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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
4
The city council met Monday evening at city hall and accepted the resignation of City Attorney H. B. Slattery. It voted to raise the salary from 100 to 250 dollars per year starting August first, and elected J. Y. Luke to fill the vacancy. The meeting adjourned.
The paper corrects a last week misstatement about a brick silo for Prof. Matt King. It clarifies that hollow brick silos are the most economical option in the long run compared with stave silos.
A published correction states Mrs. Henry Christman’s home was in Ames, not Chicago, and that her funeral was not a Christian Science service as she was not a Christian Scientist. The prior article had misstated her residence and religious affiliation.
An ordinance restricts freight on Onondaga Street from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ames records a pole car at 9 40 p m, noting a possible time standard clash and a pole shipment stalled by time rules.
A flat car loaded with goods was observed occupying the full length of Onondaga street in the East End, with no room for doubt about its loaded status. The incident describes a stationary rail vehicle blocking the street and attracting attention from residents and officials.
Bob Clark attended the Hawkeye Gun Club shoot in Cedar Rapids last Thursday and Friday. He placed fourth in the amateur class with 88 23 percent and earned a share of prize money though not the top winnings. Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake led the professional class with 146 of 150.
G. E. Baker Frank Graves and son Ned returned Tuesday from a two week fishing trip at lakes near Dorset Minnesota. Fish were scarce this year. Baker caught a handsome trout and Frank brought the fish hide home.
The post office team defeated Ben Edwards campus men 4 to 3 last evening. Strong defense and steady batting showcased in a tight contest. The post office squad appears headed toward the pennant as the likely winner.
Professor Louis CG Michael of the I S C experiment station and a member of Co C IN G was last Monday night commissioned as a officer on the Colonel's staff. He was appointed to the position of Sergeant Major of the 15th Regiment.
Leslie's Weekly describes Italian street food where large chestnuts boil in red broth and artichokes become crisp fried balls. Genoa and Naples show friggitrici selling hot cheese and artichoke fritters, with portable kettles and street routes like milkmen.
Local notices list regular gatherings for Ellsworth G A R and several clubs. Includes schedules for Marion Rebekah Lodge, Priscilla and Nonpareil clubs, Kappa Delta reunion, and church aid societies. Socials, picnics, rummage sale plans, moonlight ride, and ice cream social announced with dates and host homes.
A school lecture on Ventilation and Architecture heated a room as the lecturer turned to Greece. An audience member joked he would stay hot unless windows were opened, reflecting the lively crowd.
A St. Louis Republic snippet presents a light exchange about a green automobile matching a woman's dress and a playful remark about driving. The conversation highlights social flirting and humorous banter without broader context.
The Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will meet Tuesday July 28 at 3 p m with Mrs Lambert at the S A BE house. Mrs Mc Donald leads the lesson. Social committee includes Mrs Black Mrs Knapp and Mrs Bennett. Dr Proctor and family join a Fairdale Illinois Proctor reunion lasting a week with tents and meals at the house for about thirty people. The Queen Esther Circle picnic occurred Friday at Miss Ruth Barrett’s lawn with croquet swinging and a fine supper after a four o clock car ride.
A large and handsome fraternity home for Phi Gamma Delta rises a block south of the S A E B house on Hyland Ave in the fourth ward. Financed by Clyde Williams and E A Pattengill, the house is nearly complete and regarded as one of the most admirably arranged for such purposes.
The Pocahontas ladies held installation Thursday evening in their lodge rooms. Mrs. Frances Pitts, deputy, installed officers including Pocahontas Ada Miller, Winona Myra Stevens, Powhatan W. W. Clarke keeper of records, and Mary Kingkade collector of wampum.
The laundry building, moved two weeks after a Bert Wing sale, was transferred this week to Dixon and Son, plant owners who operate the laundry business. The consideration is understood to be $4000.
General Gallifet, aide to Napoleon III, spots a large carp in the imperial pond below his St. Cloud quarters. He fishes it inside, smashing a globe and vase, then hides the fish under the bed. The emperor discovers the snag, smiles, and leaves the war minister designate to ponder luck.
Quip exchanges on a two day voyage between a sweet young passenger and the ship's captain spark a moment of humor. The captain responds with a dry line about feeding in the trough of the sea. Chicago Tribune reports the maritime banter.
A Dutch proverb notes that a good head and industrious hand are worth gold in any land. The saying emphasizes practical wisdom and hard work as universal value across cultures.
Gilbert Marsden on sick list this week. Mrs. Watson reports hotel business good. Mrs. Shearer visited Ames Wednesday. Mrs. Zenor entertained friends Tuesday. Ben Dale seeks rheumatism treatment in Colfax. Zenor home hosting Mrs. Fred Zenor this week. Hollow brick for new church on ground. E P Gilbert to Colorado ranch for summer. Belle Cook visiting her parents E Jenkins. Erness family back from Chicago music instruction. Charles Wilson and Mayme visiting Watertown Minnesota. Cora Cline and A A Pritchard visiting Sanford Shearer home. Walter Shearer of Zearing visiting latters brother.
Bargain alert as Perry's advertises men’s shoes in size 10 priced at 1.50 each. Limited stock and likely a sale event for budget shoppers.
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