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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
2
Ames youths sought diversion with a refreshment race and a social poker match. After an egg shampoo and a straight mile line attempt, two players faced a $0.50 pot. The first hand showed two pair but the second man revealed aces up kings, ending the quirky contest.
A man who had the betting reached for the pot and studied his hand, seeing nines up as the best. The other player won the money as the game broke up abruptly. The group then headed out for fresh air. One participant now works on the water wagon and another rides with Bim.
A notice advertises Lady Celesta Palmist clairvoyant located at Hotel Ames, Room 20, head of stairs. She stays next week with readings reduced to 50 cents for early days, promising to tell all you want to know. Readings free if unsatisfactory.
An ingle ad notes instant relief from itching and burning skin diseases with Chamberlain's Salve priced at 25 cents, sold by Judisch Bros. The short promote urges readers to obtain this remedy from the local supplier.
Former war artist and correspondent Colburn of the college photography department was the city’s busiest figure during the Ames short course. He shot hundreds of portraits of corn rooms and stock judging, produced about fifty negatives of prize animals and champion corn, and many pictures were bought by the students and press. Colburn worked alone and plans rest after school ends in June.
The New York to Paris auto race may go through Ames on its Iowa route. The field includes some of the world’s greatest cars and the course will run nearly parallel to rail lines. Initially planners expected big towns only but latest reports include smaller towns like Colo Nevada and Ontario. The race begins in New York City and ends in Paris France.
John asks about preferred tea. Priscilla asserts Rocky Mountain Tea is best and notes its complexion benefits. Quoted line suggests brand claim. L. M. Bosworth delivers the exchange. The passage reads like a social dialogue with a brand endorsement.
A long list of recurring meetings appears for local groups. Hilsworth Corps meets on the second and fourth Fridays in the G A R hall. Various cemetery, foreign mission, charitable, and women’s societies meet on specified dates at member homes or halls. The Unity Club gathers biweekly from January. Royal Neighbors convene on the second and fourth Tuesdays in Red Men’s hall. A social dinner and dance followed a young gentlemen friends gathering at night. Mrs. Rowena Edson Stevens spoke on DAR aims.
Ellsworth G A R and W R C held a joint installation in Odd Fellows Hall last Saturday evening with refreshments served. W R C officers pictured include M Electa Gilbert president Sue Rubel senior vice Loretta Cagwin treasurer Ada Campbell chaplain Martha Bacon conductor Mary Miller guard and appointives Nancy Taylor secretary Sarah Burton Aletta McFarland Hattie Hummell etc. G A R officers installed by Henry Wilson include Commander C B Haverly senior vice M & S Rubel Junior vice B O Cramblitt Surgeon E Loughran Chaplain G W Lyman day officer G M Pitsor guard J J Arrasmith adjutant A Fr Buck. Supper followed and a drill by a corps team attracted observers. The corps reports large growth this year with thirty two accessions and bright prospects for the new year.
Lillian Barker Beede of Ames releases a dainty poetry collection by her late husband Charles Gould Beede. It carries deep religious tones and celestial imagery, with an appreciative foreword by Rev. W. J. Minchin. The book is self-published, printed on white checkered edged paper, bound in white leatherette, and sold in Ames through L. M. Bosworth and Judith Bros. Other items note social events and society meetings in Ames, including a Millionaire Club card party hosted by Mr and Mrs Galen Tilden and a Foreign Missionary society gathering at Mrs J E Cagwin’s home with reports, music, and refreshments.
The Ames bricklayers union held its annual meeting last Thursday electing new officers for the coming year. After installation the gathering adjourned with a smoker and a pleasant recap of the evening.
An advertisement claims it is better to buy a good piano than to wish you had one. It lists well known makes Steinway Bush Gerts Schulz Knabe and Cable Nelson and argues prices match those for inferior pianos. C E B Homes warns buyers to beware of showy or shoddy pianos and names similar to brand names.
Miss Henrietta Kegley died suddenly from heart failure Sunday at her parents home on Union Flat. The 20 year old Amelia-born teacher had recently left St John and was to begin at Ewartsville school the next day. Funeral services were held at Albion with Ewartsville and Pine Grove Granges in charge. interment at Pine Grove cemetery. Her parents and wide circle of friends mourn the unexpected loss.
Clyde Schulz brings civil action against Clifford Roberson to recover part payment for a shotgun sold months ago. The case is scheduled to be tried in Justice Thompson's court Saturday forenoon.
The Des Moines Daily Tribune invites readers to vote for the most popular young lady with a prize. Miss Ethel Ramey of the city is a candidate and subscribers can help the cause by taking out a Des Moines Daily subscription.
The Town State Corn Growers' Association held its annual corn auction during a college course. Exhibits were bid up to 36 dollars for a champion ear and 26 dollars for the champion ten ear sample. Total receipts reached 1000 dollars, about 400 more than ever before, boosting next year's show. Mercury hit zero degrees on January 16.
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