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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
3
A new son was born to Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson on Friday November 18. The father is described as a sophomore veteran.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Cody on Saturday November 19th. Thos Thompson is seriously ill with pneumonia and confined to home since Monday. Tom's hosts of friends hope for his speedy recovery.
H. C. Darger, a senior A. H. student from Sioux City, is in the college hospital with typhoid fever. The case is not serious and he is progressing as well as can be expected.
Mrs. Caroline Murphy died at her home south of town after a several weeks illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the family home tomorrow afternoon by Rev. Minchin.
The notice promotes Saturday matinees for families with admission prices listed as adults 10 cents and children 5 cents. It emphasizes kid friendly showings and local entertainment options.
A Washington youth hurries from his house at noon to reach the office in time for a lunch in this brief humorous item from Saturday Evening.
A fragment depicts a startled mother Maude demanding why her daughter allowed a bold suitor to kiss her. The daughter responds with stunned, stammering lines as the scene unfolds.
A provocative mix of travel prose and historical notes contrasts Bokhara as a harsh, decadent city with Denmark’s storied flag and chivalric Lunnebrog order. The text juxtaposes harsh moral surveillance in Bokhara with ancient Danish heraldry and national symbols.
In 1219 King Valdemar of Denmark led troops against the Livonians after perceiving a bright cross in the sky. He interpreted the omen as a divine promise and pressed forward to victory, shaping his belief and resolve in the campaign.
The government employs over 1,000 physicians across the army, navy, marine hospital, and public health service. Army medical corps include brigadier general surgeon general, 14 colonels, 105 majors, and 300 captains or lieutenants with officers’ pay. Starting at first lieutenant with 2000 a year, promotions raise pay to 2400, 2640, 2880, then 3200 and beyond.
The document outlines years of service pay increases from five to twenty years reaching 3600 at ten years 3900 at fifteen years and 4000 at twenty years. It states monthly base salaries for lieutenant colonel colonel and brigadier general 375 416.66 and 500. Officers receive comfortable quarters two horses kept free and groceries fuel at wholesale prices.
The German ruler Prince Bismarck mourned a boarhound named Sultan after the dog was fatally injured by a passing train. His son Herbert urged him to depart but the prince stayed, then reflected that Teutonic forefathers believed dogs would reunite in paradise, a belief he wished to share.
Farmer Corntassel jokes about shaping his son Josh into a lawyer. The keeper adds a House keeper quip about Josh’s inclination to mind others’ business, preferring him to be paid for it.
An old Scotchwoman, advised by her minister to take snuff to stay awake during the sermon, replies with a wry quip asking why the snuff could not be put into the sermon itself. The humorous exchange reflects Scots humor and churchgoing wit.
A brief quip shows Figg asking Fogg what ails him while Fogg admits feeling wretched. The exchange underlines a humorous mood with a sharp, light banter tone.
Local groups meet at Jameson hall, the Y W C A and Y M C A host events, Delta Theta Sigma initiates, and gatherings honor birthdays and guests. A varied schedule includes dances, gatherings, lectures, and a convalescing party with many Ames residents in attendance.
Miss Mildred Semmons entertained about thirty guests at a Friday evening 500 party honoring her brother Harry Lemmoner who is home on a short vacation. A three course luncheon was served by the hostess at the close of the evening.
Judge and Mrs C G Lee greeted guests Monday evening in Smiths hall for a complimentary party to Miss Blanche Youngs of Ewart Michigan. Cramblitts orchestra provided twenty-dance program and refreshments followed at Greens cafe. Miss Addison Mr Addison and Mr B Soper of Nevada attended as out of town guests for a delightful season’s entertainment.
Ladies and childrens special matinee set for Saturday at Scenic Theatre with a newly appointed management team overseeing the event.
A sudden and severely painful backache is blamed on rheumatic muscle inflammation. Quick relief is reported from applying Chamberlain's Liniment, available through all dealers.
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