The Milford club held a Thursday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Howard Minkler. Members enjoyed sewing conversations and a two course luncheon. The business session included the annual election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Club
Howard Minkler
Club Officers Elected At Thursday Meeting
The organization announced new officers: Mrs George Kimball president, Mrs Frank Vail vice president, Mrs Chris Chitty secretary, Mrs Howard Minkler treasurer. Mr and Mrs C M Minkler, Mrs C M Montgomery, Miss Myra Minkler and Mrs Bonde were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kimball
Frank Vail
Chris Chitty
Howard Minkler
C. M. Minkler
C. M. Montgomery
Myra Minkler
Bonde
Bosworth Hosts 500 Club Meeting With New Member
Mrs J M Bosworth hosted the 500 club Monday afternoon with a pleasant gathering. Arrangements were made for the next meeting hosted by Mrs James Dodds at noon followed by ecards in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth
James Dodds
Dodds
Ecards
Royal Neighbors Hold Meeting With Delegates Elected
The Royal Neighbors of America met Tuesday evening in the K. P. hall. One candidate was initiated into the camp and a delegate elected for the state convention in Cedar Rapids in March. Dr. Jennie Christ was named delegate and Mrs J F Williams as alternate. Mrs Hughes, Illinois state oracle, gave a short talk and light refreshments were served by the oracle.
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Royal Neighbors of America
K. P. Hall
Cedar Rapids
Jennie Christ
J. F. Williams
Hughes
Illinois
Oracle
Altar Society Plans February Fair Hosted by Mrs Duckworth
The Catholic church ladies Altar Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs H M Duckworth to arrange details for a February 7 to 11 fair. Francis O'Donnell and his wife are secured for the opening night along with other attractions. Refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Altar Society
Catholic Church
H. M. Duckworth
Francis O'Donnell
Reception Honors Captain and Mrs Greeley with Pink Theme
Captain and Mrs Greeley entertained a large company of friends at a Friday reception. The couple received guests in the drawing room and mingled before refreshments were served. Pink and white carnations decorated the room and the refreshments shared the color scheme. Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Hardin assisted as parlor hostesses.
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W. M. Greeley
Towa Dinner Short Program Delights Ames Audience
A small town evening of music and recitations featured a playful attempt by participants to speak the first piece each person ever recited. The Ames paper headlines about Western blizzards brightened the mood as residents returned home to a hopeful year.
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Towa
Ames
Iowa
R. J. Roupe
Sec’y
Scottish Burns Celebration by Ames Scottish Society
The Scottish Society of Ames marks the 153rd birth anniversary of Robert Burns at Champlin’s Hall Ames Iowa January 25 at 8 p m Chairmans remarks Mr T Sloss The program includes male and mixed vocal selections readings solos choruses dances and instrumental pieces with refreshments and a Scottish dance sequence Tickets cost 75 cents for adults 35 cents for juveniles and a special Boone street car return from the finish Tickets available from committee members William Thompson Miss Ruby Tait or in the city Tickets close January 21
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Scottish Society
Scottish Society of
Ames
Robert Burns
Champlins Hall
Iowa
T. Sloss
Kyle
Auld Lang Syne
Boone Street
Thompson
Ruby Tait
Nonpareil Club Meets at Duff Avenue Home
Mrs Car Little hosted the Nonpareil club at her Duff avenue residence. The program opened with current events, followed by papers on the kings of York and Lancaster and the Royal family. Mrs Leland contributed instrumental music and refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs Koster Miss Bauer Mrs J N Fowler and Mrs E E Little.
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Car! Little
Duff Avenue
Leland
Kings of York and
Lancaster
Horton
Koster
Bauer
J. N. Fowler
E. E. Little
Priscilla Club Hosts Short Course Ladies Social
The Priscilla club welcomed the short course ladies at the association building. Mrs. Stanton welcomed guests with Mrs. Knapp as day chair followed by a social hour, a program with a duet by Miss Tune and Miss McElroy, readings by Miss Shattuck, then tea hosted by Mrs. Storm, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. King, and Mrs. Raymond.
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Priscilla Club
Association
M. L. King
W. R. Raymond
Priscilla
County Assessors Trained At Monday School
County Auditor Batman conducted a Monday school of instruction for assessors from towns and townships across the county. Attendance was strong and representative from throughout the area.
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Batman
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Stubborn Coughs
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is promoted as an effective cure for obstinate coughs colds and throat and lung irritations. Marketed as unrivaled for throat and lung disease and available from all dealers.
Marden Star Chapter Holds Installations After New Year
Last Thursday January 5 the Marden Star chapter closed its old work and began the new year. Two candidates Mrs Sadie Graves and Miss Miriam Orton received degrees at 4 p m. A supper for eighty followed at 6 p m and installation of officers started at 7 45 p m with Mrs Estella Spence as installing officer. Officers listed include matron A B Griffith patron C W Dudgeon secretary Harris treasurer J B Kooser associate matron Cora Cox conductress J H Daggett associate conductress E W Valentine Adah L Kegley Ruth Esther Emma Williams Martha Hattie Stultz Electa B Stull warder F W Willey sentinel Mrs Webster organizer Cassie Lincoln marshall.
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Madern Star
Sadie Graves
Miriam Orton
Estella Spence
Emma Williams
Marshall
A. 8. Griffith
C. W. Dudgeon
Harris
J. B. Kooser
Cora Cox
J. 11. Daggett
E. W. Valentine
Sellers
Adah
Martha
Hattie Stultz
Electa
B. Stull
F. W. Willey
Sentinel
Webster
Organist
Cassie Lincoln
Ames Club Meeting Highlights San Diego gathering
The Ames club of San Diego California met for a New Years gathering at the home of Mr R P Shields a former Ames prominent businessman. Twenty seven Ames San Diegans attended the informal event and enjoyed a traditional Ames program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Club
San Diego
Calif
R. P. Shields
Ames
Ames San Diegans
Mrs. Andrew J. Wolfe Dies After Illness at Gilbert
Dora Roberta Fulton Wolfe born August 19 1871 at Gibson Station Virginia. Educated at Cumberland College and Milligan College. Married June 7 1895. Lived in Missouri Ohio Oberlin seminary then Hibert Station for health. Died January 11. Funeral at Gilbert parsonage. Survived by husband and two children Lilian and Paul. Body taken to Cumberland Gap Tennessee. children remain in Gilbert.
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Dora Roberta Fulton
Gibson Station
Virginia
Cumberland College
Milligan College
Tennessee
Missouri
Ohio
Oberlin
Oklahoma
Mra Wolfe
Gilbert
Lilian
Paul
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Benefit
Ad claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea purifies the blood strengthens nerves regulates bowels aids kidneys cures stomach trouble builds up nervous force and repairs effects of overeating. Tea or Tab sells for 35 cents.
G A R and W R C Joint Installation
The joint installation of officers by Ellsworth Post G A R and the W R C was held at the hall on Monday evening January 9. Comrade Miller called the meeting to order and introduced A S Liddle as installing officer. Officers installed include Commander E B Cramblett and others in the G A R and Mrs Nancy Taylor as president of the W R C along with listed officers. Miss McConnell presided at the piano, with music by the Cramblett orchestra and vocal by Mrs Maxwell, enjoyed by all present.
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Ellsworth Post
Miller
A. S. Liddle
E. B Cramblett
Vv. C
H.D. Sanyer
J. Vv. C
Roger Sheehey
J. C. Copestake
J P. Alderman
O. D
A. B H. Buck
Q. M
C. E. Haverley
C. G
G. W. Lyman
Nancy Taylor
S. V. Pres
Sarah Afrrasmith
J. Vv
Belle Miller
Treas
P. K. Jackson
Martha Bacon
Minnie Keigley
Stuckslager
Mary Kingkade
Mary Stephens
Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Kidney and Bladder Aid
An old medicine ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for acute or chronic kidney disorders and urinary irregularities. The product claims honest, effective relief and is offered for sale by all dealers.
New Officers Elected At Union National Bank
Yesterday Clyde Liverly elected vice president to succeed W. E. Stanton and Myrtle Fowler named assistant cashier. W. M. Greeley remains president with Henry Wilson as cashier. Directors include Stanton Cham berlain Bennett Chamber lain Brown Siverly and Greeley. Bank examiner praised the institution and Siverly’s advancement to vice presidency.
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Union National Bank
Clyde Liverly
KE. W. Stanton
Myrtle Fowler
W. M. Greeley
Henry Wilson
Kd. W. Stanton
van Chamberlain
A. A. Bennett
E. J. Chamberlain
K. W. Brown
Siverly
Solid Financial Institution
Ames
Vic
Courtesies at Sea Dipping the Flag Before Guns
In historic naval etiquette a vessel salutes by dipping its flag before firing or lowering sails. The practice, a sign of honor, could provoke war if a foreign ship failed to veil topsails or lower its flag entering English ports. Sir John Hawkins once met a Spanish admiral with such a breach. The exchange of salutes follows a strict code among powers.
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John Hawkins
Portsmouth Sound
New York Press
The Old Oaken Bucket
A girl thanks a host for modern conveniences contrasting with a country well scene. She recalls the long process of drawing water with a knife rope bucket and lid, then reflects on the ease of accessing a drink from a refrigerator. She describes a rural setting and memories from a country drive.
Well water dilemma and improvised drink method
The Kansas City Star quote describes difficulties lifting a well lid and a rope too short. A boy held another person upside down by the legs to dip out a drink when thirst became extreme. The speaker expresses comfort where they are and rejects oaken buckets except in songs.
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Kansas City Star
Saving Time and a Quick Lesson in Change
A hurried shopper asks for a price rounded to two dollars but is refused. He adapts by hiring a newsboy to obtain the item, pays two dollars, and promises the boy two cents and half a dollar for the trouble, illustrating a clever but controversial tactic.
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Washington Star
Shrewd Shopper Maps Names to Get Better Service
A Chicago shopper describes visiting stores to learn sales staff names and to address clerks by first name. She notes that mentioning a specific saleswoman, such as Miss Barton, can secure superior treatment and influence purchasing outcomes even with unfamiliar clerks.
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Chicago
New York
Miss Blake
Miss Barton
New York Sun
Cat and the Tail Fable Ends in a Fatal Bite
A clever barn cat spots a tail protruding from a hole and leaps to grab it. She believes it is a rat but finds the tail belongs to a snake. The snake bites the cat fatally. Moral: Jumping to conclusions is dangerous.
Hotel insurance Against Robbery in Venice
A Venice hotel charges guests 25 centimes per day for fire and robbery insurance, with 1,400 francs coverage. The policy is described as convenient, noting that robbery is common in Italy, per London Truth.
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Venice
Italy
London
A Pugilistic Feat
A Toledo Blade snippet recalls a pugilistic exchange with a boastful remark about a black eye. The exchange centers on quick witted taunts and a taunted response as a fighter contemplates retaliation.
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Clancy
What He Got
A farmer questions the chores boy about an empty milk pail. The boy reports nine quarts and one kick from the cow in a humorous exchange.
Miss Crimsonbeak Jealous of Judicial Flair
A Yonkers Statesman strip features two birds, Miss Crimsonbeak and Mr Crimsonbeak, trading quips about law careers. Miss wants to be a lawyer while he aspires to be a judge, joking that the judge would have the last word.
Misnamed London Theaters Then and Now
The London Chronicle notes misnomers such as Drury Lane not lying on Drury Lane and identifies early theater sites. Pepys records on February 6, 1608 viewing the Covent Garden theater exterior. The Covent Garden venue evolved from an earlier opera house opened in 1782.
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London
Drury Lane
Covent Garden
Pepys
Opera House
London Chronicle
A Feminine Impulse on Restoring the Bat
A reflective remark on feminine humanity after an accident, noting their instinct to straighten a bat first. The quote from Marion Crawford frames a gendered observation about care and readiness in crisis.
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Marion Crawford
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Chas. J. Biewen
Ames, Iowa
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Crescents
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Book and Basket Club
Clara McConnell
Ames Telephone
Ames, la
Hun Aa Browne
TOVTA
G. J. Snyder
Gambie’s
Mutual Phone
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Olicve
F. H. Waters
Omee
Bakers Jewelry Sa
M. H. Kelso
Stoty
James E. Adamson, M. D
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Foley
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Cagwin’s Drug Store
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Dalbey
Jennie Mitchell
Wilson
Gowrie
Miss Flo Mitchell
Mr. Win
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Rory O'’More
San Diego Club
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