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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
4
Notes from Ames Chautauqua describe busy grounds with tents and sewing machines, praising camper's good nature and appeal of pastry corjure with ice cream. Observations include social remarks on women, breakfast debates, tent life, floral displays, and preparations for a Christmas revival using the big tent.
The piece praises President Shea for clear announcements and smooth introductions. It notes his voice and presence uplift the audience and the organization, while departing talent leave with a positive certificate of character.
A small morning fire at Camp Hawkeye Chautauqua Park, sparked by gasoline, was put out by Mr. Fred Munn with pajamas aiding smothering. Insurance covered the minor loss. Judge Lee and M. K. Smith of the Hawkeye syndicate praise the heroic fireman’s quick work. The Nevada Watchman endorses Democratic prospects in Iowa.
The article notes tents must look unused to avoid contract repudiation, so tent makers stockpile new canvas and ship equipment each fall to the southwest where thousands camp year round as moving wagons become common sights.
The convention reveals stand patters who may not join the band wagon. Democrats in several counties faced difficulties organizing delegations and county nominations. To show good faith some refused to serve, voting for Gov Cummins or Perkins and declining to participate this year.
The Grinnell Herald criticizes Judge Towner for praising certain Iowa statesmen and discrediting others during his speech. It condemns the hissing but supports protest, urging Towner to remain on editorial matters and steer clear of political partisanship and social departments.
The Grinnell Herald notes a rare serving at yesterday's state convention. The writer declines choosing crow by preference but accepts it as good and asks for horseradish.
Judge Stevens of Boone defends a decision saying the people had thirty days to think it over and that the fight against Gov. Cumming failed. He asserts the outcome was decided six weeks earlier and justice was done.
Senator Fitchpatrick praised the Story County delegation at the Chautauqua for supporting the winners in every ballot. He defended Col Palmer as a good man despite an irregular vote and noted his Civil War service would strengthen the ticket. The senator called the convention great and widely satisfying.
Mr Will C Rayburn of Grinnell criticizes the state convention credentials committee as he travels to Nevada. He is a noted leader in Poweshiek county and resents being teased about his prominence.
Red Oak figure Hon J M Junkin praises the convention result and predicts broad Republican support for the ticket Gov Cummins won clearly. He notes contests lacked solid grounds and asserts the party is more united now, even among Stand Pat supporters who backed Perkins in some counties.
The Iowa City Republican leader Dave Brant, a longtime stand pat fighter, is depicted as a key figure who blocked Gov. Cummins from winning county delegations in the Second district. The piece dismisses bolt rumors, praising Brant’s five year campaign and his role in curbing progressives. It notes Brant’s strong rhetoric and predicts he will not bolt.
The advertisement promotes King s Dyspepsia Tablets as a prompt remedy for bloating belching sour stomach bad breath and malassimilation of food Sold by O A Gamble.
Report notes many travelers from Colo on full trains bound for Colfax Nevada or Ames with the majority aiming for Ames as reported by the Colo Banner.
In hot weather careful attention to a child’s bowels is urged and a few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil to cleanse the system are recommended. Rev M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses the remedy for summer disorders in children. Sold by Loughran and Bauer.
Classified notices show a Chicago wholesale house seeking an assistant manager male or female for county area with weekly salary plus expenses and advance. no investment or experience required. Also dairymen positions near Des Moines and a bridge lumber sale near Ames with times and locations.
For sale one apee cook stove two heating stoves and a large kitchen cupboard inquire at 717 lowa street 172.
The cleansing antiseptic and healing Pine salve is promoted as superior to family salves and sold by O. A. Gamble.
The text specifies the length of one year as 865 days 6 hours 13 minutes and 48.6 seconds. No additional context or events are provided.
An old advertisement urges daily scrubs for inner health and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets sold by L. M. Bosworth for 5 cents. The message emphasizes cleansing the stomach bowels blood liver and all tissues.
Notice in the Iowa District Court Story County during the August term 1906 that Julius Zimmerman a registered pharmacist No 7430 of Kelley Story County Iowa applying for a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors The business will be conducted on Lot 18 in block Four Town of Kelley Hearing set in Nevada Iowa August 21 1906 H Addison Attorney for Applicant Julius Zimmerman Applicant
Notice to all concerned that a will for A. Person, deceased, is on file in Story County Clerk’s office. A hearing is set for August 2, 1906, before the district court to determine if the instrument is the valid last will and testament. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted. Witness Mind, Clerk District Court.
Rup Lori Roskopf wed in Gilbert Catholic church on Tuesday. Nettie Rudloff to Joseph Roskopf of Jewell, groom a popular Jewell young man. G W Little and Ethel mourn the loss of darling baby Marie after a sixteen day illness. Marie, fourteen months old, bright and loved by many, surrounded by prayers and memories from Grandma Mrs Little. The family reflects on heaven and the hope of reunion beyond partings.
The Board of Education Ames Story county Iowa seeks sealed proposals for installing a new heating and ventilating plant in the school building. Plans are on file August 2 1906 with the board or with the architects W R Parsons Son Co Iowa. Bids due by 7 PM August 29 1906 with certified 5 percent bid bond. The board may reject any or all bids.
State of Iowa. In District Court Story Sewsty. An instrument on file as the last will and testament of James Gibson, deceased, is set for hearing and probate on Tuesday August 28 1906 at Nevada. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the instrument should not be accepted as the will. District Court, Nevada, July 20 1906. C. P. McCord, Clerk.
J E Judge offers 10 percent off regular price on pianos and sewing machines from August 1 to August 10. Purchases must be made before August 10 to qualify for savings.
The article stresses preparedness for sudden illness, noting dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus may strike without warning. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as immediate treatment and mentions Loughran and Bauer as sellers.
Notice offering to buy sell or exchange residences properties and land in Minnesota and the Dakotas via F M Darner at his Bosworths drug store office. Describes desirable locations and exchange options for stocks or other goods or property.
An old time method of purging with harsh Carthartics is replaced by Cade's Little Liver Pills. They cleanse the liver and strengthen the system instead of weakening it. Claims relief from headache biliousness constipation. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
A brief notice directs readers to contact F. E. Morris for transportation to and from the Chautauqua grounds. The item shows a price or rate line reading 101 lows, 72 and 15-2, likely fare figures or timetable shorthand.
G A R Encampment in Minneapolis from August 15 to 18 with special low rates. $4.95 each way from Ames to Minneapolis and return on Aug 12 and 18. Tickets via North-Western line with favorable return limits. Direct route with splendid service and fast schedules. For sale dates and details contact Chicago Northwestern agents.
The San Frisco physician Dr. J. W. Hamilton declares Warners White Wine of Tar Syrup the best cough remedy he has seen and notes it has no equal for asthma after years of use.
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