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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
6
Community notices list recurring meetings for G A R units, cemetery and mission groups, lodges, and church societies across Ellsworth. Also included are social events like receptions, club picnics, and a choral society meeting with plans to collaborate with a Norwegian chorus.
Des Moines Star reports Schroeder, last year’s West High star tackle, joined practice with Sioux Jones after arriving yesterday. He weighs 185 pounds and shows active play plus place kicking potential. Coach Williams faces punting issues as Wilmarth and Keeney vie to improve kick spirals and wind resistance. Captain Law’s return from government work in New Mexico is anticipated later in the week.
The coach drills the team with hard signal exercises to sharpen speed and signaling, as Williams pushes players with a week and a half left before the initial competition. He hints at testing under fire to reveal true quarterback ability.
With temperatures near 100 degrees there is no ice available in town today as merchants warn of supply strain and residents scramble for cold drinks and perishables.
It is contended that the year 1800 produced more celebrities and persons of genius than any other year of the nineteenth century. Among those born then were Abraham Lincoln Edgar Allan Poe Oliver Wendell Holmes William Ewart Gladstone Charles Darwin Lord Houghton Alfred Tennyson Edward Fitzgerald Professor Blackie Mary Cowden Clarke and Felix Mendelssohn.
In a Florida Times-Union note the scene unfolds as a mother bursts into a parlor catching a music teacher kissing her daughter. The teacher replies that he makes no charge for this.
Afather explains inconsistency to his son Freddy by noting a man who growls all day then returns home to kick the dog for barking at night. The exchange frames a moral warning about behavior.
Judge asks what you have to say about the charge that, while married to one woman, you married three others. The issue is framed as a simple four of a kind not being what it is cracked up to be.
A report from Beaumont Texas notes a man who got loaded and tried a shot at a business location, but his aim proved poor. Local authorities investigated the incident without major injuries or property damage reported.
Dr Ghrist fled a sick call at speed about six, a bug blinded his eye, and he jerked the wheel losing control. The car rolled, threw him across the ground, but he was found unconscious and later cared for. he escaped a worse fate. The article also lists several real estate transfers and local notices.
Ole Peterson and wife transfer with Fred C Johnson eight hundred dollar payment for lots 42 and 44 in block 11 Burris addition Nevada. Anna Gunsell transfers to Herman J Jorgeson seven hundred dollars for lot 4 in block 20 Larsons addition Story City. James T Carpenter and wife transfer to Frank L Carpenter eleven hundred dollars for lot 7 in block 7 Bikelows addition Ames.
Honest industrious woman sought to introduce dress goods waisting trimmings and related items among locals. Must have a trade and earn $25 weekly. No upfront money. write Standard Dress Goods Co. 100 Seventh Street Linghamton NY for details. 19-31
Andrew M. Shea pastor conducts services at the rink with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Prof R C Barrett. Sermon at 11 am titled Our Attitude Toward the Gospel and Epworth League meeting at 6 30 pm with leaders Leena Bale and Mary Bryant on Christ the Lord of Our Intellect.
Walter J. Fowie is pastor with Drake University professor Sherman Kirk preaching at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm. Bible School at 9:45 am, Endeavor society at 6:30 pm. Evangelist Fred Berry leads 11:00 sermon 3:00 service and 6:30 gospel, daily meetings at 7:30 pm. Berry speaks on The Judgments at the tent each remaining evening.
Will F. Newlan brings his famous cornet and saxophone artistry to the Armory Opera House on Wednesday evening September 23. The program includes Master James Vesely as boy pianist with special scenery and electric effects to accompany the concert.
Miss L. Zenorr showcases a line of tailored hats while Reliance corsets are on display at Perry's. Ae Harry Perry has suffered from malaria for weeks. A fried chicken supper at the Christian church Friday evening asks 25 cents. The youngest McDonald child near the college has been seriously ill with dysentery for a week.
A sprained ankle may heal in about one third the usual time by applying Chamberlains Liniment freely and giving it absolute rest. Sold by J. E. Cagwin.
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