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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
4
In Guthrie county Oklahoma twenty six binders were seen in a field on a Miller brothers owned 7000 acre farm with 100 ranches. The Supreme Court rule took effect July 4 and bar admission exams will be held twice yearly. General educational qualifications of applicants will receive careful attention in the future.
A Pioneer Press note from Parsons and a Kansas City Journal item claim Western Kansas crops survive drought thanks to deep rooted alfalfa feeding cattle across the state. The column contrasts modern drought with the 1890s desert period, noting farmers in eastern Kansas sending stock west to graze while alfalfa profits are highlighted.
Transfers reported by Smith Bricker abstractors Nevada and Ames show Hannah RK Home to W C Mc omen ws for 100 covering lots 23 and 6 bik 2 On DL Parker and w to Russel Miller wa 500 for lots 14 15 Parkers ad Ames Geo W Akin and w to T J Graves wa 1800 for lot 1 bik 5 Ames and 81g lot 10 blk 2 Blairs ad Ames CG Brownlie to Geo W Akin wad oo for lot blk 8 Beardshears ad Ames Wilbur M Harder to Mary Koch wad 450 for e 60ft lot 8 Wells sub div blk 43 3d ad Ames AL Johnson and w to Ella M Boston wa 1386 for lots 5 and 6 blk 7 McCalisburg T B Russell and w to I B Holmes wad 200 for lot 8 blk 15 Templetons ad Nevada Laura A Hatcher and h to Frances Kinney wd 1250 for lot 12 blk 12 blk 18 Maxwell T T Hen aren and wto C J Vold wa 990 for lot 14 19 E R Larsons ad Story se Vinge ane 00 5 B Shelad wd 1045 lot 6 sig ne 31 55 28.
Crop bulletin from Des Moines Iowa for the week ending August 5 1901 notes daily temperatures 1 to 5 degrees above normal with a drop of about 12 degrees from the prior week. Cool, rainy weather improved drought in most areas though some still report light rainfall. Corn conditions show improvement. early planted corn damaged beyond recovery for fodder in parts, late planted corn tassels forming and yield depending on remaining weather without frost to end of September.
Prof H G Lamson was appointed by State Superintendent Barrett to a three year teaching contract in the Philippines under War Department authority. The offer includes salary of 1200 and transportation. His decision depends on release from Nevada duties with school board and public consent.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West with Col. W F Cody and 600 mounted performers from many nations comes to Boone for two performances on Thursday August 8. Attend each show noted to be a perennial favorite and take the evening train to see the spectacle.
A Williams Oregon man says his baby suffered severe diarrhoea and could not be cured with a doctor. As a last resort they used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and received immediate relief and a complete cure. For sale by all druggists.
Mrs M Jongs announces the opening of a dressmaking shop in the rooms above the former Bradley and White grocery store. She plans to meet old customers and welcome new ones next week and invites calls to visit.
Rev A A Power of Emporia Kansas credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his bilious colic after two doses. He recounts helping a neighbor with the same remedy who had suffered a week from severe bowel distress and was soon completely cured after one dose. For sale by all druggists.
The Cedar Rapids meeting nominated Cummins for governor on the first ballot with 860% support after credentials committee reversals. Herriott won the lieutenant governor slot. Weaver became judge of the Supreme Court on the second ballot. Brown defeated Mowry for railroad commissioner. Barrett was chosen superintendent of public instruction. The outcome pleased Story county.
The council met at the electric light office Monday night with Mayor Thompson and six council members present. Minutes from July 1 were read and approved. bills for damage to property were referred to water committee with power to act. warrants to be drawn for monthly salaries and approved bills. A protest over storm sewer assessment was tabled. wires and library use of city hall referred to committees. Water rates reported, and the committee to refile its report at the next meeting. Several property owners ordered to repair walks. adjournment to August 12. Polar Star Flour agency secured by J J Grove.
Low round trip fares advertised by Iowa Central Railway for travel from August 1 to 10 with final return by October 1, 1901. Details on rates and routes available from ticket agent Geo. S. Batty of Marshalltown Iowa.
County Supervisor Edwin Rex invites bids on a one mile gravel road improve near Slater at the stated location. Bids due August 12 at 1 PM with right to reject any or all bids. Testimony from Deming resident mentions a child’s teething and a diarocal illness treated with Chamberlains remedy.
Low price excursion tickets to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo New York are sold daily via the North Western line with favorable return limits. Direct Chicago connection and fast trains from all lines to Buffalo. For details consult agents or request the illustrated booklet by mail with two cents postage to W B Sie G P and Te An Chicago.
The roan pony astray was found in front of a residence and is to be claimed by owner calling Wm. Skelton, located 23 miles southwest of Ames.
Groups of five or more may secure unusually low round trip fares to Clear Lake Iowa. For full particulars request the Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa rail booklet from Geo Batty Iowa Central.
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