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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
11
The Ames Times appraises summer news laziness and local tales from the Pomeroy cyclone anniversary to wild weather stretches. It notes Sioux City flood losses, a New York frog shower delaying trains, Elk conventions colliding with sheep, and crop report overstatements harming farmers.
The piece argues B P O Elks provide social value and significant charitable aid. It notes grand lodge year benefits exceed 350000 dollars with over 200000 in reserve. It recalls San Francisco earthquake relief and Messina assistance showing Elks’ responsiveness in crises.
A Chicago commission merchant praised generous giving done quietly and without seeking praise. The piece notes Iowa topics including a Lemars Elks election, Ames municipal electric plant vote, and a sharp quip about insurance loan values amid discussion of tariffs and local events. The column blends humor with civic items and reflections on public notices.
A verse from the Exchange laments the tele phone girl who hears all gossip and news exposing secrets of lovers, divorces, pasts, and secrets that could ruin marriages, churches, and friendships if told. The poem plays on the power of rumor and the fear of exposure.
The narrator describes preparing for a camping trip with lotions for bites canned provisions and minimal comforts. They anticipate loneliness insect life and damp weather but press on to camp in a lighthearted note from the Record-Herald.
An advertisement from W A Perry dated December 11 promotes a free spoon offer. The brief text urges readers to claim the complimentary utensil with no purchase required.
An advertisement for a cleaning service called The Modern Cleaner promotes cleaning help. It provides a Mutual phone number 475 and a short slogan inviting readers to ask for cleaning services.
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Ancient remains show men lived 100000 years ago in dangerous times. Modern note highlights Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for lung trouble cough and pneumonia with 50c to 1.00 price and free trial bottle.
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