Four Children Burned to Death in Iowa Farmhouse Blaze
A Wichita State paper reports a fatal Friday fire at a Seville area farm near Iowa Center. Four children under ten perished in the blaze while Mr Smith and Mrs Hickman suffered severe burns. Authorities suspect an accidental gasoline ignition mistaken for kerosene. The family had been preparing to leave when flames engulfed the home trapping the youngsters. The tragedy evoked widespread reader sympathy.
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Tin State
Seville
Iowa Center
Holme
Iru
Artis Sunth
Syith
Mrs. Hickmen
Yer Farchy
Mrs Hicknan
Tee Perry
Azawi
Special Services Close at United Brethren Church
U S special services at the United Brethren Church closed last night amid steady, growing interest. One member joined the church on profession, with more expected. Dr Curtis departs Ames today to continue work as presiding elder. Trustees filled vacancies W Doggett and Aloae. Fl Ball and Eugene Asler named. Church reports praise activity. March 12 conference hosted locally. pastor sets 240 pastoral calls and treasury reports expenses largely paid. Ladies Aid gives $8 for parsonage.
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Dr. Curtis
Br. Curtis
Ames
W. EL Doggett
Aolae
Vacamcic
AL Fl. Ball
Eugene Asler
Sts Witon
Ladies Aid Society
Curtis
Caldwell Resigns as Soil Department Head
Caldwell resigns as superintendent of the soils department at the college to take charge of a large farm in the northern part of the state.
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Wo Caldwell
Two Local Families Welcome Newborn Daughters
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Van Scoy announce a baby daughter born Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Beedle also welcomed a baby girl on the same day.
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Jas. van Scoy
Homer Beedle
Man Dies After Woodshop Accident at College
Mr. Joe Winger suffered a severe injury in the college woodshop Tuesday when a chisel penetrated his right wrist area. An artery was severed and he died after insufficient immediate aid before hospital treatment.
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Joe Winger
Vie Woodshop
Baby brother for Cullen Stanton born in Pittsburgh
A baby boy named Henry Edwin arrived February 5 at the home of Prof. and Mrs. C. B. Stanton in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The Stantons moved from Ames to the smoky city last summer and Cullen now has a new sibling to ease loneliness.
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Cullen Stanton
Pitteburs Pennsylvania
C. B. Stanton
Ames
Smoky City
Henry Edwin
Cullen
Sorority Girl Come March 16 by Girls Glee Club
The Girls Glee Club presents an original operetta March 16 in New Agricultural Hall with Mrs A Thompson rewriting the burned manuscript after the Mareh fire. The cast includes Kathryn Wasson, May Purington Tean, Sloss, Rose Marvel, Margaret Hall, and others in a revival of the work.
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Glee Club
Witl
Agricultural Hall
Mrs. A. S
Glee Cluh
Mareh Ith
New Agricultural Hall
Thomarson
Mastic Hall
Thompson
Sidcomini
Kathryn Wasson
Des Moines Leader Sees Speaker at Saturday Chapel
President Karl of Des Moines region will speak at the Saturday evening chapel exercises. Rev Marl previously led Waterloo's largest church and later served in Chicago before joining Des Moines educational work a year ago.
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Karl
Des Woines
Tege
Pattay
Marl
Waterloo
Chicago
Des Moises
Moses suffers stroke near city home in afternoon
A report notes Moses had a severe stroke of paralysis at his northeast city home in the afternoon. The item mentions a local paper sale at Perry’s at five cents on Saturday, but details are sparse.
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CGN
Moses
Society notes mark Valentine mood with gifts and music
Miss Florence Tunis hosts as Miss Bryant attends. A desk decoration surprise greets Miss Van Epps. Priscilla club Music division presents Russian music with Valentine decor in Alumni hall. Mr and Mrs McCall host Pleasant Neighborhood Gathering with Madonna portrait as token of friendship.
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Florence Tunis
Miss Bryant
Priscilla Club
Alumni Hall
Thompson
Liapounov
Shane
Tune
Eugene Anegin
Tschaikowsky
Miss Tune
Joan McCall
Third Street
George Iabam
McCall
Thos. McCall
I. 8
Northwest Experiment Station
Crookston
Minnesota
Frank McCall
J. G. Berry Hill
Des Moines
Kina McCall
Capital City Commercial College
May Barker
Harlan
Holden Talks to Church Men About Extending Education
P G Holden Republican candidate for governor urged that schools must reach boys and girls at home rather than students going to institutions. Speaking at Elmwood United Presbyterian in Des Moines, he outlined extension work including trains carrying laboring people and professionals to discuss issues. He cited funding and reform ideas, urging balanced taxes and more time for rural youth in sports and church attendance.
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Presbyterian Men
Des Moines
P. G. Holden
Elmwood United Presbyterian Church
Mr. Holden
Graham-Graham couple wed in Boone ceremony
George Graham and Mrs Myra Graham were married this morning at ten o'clock in Boone by Rev Crisman. They were accompanied to Boone by Mrs Hall and Mr and Mrs Sam Kooser. The Times extends congratulations.
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George Graham
Myra Graham
Boone
Crissman
Hall
Sam Kooser
The
Times
Perry sale offers imitation leather suitcases bargain
Saturday special at Perrys features 24 inch imitation leather suitcases for 69 cents and matting covered suit cases for 89 cents. On sale at 7 30 p.m. W A Perry.
Princess Theater Show Week Lineup Draws Crowds
The Princess theater reports packed houses all week with Huntress and other acts. This week features the Pearce Sisters and Harrity and His Dad, both with singing and dancing, plus Wednesday and Saturday matinees for ladies and children. Proceeds from a country club benefit were boosted by Dec Bush and Milo Manning.
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Princess Theater
Dec” Bush
Milo Manning
Don Campbell Improves After Typhoid Hospitalization
Don Campbell civil engineer at the college has been confined to the hospital with a severe typhoid fever. His condition was most serious at the start of the week but is slightly improved at this writing.
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Don Campbell
Campbell
Court ship of Miles Standish and Fitja watha recital
A fragment recalls Miles Standish voyage and a Fitja watha recital tied to a Baptist Sunday event. The text references February events and a church gathering titled asho o) with uncertain wording.
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Miles Standish
Fitjawatha
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Ames and Story Co
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Ames, Iowa
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Weutside
Gillel
Perrys
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Wishroods
Macklin Zephyr
Holden
Washington
Graham-Graham
A. Perry
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