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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
Fred C. Hanrahan of Portsmouth Virginia testifies he sells Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and prefers it above other patent medicines. He says it cures reliably and his customers appreciate his recommendation. Sold by Loughran & Bauer and Joel Cagwin.
Mayor proclaims a special Ames Iowa election for April 7 1908 from 8 A M to 7 P M to decide issuing 15000 for water works. Polling places include City Electric Plant council chamber Lanning s mill Ben Edwards office and State College. Ballot instructions direct voters to mark X for or against the bonds.
An old style notice for ManZan Pile Remedy priced at 5 cents promises ready for use application with prompt relief for all forms of piles. It claims soothing and healing effects and guarantees the product.
F W Story City Iowa announces candidacy for the Board of Supervisors subject to Polk County Republican primary on June 2 1908 C J Jacobson and J O Michaelson are named for potential succession and party support in the same primaries in Iowa
A compilation of GOP candidates announces runs for County Treasurer County Attorney and Sheriff in Story and surrounding counties. Names include FRANK N FOWLER H E HADLEY I W DOUGLASS H B SLATTERY FRANK E KOOSER TOM THOMPSON and FRANK B LOUGH with locations Ames Nevada and Nevada Iowa.
A brief public letter from J. A. Fitchpatrick solicits Boone and Story counties Republicans for the party nomination in the upcoming primary as candidate for state senator.
Gko. Cc. White announces candidacy for Representative subject to Republican primary action on June 2. The filing asserts intent and names the primary date. The statement reflects campaign positioning ahead of the party contest.
The Story County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at the courthouse in Nevada Iowa on April 6 1908 with all members present. Adjourned at 6 pm to meet April 7. On April 10 bids were opened for a Warren Township Drainage District No 11 project and R A Elzy’s bid was accepted with contract and bond to be drawn. Several petitions were discussed or referred including vacation of Blooming ton, gradin between sections, appointing a constable, and tax issues including refunds and charity related remissions.
Nevada Iowa officials grant tax remittances for charity, cancel property taxes, and approve multiple road, graveling, and bridge projects across Union Warren LaFayette Howard and Grant townships. Appoint engineers and trustees, finalize audits, and authorize fund payments for April to November 1908 under county road and poor funds.
Proceedings show Boone and Story County boards meeting April 15 1908 in Boone County Iowa with all members present. John M Wells Engineer in charge of Drainage District No 1 was authorized to notify contractor B J Sweat to begin work promptly and diligently on the contract.
Chambord, a premier French Percheron sire, left France in 1907, praised for superior breeding and show record at Nogent le Rotrou. He received the highest pension from the French Government stud and is expected to influence breeding. season fee is $10 with pasture options and return privileges if mares fail.
Dapple Tom bred by J H Marshall Marnham Hall England is a 4 year old Shire stallion by Stroxton Tom out of Lady Smith II by Natistone Coeur-de-Lion. He is described as powerful with strong build and draft horse action. His colts have won prizes at leading English shows. Terms offered include cash or note at $20 and pasture and grain at $1.49 per week.
Sired by Prince Shapely and bred by Colonel Holloway Kuroki is praised as a premier Clydesdale stallion. Damsire Barons Pride and Macgregory lines bolster lineage. Imported recently Kuroki placed third at a major show and is lauded for power and action. Annual season fee $6 with $20 note. pasture and grain $1.50 weekly. mares lost forfeit service due to absence.
The engineer in charge was instructed to report progress to the joint board. A motion carried directing the Boone County Auditor to issue a warrant to Story County for 425.31 for drainage work paid by Story County over 29 percent of the improvement cost. votes were recorded as Howe Keigley McGrath Michaelson Johnson Scott aye. The board adjourned to meet at the Auditor's Nevada office on call of the chairman.
County records list expenditures and claims approved in April session including Armstrong Press printing Adams Addison, Ames Intelligencer notices, Benjamin Bros. printing and ditched proc, Bar Bates and Brords, Collins and Chamberlin med services, city and county officers fees, jail and court costs, and various grocers and supplies totaling figures listed in the docket. The document notes continuation on page seven.
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