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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
3
Sunday sermons announced for AMES CHRISTIAN CHURCH and United Brethren church thankfulness for hosting the annual conference. Local sales and contests advertised by Darner's grocery and a corn stalk prize offer. Notices warn against credit on a separated spouse and list stoves for sale on Crawford Street.
A description of a thirty caliber U S Army rifle bullet in flight. It notes rifling causing about fi ter inches per revolution, muzzle velocity near 2300 feet per second, about 2760 turns per second, bullet circumference .942 inch giving a peripheral speed around 13000 feet per minute.
In court the bankrupt defends his frugal lifestyle as a social economy study. Opposing counsel asks how he lives in luxury on a mere $200 annually, to which the witness retorts that the issue is one he has studied, with results now before the court.
The Philadelphia Press quotes George lamenting losing ten dollars and expressing frustration. A smiling girl suggests he talk to his father that evening, framing a moment of domestic counsel. The exchange captures a lighthearted, everyday worry in a dated tone.
A quip from the Philadelphia Bulletin satirizes distrustful minds by imagining men forcing monkeys to carry cash registers. The joke critiques paranoia in business contexts with a humorous image of organ grinders and trained primates.
A lighthearted cartoon caption notes that couples should not take themselves too seriously as gravity inevitably causes falls, the Puck style joke implying comic, inevitable misfortune in everyday marriage.
A brief saying notes that cosmetic fixes cannot alter the underlying issue or outcome. It implies that superficial improvements do not change the true effectiveness or result of an action.
The U B conference closed in Ames on Sunday with Armory services attended by townspeople. Eva Marshall Shantz spoke on America's Appeal to Iowa, a key feature. Clergy from Congregational to United Brethren led evening sermons as Rev J W Stiverson succeeds Rev Pruitt at Ames church.
Ida Pohl Sims daughter of Fredrick and Mrs. Pohl was born January 17 1871 in Milwaukee Wisconsin and died September 20 1906 at her home near Ames Iowa. She married John D. Sims February 22 1891 and left six living children. Funeral at the Methodist church September 22 conducted by Rev Andrew M Shea.
A long list of residents and guests visits Ames and Des Moines this week. Many travelers include Miss Wettstein Newton. Mrs. Harvey Polk City. Ed Gilbert Gilbert. J. R. Munden Minnesota. Miss Kate McMichael Conrad. Lieut Francis H Lincoln and family. Mrs. D Ferguson Nevada. Wes Sexton East Prairie. Mrs Loretta Hamilton Davis Pueblo. Mollie Haverly Coffin Gilbert. Carl Anderson Kansas City stocking cattle. George Graham Oklahoma City. Miss Josephine Wallace Des Moines. A rifle club shoot is planned Friday at 2:00 pm at the Ames Gun Club grounds east of the city with 22 caliber targets for practice ahead of formal organization. Two unfurnished rooms for rent at 816 Douglass St.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees at Iowa State College Ames for the erection and completion of poultry buildings. Plans and specifications may be seen at Proufoot & Bird Architects Des Moines. Proposals due October 6 at 10 30 a.m. EB W Stanton secretary.
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