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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
In Harper's Weekly an anecdote from Lady Burton’s Inner Life of Syria notes the clash of customs as she introduces European courtesy at a reception. Dragomans grant service to Europeans but not to Syrian women, provoking indignation and a wry dining-room misadventure about plans and bills.
A rural politician staying at a Kansas City hotel paid a protest bill for a day’s board and dinner. He learned the American plan is time based and, after paying, asked if dinner was still on. He declared he would get his money’s worth by staying for the full suffering.
Frank Stanton describes a rural dialect retelling of Job. Brother Dickey notes Job as the most fretful patient yet able to endure. The speaker recalls biles of smallpox and a hurricane blow as Job endures trials with humor.
Memoirs of Monsieur Claude recount Napoleon III's seizure of power on December 1 1851. Comte de Morny hoped to stay unseen at the Opera Comique while a woman whispers about sweeping out the chamber. He replies he will join the broom if needed.
A thief captured during the break in tells officers his faith in newspapers faltered because he believed a policeman would not arrive. The exchange features the burglar and a responding officer in a Philadelphia Ledger style.
Brooklyn Life quotes a caustic exchange about a boy named Johnny Eastside. The line shows a boast by Johnny claiming to have subdued the boy with one hand, illustrating a streetwise showdown and public perception of age and power in urban life.
The Ladies Aid Society meets March 26 with Mrs Charles Anderson and the M E Aid reports about 35 dollars from a Tuesday supper. A banquet at the Christian church March 26 features Drake University President Bell. An informal reception for Rev H Paul Douglass is planned next Monday. A 126 foot flagpole was raised at the college. Home Missionary society meets March 24 with Mrs Jennie Beyer. A large Alumni hall reception is planned April 2 by several professors and their wives.
At a recent Nonpariel club gathering the program diverged from the calendar. Mrs. H A Greeley spoke on the influence of women, Mrs Hibbard addressed the negro question, and Dr. Margaret Jones discussed irrigation in the west. Mrs A B Maxwell sang. Mr and Mrs M A Manning hosted the Millionaire club last Saturday with cards as the entertainment. About forty attended, with out of town guests Miss Lottie Ford of Riverside and Mr and Mrs G S Foster of Omaha.
Miss Lorena Webber has been appointed city librarian in Jacksonville Illinois and will begin duties April first. Her Ames friends celebrate her election to a good position, noting she organized and established the Ames City Library.
The Civic Improvement Society will meet next Monday March 23 in the Mono Club rooms over the Fair store. Attendance is hoped to be good and those with delinquent dues should come prepared to pay. Committees will be announced and the season’s work will begin.
Last Saturday evening a six o'clock dinner was served at the sorority house in Ames followed by a dance in Smith's hall. Hallowell's orchestra provided the music. Patronesses were Mesdames Noble Barrett Kennedy and Coover. Guests included Misses Louise Maytag Gertrude Herr Witmer and Louise Lewis.
Dr and Mrs T L Rice entertained guests at a Friday evening card party with 500. Nine tables were set in the living room den and dining room. Mrs Rice was assisted by her sisters Mrs Carroll Des Moines Mrs Lee and Mrs Linebaugh Ames and Mrs Foster Omaha. Refreshments and score cards featured shamrocks for St Patrick day.
Last Thursday the Ladies Aid held its monthly At Home in the church parlors. A large audience enjoyed a short program with Ruth Watts recital Dora Rice and Jessie Parker instrumental solos and Jessamine Beyers vocal. The event aids introducing strangers at services.
Rev H Paul Douglass will speak at the Chapel Sunday morning and evening at the Congregational church. The Newman Society forms a Catholic Students club at the college to promote religious and social activities. A Nonpariel club dinner and program featured toasts and music with about forty attendees. A winter recital and pupil progress notes conclude the round of events.
Miss Stella Merrill receives a Saturday shower hosted by Mesdames L. C. and J. G. Tilden at Kellogg street Ames. Eighteen young ladies attend with Clover club members and Congregational choir women. Miss Merrill plans to marry a Charles City man, leaving for Milwaukee then June. Also listed are donated children books to the city library and upcoming April 4 concert by the Ladies Glee club with The Sexette from Floradora among features.
Des Moines reports detail the Colo farmer Roy Brouhard and Ames Miss Olive Birney marrying at Dr. C. B. Laird’s home with Laird an uncle to the groom. Also noted is a license granted to E. A. Crane and Ida Leatherman of Ames and a P. E. O. musical event at Lydia Tilden’s home featuring Miss Ethel Pike and several young performers.
Dr. Hibbard presents an illustrated talk on The Cost of Child Labor at the Congregational church on Thursday evening March 26 at 8 o clock. Proceeds support Ames Public Library. Admission 25 cents with tickets at Bosworth's Judison Bros drug stores and at the College Book Store.
Lovina Wells born July 3 1833 died March 17 1908 aged 74 years 8 months 14 days daughter of James Wells and Elizabeth Lathrop last but one of ten children Rodney Wells of North Dakota remains the last of the family She married Nelson Taylor January 13 1870 their children Roy Fay Taylor Nellie Whittinger Ames. She was devoted to husband and children a longtime Congregational church member funeral conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 30 by Rev William J Minchin.
An auction will be held in front of Morris on Saturday March 21 at 3 o'clock to sell nine head of horses to the highest bidder. Terms of sale available at the sale. Thompson and McLain.
In a Scottish church two ministerial candidates named Adam and Low preached. Morning service featured Mr Low with the text Adam, where art thou. The discourse edified the congregation. Evening service had Mr Adam speaking with the text Le here I am.
In London Tit-Bits quip a father compliments his son on economy this term noting he has kept requests for money on tick. The son admits this term he has had everything on tick, reflecting frugal mischief.
Dialog shows Lucky recounting a near collision with an elderly pedestrian while Smith explains his car was just painted last week. The banter captures casual Chicago street chatter and a narrow escape.
The Merchants' Carnival at Cole's hall next Tuesday evening closes the season. About thirty five merchants have joined with more expected to enter. skaters will represent firms in full costume using stock goods. An expected crowd of 500 will watch the parade with a band providing music. Also notes H. K. Campbell hosting his Chicago visitor, R. D. Campbell.
The cup shoot yesterday afternoon was not a real event due to too few shooters. Scores were very low and not worth recording. Bob Clark retains the cup until enough shooters join future calls.
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