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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
7
The Register and Leader reports that leather or pasteboard postal cards with writing on the back must carry two cents, while those without writing require one cent. Many senders fail to add the second cent, piling up mail in the government building. Superintendent James Miller handles the backlog, sorting through cards to apply postage, causing constant trouble.
The Boone County board of supervisors has reached 29 drainage projects as Story County’s pace influences the effort. The Boone Standard notes farming land preservation via tile helps, while some locals expect more drains and improved irrigation. A breached safe case in Boone's treasurer's office was solved after experts opened it.
James B. Suzzman chairs a drive for Republican unity and fundraising for a national campaign. The appeal calls for one dollar per subscriber to support a text book and committee documents focusing on Roosevelt and the party records.
Rev M O Stockland pastor of the first M E Church Little Falls Minnesota reports using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and finds it valuable for summer disorders in children. Sold by Loughran and Bauer.
Dr. J W Hamilton of San Francisco endorses Warner s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy and unequaled for asthma, sold by Lovanran Baver.
An advertisement promises quick relief for bloating belching sour stomach and indigestion. The product is named King's Dyspepsia Tablets and is sold by O A Gamble.
A witty quip about a princely spender who, when presented with a bill, tells the server to simply record it on the slate. The humor hinges on a modern finance joke about keeping accounts.
Robert P. Hooper new chairman of the American Automobile Association good roads committee flew from New York to Chicago to confer with President John Farson and other western advocates. He supports vigorous action to boost highways and spearheads a macadamized state road from Philadelphia to Pittsburg about 248 miles long, with clubs statewide backing a Pittsburg to Chicago continuation. New York and New Jersey motorists discuss improvements from New York to Philadelphia.
In Savannah Georgia neighborhoods cement gravel roads resembling asphalt cost about 8500 dollars per mile. Eight to ten year old sections remain in good condition. Roads use gravel marl and clay as concrete. About thirty miles contracted and autos added 500000 dollars to city tax base.
Excursion tickets to the Chautauqua Assembly at Jefferson Iowa via the North Western Line will be sold at reduced rates on two dates August 11 limited to return until August 13 inclusive. Other dates of sale and limits on certificate plan apply. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry Stacow
Excursion tickets offered for trips to Siloam Springs Arkansas Mexico City and Peoria Illinois with favorable return limits. Sales run August 7 to 16 for the Northwestern Line with one fare for round trip to Mexico City August 15 to September 1. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
Fare from Ames to Chicago and return eight dollars. Travel August 4 to 6 via the North Western Line. Tickets valid for return only until August 15 inclusive. For full particulars contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
A patient from Boston praises Dr Miles Nervine, claiming health and life improved after use. The testimonial notes medication purchased locally and guarantees a refund if no benefit, citing Miles Medical Co. in Elkhart Indiana.
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