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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
2
The Guttelligencer edited by F. R. and M. C. Conaway is issued every Thursday morning in Ames Story county Iowa with a subscription price of 1.00 dollars per year in advance.
Judge Landis fined Standard Oil of Indiana 29 240 000 for rebate violations the largest ever in criminal law. He urged a special grand jury to probe further possible rebate schemes and noted potential actions against the Alton railroad. John D Rockefeller reacted with a smile calling the move a joke.
A historical column contrasts American views on Japan and Russia. It criticizes imperial policy toward the Philippines, praises Russian civility, and condemns Western double standards in reporting on Russian prison abuses and Japanese cruelty.
Kansas figures clash over farm policy as Secretary Coburn challenges Washington input while Secretary Wilson lauds reforms under the cabinet. The Chicago Tribune hails Wilson as The Little Father of His Country for modernizing the ag department and expanding industries like mohair and milk goats. The piece also notes a Hudson River Clermont milestone and Fulton’s early steamboat efforts with Livingston.
A dissatisfied Ames editor rebukes Iowa press boycott of the State Fair while noting rail and ad rate disputes. He argues the fair draws visitors who spend little, promotes local spend, and contemplates future improvements including a new hotel and Interurban extension. He contrasts railroad and advertising costs with poultry and local leaders.
The Rock Island president announces the railroad will participate in primaries caucuses and conventions like other groups. Carroll Wright is to move to court work. Des Moines votes to prohibit drinking in streets alleys and hotel rooms. The next conventions may be quieter.
On August 8 1846 Congress approved a Des Moines river grant seeking to aid navigation by allocating alternating sections of land on both sides of the river for six miles inland. The Des Moines river has never been a bustling navigable waterway.
The author notes Dewey's Manila victory on August 13, 1898 and predicts arrangements to transfer control to native governments within ten years. He argues tests should be practical and judges avoid excessive technicality in decision making.
On August 7 1898 Spain accepted US peace terms including Cuban evacuation and cession of Puerto Rico while the Philippines came under US control. The United States paid 20000000 dollars for the Philippines and returned Spanish troops to Spain. Rockefeller remarks connect the price to his wealth and the era’s investment.
George D. Perkins expresses sympathy for Harvey Ingham due to his associations. He proposes turning Ingham over to probation officers Ed Hunter and Chas W. Johnston for handling.
The note says Captain Hull must monitor a $29,000,000 fine to ensure it covers the Ames government building project. The warning implies swift action to prevent diversion of funds.
Charles A. Dana born August 8 1819 in Hillsdale New Hampshire. Nearby Dr Harriman and his father plan a visit next week to the area.
A note indicates John D contributes another liberal donation to a local educational institution or church, reflecting ongoing philanthropy in the community.
The Sunshine club and friends enjoyed a woods picnic between Kelley and Ames last Friday. Several locals are noted visiting relatives and hosting guests, including Mrs. Will Mathes in Cedar Falls, Miss Rebie and Blanch Apple from Des Moines, and Miss Anna Jinkins from Lacona visiting family in Ames and area.
Milford and Grant summaries of local visits threshing progress and social events. Families such as the Smiths Banks Batemans and Hardcastles figure in picnics showers visits and illnesses across Story County with relatives from Des Moines Oklahoma and Illinois. Cattle and hog shipments to Chicago also noted.
Jacob Thompson aged about 35 died after a short illness of appendicitis. Funeral held at Fergen's church with burial in Roland cemetery. He leaves father, mother, two brothers and four sisters. Grace Rasmussen reports a runaway incident damaging a buggy and harness near Roland. Rev. Wolfe resigns from Zearing church to take missionary work in the Philippine Islands. Mesdames Erickson host a baby gathering with fourteen ladies in attendance.
Community column lists residents visiting from Story City and nearby towns. Attendees include Minnie Slaughter hosting ten ladies, O O Hegland parents home, and various travels of Teig, Smedal, Anderson, Oleson, and others. Multiple church activities and local meetings planned, plus automobile purchase and ball tournament notices.
A batch of deed transfers from Ames and surrounding areas includes Michael Helland and John Larson selling lots 1 2 8 9 10 block 33 Slater, Mary J Sargent Hodgdon to James Sargent for parcels 11 12 block 3 C Pad Ames, Nathan B Evans to J B and Susan Hoggatt for lots 4 3 block 6 Ames, Naomi Noggle et al to M A Manning for lots 1 2 8 11 12 block 5 Duffs ad Ames, Warren Commission Co to Cook Bros Grain Co for lot 12 it 2 block 11 Zearing, Chas Skortman administrator transfers to John H Larson and Edward J Storing administrator transfers, Sarah C White to George W Jones for lots 10 11 block 2 Kingsbury ad Ames, Harriet E Poage to E W Valentine for block 23 Blairs ad Ames, Nevada Imp Co to W J Sherk for 74x150 ft and street areas in Stewarts ad Nevada, Frank Bobo to JR Bell for 5200 dollars, May Ross to C G Lee for land described, A M Newens to L H Pammel for 71x211 ft near nw cor It 10 ne ne 9 83 24, James C Cutler to John N Burgeson for 1100 ft in Gee and Littles sub div, George Lash to C F Hass for 1 e 1-2 ne 4 82 22, and B A Lockwood Grain Co to Gilbert Grain Co for sw corner 9 e 100 ft n 120 ft w 100 ft s 126 ft at Gilbert.
The notice outlines the Fort Dearborn, Des Moines, and Sioux City interurban line effective July 1, 1907 with departures from Ames in the 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. blocks and arrivals from Des Moines and Boone into Ames at 9:50 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 1:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. times, listing multiple daily time points and stop patterns.
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