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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
7
A concise reflection contrasts a leaden heart praising the golden rule in silvery tones with the idea that silence equals wealth for some, while others remain broke. The piece uses epigrammatic wit on virtue and money.
Ledger fragment lists Grain Co and Dunahugh F G with accounts for Ericson BE, Fielland, Pay A HL, Hattie D Widler Chambers doors, Frank N, Glann A G, and others. Shows numerous small cash items and medical, mason, mdse, witness, and tax entries with amounts from 1.92 to 300.00. Country town bookkeeping snippet cites suppliers, services, and credits with references to Scott and Michaelson.
City of Ames adopts permanent grade elevations for a stretch from the Des Moines Southern rail line to Ash Avenue on Boone Street and along Boone Street southward to 350 feet south. Elevations are listed by station with reference to grade 100 feet, detailing multiple points from station 10 plus 15 to station 7 plus 3.
The ordinance sets the grade elevation at Station 3 plus 50 and designates the north end of the 1 cement sidewalk on the west side of Lynn Avenue as Section 3. It takes effect after final passage, adoption, and official publication. City Clerk A B Maxwell acting Mayor M Hullibarger signed.
An ordinance vacates a portion of Ellis Street south of Lot 3 and 5 in Ellis addition Ames Iowa. The mayor and clerk may quit claim to Isaac Ellis the vacated portion per section 2. The ordinance takes effect upon legal publication with no city expense.
Citizens and residents of Ames urged to remove dirt ashes manure straw broken glass crockery cans old stove wire hoop iron tin buckets pans coal bods jugs bottles dead matter and rubbish from their premises and back alleys as a general cleaning day is set for Friday April 30 1909 by the City Council and Board of Health.
The Improvement Society asks residents to participate in a general cleaning day to dispose of refuse with help from the city street department. Property owners neglecting cleanup may face charges or enforcement under health ordinances and city rules.
Most rheumatism cases stem from muscle rheumatism due to cold or damp weather. No internal treatment needed. Apply Chamberlains Liniment freely for quick relief. Trial shows prompt pain and soreness reduction. Price 25 cents large size 50 cents. Sold by all druggists.
A pithy aphorism notes that those who most crave flattery suffer most from its consequences. The saying highlights human vanity and the risk of deception when praise is desired above truth.
A concise thought notes that pride in ideas can overlook a simple truth. A half empty bottle flows more readily than a full one, illustrating how containment affects movement and fluidity.
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