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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1907

Page

5

For Sale Milch Cows by Unarles Alfred

Several good fresh milch cows offered by Unarles Alfred. Mutual phone 1216. 168

Alfred Mutual

For Rent and Wanted Advertisements

Three rooms for rent at 912 Kellogg. House wanted immediately or 3 to 4 rooms nearby. Operator needed by Boone County telephone. Unfurnished rooms for light house keeping wanted. Call at this office.

Kellogg Boone Ivieh

Ames in Brief Notes and Local Events in Des Moines Region

B K Burnett visited Des Moines. The board of supervisors meets Tuesday and college trustees Wednesday. Story county soldiers reunion set for Cambridge next Wednesday and Thursday. George A Kullow receives 75 for a New Hope church transaction. Rev A M Shea preached at Pleasant Grove. W T Smith filled pulpit. Dr Hanson's new opera house at Cambridge to open August 2 officials 3 3 4 7. R L Cooper of 08 I C visits Ames. Dr W E Harriman from Colfax visiting family. Donkey engine mishap on campus cited as last days of travel. Rev H D Williams to Cedar Rapids to fill pulpit. Wm Beardshear Jr returns from Colorado to start fall classes. Residents urged to trim weeds along streets. Fred Rankle of Stanhope Mail tours Ames. praises its paper for town size.

Notable visitors and arrivals in Ames during the week

H F Childs of Nevada imported poultry in Ames last Thursday and may return for permanent visits if the numbers justify it. Ex Auditor C B Peterson and his son Chris called in Ames Friday en route to Des Moines to view the battle at the war camp with a field glass. O A Cohagen, recent graduate, visited Ames and will join Wallaces Farmer next year. Bobbie Blair, I S C graduate 04, recently returned from the Philippines. Irving Paxton, called Dutch, visited Ames with his mother for two weeks before resuming Salt Lake City headquarters travel in September.

H. F. Childs Nevada Ames C. B. Peterson Chris Des Moines Irving Paxton West Salt Lake City

Spangler Plans Return to Boulder Home Area

E. M. Spangler, back from a western trip, reports leaving Mrs. Spangler in Boulder Colorado and expects to return soon to make the same area home. He will not dispose of his Ames property now. B. B. Pendray, ex 05 class at Iowa State College, long tied to Cape Girardeau Missouri, visited Ames last week and recalled his year round home here.

E. M. Spangler B. B. Pendray Cape Girara Missouri Ames Friends James Montgomery Lottie Bissell

Lion and House serial begins in Ames issue

The Ames paper notes the start of The Lion and the House in this issue and calls it a great story. Reports on local roads, Dr Waters moving to Baker building, and community notices. Also mentions a visit by Howard Persons to Frisco Nevada and Iowa travel details.

Dr. Waters Baker Building First Doom Fair Store

Old family horse objects to trolley cars in town

W. P. George arrives with horses to test trolleys. The young horses ignore the noise while the old family horse recoils with fear, bolting and leaping as the humorous scene unfolds. George had not visited town in a month for farm duties.

W. P. George

Fourth Ward Behind Procession On City Numbering

The Fourth ward lags in placing street numbers as required by city ordinance. If the marshal cannot complete rounds before September first residents may lose an extra mail carrier. The marshal prioritizes downtown numbers and charges fifty cents extra per unit. West end residents are urged to act.

Fourth Ward West End

Colt and Swine Show Heads to Larger Boothill County Fair

The Shel dahl Colt and Swine Show association in Boone county has set preliminary plans for a bigger all day event this season. George Grisby is appointed superintendent, with Prof. Kennedy of Iowa State College sought as judge. Swine judging will occur in the morning and the colt judging in the afternoon, with over fifty dollars in premiums total.

Sheldahl Colt and Swine Show Association Boone County George Grisby Prof. Kennedy Iowa State College

Telephone Etiquette Advice on Ending Calls

An etiquette authority says the caller should hang up first, as when visiting in person. When asking for Mrs Smith to come to the line, provide your name just as you would when calling at her home.

Two Indian Students to Enter Iowa State College This Fall

Two students from India plan to enter the agricultural course at Iowa State College this fall. They are B. E Padde and Naren Dutt. They addressed Prof. Curtiss of Chicago requesting a catalogue and information about admission.

India Iowa State College B. E B. Padde Naren Dutt Curtiss Chicago

Beverages Liquor Traffic Warns of Church Threat says Rev McCash

Rev I N McCash of the State Anti Saloon League says beverage liquor traffic is the greatest enemy of the church. He spoke in Ames, citing Fort Madison crime and debt contrasts between counties with and without saloons, and noted vesper services wrap up next Sundays.

I. N. McCash State Anti-Saloon League McCash Ames Fort Madison Creston Burlington Carroll County Greene County

Swelled His Cocoanut in a Park Solo

Bert Crambiutt played a cornet solo titled Holy City when a bug landed on his head and stung the scalp. The swelling grew to a hailstone size and a feverish lip and tongue throb followed, yet he finished to applause and vowed to wear a fireman’s hat with a wire screen next time under electric light.

Bert Crambiutt Holy City Holy

Church Service Adjusted for Chautauqua Schedule

The Church of Christ with Pastor H. D. Williams notes no preaching due to Chautauqua. Bible School meets at 9 45 a m as usual and ends to allow all to reach the Chau tauqua grounds for the sermon.

Chaplain Jones Faces Court Martial for Conduct

Chaplain Harry W. Jones of the Minnesota battleship is to be court martialed for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. He admitted he resembled Theodore Roosevelt and Roosevelt’s era, and he engaged with a maritally minded woman who advertised as charming. A $2 bill was sent with a request for correspondence, but the letter was never delivered and ended up in the dead letter office.

Roosevelt Harry W. Jones Minnesota Chaplain Jones Theodore Roosevelt Jones Navy Department

Domestic science and gender roles spark controversial views

The remarks by Charles Schwab comparing women’s roles to domestic life provoke debate. A Hungarian case of fatal violence against an 18-year-old girl is noted, with manslaughter verdict and a three-year sentence. The piece also mentions cultural attitudes in China and a broader critique of expectations for women.

Charles Schwab China Mr. Schwab

W C T U Elects Boone Leaders At Rainy Meeting

The W C T U meeting at the Friends church Thursday was well attended despite rain. Mrs Merchant of Boone was re elected president, Mrs Moxley of Boone secretary, and Mrs Chamberlain of Ogden treasurer. Mrs Jennie Dixon gave the welcome and Mrs Rath Foreman read a paper.

W.c.t. U The Friends Church

Archibald Secures College Well Contract

BE C Archibald of Council Bluffs who drilled a new well for the Northwestern has been hired by the college to drill another. Archibald completed a quick, thorough job and the well with two to twelve inch diameters stood the severest tests.

BE. C. Archibald Council Bluffs Northwestern Archibald

New Homes in the West Seek Free Homestead Pamphlet

Advertisement offers a free pamphlet with a synopsis of U S homestead laws and guidance to secure a quarter section of farming or grazing land along Chicago and Northwestern Ry lines in South Dakota Wyoming and other states. Special excursion rates to homeseekers and full information via any North Western Line ticket agent.

United States Chicago and Northwestern Ry South Dakota Wyoming North Western Line

Iowa Street Receives New Crossings and Walks

The city grading department praises Iowa and Northwestern streets for improvements. Mr. Dunham installed two new crossings on Iowa at Northwestern and Hodge, completing a cement walkway chain to the viaduct.

Iowa Northwestern Dunham Hodge Streets

Digestive Aid Ad Promotes Kodol for Indigestion

An advertisement urges readers with stomach trouble to aid digestion using Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia. The product, a vegetable acid preparation containing digestive juices, is said to digest what you eat and is sold by C. A. Gamble.

C. A. Gamble

Canadian Woman Sells Prairie Farm for Vast Profit

A Saskatchewan settler Miss Gilroy invested $2000 seven years ago and did all the work herself. She recently sold the property for $15000, illustrating how land fever drives Canadian women to farming after teaching.

Saskatchewan Canada Gilroy Prairies

Morning at Chautauqua Address by Rev Dr Eaton

Morning sessions at Chautauqua feature Rev Dr E L Eaton delivering a 9 o'clock address. Described as one of the country’s greatest Bible expounders, his daily talks attract local attendees.

E. L. Eaton

Professor I A Williams Returns From Western Geological Work

Professor I A Williams has completed a summer spent in California and the western United States for geological field research and has returned to his duties.

I. A. Williams California West

Italians on Railroad Labor Dispute End in Brief Jailed

A minor altercation among Italian workers on a railroad line Wednesday led to two men being jailed. Local authorities detained the pair as the incident prompted a short courthouse response and a preliminary hearing was scheduled.

Ames Couple Wed in Nevada Ceremony of H T Stillman and Julia Olson

H T Stillman and Julia Olson both of Ames were married in Nevada Saturday. They will live temporarily with the bride's parents.

H. T. Stillman Julia Olson Ames Nevada

Ames Ball Players and Town Spirit Debate

The Story City Herald and the Stanhope Mail argue Ames lacks a baseball program and spirit, noting local players like Roth thermal and McDowell from Ames, while others like Wygle and Berger perform for nearby teams. They suggest a possible interurban park tournament to organize an Ames team next year.

Story City Herald Stanhope Mail Ames Rothermal Carroll

Mayor Sheldon Returns from Cleveland Visit

Mayor Sheldon arrived back in Ames after a trip to Cleveland where he witnessed what judges called the greatest race in history. He predicted Tom Johnson’s political end, noted Republican dissension over Taft endorsement, and warned Ohio could swing to Democrats. He lamented missing Ames to college car service and partial progress on west end work.

Sheldon Cleveland California Tom Johnson Taft Ohio Ames College Fourth Ward West End Onondaga Street

Leonhardt and Osborn Wed at Bride’s Home

William Leonhardt and Bertha Osborn were married at the bride’s home south of the campus on Wednesday. The couple will travel to Los Angeles Friday to establish their home.

William Leonhardt Bertha Osborn Mr Leonhardt Los Angeles

Gray-Hytland and Gray Tie in Idaho Falls Wedding

Gray-Hytland Thyra Hytland and Arthur Gray of Idaho Falls wed in Blackfoot Idaho July List. Rev Ferguson of the Baptist Church officiated at his residence. The couple will reside in Idaho Falls where Gray is foreman at the Times printing office.

Thyra Hytland Arthur Gray Idaho Falls Blackfoot Idaho Ferguson The Baptist Church Miss Hytland Ames O. Hytland

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. €. Barrows West Gate College C.L. Lirrie Campbell & Graves Dr. Niles Clark and Iown Street H. J. Howard H. D B. K. Burnett Story County Cambridge Trustees New Hope Church of the Presbyterians of America George A Kullow A. M. Shea Pleasant Grove W. T. Smith Dr. Hanson Nelson Downs Theatrical Company R. L. Cooper Fraser Interurban Company W. E. Harriman Colfax Campus H. D. Williams Christian Church Cedar Rapids G. B. van Arsdal Chautauqua Wm. Beardshear, Jr Colorado L. M. Chambers Fred Rankle Lowa O. A. Cohagen Wallaces’ Farmer Bobbie” Blair Philippines Oskaloosa Ra Seo Howard Persons Frisco Fred M. Hansen Story Street J. A. Hiser Wes Moines W. S. Hoon C. C. McCulley the Electric Company Carelie Brother Bob Vunbonnel Bobiecs Sunmonher Games Co Dorr Sars Tilden Brothers & Company Church of Christ H. D. Wiliams Call F. E. Morris J.j.grove Ames, Iowa Will A Ames Savings
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