Local residents and visitors seen in Ames scene
Personal paragraphs list numerous visits and travels among Ames residents and guests from Linden, Boone, Des Moines, Waukee, Oak Creek, and beyond. Notables include a Des Moines legislator, a Manitoba college official, and residents planning trips to Texas, Colorado, and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Markley
Boone
Thornberg
Linden
Iowa
M. W. Thornberg
Burnett Ave
Freeman Conaway
Des Moines
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Fannie Wright
Waukee
Ames
Cuyler McConnell
Mary McConnell
M. A. Manning
San Antonio
Texas
Merritt Hicks
Worland
Wyoming
Hanover
Metta Bearshear
Oak Creek
Colorado
L. M. Chambers
Dean Schooler
The
Overland Automobile
Geo. W. O’brien
Union National Bank stock holders meet elect officers
The annual meeting was held yesterday forenoon at 10:00 o'clock. All old officers were re-elected W. M. Greeley as president E. W. Stanton as vice president Henry Wilson as cashier and C. L. Liverly as assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union National Bank
W. M. Greeley
E. W. Stanton
Henry Wilson
C. L. Liverly
Mahara's great min strel carnival at the Armory tonight
A listing notes Mahara presents a great minstrel carnival at the Armory tonight. The event announcement highlights the performance venue and date for local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahara
Armory
Local Notes and Events in Gilbert Community
Gil bert KB reports a January 15 wedding at the Lutheran church for J Johnson and Mary Musland. Denno Sawyer arrives from Colorado with a load of horses for BK Gilbert. Several local changes include resignations, teaching shifts, and a benefit for Miss Olds. The Coffin store changes hands with Logan taking possession. The greatest minstrel show comes to the Armory tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KB. J. Johnson
Mary Musland
Denno Sawyer
Colorado
BK. P. Gilbert
Pure Food Law aims to inform on drug contents
Secretary Wilson explains the Pure Food Law requires labeling of habit forming drugs like chloroform opium and morphine on every bottle with the amount stated to inform consumers and curb harmful ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Boasts Purity Label Claims
The ad asserts the remedy contains no drugs and is among the safest and best for coughs and colds. It emphasizes proven value from years of general use and notes sale by E. Cagwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
The Only Safe Way
A man argues that returning home before the baby wakes is the only safe rule. He explains he can fool his wife but cannot delay the baby’s hunger, noting he must get home before the child wakes to avoid trouble.
A Dog Story from a Farmhouse Morning
A terrier named Rough shares his master's breakfast at a farmhouse. He takes the first two crusts, licks the cream from the third, and carries it to a hen at the field gate. The hen waits for Rough and his friend devours her portion while Rough barks at other hens arriving. London Spectator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rough
London Spectator
Student Sets Sights On Precise Game Shooting Months
A student explains his aim to study law not for crime or corporate matters but to learn exact months and days when shooting particular game is permitted across different sections of the country.
Mozart in Marseilles Causes D sharp Outcry
During a Marseilles performance of Villanella Rapita Mozart, visiting incognito, overheard a wrong note D natural replacing D sharp. He shouted correction from the pit, was identified, then the opera recommenced with proper D sharp and Mozart led the performance in triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart
Marseilles
The Thirteen Chicks Mystery in Bird Breeding
A letter to a foreign exchange recounts two pheasant hens raising seventeen eggs each but killing thirteen live chicks with precise pecking on the same day. The writer asks if such a strange incident has ever been observed before, noting thirteen proved unlucky for both chicks and owners.
Probate of Will Heard in Story County Court
Notice of hearing in district court Story County Iowa on February 8 1909 for probate of Nelson Taylors will. Anyone with interest may appear and object. Witness dated January 12 1909 at Nevada Iowa. Mon day February 8 1909 set for examination and probate. Also church notices for Ames area including United Brethren Methodist Episcopal Congregational and Church of Christ services and meetups this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said
Nelson Taylor
Nevada
Methodist Episcopal
Andrew M. Shea
Shea
Methodist Church
Igon- Fritz
Boone
Church Services and Local Help Wanted Notice
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH lists Walter J. Fowle as pastor with 9:45 Bible school 11:00 sermon by Rev A W Caul 3:00 Junior Union 6:30 B Y P U 7:30 sermon by Caul. ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH holds Sunday 4:30 pm services by Rev H F Becker man. WANTED a girl to work for board and go to high school or college call 711 Story St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Church OF Christ
First Baptist Church
Walter J. Fowle
A. W. Caul
Vinton
St. John’s Episcopal Church
H. F. Beckerman
Des Moines
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Childrens Yarn
Suttings
Ats
Tilden Bros. & Co
Ed. Binder
Cole
J. F. Baker
Cogswell
Marcia Cogswell
Ottumwa
Mr. Cogswell
Laura Smith
Iowa City
Mercy Hospital
Gertrude Curtiss Paxton
Fort Worth
Effie Curtiss Campbell
Major Dyer
Col. Hosmer
Manitoba Agricultural College
Wykoff
Virginia
Art Noland
Oklahoma
C. EK
J. G. Tilden
Cherokee
California
John Born
Hill City
Kansas
Fred Hackett
Jefferson
Kelmer
No. 11
Ed.Clark
Canyon City
Mr. Clark
Charley Lyman
Indiana
Lyman
Elatives
Terra Haute
Jarley Wil
England
Brunick
Maine
Tila
Pennant Department
Cagwins
Mona
Leela Talbott
Jackson Beyer
Gilbert
Mr. Torp
Charley Lake
Miss Olds
Miss Jacobson
George Crowser
Illinois
W. H. Totten
Henry Knights
T. B. Jones
Orland Gilbert of
Kamrar
Abraham Totten
Frank
Middle West
Armory Opera House
E. Cagwin
W. J. Minchin
Turkey
John’s Episcopal Church
S. O. Hutland
South Duff Ave
Belphone
Alexander Supply Co
Dearborn St
Chicago
O’brien
McCarthy & Judge
College Park
Story Street
Walnut Ave
Douglas Ave
L. M. Gibson
College Inn
North End
Potter’s Hardware
Story St
J. B. Kooser
C-H-L
Cagwin
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