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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
2
Good Roads and Profits Highlight Iowa Viewpoints
In a statewide reflection the author praises the Good Roads school and criticizes road supervision practices. It argues road work must be timely and science based, warns against conflicts of interest, and notes Frank Woods becomes Republican State Central Committee chair as progressives gain influence. It assesses Illinois primary law as a test of party safeguards and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woods
Estherville
Republican State Central Committee
Woods
State Central Committee
Illinois
Iown
Story county auditor urges statewide commission for ditches and drains
O B Peterson proposes a general assembly commission of practical men to supervise ditch and tile drainage construction. He notes current work under public health law lacks expert guidance and state uniformity, burdening county officers. He urges study before the two year until election amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Peterson
Story County
General Assembly
Peterson
Nevada Watchman Sees Republican Tactics Learnings
The Nevada Watchman voices cautious optimism after the state convention, praising the conservative platform and suggesting Democrats can study recent Republican tactics. It critiques Governor Cummins and notes Iowa progressives and standpatters as a schooling for voters, warning that A. B. C.’s election would not be a personal compliment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Watchman
Oyster Bay
California earthquakes and a traveler’s candid view
H. P. Lindahl from Pajaro, California writes that earthquakes are rare and light there, while noting no place on earth is perfect. He suggests embracing risks as the earth’s crust settles and quakes become scarcer, and humorously contemplates waiting until both sides are settled before moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Lindahl
Pajaro
Cal
Ogden Reporter
California
Democratic candidates praised by progressive press
The progressive and standout press generally endorse the Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, lauding their qualifications and policy visions for the ticket.
Stand paters and progressives unify behind Cummins Garst bid
The piece argues progressives will back Cummins Garst and stand patters vote the ticket. Democrats backing Cummins Perkins are urged to switch to Cummins Garst as a show of good faith. Porter and Dennison should withdraw to achieve unanimity. a Delaware county bolt reported by the St Louis Republic is labeled a fake. Howard Rann denies the flotation and says stand patters will back the full Cummins ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Garst
Stand Patters
Gov. Cummins
Mr. Perkins
Porter
Dennison
Delaware County
St. Loui Republic
Iowa
Howard Rann
Manchester Press
Prohibition Era Sparks Question About Speech Word
In Adams County Iowa City the Republican party questions Judge Towner’s use of the word Roadhouse at a convention. The judge, a Kipling student, is noted for singing Tommy Atkins before legal actions or political addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Adams County
Iowa City
Judge Towner
Roadhouse
Kipling
Tommy Atkis
Iowa Vacancies Open in Seventh and Eleventh Districts
Two vacancies arise in Iowa at West Point from the Seventh and Eleventh districts. Examinations are expected to be announced soon. The chance should suit a bright Story county boy seeking opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
West Point
Democrats Bypass Weaver in Sixth District Nomination
The party chose Daniel W. Hamilton of Sigourney for the sixth district nomination, leaving General J. B. Weaver unpicked by the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Weaver
Daniel W. Hamilton
Sigourney
Hubbard Renominated Without Opposition in Eleventh District
All opposition to Congressman Hubbard of the eleventh district has been withdrawn and he will be renominated without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Editors Struggle with Sharp Expressions
A brief note observes editors wrestling with the habit of sharp expressions. The line hints at ongoing editorial tension and style choices without naming individuals or publications.
Doctors and Passes On Political Meetings
James C. Davis, general counsel of Northwestern railway, says the anti pass law won’t bar surgeons from using passes at political conventions. He argues passes are part of a surgeon’s pay and attorneys’ passes are treated similarly until courts rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Davis
Northwestern Railway
Swallowed a Cigar Incident Report
A sick boy in town swallowed a half smoked cigar during a Sunday scuffle with friends. The burning object injured his mouth and throat as it passed, and a local physician spoke with him for about an hour to assure he would recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Democrat
Sherman Township Republican Caucus at Center School
A Republican caucus will be held at Center school house in Sherman township at 1 PM Saturday August 25 1906 to select township officers and handle any other business. E E Sparrow is committeeman in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Township
Center School House
E. E. Sparrow
Ames Chautauqua Popular Reaches Peak in Ames
Slater News reports the Ames Chautauqua has strong support with high praise for the program. The event is described as the best yet and its popularity grows beyond Ames to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Slater
Slater News
Boy Falls Into Well. Mother Rescues Son With Help
Three year old Earl Clark fell through a rotten board into a well at Boone Saturday. His mother Mrs H E Clark jumped after him. Neighbors heard the cries and acted quickly to rescue both, saving their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Clark
Boone
Veterans Observe 44th Anniversary in Boone
Around Story County Co. D, 44th Iowa Veterans held their 44th reunion at Boone. Seventeen of forty-seven living members attended, with thirty-two of the original one hundred alive. Resolutions honored Comrade Thomas Payne. Officers elected: President W. R. Dyer, Secretary W. D. Templin, Treasurer A. J. Barkley. A women’s dinner was served by W. R. C. No. 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Boone
Thomas Payne
W. R. Dyer
W. D. Templin
A. J. Barkley
Child badly mangled by mower accident near Webster City
A 3 year old boy, son of Richard Johnson, near Webster City, was severely injured when a mower driven by his 10 year old brother struck him. Doctors fear loss of limbs as one leg was nearly severed and the other badly damaged. Nearby, William Young's 1500 pound steer was killed by a Milwaukee train after cattle escaped into the yard and onto the track. Three cattle were struck, one killed. A probate suit was filed to set aside the Donahue will, with J F Martin as attorney. case has reached the Iowa Supreme Court previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
Webster City
William Young
Collins
District Court
Eliza
Alex Donahue
Supreme Court of Iowa
J. F. Martin
Cambridge Votes August 31 Franchising W A Curtis Electric Plant
Cambridge schedules a special election on August 31 to grant a franchise to W A Curtis of Nevada to establish and run an electric plant. The ordinance allows selling light heat and power to the public authorities and others, with no street lighting contract. Curtis previously managed Nevada’s electric lighting system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
W. A. Curtis
Nevada
Curtis
Neat Crossings In Zearing Prompted by Local Ladies
The article notes women south of Zearing cleaned street crossings at dusk. They worked to keep the town tidy, joking that they paid their poll tax while waiting for sunset, and wishing the street commissioner well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zearing
South of Zearing
Mrs Bailey Injured After Stumble Over Cat in Nevada Home
Mrs. Sarah Bailey of southern Nevada suffered a serious accident when she tripped over a cat on her porch, breaking a leg bone and dislocating a hip. The elderly woman, living with two granddaughters, is in serious condition as son Frank Hizer of Ledger arrives to arrange care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kent
Nevada
Mineral Ridge
Boone County
Fred
Boone
Pioneer
Kent
Sarah Bailey
Marion Neal Sets Fast Threshing Record This Week
The Maxwell Tribune reports Marion Neal threshed 1 078 bushels in two hours and twenty minutes from 5:00 to 7:20 Friday afternoon. He made three stops during the run and invites word of any faster machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Neal
Maxwell Tribune
Widow of Colo area farmer dies after prolonged illness
Mrs. Martin B. O'Donnell, wife of a well known farmer living southeast of Colo, died after a three week illness. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Church conducted by Father Mulcahy of Waterloo, who is a cousin of the deceased. Born April 19, 1879, she was formerly Elizabeth Croker and mother of four sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin B. O'Donnell
Colo
Father Mulcahy
Waterloo
St. Mary’s Church
Elizabeth Croker
Maxwell Colt Show Aims To Promote Better Horses
The Maxwell Tribune reports steps toward a colt show in Maxwell on Thursday August 23. Local horses are abundant and the event is intended to spur farmers to raise superior stock. Coinciding with the Old Settlers picnic it offers a chance to attend both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maxwell Tribune
Maxwell
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rebuilds tracks for better road bed
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway has twelve gangs at work from Ferguson east on recon struction of their track. When completed the curves will be reduced and grades cut, promising one of the finest road beds between Chicago and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Ferguson
Chicago
Omaha
Helvig Buys Hereford Herd in County
A. K. Helvig of Roland bought several Hereford heifers from Olson and Quam this week and on Wednesday purchased a thoroughbred Hereford bull in Story City. He believes the herd will rank among the county’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Helvig
Roland
Olson
Quam
Story City
Helvig
Crowded Colorado Streets Echo Local Checkers Scene
The Colo Banner notes players on street corners and others as pretenders in a lively checkers scene. A jolly group travels to Lake Okoboji for a multi week outing including Dr. and Mrs. Ketchum, Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer, Miss McNeece of Elkhart, Flavis and Edith Pritchard, Mrs. Thompson of Collins, Martha and Flossie Jones of Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okoboji
Ketchum
Shaffer
Miss McNeece
Elkhart
Flavis
Edith Pritchard
Thompson
Collins
Martha
Flossie Jones
Maxwell
Tribune
Hardware men face suit over bogus contracts
E A Cole traveled to Algona Monday with other hardware men to appear in a case against a local patent medicine company whose agent allegedly induced them to sign fraudulent contracts. H M Dayton says the motorcycle is best for mail delivery after touring his 26 1 2 mile route with sixty stops in 2 1 10 hours at about 12 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Cole
Algona
Roland Record
H. M. Dayton
Colo Banner
Ostroms Horse Hangs Itself After Rejected Offer
A horse owned by T. A. Ostrom at Roland died by hanging in the barn. Ostrom refused a $175 offer and later expressed regret at not accepting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Ostrom
Roland
Ostrom
Driving team of Dr Collins in Gilbert crash
The Collins party in Gilbert saw the driving team run away, tossing the driver and Mrs. Collins into a ditch. Aside from a few scratches no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Collins
Gilbert
Mrs. Collins
Mayor orders weed removal on vacant Collins lots
The Collins mayor requires weeds on vacant lots cut before the fifteenth to prevent disease and ensure compliance with the law. Miss Axline returned from Illinois last Friday and will be seen back at the old stand by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Axline
Illinois
Wm King Injured In Wagon Tipping Incident
While backing up his drag team at Collins the wagon tipped throwing Wm King from the wagon. He sustained a broken collar bone and a rib. After August 13 Maxwell merchants to close at eight each evening except Saturday and band concert nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. King
Collins
Maxwell
Ogden sells Ames area farm to Rasmussen brothers
E. M. Ogden disposes of his one hundred acre farm four miles east of Ames to the Rasmussen brothers for eighty dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Ogden
Ames
Rasmussen Brothers
Best Price Let for Building New School House Near Zearing
Best Price has been let the contract for building the new school house in Sub District No 1 near Zearing. Consideration $950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sub. Dist. No. 1
Zearing
Mrs Mitchell shot by husband in Curlew Indiana
The Mrs. Mitchell shot by her angry husband at Curlew Indiana is a sister of Mrs. O. M. Lake and Mrs. V. Rainbolt of Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Curlew, In
O. M. Lake
V. Rainbolt
Gilbert
Roland Team Buys Gray Wool Coats For Season
The Roland baseball team purchased gray woolen coats trimmed in blue with large R initials on the pocket. The report notes a pig sale at Gil bert on August 7 where Ed Sinn sold five pigs to Nels Dunhowe at 22 cents per pound. A Percheron horse, four years old weighing 1800 pounds, sold for $250 from Wm Black to Dennis Dodd last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Gilbert
Ed Sinn
Nels Dunhowe
Wm. Black
Dennis Dodd
Collins Gazette
Jacob Ersland Seeks Departure to America in August
Word from Jacob Ersland of Slater who is now in Norway states he plans to sail for America on the first of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ersland
Slater
Norway
America
Johnsons graduate from Highland Park course
Van and Harry Johnson of Maxwell have completed the special teachers course at Highland Park college. A basketball tournament will be held at Colling Friday and Saturday with three games scheduled each day. The Journal plans to feature a basketball game on a day of the Story county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van and
Harry Johnson
Maxwell
Highland Park College
Colling
the Journal
Story County
Local Appointments Highlight Maxwell to Waterloo Move
R. J. Belt leaves Maxwell for Waterloo to run a large store. C. T. Nichols is named musical director of the Boone schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Belt
Maxwell
Waterloo
C. T. Nichols
Boone
Night trespass warning from Hearing News editor
Editor Brown warns that someone has been sleeping in John Holcomb’s hay loft for some time. If it does not stop, the parties will have a chance to settle the bill with the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editor Brown
The
Hearing News
John Holcomb
Factory to start by fifteenth month says Mossman
Roland Record reports Mr. Mossman announcing the cannery will begin operation about the fifteenth of the month. Workmen are busy putting the factory in good running order in time for corn harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossman
Roland
Hay memory ties to city business blocks founder
Luther Cory of near McCallsburg recalls he and his father made hay fifty four years ago where the business blocks now stand. Mrs T R Johnson advertises a real estate sale at the old Johnson homestead near Roland on Wednesday September 5, offering three quarter sections of land a residence and a business block in Roland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Cory
McCallsburg
Luther
Nevada
T. R. Johnson
Johnson Homestead
Roland
Local Chickens Stolen Across Story County Prompt Outcry
Reports from Story county outline thefts of hundreds of fowls including Mrs D G Vader’s nearly 300 birds and Martius Haukoops’ about fifty. Residents urge action arguing thieves are rarely caught and propose measures such as bloodhounds to stop the raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Vader
State Center Enterprise
Martius Haukoops
McCallsburg
Story County
McCallsburg Tribune
Talley Sues Lash for Damages Over Malicious Prosecution
A. H. Talley of Lohrville Minnesota sues Orrin Lash of Bilwell for 10000 damages alleging malicious prosecution and imprisonment. Talley claims arrest on a warrant and ten days in jail for threatening a public offense. case later dismissed. His son Elston also seeks 5600 damages with similar claims and jail avoidance. Alderman Johnson of Nevada represents the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Talley
Maxwell
Lohrville
Minn
District Court
Orrin Lash
Bilwell
Journal
Talley
Lash
T. B. Smeltzer
Elston
Alderman & Johnson
Nevada
Didn't Know I Was Loaded Shooting Accident
Nine year old Little Johnnie Becker of Boone was accidentally shot in the back by George McBride while playing robbers with an air rifle. The bullet perforated his intestine, eight inches were removed during surgery at a hospital. The incident followed the boys’ summer habit of firing the rifle at each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Becker
J. A. Becker
Boone
George McBride
Becker Boy
McBride
W. 8. McBride
Little Johnnie
Becker
Old Settlers Picnic at Maxwell Program Set
The Maxwell Old Settlers association outlines the August picnic with band music at 10:30 a m and an afternoon program including speeches, songs, recitations, a ball game, and relic exhibitions. Registration costs twenty five cents and badges are issued. eligibility requires twenty years residency in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Maxwell
Iowa” Glee Club
Rev. Roberts
Glee Club
Ferne McQuiston
I. W. Douglass
I. M. T. Cory
Elkhart
Ole Nelson
Slater
A. K. Webb
Cambridge
Iowa
Parley Sheldon
Ames
BE. H. Addison
Nevada
Bessie Johnson
James Hall
Collins
D. C. Johnson
Asa Turner
Farrar
J. M. Byers
Cole
Popular Amusements Horseshoe Playing Makes Evening Glow
Horseshoe playing has resumed with strong popularity as men and boys seek to improve. The game’s enthusiasm often keeps players at it well past dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
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Good Roads School
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Dor
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Will
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St. Thomas Hospital
Marshalltonn
Eliza Jenkins
Ontario
John Dor
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