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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
7
Many cloaks advertised last week have sold, with new arrivals replacing them. Act now to avoid disappointment and secure Wooltex cloaks at our prices, which are said to be unbeatable elsewhere.
A long list of residents and visitors in Ames is recorded from across Iowa and neighboring states. Individuals from Nevada Des Moines Boone Boone North Platte Neb Des Moines Chicago and others appear visiting relatives attending events or traveling for work or leisure.
The article lists a series of club meetings and social events including the Book and Basket club with Mrs. Sowers, Beta girls of the high school hosted by Miss Nina Nichols at Dr. Copestake’s home, the K. K. club studying art with Misses Rice and a taffy pull with Miss Daisy Brown. Also noted are the Nonpareil club Russian day programs, Ellsworth Corps W. R. C. visiting Boone, a three course dinner, a program of readings and music, and the Ames Hospital Guild annual meeting with officers elected for the coming year.
In Humboldt column notes a birthday event and a series of college lectures and concerts. Elva Barton leads a class at Freeville’s model home for delinquent boys, while Shanna Cumming, an esteemed singer from New York City, performs with the Bostonia Sextette Club. The Ames audience lauds the sextette for technical mastery and refined concert artistry.
Notes from M H Kistier request the return of a ladder borrowed from a barn and a spirit level taken from a shop. If returned, the owner will be pleased.
The article describes Borneo tree snakes that leap from branches and use a concave lower body to create air resistance. Experiments suggest they don’t tumble but glide gently downward in a direct line, acting like a parachute.
The Croats or Cravates of the Balkans gave the cravat its name and style. During Louis XIV's reign he uniformed several regiments in the Croat fashion with large shawls around the neck. The fashion spread, shrinking from shawls to the slender strip of cloth seen today.
In a brief quoted exchange the Boston Transcript records a sarcastic remark about marriage from Jokely and Benedict. The dialogue hints at bitterness toward married life and a surprising take from a non married observer.
A Pittsburg Post fragment quotes a belief that friendship is earned and that many willing lenders stand ready, implying social networks and responsibility. The exchange humorously notes men ready to lend money, reflecting casual attitudes toward finances and ties.
A Life magazine quote condemns a social circle described as overdressed and costly to tradesmen and friends, noting their habit of overeating at others’ expense. The remark frames society as self indulgent and costly to the community.
Reports detail Austro Hungarian life studies led by Mrs. Coover and a music talk by Mrs Edwards at a Priscilla club session. Boone hosts a grand Esther reception for Luella Crooks with Magi chapter and local C B W M delegates attend a bi county convention.
Mrs J C Weinan announces an instruction free sale at Tilden Bros in Ames on November 16 and 17 featuring up to date stock of art needle work for sale. Also notes Kalsem property sale details in College Park addition and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Rev James A Lewis of Milaca Minnesota.
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