Short course at college draws strong attendance and exams
The annual short course is in full swing with high attendance despite financial strain. Advanced classes exceed expectations while stock and corn judging occupy the pavilions and Margaret Hall. Evening lectures feature state and university speakers through Jan 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hall
Corn Grower’s Association
van Pelt
S Kennedy Dinsmore
McLean
McKay
Bouska
Feuling
Lawsuit Over Dog Bite Seeks 350 Dollars
The Nevada Journal reports J N Shea sues George Banks for 350 dollars for injuries from Banks dog bite, though the paper questions a claimed 3500 damages. The note highlights the apparent discrepancy and legal question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Nevada Journal
J. N. Shea
George Banks
Bank
Shea
New Dentist for Ames Dr Julius Tilden to Open Practice
Dr Julius Tilden of Fort Dodge is planned to locate in Ames this week to practice dentistry. A state university graduate, he has practiced in Fort Dodge for the past year and will set up in the Odd Fellows Block by early next week to offer first class dental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Julius Tilden
Fort Dodge
Tilden
State University
Odd Fellows
Missing Burlington man linked to Chicago lawyer brother
Dr Geo W Jones of Burlington, missing since Christmas Day, is identified as brother of Clyde Jones a Chicago lawyer who is son in law to William Boyd of this city. Jones has traveled from Chicago to aid in locating his brother. The Times notes past doubt about a poultry headline now dismissed after sampling Fowler poultry yards on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Jones
Burlington
Clyde Jones
Chicago
William Boyd
Jones
Times
F. N. Fowler Poultry Yards
Orly
Fowler Poultry Yards
Carcass Demonstration Slaughters Prize Livestock for Short Course
An unusually select lot will be killed for a short course demonstration. prize Angus Hereford cross Little Jack leads the stock with two more from J W Bateman among 60 head. A Southdowns ewe from King Edward and a prime lamb will be slaughtered along with hogs for pork and bacon. Uncle John Gosling will address a large audience at I S C Sorenson and Gamrath have bought the carcasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Jack
J. W. Bateman
John” Gosling
I. 8
C. Sorenson
Gamrath
Ralph Sweeney Dead in Des Moines
Ralph Sweeney longtime Ames printing office worker in 1893 and 1894 died in Des Moines Sunday. He lived with an aunt in Ames and was a bartender in Des Moines for many years. At his death he served as walking delegate for the bar keepers union in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sweeney
Ames
Des Moines
Ralph
Bar Keepers Union
Health Coffee Imitation Promoted by Dr Shoop
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin introduces Health Coffee Imitation a fast brewing coffee substitute made from toasted cereals malt and nuts not containing real coffee. The ad boasts it can be prepared in a minute and could fool an expert if misidentified as coffee.
Community club and society meeting schedule listed
Ellsworth Corps meets second and fourth Fridays in the G A R hall. Various societies meet monthly or biweekly at homes, halls, or churches including Laura Chapter O E S at the Masonic hall, the Nonpareil Club, Civic Improvement Society, Missionary and Ladies Aid groups, and the Royal Neighbors. Notable items include births, engagements, and upcoming meetings with dates and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Civic Improvement Society
City Library
Royal Neighbors of
America
Red Men’s Hall
Inventive Rescue on Stage Saves Failing Dispatch Moment
William Faversham recalls a Western war play mishap where he forgot dispatches. He improvised by using a plaster to simulate a chest wound, fooling the audience and earning applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Faversham
Fuller
General Allen
Summer Visitors Reminisce At Social Gathering
A grand party hosted abroad this summer brought many guests and visitors from distant places. The occasion sparked pleasant reminiscences of seasonal travels and experiences among the attendees.
Chickens Come Here to Roost Ames Poultry Show Opens Next Week
The Ames Poultry Show kicks off next week promising to be the state’s largest exhibition. Attend the exhibit to learn about poultry and enjoy a more wholesome amusement than a circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Notice to Patrons on Cash Basis Policy
Owing to the stringency of the Money Market we cannot sell goods for longer than 50 days' time. Do not ask for extension. Thanking you for past patronage and asking a continuance on a CASH BASIS, we are Respectfully, B. A. Lockwood Grain Co., F. N. Fowler, Mgr.
Local Miscellany Items and Notices from January 9 1908
Unfurnished room rental inquiry seeks three rooms at the freight depot in Mutual Experienced Nursing contact 159. Proctor mourns loss of a baby daughter born Dec 28. Mrs Graves in poor condition for ten days. General Ballington Booth lecture at the Armory Jan 15 drew good crowd. Gold watch fob lost between Lockwood block and south side home. Pocket book with 15 check and 3.50 cash lost between town and old Col Eddy place. reward offered at Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockwood Block
Martin Erickson
Col. Eddy
Haid
Times Office
Disturbed Congregation Advised to Buy Cough Remedy
A church notice asks the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar from J. E. Cagin, Druggist. The brief item targets the unnamed offender and offers a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. E. Cagwin
Arcadia Lodge Instal lation Meeting Held January Sixth
Arcadia lodge will hold the installation of officers on Monday evening January 6 1908. All members are requested to be present. U S Griffith W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia Lodge
U. S. Griffith W. M
Elements of the Universe in a New York American note
The article notes that solar and planetary matter mirrors Earth's composition with elements like trelium found in the sun later discovered on Earth. It claims a handful of earth contains the universe’s contents, illustrating common earthly and celestial materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
New York American
Pocketbook Advertisement Sparks Bitter Exchange
A London Answers cracked dialogue about a hefty bank note roll and many checks. Bertha Bullion’s father supposedly funds the ad, prompting a quip about money and papers in a terse domestic dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billson
Jimson
Bertha Bullion
London
Ames Churches Brief Schedule Mention Topics
The Church of Christ led by Pastor Rh Dol Williams holds Bible school at 9 45 a m Y P Y C B at 6 30 p m with sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m The Old Guard and Spiritual Radical are listed sermon topics Junior Union at 3 00 p m and Young People's Missionary Society at 6 30 p m The Score Card of The Eternal is noted with special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
RH. Dol. Williams
Junior Union
Young People’s Missionary
the Eternal
Congregational Service Features Asa Turner Talk Has It Paid
The morning includes Communion and Reception of Members led by Pastor W J . In the evening Asa Turner speaks under Beach class auspices on Has it Paid The service offers extra music and an invitation to short course students, highlighting the speaker’s popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J
Asa Turner
Unclear church service notice for Hector Wilson
Fragmentary OCR shows a Holy Communion sermon at 11 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m mentioning Hector Wilson. No additional context or location is readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixervert
Wilson
Hector
Sunday Church Services and Evening Program Tonight
Sunday School at 9 45 a m followed by Communion at 11 a m. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m with Prof A H Hoffman presiding and a 7 30 sermon by the pastor. Friends of Methodism are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
A. H. Hoffman
Friends of Methodism
United Brethren Church Services and Events
J. W. Stiverson presides at usual Sunday services. Sermon at Shipley at 3 p m. Ladies Aid plans meeting with Mrs R M Briley on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
J. W. Stiverson
Shipley
Ladies Aid
R. M. Briley
Grover Takes Over Ames Plumbing and Heating Firm
W H Grover, head of the Iowa State College heating and lighting department for a year, assumes control of the Ames Plumbing and Heating Company from Sim Champaugh. The new firm opens in the Lockwood buildings with a full crew, aiming for a strong year in plumbing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Grover
Iowa State College
Ames Plumbing and Heating Company
Sim Champaugh
Will
Lockwood
Grover
Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Approved for Babies and All
A traditional remedy using green plant extracts is praised for stopping tickling coughs in babies and adults. The description emphasizes safety with no opium or harsh chemicals and notes the herb is called the sacred herb by Spaniards. Joel Be. Cagwin endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoops
Joel BE. Cagwin
Ames Fire Company Installs New Officers
The Ames Fire Company held a meeting to install officers elected in December. New chief Marion Cupps and assistant chief Eugene Rushmore lead the lineup with Chas Kooser as secretary and Frank Morriss as treasurer. Fire crew includes nozzlemen and hydrant men, with linemen named, and emphasis on renewed enthusiasm and strong turnout of fourteen regular members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Fire Company
Marion Cupps
Eugene Rushmore
Chas Kooser
Frank Morriss
Proper
Art McCoy
Os McCoy
Spring
Chas Watkins
F. F. Rogers
Len Morris
Cap Kooser
Hydrant
Jim Montgomery
F. E. Morriss
Frank Stultz
Howard Adams
Wil Miller
A Messenger Boy to Play at the Armory January
A delightful comedy drama titled A Messenger Boy combines genuine entertainment with strong situations and a natural climax. A newspaper man who saw the performance said it leaves audiences with happiness and goodwill and the play has been engaged for January 2 at the Armory.
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Semmons Dry Goods Store
A. M
Ag’c’lt’r
W. M. Hays
Washington, D. C
Dean H. J. Waters
Missouri College of Agriculture
Columbia
Missouri
L. H. Pammel
J. C. Whitten
Department of Horticulture
A. E. Cook
Odebolt
Iowa
Cook
W. C. Whiting
Onawa
Whiting
Caroline M. Hunt
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
A. B. Storms
C. E. Cameron
Iowa State Fair
J. C. Simpson
James Atkinson
Iowa Homestead
C. E. Bradfute
Cedarville
Ohio
H. G. McMillan
Sioux City
Dinsmore
Sorenson & Gamrath
Fish and Game
William Calloway
William Galloway Company
Fifth Ave
Waterloo
Dr. Tilden
the Cemetery Association
Memrs
Foreign Missionary Society
Laura
Masonic Hall
P E. O
Marion Rebekah Lodge No. 108
Odd Fellows Hall
Society of the Baptist Church
Aid Society of the
Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Home Missionary Doctene
Methodist Church
Unity Club
the Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
Altar Society of theCatholic Church
Priscalla Club
A. M.newens
Queen Esther Circle
Ruth Barrett
Mono Club
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
A. S. Griffith
Arthur Bauer
Cox
National Capitol
Read
Washington
Dr. Jones
Civil Service For Women
Marie Malley
St. Louis
Helen Prouty
G. J. Adamson
Humboldt
Omaha
P. E. O. Society
Curtiss
College
Storms
Stanton
Kennedy
Barrett
Beach
Marston
Beyer, Noble
Holden
Erwin
Thompson
M. L. Merritt
Forestry Service
Philippines
W. A. Tener
Manilla
Tener
Parks
Bevan
Nesom
Glaisyer
O. E
Eva Dyer
J. B. Kooser
Ella Kooser
Clara Little
Lillian Griffith
Estella Spence
Jenne Williams
R. M. Hunter
Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa
Esse Hathaway
Grayce Packard
Miss Padmore
Miss Clauson
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
F. N. Fowler
Mgr
Douglass Ave
A. J. Graves
General Ballington Booth
Armory
J. Soule Pesta
Fire Company
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