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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
5
Reward offered for return of a gold ring with three small charms lost in The Fair store or on non St. Washington Street. Finder can contact Mrs. A. F. Reis at 123 Washington St. 18-1
The son of Ben Finchem was hurt while playing when his dog bit his arm near the elbow. The injury is described as a ragged gash but the arm is healing though very painful. Nearby, Pete Peterson’s infant four miles northeast of Gilbert fell seriously ill with cholera infantum and a trained nurse is in attendance.
The notice urges residents to weed legally under Section 696 of the Iowa code. They must cut all noxious weeds between July 15 and August 15 to comply with requirements.
A short classified notice seeks stock pasturing on the Baker farm located one mile east of Ames. Contact Tom Mantle. 17-2.
Ames in brief items describe Perry's offering napkins chairs and folding stools along with kitchenware deals. Local residents Richard Conaway and Robert McCarthy appear with visits and conventions.
Joe Steward details a bee hive experience with 30 pounds of honey in July and 60 pounds in August amid a white clover bloom. He notes easy honey production, hopes for 50 more bushels per acre on turkey red winter wheat, and that oats are poor.
Dr C M Preetor attends the national convention of osteopathy physicians in Kirksville Missouri this week. The gathering is complimentary to Dr A T Still founder of the science who marks his 80th birthday anniversary. Aviation members from across the country will be present.
Ben Read, who has been ill for some time, is in very serious condition. Doctors held a Sunday consultation and decided no further treatment could aid him beyond nourishment. Although sputum samples showed no tuberculosis bacilli, his lung condition has developed into a form of consumption. The physicians continue to apply all efforts to help him.
Third ward residents complain of strong odors from the Ames stock yards as the facility remains within city limits. They urge mandatory cleaning and improved sanitation, noting mud and filth spoil cattle for market. Residents suggest extending sidewalk projects by the Northwestern to include a cement floor for the yards.
A compiled list shows many residents and visiting groups from Ames and Nevada securing tents for the Chautauqua session. It notes those who should secure tents if not already done and warns additional orders may be needed after Saturday to cover extra cost.
A laxative cough syrup promoted as suitable for both children and adults. It claims pleasant maple sugar taste and gentle bowel action to drive the cold from the system. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
Miss Bertha Kersey, long time Ames music instructor, is named head of the music department at Penn College Oska loosa. She has directed private pupils and a large class here and will depart with regret, having resided with Mrs. Judge Lee.
At Tuesday evening’s library board meeting the contract for the city library addition was awarded to John R. Gier for 5599 dollars. Gier also builds the local Methodist church. The bid includes all work with 400 dollars reserved for finishing and the project is to be finished by November 1.
Mr M Brooks, after two months with his brother in Lucas Dakota, notes oats as the heaviest yield observed yet. Winter wheat has been harvested with very good averages while other grain looks promising. One head yielded up to 150 kernels. Land values remain strong, selling from five to seven thousand dollars per quarter section.
Continued experiments by the Bureau of Animal Industry of the U S Department of Agriculture reveal a serum treatment to protect hogs from hog cholera. The method uses serum from surviving or resistant hogs and sick blood injected together, with full immunity shown in trials. Administer within four days of infection or ideally before exposure. The Ames Vaccine Co in Ames Iowa handles infield testing and production offering details and testimonials.
Resolutions from Ames Lodge No. 309 IOOF mourn the death of co Mr Pitsor. The Supreme Ruler has called him heavenward. He was a devoted father a good citizen and a faithful conscientious Odd Fellow. Copies go to the family records and local papers. Also note Perry's Ladies Misses and Children's Black Petticoats sale.
A brief line notes lack of natural resource development and suggests a vision of a nation still in growth. It parallels a youthful state finding resources and identity, implying potential rather than current abundance.
Persons with business at the college treasurer's office are reminded it will close on afternoons of August 12 17 and 21 to allow employees to attend the Ames Chautauqua leading numbers. By order of Treasurer Knapp other college offices will also close on these afternoons.
Local social items report Miss Alta Smith and Miss Olga Smith of Nevada visiting Rev. Stivers on Friday. Des Moines guest Miss Minnie Lucas visits her parents Mr and Mrs A C Lucas this week. Several residents plan visits to Pocahontas County and Des Moines friends. A lawn ice cream social is announced for Friday at the Noit House. The Elliott Dixson reunion is scheduled for August 19 at C H Elliott’s farm near Ogden.
The chautauqua management will conduct the boarding hall at the park this season with a competent lady supervising. Food service is guaranteed and patrons can expect "Fowle" at every meal.
Church of Christ invites Bible school at 9 45 a m and sermon at 11 a m by the pastor C E after the union service in the park.
Church of Christ holds Bible school at 9 45 a m and sermon at 11 am on The Open Heaven. Union park service at 6 pm features E B Taylor of Des Moines delivering the sermon.
William J. Minchin pastors the Congregational Church with a morning sermon titled Some Compulsions in this Universe. The article notes fall and winter preparations and church union services at the park with other local churches.
Rev J W Stiverson presides with preaching at 11:00 a.m. The Y P C U will meet after the park service. A second preaching session is planned at Shipley at 2 o clock.
The Epworth League plans an old peoples service on Sunday August 9 at 1100 am Rev J F Baker will deliver the address and the choir will be composed of veterans who sang in years past You are cordially invited.
The Lutheran Church announces services next Sunday at 11 AM and 8 PM. The evening sermon will be in English.
Fall stock of hosiery just in at Perry's store with new patterns and sizes for women and girls. The arrival includes practical ankle and knee highs plus fashion tights.
Guthrie to Prof and Mrs O R Guthrie announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday August 4.
An old advertisement touts Rings Little Liver Pills for quick relief from headache biliousness and stomach discomfort. Claims include rosy complexion clear eyes and no griping. Markets to all the family and lists C A Gamble as the seller.
A churchgoer faces disillusion as the heavenly mansion he anticipated proves to be only a flat. The column reflects on spiritual expectations and the critique of material symbolism in faith.
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