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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
6
A humorous tale from the Atlanta Constitution describes a Southern man asking his boss to write a love letter. The exchange centers on a simple address and date, while a thunderstorm story in London Tit-Bits adds a punchline about tobacco and fear.
A group of men on dry goods boxes outside a country store discuss looming storms when a flash of lightning causes one man to realize his evil path.
A cockney observer tests a trained elephant kept by a keeper. The animal performs a notable stunt by taking a half crown from the man and placing it in a high box, illustrating the animal's unusual behavior and learned action.
A gray haired man named Harris questions a Chicago landlady about itemizing a seven dollar weekly board and lodging bill. He proposes to treat it as five dollars for lodging and two for board to feel he pays for value.
A jail escapee recounts being tracked by a detective and judge who supposedly knew his entire life. The tramp explains he fell victim to fortune tellers ten years ago and now mocks the idea of such predestined fate.
A Detroit Free Press quote notes a man is seen as a perfect gentleman because at his house, neither his wife nor daughter corrected him during dinner. This line satirizes social expectations of civility and domestic quick judgments.
The first half of the week delivered the classiest Scenic bill in some time with a refined vaude atmosphere and polished acts. Performers displayed stylish numbers, impressing patrons with tasteful presentation and stagecraft.
Ville team delivered one of the brightest snappy performances this season. The pictures were excellent and the entire bill proved well worth attending.
Mrs. B F Winsett suffered severe burns to hands and face after goose grease in the roaster ignited on the furnace fire. Neighbor Mrs A W Banks helped extinguish the flames. Doctors expect a likely full recovery in two to three weeks.
Nibel and Passmore won first and second in the backward race while Jeffreys and Kingkade took the top two places in the one mile event. Arrasmith and Kingkade led the gent’s couple race, and Pearl Poole with Florence McCarthy won the ladies’ couple. A large crowd watched.
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a valuable medicine for throat and lung troubles. It claims rapid relief from painful breathing and dangerous sounding coughs indicating congested lungs and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
Mary Cavanaugh and many residents from Boone Ames and Nevada are recorded visiting, traveling, or hosting relatives and friends across Iowa. The notes mention engagements travel sales lectures and family visits including Miss Gertrude Herr, Dr. Dykstra, Rev. Fowle and Mrs Paxton among others across Des Moines Boone Jewell Nevada and Davenport.
The Ames Caledonian Association invites Scotch descent residents to attend celebrating Burns anniversary on January 25. Members must notify secretary James Watson at 2146 Boonestreet by January 15. Visitors from nearby towns will be welcomed.
In district court Farmers Savings Bank of Huxley sues R H Aldrich H O Peterson Geo Nemnes and Thos Upland to recover 9250 for defalcation by former bank cashier Aldrich currently serving time at Anamosa.
Birds at the poultry show were judged yesterday and today by Mills and Perkins of Ames and Sheilabarger the famed barred rock expert from West Liberty. Sheilabarger is described as the greatest poultry judge in America today. Awards are finalized and prize ribbons attached for public viewing.
A morning blaze from a defective flue at the home of Mrs. S. F. McElyea drew a large crowd but caused only a small roof hole with no other damage.
The Patriarchs Militant installation occurred Monday evening at the Odd Fellows hall with about 200 attendees from Nevada and nearby towns. Brig. Gen. Pascal of Belle Plaine led the ceremony, installing officers G. E. Stayner Captain E C Tuttle Lieutenant H M Duckworth Ensign H T Corbin Clerk and Wm Hulett accountant.
Martha M. Knudson and the M. E. B. Ladies' Aid Society appeal to friends to bundle old papers books and magazines for shipment. Call 435 Mutual when ready a list will be kept and transportation provided. Prices are better before March 1 to speed loading for mills.
Property at 815 Carroll Street Ames Iowa offered for a short time at a bargain. Eight rooms with closets electric lights good cellar barn 75 foot lot with walks and shade. Price 2500 terms good. For details call J A Campbell agent Ames IA or address owner J J McCrory Dawson IA.
Lost Ladies gold watch with hunting case and odd size. Elgin works. Fob attached. Finder please leave at Times office or at Baker's Jewelry Store. Also note in small family seeking housework with mutual phone 489. Fi E
For rent a good furnished house three blocks from the car line. Possession can be given about January first. Call Mutual 28.
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