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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
3
Fr W H Story and H A Cobson announce candidacies for the county Board of Supervisors. Story seeks the Republican primary approval in ne lican county. Cobson aims to succeed Michaelson with Republican support in the 1908 primaries.
Ames residents prepare for a local election on the school superintendent post with the Republic party backing a candidate. Voter turnout is anticipated at the Ames polling places, including the town hall and surrounding precincts.
Rank N. Fowler of Ames announces his candidacy for County Treasurer in the Republican primary to be held in June 1908. He issues the statement from Ames on January 29.
H Es Hadley announces candidacy for County Attorney in Nevada on Jan 24 and Maxwell lists Feb 7 dates. L W Douglass and H B Slattery also declare runs for County Attorney with pledges to enforce state laws if elected.
A clipped letter from FRANK Milford Township and FRANK B LOUGH Nevada dated January 22 presents sheriff candidates for Story County. TOM THOMPSON and WARRICK listed as candidates for the nomination, subject to GOP primary voters.
To the Republicans of Boone and Story counties J A Fitchpatrick announces candidacy for state senator seeking the party nomination at the upcoming primary.
The candidate George C. White announces his candidacy for Representative and states this bid is subject to the Republican primaries held on June 2.
Mayor Parley Sheldon announces a bond election on April 6, 1908, to raise 15000 dollars for water works. Voting times run from 8 AM to 7 PM at ward offices, council chamber, and college gate, with Ames residents urged to vote on the proposition proposing 15000 to 16000 dollars for water works.
Numerous land transactions recorded in Ames, Huxley, and surrounding areas. Buyers include E O Stillman, J L Stevens, Sarah J Kegley, John Swan, and R H McCarthy, with properties ranging from lots and blocks to ne and se quarters in 82-86-23 and 84-22 parcels. Transfers list wds, deeds, and sums from $1 to $12920, involving Fernald, Story City, and Nevada districts.
Articles of incorporation were filed with the county recorder last week for the Wayne-Loud company of this city. The firm is capitalized at 5900 dollars in paid up shares of 50 dollars each. Members named are G. Jayne of Boone Mrs. R Lowa and Charles Anderson. Officers have not yet been elected.
Pontypool Ont post master Mr Thos Stenton reports eight years of rheumatic pains and says Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave him more relief than any prior remedy. He recommends it to other sufferers. Available from Loughran & Bauer and Joel Cagwin.
A March tornado swept southeastern Iowa causing church destruction and property damage while Illinois Indiana and Michigan also faced damage. The Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association Des Moines reports strong growth with 2400 March applications 875940 in force and rising monthly business guiding insured homeowners to rely on affordable coverage.
Tesdahl of Slater visited at the John Rugh home and Mrs. J. B. King traveled to Laverne for a family illness. Miss Theressa Peterson of Chicago visited friends then left for home. Gal will preach at Bergen's church Sunday. Mrs. M. O. Ferkin broke her arm but is recovering. Ladies Aid groups met or planned gatherings at Trinity and Salem churches. G. Mossman resigns as Roland Canning manager and will be replaced by his Marshalltown salary change. aged resident Nels Simmons died after years in Story County. funeral at Salem Church. Granddaughter and family members attended. Birth announced for Ove Holland and Mrs. Holland. O.N.O. club meets with Julia Egeland. Guetava Kvalem visited Ames. Thimble club to meet with Mrs. Gaard.
A farmer-like urge to share favors is described as a touch of nature. The text notes people cured by Chamberlain's Cough Cure write to manufacturers hoping others may gain relief. It credits warm-hearted letters behind each message and lists Loughran & Bauer and Joel Cagwit as sellers.
Advertises daily March and April one way tickets from all Northwestern line points to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Puget Sound points with tours in tourist sleeping cars. Manager A Hutchinson Chicago Ill directs to contact nearest ticket agent. Also a testimonial endorsing Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by Fred C Hanrahan Porteamouth Va and local sellers.
Wm Keegan near Bear Valley paints his house with six gallons of Devoe lead and zinc instead of seven. The dealer in Richland Center was surprised by the return of the seventh gallon. A neighbor also used the paint with good results. Iowa primary election Tuesday June 2.
The Collonnades filed articles of incorporation in Iowa with the county recorder. The aim is promoting social and scholastic welfare for members. The 50 year charter may be dissolved by a three fourths vote. First year officers: H. P. Philips, Jesse McKeen, R. F. Weirick, H. B. Bek, and R. Bush. The group continues under the name The Collonnades.
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