Social and club events fill Ames campus life and gatherings
A roundup notes Kappa Zetas dance in Smiths hall, weddings, dinners, club meetings and campus entertainments across Story county. Highlights include Thompsons hosting a glee club banquet, Priscillas annual meeting, senior Sigma Nus dinners, a Federation luncheon in Boone, a coming marriage for Floyd Scott and Ollie Van Duzer, and campus campfires, dances, picnics, and receptions at various homes and halls.
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Story County
Floyd Scott
Ollie van Duzer
Ames Growth Prompts City Improvements This Summer
Census shows Ames population at 4223 with strong growth. Public works to begin on a 50000 dollar post office and two new school buildings this summer. Golf club incorporates and leases ground near dairy station for a clubhouse.
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Ames
Golf and Country Club
Marmouth
Olson
Swat the Fly: Iowa Official Calls Citizens to Action
Dr. A B Kepford of the Iowa board of control urges citizens to join a campaign titled Swat the Fly. He warns flies spread typhoid and diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis, and other illnesses, noting most flies breed in stable manure and garbage. Remove filth and protect outhouses and closets.
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Dr. Kepford
A. B. Kepford
Iowa Board of Control
Towa
Vegetation Surges After Rainy Week Ending May 21 1911
Weather across the state boosted crops as rains on the 14th and a warm spell led to rapid vegetation growth. Corn stands good with mowing underway, oats and rye progress, and fruit crops doing well though cherries and plums set poorly. A health drive urges fly control and house screening to protect food and infants.
Ghrist Buys Club House Opposite West Gate
Dr. Ghrist closed a deal to own the W. T. Smith house across from the west gate which is occupied by the Gamma Theta fraternity. He plans to use the property for rental purposes.
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Dr. Ghrist
W. T. Smith
Gamma Theta
Ghrist
Gypsy fortune tellers run off after deputy marshal orders
A group of traveling performers arrived Tuesday afternoon and offered fortune telling and gags. Deputy Marshal McCoy ordered them to leave and they departed toward the city limits without incident. It notes the familiar routine and near mishap with a soda dispenser.
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McCoy
College preacher speaks twice at chapel and Y M C A
Dr Shailer Mathews of Chicago delivers an engaging talk in the college chapel Sunday morning. He speaks again at the Y M C A in the afternoon. No chapel services this week or next Sunday. One week from Sunday the baccalaureate sermon will be given by President Stanton. Downtown churches will be asked to cooperate.
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Shailer Mathews
Chicago
Stanton
Wilkinson Begins Leave as Corlette Takes Press Office Post
John Wilkinson takes enforced vacation from duties at the express office to nurse a sore arm. Dean Corlette steps in to take his place and handle press duties during the interim.
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John Wilkinson
The
Express Office
Dean Corlette
Buckley and Moore in The Boy from Hipswitch at Scenic
Buckley and Moore headline The Boy from Hipswitch a stage piece opening at Scenic Theatre this week. Performances run nightly through Sunday with strong word of mouth and mixed reviews.
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Buckley & Moore
Junior class play announced for June seventh
School announces junior class play with tickets reserved at Cagwins and Treasurers Office in the Central Building. The event is set for 1 p.m. on May 21 and is available through the Web service.
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Cagwins and Treasurers Office
Central Building
Web
G. A. R. Ladies To Attend Memorial Services
The ladies of the G. A. R. are requested to meet at Odd Fellows hall next Sunday at 10 30 to attend memorial services in a body.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Mrs Arthur Zenor In Poor Health After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Arthur Zenor has been seriously ill for an extended period but remains about the same in condition.
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Arthur Zenor
Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets Offer Free Trial
An advertisement promises quick relief from various pains with Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. The 25 cent box carries the formula and urges readers to ask doctors or druggists about it or write for a free trial from Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin and Cagwins Drug Store.
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Dr. Shoop
Racine
Wis
Cagwins Drug Store
Western Union Plans Summer Rebuild of Lines
Western Union Telegraph company continues work on the Northwestern right of way from Chicago to Council Bluffs. Foreman Ray Toward and eight linemen reached Belle Plaine to fill the Luzerne to Tama gap and will base there for about four months. A second crew restores the Boone to Ames line, expected to take most of the summer.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Ray Toward
Foreman
Belle Plaine
Luzerne
Tama
Death of Lenore Hearn in Colo pneumonia meningitis
Lenore Hearn four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Hearn died in Colo from pneumonia and spinal meningitis. Funeral services were held in Colo on Sunday by Rev J T Houser and burial followed in the Colo cemetery. A number of Ames residents attended the funeral.
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Lenore Hearn
J. C. Hearn
Colo
J. T. Houser
Ames
Boy from Hipswitch tops Scenic vaudeville run
The Boy from Hipswitch headlines the Scenic with its best vaudeville bill yet running tonight through Saturday. It showcases sharp acts and comic routines that captivate local audiences.
Dr King's New Life Pills Endorsement From Mrs Dunlop
A testimonial cites Mrs. M. C. Dunlop of Leadill Tennessee praising Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation and female troubles. The ad urges readers to try the remedy, priced 2 cents at all druggists.
Why Not Select a Name for Your Farm
Story county farm owners may register farm names in a county recorder office under an act from the last general assembly. Fees: one dollar to the recorder and twenty five cents to the treasurer. Transferring full farms may include the registered name. partial transfers must specify it in the deed. Cancellations require a signed margin statement.
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Story County
General Assembly
G A R Outing to Decorate Cemetery Gravesite
Notice calls veterans of the Grand Army to gather at 9 30 Sunday morning to convey members to the college cemetery for grave decoration of Comrade William Miller Beardshear.
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Grand Army
College Cemetery
William Miller Beardshear
Bucklen Arnica Salve Proved Best for Burns and Sores
It startled the world with bold claims and forty years of cures prove Bucklen’s Arnica Salve the best salve on earth for burns boils cuts bruises sprains swelling eczema chapped hands fever sores and piles. Only 25 cents at all druggists.
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Bucklen
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Semmons Dry Goods Store
Kappa Zetas
Smith's Hall
Wasser
Prof
Mrs
A. S. Thompson
Priscillas
Galen Tilden
Sigma Nus
F. R. Conaway
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Boone
Squaw Creek
Agi
Tilden
Dean
Curtiss
Beach
Kennedy
Baptist Ladies Aid
R. H. Porter
John Feroe
Jene Roll
Carroll
M. R. Minkier
W. S. Burton
Cora Cox
Minkler
Burnett Avenue
Lyle Allen
Allen
Columbia
Des Moines
Rebekah Lodge
Ags
Alumni Hall
Miss Tune
Miss Lentner
Thompson
Iowa State College
A. L. EB
S.4
Little Dutch Inn
Adolph Shane
L. Bo Spinney
W. D. Cameron
B. J. Stewart
A. C
F. B. Johnson
C. J. Jensen
Henry
R. C. Johnson
Dean Marston
Sponse
Roll Call
H. F. Ferguson
Frank McKim
Nevada
Canton Ames No. 48
Odd Fellows Temple
BE. C
Tuttle
F. N. Fowler
Canton
Mrs. G. E. Stay
Ner
Maj. W. D
Rich
W. J. Kennedy
Wm. Hulett
Federated Club
Sioux City
Homer Miller
R. W. Patrick
Josephine Babcock
Washington
May Mayer
Red Oak
General Federation
Mary H. S. Jones
Humboldt
John W. Watzek
Davenport
Julian Richards
Waterloo
H. R. Howell
F. F. Faville
Stormlake
H. M. Towner
Corning
Jennie I. Berg
Cedar Rapids
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Philathea
M. E. Sunday School
Eva Cox
Florence Pepper
Eloise Minkler
Girls Glee Club
Tomorow
Florence Walls
Harriett Sessions
Boys’ Glee Club
Niva Nichols
Girls’ Glee Club
Edward N. Wentworth
Our Orchestra
Orra Jones
Mary Vaughn
Everybody
Milford Club
Bert Sowers
Geo. Kimble
Geo. Dial
N. P Helms
Max Sowers
Music Conservatory
Lora Ricker
Niva Nichol
Piano
Beethoven
Verdure
Crea- Hog
Bemberg
Cscs
Vas
Sylvia Haiden Roeslein Hark
Hark
Lark
Villanelle
Dell Acqua
Schubert
Part
Rogers Brettler Liebe
Bungert Lave
Rogers Piano
Chopin
Ole Sisi
Aed Gottschalk
Secess Henschel
Jewel
Faust
Gounod
Welch Bain
D. C. Welch
C. A. Hain
Milo
Iowa
W. J. Fowle
the Baptist Church
Adams,Farnsworth
J. Oscar Adams
Ritzville
Agnes Mae Farnsworth
Ma Farnsworth
Northwestern Ave
Idaho
Marshall
National Health Bulletin
Western Union Company
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