24 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
1
Recorder Tesdahl Clerk Soper and Auditor Dunahugh drew trial and grand jury names for the coming district court term to convene in Nevada on Monday January 11. Trial jurors report at 10 30 a m and grand jurors at 2 30 p m.
A column reflects on long-standing correspondents from Uncle Frank to Henry Jones and cousin Joe amid modern work life. The elevator boy and office boy are described as mild and diligent, with routines shaping daily business.
In Story County Iowa January Term 1909 Briley and Tripp petition for seven hundred eighty dollars with six percent interest from July 1 1907 for labor on the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern railway bed. Garnishment attached the railway company as supposed debtor. Default warned if Kepner fails to appear by January 11 1909 in Nevada Iowa. Attorneys McCarthy and Luke for plaintiff.
The district court of Story county Iowa appointed A Hurst as administrator with will annexed of the estate of Rebecca Jane Cook deceased on December 6 1908. Creditors must present claims to the court and debtors should pay the administrator.
The Ames Chautauqua committee faces choosing among many talents to please all tastes. Morning hours focus on departmental work and education for families. Afternoon features farmers and professionals with lectures from Hillis Crane Long Hoch Dawson and others. Evenings offer entertainment with three music nights and illustrated lectures, aiming for broad appeal and strong attendance.
Miss Ruby Tait of Nevada announces a new dancing school to teach fancy and regular dances plus physical culture. The price is 6 dollars for 12 lessons. Contact Miss Tait Nevada or call Mutual 408.
Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo New York reports curing a severe cold sore with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He applied the salve once daily for two days and the sore disappeared. The product heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at all drug stores for 25 cents.
The Ames city council adjourned session at city hall discusses grading payment of 301.27 to Sam Bowers for Boone street work. A committee including Mayor Tilden Clerk Maxwell and councilmen Oeltzer and Huilibarger is assigned to examine city ordinances and report recommended revisions enactments and repeals.
In a quotation from Engineering Magazine, Admiral Porter is depicted as a true sailor who opposed steam-only design. He replaced four bladed propellers with two blades to favor sails, claimed ships were faster under steam with mutilated screws, and argued beach cruisers should have full sail power with steam as auxiliary, showing his stubborn dependence on sails.
A Columbia University English lecturer argues reading becomes more enjoyable when readers discuss what they read. He states conversation helps capture the writer's point of view and improve narrative recall, urging steady practice to overcome listless reading.
A Harper's report notes diving limits tied to water pressure with risks rising beyond ten fathoms. Claims include a 33.5 fathoms salvage depth and a copper bar recovered at 40 fathoms at the cost of a diver's life. Of 352 divers, thirty were seriously injured and ten died.
An inexpensive method to cover damp walls involves painting corrugated cardboard with varnish on both sides and securing it to the wall with tin tacks, corrugations going from ceiling to floor. Leave half a tack at the base. Cover the board with coarse Hessian or packing material, add a plain paper layer, then mount wall hangings. Remove the skirting board during tacking and punch small holes in the corrugations before attachment.
A pompous city church deacon is asked to lead a boys class in the absence of the regular teacher. He probes, Why do people call me a Christian, children. A bright boy answers, Because they don t know you, eliciting a guileless, winning smile.
Clara’s aunt takes her to Niagara Falls but the child’s blasé reply reveals a practical frame of reference rather than awe. She comments that their own creek could do it if it had a place, highlighting a humorous, plainspoken view of grand scenery.
A Sunday morning moment from Chicago News depicts Bobby asking his father if he should graduate from Sunday school. The gentle exchange centers on growth, faith, and childhood curiosity.
Snicker quotes a dream of wealth and wakeful preoccupation. The Bohemian Magazine vignette contrasts ambition with restless sleep and suggests a irony of fortune versus comfort.
German proverb notes riches serve a wise man while seeming to command a fool, highlighting prudent wealth use over folly. The saying contrasts wisdom with imprudent greed and cautions against misused money.
Captain Roald Amundsen notes Eskimo clothing worn by his expedition members. Fringes on anoraks were cut off for practicality, provoking ridicule, until the garments curled up and fringe was restored. The piece reflects the adaptive use of native dress and the humorous clash over tradition.
A humorous exchange features Sam Smith praising his son Tommy for discerning grammar. Tommy correctly identifies masculine feminine and neuter in a family dialogue, but mispronounces pewter as neuter, prompting the father to remark on the boy’s cleverness despite the slip.
The Two Johns comes to the Armory on Monday December 28 1908 with a reworked cast and high expectations. Manager Stewart spared no expense to keep the attraction’s standard while presenting new faces and elaborate costumes featuring EB Calkins as Philip Johns and Cris Green as Peter Johns.
A vivid revue highlights sharp jokes and top songs as the act lampoons the great likeness of Philip and Peter Johns. The performance features catchy up-to-date numbers and comic situations that even their wives cannot tell them apart.
A dainty piece of Bavarian or Haviland china or Jap ware or a rose plaque makes a suitable present. Available at Darner & Romans for gift shoppers seeking refined home items.
Notice requests subscribers to check if their name appears in the upcoming directory and contact the manager or chief operator to install a up to date telephone at home or business. The notice appears in Iowa Telephone p. 33-31 ait.
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