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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
The Moody Sankey evangelistic era and its songs
Ira D. Sankey who joined Dwight L. Moody in revival work became famed as a singer and hymn writer. The piece credits Moody for discovering him at an Indianapolis convention and notes their partnership shaped modern revivals. It discusses Bliss and other composers and the lasting impact of their religious songs on churches and revivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira D. Lakey
Brooklyn
Mr Sankey
Mr. Moody
Europe
Mr. Sankey
Indianapolis Y. M. C. A
Sankey
Moody and
Moody
Sankeys
Jesus
P. P. Bliss
Astabula
Ohio
Ira D. Sankey
Daniel
Chicago
Charles H. Gabriel
E. O. Excell
George F. Root
Phillip Phillips
Mr. Bliss
Mr. Phillips
Phoebe Cary
Root
Bliss
Philip Phillips
William B. Bradbury
H. R. Palmer
W. H. Doane
William G. Fischer
Moody and Sankey
America
Peter Cartright
Sam Jones
Cartright
Old Pleasant Township Poll Book Reflects Debate on White Language
In 1857 Pleasant township voters debated removing the word white from Iowa’s constitution. Of 137 votes, 123 opposed striking the term and 14 supported it, showing a major shift in attitudes over 51 years with only four voters still living nearby. The piece cites officials and names from Madrid and notes few free blacks then in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Louisiana Purchase
Lowa
Missouri
C. L. Lucas
Madrid
Boone County
Pleasant Township
Madrid Historical Society
Douglas
Garden Townships
Worth
Colfax
John Bailey
William Dickerson
Jesse Hull
J. A. Cunningham
David Cadwalader
J. F. Hopkins
John Bilsland
Morris Wheeler
Lewis Rissler
Republican State Convention Plans in Des Moines
The party will nominate a candidate for the vacancy on the supreme bench at a state convention in Des Moines on September 9. Delegates elected in the June primary are summoned to the county seats at 11 o clock Saturday August 29 to choose delegates for the state gathering. No caucuses will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Bench
Des Moines
Paul Olson backs Cummins for Senate on his own terms
Brother Paul Olson of the Story City Herald expresses willingness to support Governor Cummins for the senate if the move brings peace to the Republican party. He refuses to be swayed by pressure from opposition papers and emphasizes free will in his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Olson
Story City Herald
Cummins
Senate
Paul
Seventh district politics stir after senator’s death
The Cedar Rapids Gazette says the hatchet will be buried but hints at continued strife. Congressman Hull is described as meddling in the Iowa senatorial contest and allegedly naming a successor for Allison before the senator’s death, prompting editorials urging him to focus on his own district and support a Republican in the next Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Hull
Allison
Des Moines
Robin Hood
Carroll Herald
Militia Camp Near Clarinda Impresses Jow Guardsmen
Company C of the Fifty-fifth Iowa National Guards returned from a summer camp near Clarinda Iowa where General Lincoln set up a permanent camp half a mile north of town. Forty four locals joined the party as cadets focused on close order extended drill dress parade and guard mount. A night attack featured first battalion moving to hills east of Clarinda while others sheltered, with cooks Falkins and Todnem praised for preparing the best beans and bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Company C
Fifty-fifth
Jows National Guards
Iowa
Lincoln
Falkins
Todnem
Knapp
Good Roads Or No Mail Rural delivery warned over road repairs
Post office circulars to postmasters threaten withdrawal of rural delivery if all roads served are not properly repaired this summer. Uninterrupted service through the year depends on road conditions, with officials urged to restore neglected routes to ensure year round mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Croquet Returns to Favor Across Nations
Croquet is in favor again after its peak era in the 1860s to 1870s, waned after 1875, and has resurfaced as a popular pastime. Once mainly adult in England, it spread to America and is now a fashionable and widespread game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Question to Cummins’ Senate suitability after delegation pick
Col Lafe Young claims Gov Cummins was Iowa’s unanimous choice for presiding officer of the Senate at Chicago. The question asks why such a selection would not merit his humble entry into that body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Lafe Young
Gov
Cummins
Iowa
Chicago
United States Senate
Bank assets and liabilities report from Story County 1908
A historical bank statement details assets including cash on hand Como $9 362.04 drafts and checks $14 389.60, real property $7 241.21, total assets $284 281.42. Liabilities show capital stock $75 000, deposits $194 284.42, bills payable and rediscounts $15 000, and net surplus and profits. Signed by A J Graves President and F B Campbell Assistant Cashier August 19 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ank
Cedar
Cagsoneeeta
Conoege
Des Moines
State of
Iowa
Story County
A. J. Graves
F. B. Campbell Asst
F. B. Campbell
B. O'Brien
Iowa roads mocked as overrated by Ottumwa Courier
The Ottumwa Courier remarked that Iowa roads are not well regarded, noting the state ranks poorly on road quality and inviting readers to start at the bottom of the list to assess its standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
The
Ottumwa Courier
Iowa
Faction Divisions Cloud State Senate Elections
The Glidden Graphic notes party factions are fairly evenly split in the state. It says there are two senatorships and that equal representation would bring mutual respect and interest in electing the ticket.
Progresives Close to Compromise in Cummins Support
The Waterloo Courier reports a near compromise as progressives stand by their principles while several former Stand Pat papers shift to back Cummins, signaling a shift in local political dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cummins
Electric typewriter touted by promoter
A promoter extols the electric typewriter as versatile and efficient, noting it can handle many tasks while playfully suggesting it cannot chew gum or stay up late for suppers, per the Omaha Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Centerville Citizen backs Cummins for harmony in Iowa
The Centerville Citizen says it is tired of fighting and will recognize Governor Cummins' right to the senatorial toga if it helps produce harmony and peace in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Cummins
Iowa
Witte Faults Lily White Fingers In Speech
William Allen Witte declares in a public address that the nation is plagued by too many lily white fingers and too few hands with blisters, blaming a lack of practical effort for national troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen Witte
Bryan Criticizes Party and Calls for Condition Powders
Mr. Bryan declares the Republican party is responsible for the current state. He asserts he needs a dose of condition powders to address what ails him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
Political shift cited by Sioux City Tribune
The Sioux City Tribune reports that when the Second district swung to Cummins as a bloc the stand patters lost the right wing of their army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Sioux City Tribune
Convention Spirit urged in Des Moines Cap ital note
The Des Moines Cap ital comments that if the state GOP convention is to be a love feast, delegates should leave their axes at home. The remark emphasizes cordial proceedings and civil debate among attending delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County buys fifty five voting machines
Polk County reports purchase of fifty five voting machines at an undisclosed expense. The item highlights the county’s investment in new equipment aimed at modernizing electoral operations and ensuring reliable ballot casting. No additional financial figures are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Brockman and Hunter Married in Des Moines
Miss Daisy Hunter daughter of Mrs. Hanter of this city and Roy E A Brockman of Spencer Iowa were married Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock at the Congregational parsonage in Des Moines by Rev A L Frisbee. Both former Iowa State College students, they will return to Ames next week then move to Spencer where Brockman is a banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Hunter
Spencer
8. D
Mr. Brockman
Goble and Gray Tie in Denver Parish Nuptials
Miss Katherine Goble of Ames and Mr. W H Gray of Colorado Springs wed at the Presbyterian parsonage in Denver with Rev Coyle officiating. The couple, former I 8 I O students, plan to reside in Columbia after September 15, as Goble has assisted in Treasurer Knapp’s office and Gray taught at several colleges and will join Missouri State College next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Parsonage
Denver
Colo
Katherine Goble
Ames
W. H. Gray
Colorado Springs
Coyle
Miss Goble
Gray
Knapp
Missouri State College
Columbia
Marriage of Mrs Florence Manning to A L Potter
The marriage occurred Wednesday August 19 at the bride's brother home in Colorado Springs Colorado. The couple are residents of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Manning
A. L. Potter
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pinesalve Carbolized Poultice For Bites Burns And Sores
Pinealve carbolized acts like a poultice providing quick relief for bites and stings of insects chapped skin cuts burns and sunburns. Sold by C A Gamble with advertising language typical of a local shop notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Northwestern Line excursion rates for Toledo trip
G A R rates Toledo Ohio August 31 to September 5 1908 round trip tickets on sale August 27 to 30 at excursion rates via Chicago and Northwestern Railway with liberal return limits Full information on application to any ticket agent The Northwestern Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Northwestern
Elton man credits Kidney and Bladder Pills for cure
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin reports only four doses of DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills giving greater relief than any previous medicines. He continues taking the pills seeking a complete cure. Sold by C A Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
Bosworth Seeks Intoxicating Liquor Permit in Ames District Court
L M Bosworth a registered pharmacist submits an application to buy and sell intoxicating liquors at his Ames pharmacy located at 1 Onondaga Street Lot 5 Block 13 Ames Story County Iowa. Notice states filing by September 4 1908 with hearing at Story County District Court during September term in Nevada Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State OF
Iowa
Story County
L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Story
State of Iowa
Onondaga Street
Nevada
Ae Ge Reed
Kennedy Laxative Syrup Endorsed for All Ages
Kennedy laxative cough syrup is recommended for children and adults alike. It is praised for pleasant maple sugar taste and its gentle yet copious bowel action said to drive the cold from the system. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
C. A. Gamble
Jefferson Quote Endorses Self Help Pile Remedy Ad
An 19th century style advertisement urges self treatment for piles using Man Zan Pile Remedy. It claims no operation necessary and offers the product for 60 cents, sold by C. A. Garble with a ready-to-use guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Garble
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