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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1911
Page
7
An official order reworks money order handling by removing carbon copies and cutting labor, while international money orders see higher rates. A separate rule adjusts registered mail handling, with return receipts optional and jackets used only for multiple letters. A committee studies further cost-cutting across the money order and registry divisions.
Miss Inga Petterson of Japan, a popular speaker at Iowa Baptist meeting, urged churches of Christ to commit to their great task. Ames residents heard her last Wednesday evening and repeated that her addresses leave listeners changed and focused on the work ahead.
A long list of real estate transfers in Story County shows multiple pairs exchanging parcels with varied interests, including undivided halves and quarters, signed by S R Corneliussen, A G Larson, Emma Harris, Henry Schaup, and others. The latter portion notes church pledges expected for the new year and an upcoming Baptist sermon by Rev Hal P Fudge, with social meals and college student attendance encouraged.
An advertisement touts Cagwin's Scandinavian Cough Syrup as a miracle remedy for lung and throat diseases. It asserts quick relief and cites thousands of users who benefited after trying other remedies.
The Armory opera house will host the southern comedy Down Where the Cotton Blossoms Grow by Chas Breckenridge on February 4 with Breckenridge and his company delivering lively entertainment. Special scenery and effects accompany the show, with reserved seats available at the usual outlet and popular pricing for a fine performance.
The First Baptist church of Ames plans its annual meeting on February 8. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with officer elections and business, followed by services of thanksgiving and fellowship. The year includes a new worship house dedication and increased pastor salary. Also mentions theatre offerings and a croup remedy advertisement.
The Spanish Ladies Orchestra performs a featured number during a lecture entertainment course in Ames. The program highlights musical pieces and the ensemble's performance in a community event setting.
Mrs. Cora Thorp of Jackson Michigan describes an acute Brights disease attack with kidney and bladder inflammation and dizziness. A bottle of Foley s Kidney Remedy relieved the attack reduced inflammation and restored normal bladder action. She urges others to know this remedy sold by all dealers.
A comedy drama will be staged at the Armory opera house on February 4. The show titled Down Where the Cotton Blossoms Grow has enjoyed warm press and public response across the west. Lead comedian Mr Breckenridge heads a capable company and takes pride in his work as an author.
Guy Vanscoy was brought home from Eleanor Moore hospital Thursday evening after a lengthy typhoid fever illness. He remains weak but is convalescing as rapidly as possible.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during our mother’s illness and death. Grateful for the flowers and support from Lucy Alfred Charles Alfred and the Alfred families Mr and Mrs A T Alfred Mr and Mrs W T Alfred Mr and Mrs Willis Ball Mr and Mrs Art McCoy.
An old advertisement touts Fol ey s Honey and Tar as a reliable family medicine for coughs colds and croup. It warns La Grippe strains may lead to pneumonia but claims prompt use prevents danger and urges refusing substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
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