Local notes and social updates from Ames area
Misa Lela Moore returns to Ames after visiting Miss Floy Welch. Marion Welch plans to leave after holidays for Mt Carroll to attend school. A E Tucker is home recovering from a fall on icy walks. Mrs. Robinson of Reinbeck returned home after a visit with her daughter Mrs E L Marri are. Frank S Near buys North Washington Street property to build a residence next spring. Mr and Mrs W E Anderson of Marshalltown visit Mr and Mrs W J Garles. Anderson returns home. Mrs Ramsay hosts I B Club house party with six o clock dinner and overnight stay. Hawthorne Club meets at Mrs A J Anderson home. seventeen attend. Mrs Marks reads fortunes about members. Fred Burlingame, clerk of court, reports rising fees this year. over $2100 since Jan 1 1909 and likely over $2300 by year end. last year total was $1800. Increase due to diligent cost collection in Depew in Form. Senator Depew at tariff dinner in Washington entertains with quip about memory.
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Misa Lela Moore
Ames
Frank S. Near
Washington Street
Scurry
W. E. Anderson
Marshalltown
W. J. Garles
Anderson
Scientists Seek Earth's Poles Beyond Lands and Seas
A remark notes that science prioritizes locating the actual poles of the earth's axis over exploring adjacent lands and seas, suggesting focus on fundamental geophysical points.
Truth About Catarrh Cure Claim
Catarrh is said to be caused by germs and only killed by Hyomei delivered via a hard rubber inhaler. The ad claims immediate relief and a complete outfit for $1.00 at Geo A Starra and leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Starra
Lucyes Brave Rescue and Secret Love Confession
In a stormy lake crisis Lucy Hamilton sails to warn and rescue, outwits Shaw who plots to ruin Strong, and reunites with Strong as they face the directors meeting. Strong declares love twice as Lucy accepts his embrace after returning to shore.
Missouri giantess Ella Ewing visits Hoxsey hotel
Ella Ewing known as the Missouri giantess, nine feet six inches tall, stayed at the Hoxsey hotel in Mexico while en route to the Bowling Green fair. Two beds were joined to accommodate her, highlighting her extraordinary stature.
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Ella Ewing
Hoxsey Hotel
Mexico
Bowling Green Fair
Kansas City
Dean's Kidney Pills Advert: Eldora Woman’s Recovery
Mrs. W L McCall of Eldora Iowa shares a kidney disease testimony praising Dean's Kidney Pills. She describes irregular secretions, back pain, and relief after using two boxes. Ad notes the product is sold by all dealers for 60 cents, FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Dress Goods and Silk Dept Quitting Business Sale Prices
Vintage sale ad lists dress goods, silk hosiery, alpaca, cashmeres, and overcoats with dramatic markdowns. Items include 42 inch fabrics at 60c value, various hosiery and underwear priced well below cost, fur lined coats at $59, and mens overalls and sweaters offered at reduced public sale prices. Contains numerous brand-like items and colors with emphasis on bargains and stock liquidation.
We Are Quitting Business Offers Menswear Bargains
A distressed liquidation ad proclaims public sale of men suits and worsted garments at deep discounts. It lists pure homespun wool crash ceviots and hand tailored wool suits with price cuts from 10 to 15 dollars, plus work shirts bandanas and underwear, claiming vast stock worth over 1060 dollars available at bargain prices. The notice emphasizes guaranteed values and money refunds if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sharp
Public sale of shoes and groceries at low prices
The ad promotes men's dress shoes in patent, vici, and kid at bulk sale prices around 2.22 and 2.50, along with heavy work shoes and popular brands. It lists canned corn, tomatoes, beans, soap, coffee, and bulk coffee as Public sale prices, inviting shoppers to compare with wholesale houses and visit the store for quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid
Vici
PYICO
Pai
Patent Colt
Vici Kid
R. LP. Smith
Smith-Swarts
Oxford
Lace
Comare
Giant underwear sale offers wool fleeced shirts and drawers
Sanitary wool fleeced underwear in 50c, 33c, and $1.50 to $2.40 sale prices. Heavy fleeced long johns sell worldwide, all sizes in natural and gray. Derby ribbed underwear unit advertised at a fraction of its usual $4 value, with sale price of $2.40.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Depew
Senator Depew
Washington
Geo. A. Starr
Hyomei
G. L. Gamrath
Iowa State College
Starr’s Drug Store
Eldora, Iowa
Lucy
Frank H. Williams
Associated Literary Press
Lucy Hamilton
Arthur Shaw
John Strope
Strong
Shaw
Mr. Strong
Pshaw
Walf
Bunty
Landing
Moore
Lacey
Iake
Lucey
Eldora
Eldora, Iowa, and Vicinity
Sie
PTICG
Coetad
Madras
Cee Eee Eee Eee AG
Iowa
Shoe Department
Arm. & Hammer Soda
Abe
Ieee ci
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