18 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
1
A verbose clippings-style note mocks a local preacher from Oyster Bay and the drinker who “fell off the water wagon.” It then shifts to winter coal jokes, a Tur Odd Fellows visit to Des Moines, and an editorial praising women who work versus those with empty hands and hearts.
The event featured a local Episcopal rector extolling President Roosevelt in such extravagant terms that the president, present in the congregation, appeared ashamed. The speaker’s gushing tribute drew sharp criticism for lionizing the living while belittling predecessors.
In Des Moines and surrounding towns, columns note local humor and moral life, including Misses and a mayoral fine for crap shooting in Nevada. The piece also discusses the Iowa state college presidency rumors tied to Secretary Wilson and Secretary Shaw, plus a Canton twins anecdote and early September frost observations.
The Times notes a township Republican central committee member spreads that one ticket candidate will not carry the township which is normally solid Republican. It urges the committeeman’s resignation and defends the county ticket as honestly nominated and deserving of GOP support.
Omaha hosts the annual international Disciples of Christ meeting October 15 23 1902 with a nationwide one fare round trip offer to attract over 30000 visitors. Coliseum seating 14000, redecorated for the event, with dining and entertainment arrangements and lodging via the entertainment committee.
An aged divinity hall recalls a memorable morning when a remote youth led prayers. The venerable professor was depicted as weak and ignorant, and the prayer asked for mercy and strength to lead like a he goat before the flock, from Twenty five Years of St. Andrews.
The Chicago Record-Herald features a high grade serial tale in every issue with installments that suit daily reading. Notable recent works include Graystark by George B. McCutcheon When Knighthood Was in Flower by Charles Major and Alice of Old Vincennes by Maurice Maeterlinne.
Excursion tickets available at reduced rates from September 12 to 18 with return by October 15 under I. O. O. F. Sovereign Grand Lodge conditions. North Western Railway agents in Chicago handle sales. Poultry wanted by B. Reap.
Josh Westhafer, a poor man from Loogootee Indiana, says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is worth five dollars a bottle because it saved him from becoming a cripple. The liniment is advertised as effective for stiff joints, contracted muscles, stiff neck, sprains and rheumatic pains and has reportedly cured partial paralysis. Sold by all druggists.
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