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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
2
Community notices cover meetings of the Relief Corps and church reception for Rev Williams, local social events at homes, and reports of school and bank proceedings. Items include sales ads, health updates, a moving of families, and plans for church and lodge activities.
A compilation of local residents and guests visiting Ames from Nevada Webster City Des Moines and other nearby towns. It lists names such as Harry Ambrose Harley McElyea Iris Hunter Bert McIntire Iris Culver and many others visiting on weekends or attending events.
Gilbert School reopened Monday after a two week vacation. Orin Dickenson starts as janitor at the schoolhouse. Main street gains new sidewalks and Gilbert adds two elevators boosting financial power for a likely strong stock dividend outlook. Local residents attend events and visits from out of town continue amid town talk of a cooperative and new development.
A physician notes that body weight is constantly changing and influenced by many factors. People often misjudge their weight and small fluctuations of a few ounces indicate health, while modest gains may reflect water balance rather than true gain in body mass. Warm days and meals cause measurable losses. Seventy percent of body mass is water.
Anne of Brittany carried Brittany in her wedding gown to the French king and held power, while the bishop of St Malo protested her stronghold. She reportedly carved on her tower an inscription reading Grunt who will so shall it be and the tower bears the name Grunt-Who-Will.
A discussion notes that a horse can jump higher than a man with an authentic case of a hunter clearing seven feet. It cites a historic feat by Mr Bingham leaping Hyde Park walls six and a half feet high inside and eight feet outside, twice in rapid succession, claiming no man could match it.
The Royal Neighbors of America and Modern Woodmen of America held a public joint installation in a new hall once used by the K P lodge. The ceremony featured music and readings with Robt. Clark and Miss Barker of Gilbert prominent in performances. officers installed include Ida M. Cox as Oracle and Rosa Nibel as past oracle.
James R Carey born December 11 1877 in Jones County Iowa died January 2 1906 at his Ames Iowa home aged 28 years 22 days. He lived nearly all his life in farming and studied four years at Iowa State College earning many close friends. He joined the First Baptist Church of Ames in 1901 and remained a devoted member. He was a respected neighbor and an exemplary son and brother.
Notice to all Odd Fellows to assemble at I O O F Temple at 7:00 p m Sunday January 14 1906 for a divine service at the Methodist Episcopal church in response to Rev A M Shea invitation. Non members in the city are invited to join. Be prompt and depart the hall at 7 20 sharp. By order of Ames Lodge Frank Struts N G J A Campbell Secy
A translated poem opens with a stranger at the door seeking night watch peace and life. A card of thanks from Mrs. Jane Carey and family expresses sincerest gratitude for support during their recent bereavement, followed by Mrs. E. Canny and family.
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