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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
13
Heavy rains have ruined the St. Paul and Des Moines line grade near Nevada. The roadbed has been slipping and slumping despite gravel and cinder reinforcements. Trains run with caution due to unstable track conditions.
W B McDonald of Mitchellville leases the Lincoln property on Duff Ave this week and will move in August fifteenth to educate his children. The house will be prepared in the coming weeks for occupancy.
J F Kintzley returned yesterday from Manilla South Carolina where he visited Mr and Mrs John Kintzley Jr for several weeks He brought home a rattlesnake hide killed on the Fourth of July He plans to return to Dakota soon for an extended stay
A Dresden engineer invents curtains and portieres wired with conductors to detect intrusion. Knobs on the fabric break the circuit when disturbed, triggering an alarm if touched or cut, guarding windows doors safes or vaults as described in August Popular Mechanics.
Frank Bailey of Snook barber shop will relocate his family from Mason City to rooms above Gibson's ice cream parlor in Ames this week. He plans to move the business and home setup to the new location, signaling a local change of residence and services.
C. G. Hickle, agent for Anchor Insurance in this city, attended the big banquet given by the company to its agents in Des Moines last Tuesday. He represents the company here and handles substantial annual business.
France leads frog farming with abundant green frogs in marshy areas. Popular Mechanics notes best setups include shallow ponds with water plants and outlets for labor, with frogs protected to propagate if already present. When food is scarce farmers add live earthworms to sustain carnivorous frogs.
Teething children suffer diarrhoea and are treated with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The dose is given after each bowel movement plus caster oil to cleanse the system. The remedy is described as safe and reliable and sold by all dealers.
Miss Lulu Grey hosts Y Beta girls at a lawn party while the Merry Wives enjoy a country supper at Miss Bernice Shugart's home. The Civic Improvement society plans a band stand benefit at Scenic and the W R C and Woman's Relief Corps schedule July 20 events at the G A R hall with 50 cent per member earnings. Iowa State Fair to feature Sioux tepee life and Ames Agricultural College exhibits with lectures, demonstrations, and farm education aimed at farmers and women alike.
Master Allen Perry celebrated his sixth birthday Tuesday afternoon with about fifteen children at the Perry home on Clark Avenue. The party was full of games and fun as the youngsters enjoyed a royal time.
Mrs. M. Kilbourne of Laggan Alberta writes from the train en route to Tacoma describing a delightful Canadian Pacific journey despite a storm delay at Laggan. She notes the storm halt was fortuitous given the pleasant surroundings and her enjoyment of the trip.
Mr Earl Harvey a U S Navy gunner's mate stays with his mother Mrs FE G Harvey in Ames after a three year world cruise. Forty five W R C members and children picnic at Mr Lew Coles, honoring Mrs General Geddes. Dr and Mrs John Butcher visit Ames en route to India missions with Punjab Lahore base. Mrs Julian W Richards announces standing committees for Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs with Harriet Lake leading Child Labor and Industrial Conditions.
I extend heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who assisted us during our recent bereavement. Mrs. George Jones.
Haverly announces prompt house moving services and invites inquiries from those needing swift relocation of buildings. He emphasizes efficiency and readiness to undertake assignments.
Mrs O H Watkins was seriously ill this week. Free spoons at Perry's. Iread the ad. W J Freed's new house on Story street will begin to take shape soon. Car line service out past seven last night due to a broken trolley pole. Thompson Armstrong donate show proceeds to fund a new band stand. Infant child of Mr and Mrs Homer Stratton ill but improving. W R C social at G A R hall next Tuesday evening July 20. Nellie English fell ten feet from a broken step injuring shoulder and chest. Dr McWilliam dressed the wound.
Dr F J Lynch attends to customers at the Cagwin drug store in Mr Cagwin's absence in the east.
A collection of sayings on wit prudence wealth and marriage includes cautions about secrecy money and honesty. It offers maxims on friendly conduct duty self restraint and humane behavior with references to fortune and social standing.
Promotes bowel movement to expel poisons and relieve sick headache. Sold by all dealers.
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