Prof Holden and Hosmer Speak at Local Church Event
Attendees heard Prof P. G. Holden of our college praise Booker T. Washington and Tuskegee Institute. Prof C. B. Hosmer of Tuskegee outlined the school’s growth, trades, enrollment, and need for ongoing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
P. G. Holden
Our College
C. B. Hosmer
Tuskegee Institute of
Washington
Bro. C. B. Hosmer
Southland
Hosmer
Holden
Death of Naoma S. McGuire in Lincoln sanitarium
Naoma S. McGuire of Ames died Monday in Green Gables Sanitarium Lincoln Neb after two months treatment for nephritis and paralysis. She was 62, married to Elias W. McGuire, with five living children. Funeral held at Christian Church. the couple settled in Ames after moving from Walnut Grove in 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naoma S. McGuire
Ames
Green Gables Sanitarium
Lincoln
Neb
Walter
St. Paul
Reed
Sioux City
Rossville
Elias W. McGuire
McGuire
Walnut Grove
Marion
Lenora
8. L. Wood
Tacoma
Wash
Elmeta
C. D. Reed
Etta
G. D. Dunning
Warren
Fort Dodge
St Paul
Christian Church
Freshmen Sweep Home Track Meet at State Field
Freshman team dominates rivals in annual meet led by Larry Young in sprints and Laird in the 440. Ames area athletes win several events including McElyen in low hurdles and Haggard in the half mile. Freshmen take 42 points with Sophomores 35 and Seniors 30. starter Prof. Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Young
Laird
Lew McElyen
Ames
Haggard
Dutch Kraft
Altho
Young
Clutter
Trullinger
Brown
Hyzer
Bradford
Clarkson
Dyer
Dotty
Main
Emerson
Telfer
Bristol
Kemlar
Scott
Collins
Pithy Pronunciation Dispute Solved by Brother Johnsing
A citizen relates a long ago quarrel between two colored brothers at Market Square over how to pronounce appendicitis. One argues for the long i in the penultimate syllable while the other favors the short i. Passing etymology authority Brother Johnsing settles it with a comical rule: if the disease is in the eye it is appendicytis, if in the seat it is appendiseatis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Square
Alley 7
Brother Johnsing
Lion in Pittsburg Cage Incident Highlights Child Safety
Report notes a lion in a Pittsburg cage fondled a child's hand, illustrating dangers to youngsters from animal encounters. The piece also extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds, praising it as a remedy for babies and various respiratory ailments with price details and trial bottle offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Music Teacher Mrs Woods Seeks Summer Pupils
During the summer months Mrs J R Woods will be prepared to take music pupils. Details not specified. The notice indicates a private tutoring opportunity for music instruction by a named local teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Woods
Old Debt Liquidated Over Thirty Years Later
Captain Greeley received a letter from Volney T. Hoggatt in Colorado about settling a five dollar state bank bill that imposed a fine in 1880 for jumping a moving train. The arresting officer was Squire Shockley. Greeley suggested charging interest for thirty years.
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Greeley
Volney T. Hoggatt
Colorado
Squire Shockley
Gratitude to Ames Fire Helpers From A V Storm family
A card from A V Storm and family thanks the citizens of Ames and local students for aiding after a recent fire. The note expresses appreciation for the support shown and the community’s concern for their welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
A. V. Storm
Family
Patriotism of Peace Lecture Set by Cosmopolitan Club
Under Cosmopolitan club sponsorship Dr R B H Hibbard will give The Patriotism of Peace lecture at the Assembly on May 18 at 7 30 p m Admission free. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
RB. H. Hibbard
Episcopal Guild to Hold Home Cooking Sale at Sears
The Episcopal Guild will conduct a home cooking sale this Saturday at Sears Ice Cream Parlors. Proceeds support guild activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Episcopal Guild
Sears
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prof
Houser
Booker T. Washington
C. H. Stange
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
Ladies’ Aid Society
F. M. Confare
Nevada
Great Bend
Kansas
F. M
Confare
8. E. Harrison
Story County
The
Great Bend News
Seeber
Clarence Township
St. Rose Hospital
M. L. Harrison
Oxfords
Canier Brothers & Herman
G. E. Burton
Times
Condi
Tion
McBelyea
Holcombe
Maine
Wilson
Peterson
Juhl
van Meter
McCormick
Lee
Tracey
Weyrauch
Kraft
Garabout
Vincent
Yash dash—Young
Latimer
Porter
Lion
Odd Fellows Hall
Des Moines
Odd Fellows
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