Scenic Theatre Sees James Boys Film Seizure Foiled Twice
Hank Wilkinson the city marshal attempted to suppress life and deeds of James boys films at the Scenic Theatre on consecutive nights with search warrants but failed to stop the show. He seized a large collection of films and slides yet attendees reported the program continued as advertised. A council meeting discussed future showhouse regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Wilkinson
Justice Campbell
J. L. Kahn
Justice Office
Epworth League Sales and Local Notices Highlight May Events
Local items advertise Epworth League Sample Sale set for May 22 and 23 in the U S Spring building, with exhibits starting at 1 30 p m. Other notices include room rentals, a theater promotion for The Little Prospector, and community updates on residents and tradespeople.
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U. S
Clint Myers
Stultz
Baker
Gregson
Roman
Main St
U.S
Des Moines
Danforth
John Lathrow
Jewel Junction
Epworth League
Armory Opera House
Golden West
Frank Stultz
Ben Read
Ridge St
The
Union National Bank
Good Play Praised by Audiences and Critics
A cheerful review extols Chie Perkins and her company praising the play The Appointments Are Good Things. The production, cast, and stage settings receive strong approval from all who have seen it, calling it a commendable offering with solid performances and engaging ambiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chie” Perkins
Wind Storm Insurance Offered by Tornado Association
An old Des Moines association advertises wind storm policies with affordable rates. A $1000 policy costs $3.00, a $2000 policy costs $4.00, and a $3000 policy costs $5.00, as per A J Graves Mer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Graves
May Day Revels Rescheduled If Rain Delays on Campus
The College Campus May Day Revels will be held at four o'clock on the first good weather weekday after rain. Weather will determine the rescheduled date and time.
Dog Smugglers Bend Borders With Canine Trafficking
Smuggling by dogs grows popular on the Italy Switzerland frontier near Como. Dogs are trained by fear of a customs officer in uniform, then smuggled with contraband across the border. The dogs instinctively return to their Italian masters after being released near the Swiss side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Switzerland
Como
Custom House
An Emended Sign At Stanford Paint Job
A Stanford University painting contract turned comic when a painter failed to finish on time. Fraternity houses prepared for visitors amid football game festivities. The sign evolved from These Premises Being Painted by Blank Blank to Blank Blank, Now and Then as delays continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge University
Cambridge
Emanuel
Cornhill Magazine
Stanford University
San Francisco Chronicle
Judicial Ignorance in Courtroom Exchange
A police judge questions a man charged with disorderly conduct about a clock being dashed in a cellar. The man quips that the clock stopped and asks if it went through to China, reflecting a humorous exchange in a courtroom setting.
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China
Modern Facilities
The Louisville Courier Journal notes discussion of public libraries and references Rip Van Winkle as an old time figure who did not use such facilities, suggesting a contrast between past and present public resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip van Winkle
Louisville Courier-Journal
Local People Visit Ames and Nearby Towns
Several residents and visitors are noted around Ames. Miss Gertrude Mereness stays at her Sac City home while Mrs J G Hummel recovers from illness. Others travel to Larrabee Knoxville Boone and Des Moines for visits events and interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Mereness
Sac City
All Meet Saturday Night Alumni Gathering
The high school alumni association will meet at the Clyde Kintzley home at 903 Kellogg Avenue Saturday at eight o clock. Open to graduates from 1870 through 1908. Bring families if needed. Do not bring money. A committee on alumni reception will be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Alumni Association
Clyde Kintzley
Kellogg Avenue
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Copenhagen
CN Lse
New York
Vici
Puen
Brussels
Dr. Shoop
Joel E. Cagwin
Danforth’s
Douglass Ave
Cagwins
Jersey
John R. Keating
Hunt's
Douglass Avenue
M.C. Ufford
Ames
Odd Fellow’s Hall
Ladies of the Christian Church
W. I. CG. Girls of the Baptist Church
D. A. Nash
Shoop
J. G. Hummel
Waltmire
A. Marstton
Larrabee, Iowa
Bernice Johnson Kissick
Knoxville
Allan Judd
Episcopal Church
Mrs. Barnes of
Albia
Maisie Schreiner
Benton Davis
Mrs. Raymond of
Marshalltown
Miss Lyral Watkins
Perry
J. J. Roland
Sioux City
Mrs. Cox
Steven Carhart
Mapleton
Kittie Freed
Lis
Nevada
Ames People
Daniel Embree
Tom Doods Familly
Arapahoe Colorado
Phillip Allen
Sam Akin
Herbert E. Hadley
Ames Friends
John Meiers
Plainfield
New Jersey
Genevieve Gossard
Margaret Stalker
the Gables
Los Angeles
F. Worsing
Boone
F. C. Worsing
City
Frank Corbin
Herman Reeve
Committee On Military Affairs
National Congress
Enya Talbott
Carrol
Katherine Miller
A. B. Maxwell
C. A. Aplin
Hahneman Medical Society of
State
B. A. Beeson
T. W. Hauser
Mr. Beeson
State of
Iowa
Helen Troup
Myrtle Mills
Cedar Rapids
Irving Smith
James Troup
George and
Clara Jorgenson
Moline
Illinois
Frank Stults
Tom Thompson
Ruth Axtell
Newton
F. H. Munn
C. A. Beverly
Chicago
Miller
Dixon
Young Davis
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