Real estate transfers and local theater notes in Cedar Rapids
A list of transfers shows Edgar John and others selling parcels in Ames Nevada Story City and Roland to various buyers with sums ranging from $1 to $2300. The Alamo Park theatre plans strong turnout this week as Mahara and the house band perform with a downtown parade, aiming to attract crowds to a $1.50 show per the Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Osness Guar
A. M. Henderson
Marvicks
Story City
Wier W. Osness
Martha
Bert B. Welty
P. E. Shugart
Highland Park
Nevada
Halvor E. Myrah
John Carson
Roland
Inger Wells
P. Alderman
Scotts
Laura K. I. Mound
Myrtle M. Darnell
Milo F. Applegate
Sarah A. Rainier
L. M. Applegate
M. Morse
Oliver Vincent
Alamo Park
Mahara
Faltus
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rubber boot fitting pitch on Range and Alm
An advertising line urges downtown shoppers to visit Range and Alm for rubber boots, claiming fitting service is cheaper and safer than buying cough medicine, with a cryptic 39 21 at the end.
Mahara’s Minstrels Delight Alamo Park Crowd
Frank Mahara's Minstrels draw large crowds at Alamo Park this week with superb singing and dancing. Harry Gilliam's comedy draws continuous laughter as his impersonations of 8 H Dudley and Ernest Hogan intrigue audiences. Clarke directs with clever stunts earning steady applause as the cast, including new songs and a bass solo by Harry Stone, stands above typical minstrel shows.
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Frank Mahara
Alamo Park
Harry Gilliam
8. H. Dudley
Ernest Hogan
Clarke
Harry Stone
Perry's Semiannual 10 Cent Granite Ware Sale
Perry's announces a semiannual sale offering granite ware at 10 cents each. The event runs Friday Saturday and Monday, featuring bargain kitchenware and utensils.
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Perry's
Time the Place and the Girl at Armory Opera House
Frazee presents musical comedy The Time The Place And The Girl at the Armory on Friday February 4. The show features a diverse cast, elaborate scenery, a large American flag tableau, vaudeville acts, and a moving picture finale with a full theater orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Frazee
Armory Opera House
Johny Hicks
Molly Kelly
Piedro
Willie
LaShelle School
America
Des Moines Orpheum to Feature The Agitator Vaudeville
Miss Helen Grantley will present The Agitator at the Des Moines Orpheum the week of January 23. The one act playlet by Mrs. Oscar Beringer centers on a strike with a girl named Pickles prevailing against manufacturers and capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barnes
Landon, Lucier
Aldeans
Lydell and Butterworth
Orpheum Theater
Middle West
Charles Frohman
Helen Grantley
Des Moines Orpheum
Oscar Beringer
Chelsea
Fiske
Miss
Dr McQueen to Speak at College Lecture Series
Dr Peter McQueen, noted traveler and lecturer, will headline the spring lecture series at the college on January 29. Presented by the Redpath Slayton lyceum bureau, his illustrated talk titled The Land and the Game Where Roosevelt Hunts promises entertaining and instructive insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McQueen
Ester
McQueen
Redpath Slayton Lyceum Bureau
Roosevelt
Bauge and Alma rubbers fit and wear games
Rubber fitting notes show Bauge and Alma wearing fit wear. Score 39 21 describes a game tally and equipment remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauge & Alma Rubbers
Social Club and Church Events Around Ames
Miss Laura Crissman honored at a club gathering. The Merry Wives of Ames were entertained by Mrs. Fred Willey. Dr and Mrs Lynch hosted a small group for dinner and a bobsled ride led by Mr Walter Grove. Miss Cessna hosted a sewing party for young ladies. The T Y Ls enjoyed a meal at Hugh Daviss home. Chi Chis met with Miss Leota Watkins as chapron. Kappa Delta Sorority held an informal event with Miss Fred Shattuck as chaperone. Philathea and Baraca classes sleighed to the Stull home for a social and supper. Division No 2 M E Ladies Aid plans a market day at Miss Cupps millinery on Saturday Jan 22. Miss Nora Person, due next month, will be guest of honor at a linen shower hosted by the T Y L at Miss Lizzie Corbins. Members of Rathbone Temple and Pythian Sisters rode in a bob sled to Bert Wing home for social games and a fine supper. The Wing family plans to move to Star Idaho soon but may return to Ames and consider it home.
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Nora
T. Y. L. Club
Lizzie Cor
Rathbone Temple
Pythian Sisters
Bert Wing
Ames
Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. church will meet Tuesday January 25 at Mrs Cora Cox home on Burnett Ave The social committee comprises Mrs Hummel Mrs Pasley Mrs Cagwin and Mrs Stange.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Cora Cox
Burnett Ave
Hummel
Pasley
Cagwin
Stange
Oyster Supper Cheers Mr and Mrs Dodds South of Town
Mr and Mrs Guy Dodds hosted an oyster supper at their pleasant home south of town last Friday evening with sixty attendees enjoying a lively social gathering and a general good time.
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Guy Dodds
Myra Stevens Hosts Night for Pennant Workers
Myra Stevens and Mrs. Scott hosted a party at the Stevens home last night for members of the pennant workers. Escorts were featured as several girls dressed to greet guests and add charm to the event.
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Myra Stevens
Mrs. Scott
Stevens
Pleasantly Surprised on 75th Birthday for Civil War Vet
Mr. George Kelley, Civil War veteran living on North street, celebrated his 75th birthday with family and friends. Neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Downey hosted a supper joined by fourteen veterans and W R C members. Kelley, resident of Story county for 56 years, received a Pension papers on the spot from Parley Sheldon. He shared army reminiscences including muster out at Pittston Georgia and discharge at Davenport. Nearly 50 postcard mementoes completed the memorable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kelley
North Street
Downey
Among the Ames Churches Evening Prayer at St John's
St John s Episcopal Church in Ames holds evening prayer and a sermon each Sunday at 4 p m Holy communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Church services highlight ministry call for youth
The Church of Christ led by Pastor J. T. Houser announces morning services at the usual hour with no evening service. The morning sermon aims to enlist young men and women into the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
J. T. Houser
Baptist Church Schedule with Walter I. Fowle Sermon
Walter I. Fowle leads the Baptist Church in Bible school at 9:45 and an 11:00 sermon titled The Unfinished Task. Junior Union meets at 3:00 and at 7:30 the church joins the college Y M C A in a meeting at the Agricultural hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Congregational Church to Unite in Mass Meeting
William J. Minchin, pastor, leads morning service at 10 45 with the topic The New Teaching of Jesus Evening worship is omitted as churches unite for a mass meeting in the Agricultural assembly under YMCA auspices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Agricultural Assembly
The
Endorsement Letter for H D Williams lecture
James Kinnan from Dowagine Michigan writes to Rev H D Williams Kalamazoo praising the lecture on Grit and Grace at the Disciples church. He calls it a lucid hopeful guide to character building and science backed restoration, sending good wishes for his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Mr. Williams
Disciples Church
James K. Kinnan
Y. M. C. A. Conference Plans Bible Study Emphasis
A Iowa college hosts a Friday January 21 conference at the Y M C A building to promote systematic Bible study and raise statewide standards. Delegates from several Iowa colleges attend with speaker C S Cooper International Secretary of Student Work of Iowa outlining universal study of scriptures. The Sunday January 28 gathering at 7 30 pm in Agricultural Assembly is open to all. Special church arrangements will help downtown and other attendees. Mr Cooper is expected to draw a large crowd and auditorium seating will be expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
C. S. Cooper
Agricultural Assembly
Cooper
Caledonian Society Meeting Moves to Champlin's Hall
Notice announces the Caledonian society meeting moved from Odd Fellows hall to Champlin's hall at the college due to the Rebekahs installation that evening. Transportation will be provided from downtown to ensure attendees can return home after the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Society
Odd Fellows Hall
Champlin’s
Rebekahs
McClure's February issue highlights varied literary notes
A nameless novelist shares a revealing tale of moderate drinking. Hugo Munsterberg discusses applying psychology to Young America’s career choices. Xavier Paoli narrates the King Alphonso and Princess Ena courtship. W. H. Rideing covers reminiscences of writers. L. S. Brownell on Canada’s farmer effort. Perceval Gibbon details Louis Brennan’s mono-rail trials. Contributions from Alice Perrin Helen Green George Kibbe Turner E B Waterworth and Mabel Wood Martin. Arnold Bennett’s satire continues.
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McClure
Hugo Munsterberg
Xavier Paoli
The
Guardian of Kings
Alphonso
Ena
W. H. Rideing
L. S. Brownell
Canada
Perceval Gibbon
Louis Brennan
Alice Perrin
Helen Green
George Kibbe Turner
E. B. Waterworth
Mabel Wood Martin
Arnold Bennett
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L. M
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Udells
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Duff Ave
Maude Bauer
Dyer
Mary Poage
Massure
McLain
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Miss Tilden
Civic Improvement Society
Marian Rebecca Lodge
Hattie Johnson
Slater
G. E. Stayner
N. G
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V. G
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R. S
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Jennie Morrow
Miss Grove
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Merry Wives of
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Walter Grove
Hugh Davis
the Red Bridge
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Kappa Delta Sorority
Fred Shattuck
Philathea
Baraca
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M. E. Ladies Aid Society
Miss Cupps Millinery
Baptist Church
Walter I. Fowle
William J. Minchin
Dowagine
Michigan
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Y. M. C. A. Conference
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Ray Crane
Kelley
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