Cupid Let the Cat Out on Secret Marshalltown Marriage
Last Saturday in Marshalltown a plan for a secret marriage between Roy Spratt and Misa Mamie Roupe unraveled at Marion court when they could not secure a license without an ID. A friend’s slip led to the news, and back in Marshalltown the couple was mobbed by well wishers and Roy received cheers from numerous friends. Roy and Mamie both work at the C. H. Cully store in Marshalltown.
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Marshalltown
Roy Spratt
Misa Mamie Roupe
Cupid
C. H. Cully
Marion
Door Accident Breaks Finger at Central School House
Roger Williams, with one hand bandaged, recalls a gusty door slam that injured his little finger last week at the central school house. He says he can still play marbles despite the break.
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Roger Williams
Central School
Roger
Fruit Growers To Visit J W Adams
An unusually fine fruit display at J W Adams grocery window attracts attention as California Fruit Producers plan a visit to the city this week. Adams stocks fruit shipped by the association and will showcase the goods during their stop to inspect local stores.
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J. W. Adams
California
Faithful Nonaillist of Ames Passes at Home
Mrs H C Roup of Ames died last Friday morning at eight at her Onondaga street home in faith as a Christian Scientist refusing medical aid. Her remains required a coroner’s certificate and Webster City undertaker assistance before burial in Webster City on Sunday.
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H. C. Roup
Onondaga Street
Cambridge
Webster City
Italians Color Theft Sparks Prejudice After Car Visit
The Italian racing car spent Tuesday night in the city and local youths stripped its national colors, drawing sharp commentary on American youth behavior. Ernest Pitsor left for Des Moines to join the Wizard of Wall Street troupe, with a planned April visit to the city featuring Miss Daye in the lead role on the 16th to 18th.
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Italy
Ernest Pitsor
Des Moines
Wizard of Wall Street
Miss Daye
Elopement Ends With Forgiving Posegates
A young couple, Hazel Posegate and William Corkin, elope from Ames by two o clock interurban. Col Posegate pursues then relents, and after a tense police interception the couple marries at the justice office. The bride is Hazel Posegate, daughter of Col Posegate, with family support prevailing.
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Ames
Col
Miller
Des Moines
Hazel Posegate
William Corkin
Justice Cope
Justice’s
C. M. Wood
Col. Posegate
Captain Miller
Mr. Posegate
Nellie
Bill
Hazel
Papa
Mamma
Bob
Italian car Zust visits city before dawn departure
The Italian car Zust driven by Sirtori arrived at eight o clock Tuesday evening and was washed and lightened at L A Morris garage. The party lodged at Ames hotel for the night and left at about 6:30 am heading west at twenty mph, planning to overhaul the American car in the coming days.
Ames Girls on Chautauqua Declamatory Contest
Story County high schools prepare for a Chautauqua declamatory contest with local qualifiers. Eight schools enter two classes, oratorical and dramatic, each local winner earns five dollars in gold, and class winners receive an additional five dollars. Local Ames high school entrants include Mary Bryant Francis George Faith Clark Ada Gerbracht Anna Farnum Ruth Bingham Carrie Tallman Laura Conaway and Hermine Knapp. Local event set for early April.
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Story County
Chautauqua
Ames High School
Mary Bryant
Francis George
Faith Clark
Ada Gerbracht
Anna Farnum
Ruth Bingham
Carrie Tallman
Laura Conaway
Hermine Knapp
The World is Mine Theatrical Cry at Ames
The famous romance drama Mon te Cristo features the iconic line The World is Mine as its climax. The production is slated to be staged at the Ames theater, promising a memorable performance familiar to a wide audience.
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Globe
Ames City Council Advances Water Bonds and Park Plot
Ames city council met at city hall and approved minutes. They accepted a plat for Athletic Park addition in the fourth ward and moved to submit a $15,000 water works bond issue for Fourth Ward with sewer extensions in the Second Ward. Fire exits for the scenic theatre referred to the fire chief. Election judges and clerks for March 30, 1908 were appointed for all wards. missing clerk in Ward Four noted as John F. Kintsley Jr. plans a Belle Plaine trip for two weeks.
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Athletic Park
City of
Ames
Geo. H. Maxwell
Robt, McDowell
W. H. Stultz
Carl Little
A. H. Thayer
Geo. E. Baker
Geo. Graham
M. ©. Ufford
C. C. Tallman
A. B. Maxwell
M. Hullibarger
John Snyder
John Lanning
P. C. Compton
Walter Perkins
J. O'Donnell
W. M. Wilson
L. W. Forman
Birthday Boy Earns Leap Year Honor Twice
Ernest McKay, twelve, son of Prof and Mrs G L McKay of the college, celebrated his second leap year birthday on February 29. Born in 1896, his first leap year birthday came in 1904 and four years hence he can celebrate again. A party of sixteen campus friends attended the afternoon gathering at his home, followed by a birthday supper served by his mother.
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Ernest McKay
G. L. McKay
Ernest
Endurance Defines New York to Paris Car Contest
The New York to Paris event focuses on endurance over speed with repairs counting toward victory. Montague Roberts in a Thomas car arrived in Ames at six miles per hour, while the Studebaker army car driven by Hugo raced toward Fort Leavenworth, drawing much attention for endurance compared to faster but less durable machines.
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New York
Paris
Thomas Make
Montague Roberts
Warren Beckwith
Ames Hotel
Des Moines Auto Club
Ogden
Army
Studebaker
Huge
Ames
Fort Leavenworth
Hugo
Story County
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Big Wash Goods
Ames, Iowa
Door
Ames Merchant
Ames Girls
Association
John F. Kintsley, Jr
Belle Plaine
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