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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1911

Page

5

Men and Religion Forward Movement Ames Campaign Outline

Tentative four day program for the Men and Religion Forward Movement in Ames from December 14 to 17, 1911. J H Fellingham of Des Moines will revise and manage details with expert advisers. Highlights include conferences, rallies, campus convocations, and platform meetings led by visiting team members focusing on the movement’s five fold message and community extension themes.

Men and Religion Forward Movement Ames J. H. Fellingham Des Moines Down Town

Cole's Hot Blast Range Advertisement

The ad promotes the Pronor hem Range with a new broiler attachment and pots at £20. It claims improved performance over old ranges and urges customers to see Cole's Hot Blast Range to avoid being without this upgrade. Roe

Cole

Visiting speaker leads town college campaign schedule

A campaign program lists 11:00 a m services with visiting team in pulpits, 3:00 p m men mass, 4:00 p m institutes, 7:30 p m two union mass meetings. Town and college cooperate, with college meetings timed for busy students and emphasis on attending both town and college events.

Thanksgiving Mass at St Cecilia’s Church

A Mass of Thanksgiving will be given today at nine o clock at St Cecilia’s Catholic Church.

St. Cecilia's Catholi Church

Christian Science Sunday Service in Smith's Hall

Sunday at 11 A M Christian Science services in Smith's Hall with a subject Got the Only Cause and Creator. Scangers welcome.

Christian Science Services Smith’s Hall

Bazaar at MBe church features chicken pie supper

The Ladies Aid Society of the M BE church will hold their annual bazaar in the church basement on Thursday afternoon and evening December 7. A chicken pie supper is served Thursday evening for 35 cents. Geo W O'Brien received a telegram from his son Floyd in Seattle reporting his election as supreme grandminster of the world for the Benevolent Protective Independent Order of Lions at a convention of 210 delegates without a dissent.

Ladies Aid Society M. BE. Church Geo. W. O'Brien Floyd Seattle Supreme Grandminster of the World Benevolent Protective Independent Order of Lions

Chinese lace insertions and grass linen goods for sale

Hand made lace insertions and edges, collars and doilies in thread and silk. Hand embroidered grass linens, lunch cloths, runners. Grass linen and silk pongee by the yard. Elegant Xmas gifts at modest prices. Mrs. H C Scofield, 217 6th St. Phone 65X. 30-tf

H. C. Scofield 6Th St

Executors Notice for Joseph M Diffenbacher Estate

Notice is given that on November 23 1911 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed Mary B Diffenbacher executrix of the estate of Joseph M Diffenbacher deceased. All creditors should present claims to the court and debtors pay the executrix. Dated Nevada Iowa November 23 1911.

District Court Story County Iowa Joseph M. Diffenbacher Saul County

Sunday church home mission day services announced

On Sunday December 3rd the Sunday school will hold a short program after the lesson and the sermon in the morning will focus on home missions. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m and preaching follows at 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday evening. all are invited.

Home Mission Christian Endeavor

Administrator's Notice in Story County Iowa 1911

On November 6 1911 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed J Gummel as administrator of the estate of Hattie A Hummel deceased. He invites all creditors to present their claims for allowance and directs all debtors to pay the estate promptly. Dated November 14 1911. V Morgan attorney notes administrator at bottom.

District Court Story County Towa Hattie A. Hummel J. Gummel Nevada Iowa Cc. H. Passey

Preaching Service at 3 P. M. on Some Missions

A neighborhood preaching service announced for 3 p.m. on Some Missions invites all residents to attend and participate in the event.

Art Calendar Pads at the Times Sold for Two Dollars

A brief notice notes the sale of art calendar pads at the Times store with a price of two dollars. The item is described in minimal terms and tied to the newspaper office.

Rev Wee to Lead Services at Norwegian Lutheran Church

Rev Wee will conduct services at the Norwegian Lutheran church Sunday with worship in Norwegian at 11:00 a.m. and in English at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Wee

Thanksgiving Feast Brought By Mrs Shinn Helps Times Family

Through the kindness of Mrs Geo Shinn south of town the Times family enjoys a real Thanksgiving feast. Mr Shinn delivered a seventeen pound turkey to the Times office yesterday. The gesture brings grateful thanks to the community source.

Geo. Shinn Times Mr. Shinn Times Office The

Band Benefit at Armory Thursday December

A band benefit is planned at the Armory on Thursday in December to aid a local cause. Organizers urge community turnout and donation from attendees and supporters.

Armory

Notorious Dunks in Literary History

The London Standard notes famous writers were once deemed dull or foolish in childhood. Gibbon was called dreadfully dull, Hume pictured as a potential steady merchant, Clarke branded a grievous dunce, Boileau and Dryden faced similar scorn, yet each rose to distinction.

Gibbon Hume Adam Clarke Boileau Pope Dryden Westminster Dr. Busby Jobp London Standard

Pulpit Gift at Local Church Sparks Moral Twist

A revered clergyman received a newly carved pulpit from his devoted congregation. The ornate piece draws praise for craftsmanship but features the inscription He giveth his beloved sleep, prompting quiet reflection on its unintended irony given the rector's sermon themes.

The Way of Them

A humorous exchange from Catholic Standard and Times notes one man’s habit of boasting about his own intellect. The dialogue highlights how talk of intelligence becomes a self image.

Catholic Standard and Times

The Measure of Life and Quality of Achievements

A Philadelphia Ledger quote argues life should be judged by its quality of achievements rather than its years, challenging the idea that life’s value equates to duration.

Philadelphia Ledger

He that plants thorns will not gather roses proverb

A traditional maxim warns that those who sow harm should not expect pleasant rewards. The adage emphasizes cause and effect in human behavior.

Profane Authors Question Sparks Golf Club Quip

A Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoon caption quips about reading profane authors, replying with a jest that the speaker belongs to a golf club. The comment plays on contrasting literary taste and leisure.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

What He Wanted to See

A man shops for a garment for a woman in a department store and feels crushed by the task. The saleswoman guides him, he stumbles over sizing, and finally asks to be shown the quickest exit, a blackly humorous reflection on consumer culture.

New York Sun

A New Religion Starts With Song, Clergyman Says

A clergyman suggests that a new religion should begin by engaging popular song writers to craft songs that express the spirit of faith. He argues that making people feel religion in their hearts can spread it and move the world.

San Francisco Bulletin

Suspicions Aroused Over Domestic Science Course

A light quote from the Louisville Courier Journal depicts a student recounting how her father persuaded her to take a domestic science course. She jokes that if suspicions are confirmed she will quit and have him buy a fifty dollar hat.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Buying Precious Stones

Ingem buyers should always inspect gems with a microscope to reveal flaws invisible to the naked eye. The quote warns that hidden flaws devalue or ruin stones, noting that visual judgment by eyes can mislead while others’ opinions can help.

Ames School District Sues Over Ames Property Title

In Story County Iowa the Independent School District of Ames files suit alleging sole ownership of Lots 12 18 and 14 in Block 19 Blair's addition Ames with adverse claims by descendants and unknown heirs tracing back through George Thomas and A M H Kistler to the Parish of St Johns Church Ames. The petition states the district holds title by warranty deed from St Johns and seeks quiet title against defendants and unknown claimants.

District Court State of Iowa Story County Independent Schol District Ames George Y Thomas Mattie Thomas Buck George W. Thomas Logan B. Thomas Florence Thomas Logan d ‘Homas Charlies Thomas Ralph ‘Homas Joe Thomas Opal Thomas Bycon Thomas Logan B. ‘Thomas Blair George Thomas Iowaailroad Land Company, (Incorporated George “’. Thomas M. H. Kistler H. Kistler St. Johns Church Mary McDonald Knapp Herman Independent School District

Noted quotes on propriety and heroism

A Washington Star quote questions wives attending services to observe fashion while the reply cites prosperity allowing a wife to set trends. The fragment references Carlyle’s idea that a sincere man could inspire heroism in others.

Mr. Cumrox Washington Star

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