Community notes and personal updates from Ames area
The column covers cottage prayer meetings at Mrs. Marsden and Mrs. Shearer homes, local family moves, school plans, church preparations for a new pastor, travels to Seattle and Alaska Yukon exposition, farm life, and various visits across Ames and surrounding towns. Notable items include Albert Lake’s deputy appointment, Olaf Dinsmore heading to Wyoming, and Miss Hallie Robinson starting the fall term at Gibson schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marsden
S. Shearer
Adelaide
Marsden
J. H. Jacobsen
Norway
Jacobsen
Oren Lake
Albert
Leslie
Irene Buchanan
Seattle
Irene
Buckley
Wash
Rey, Wolfe
Perking
Okla
Farmers Creamery
C. P. Lake
RB. Morris
Oskaloosa
Milford and Grant ponies head to state fair
H. C. Davis of Milford and Grant starts sixteen Shetland ponies for exhibition at the state fair Tuesday. Clayton Smith travels with the ponies to help care for them and enjoy the fair. Mrs. Carey and her son Edward travel to southern Kansas for a western trip with friends. Edward will visit Kansas friends for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Barrows and daughter return to Illinois after a week with W. W. Ellis family in Milford. Mrs. Barrows is Ellis’s sister. William Jones and two sons of Archer Nebraska visit Milford hosts for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Davis
Des Moines
Clayton Smith
Mrs. Carey
Edward
Kansas
Farm Birth and Visits Dot Ames Area Socials
Mrs Fred Porter and Mr and Mrs Chris Peterson welcomed a son born Wednesday August 18 at the Amesbury farm. Lyle Porter was sick earlier in the week. Roy Holmes of Boone visited the Hardcastle family and attended Chautauqua in Ames. Millie Ellis staying in Nevada visited the Ellis home. J W Bateman visited Webster City on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Porter
Chris Peterson
Amesbury
Roy Holmes
Boone
Hardcastle
Ames
Millie Ellis
Nevada
Ellis
Lyle
Animal Husbandry Grads Secure Plentiful Positions At Ames
The Animal Husbandry department at Iowa State College reports its largest graduating class, with 86 percent in farm and ranch management roles. New grads earn from 1200 to 1500 dollars, some exceeding 2000, while six join college staff. Nep Griswold takes an Ames role at Texas Agricultural College. Edinburgh University plans to send scholarship men to Ames for graduate work in Animal Husbandry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
W. A. Forbes
Bodta
Nep Griswold
Texas Agricultural College
Edinburgh University of Scotland
Ames
Era Uate
Scotland
Zemco Agency Promises Cure For Skin Diseases
Mr Joel FE Cagwin announces securing the Zemco agency for eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases. ZemO is a clean liquid for external use said to destroy the germ causing illness and provide instant relief with many cures. Samples available for demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel FE. Cagwin
Zemco
Fem
Cagwin
Zemo
Sunday School Organized at Bloomington Church
A Sunday school has been organized at the Bloomington church and will be held at 2 30 p m Rev House will preach next Sunday immediately following the Sunday school All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
House
Pineules Heal Kidney and Urinary Complaints
Pineules aid kidney liver bladder and rheumatic urinary complaints. They help separate salt and water and remove poison from the blood. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Town apple tree cane carrier visits Illinois reunion
Rev. P. W. Bishop of Gilbert attends a reunion of the 94th Illinois volunteers. He recalls the 1850 Kickapoo camping night, the Danville to Pekin route, and how explorers sought gold in California, while old settlers found corn and oats near the site. He notes meeting Amos Weedman, a grandson, and reflects on mistaken beliefs about gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Bishop
Gilbert
Ilinois
Leroy, St
Kickapoo
Danville
Pekin
California
John Weedman
Isaaiah Weedman
Amos Weedman
Asa Weedman
Geo. Weedman
Solomon Hand
William Davis
William Clough
Steven H. Cloyey
Bloomington
William P. Bishop
Farmer City
Kickapooe
Amos
Notice of Drain District Petition Hearing and Damages
Story County Iowa government notice announces a petition filed February 14 1908 to establish a drain district and appoint an engineer. Hearing before the Board of Supervisors is set for September 24 1909 in Nevada Iowa with damages claims due five days prior. Includes named parties and locations near section 11 township 84 north range 24 story county. Also features testimonial ad for Miles Heart Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Iowa
Furthr
Board of Supervisors
A. PD
Nevada
Conditions Look Serious Threshing Progressing Rest of State
Weather bulletin for week ending August 22 1909 reports average temps 3 to 6 degrees above normal then cooler. Drought intensifies in southern Iowa with poor ground and late crops suffering. northern corn in good condition and denting. fall plowing delayed. potatoes and pastures hurt. Acreage estimates include winter wheat 133740, spring wheat 265000, corn 8213280, oats 4261410, rye 49490, barley 492320, tame hay 3485550, pastures 8901970, flax 25520, potatoes 127840 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Weather & Crop Service
Boone
Woodward
Story
Ames
Intelligencer Ad Proclaims Sale and Location
A display in the Intelligencer invites readers to learn where the seller is and what goods are available. It urges open promotion of the seller and offerings without concealment.
Want Ads Hint From Intelligencer Costs
The Intelligencer want department explains advertising costs: one cent per word for the first insertion and half a cent per word for each subsequent insertion, with a minimum charge not less than ten cents. Ads must be written and submitted to the office, as phone orders are liable to mistakes. cash in advance is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want Department
Laxative Cough Syrup Promotes Quick Relief
A. Gamble sells Laxative Cough Syrup advertised to cure coughs and colds by gently moving the bowels. The product claims to ease congestion and provide prompt bowels movement for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gamble
Man Poses as His Own Hero in Stage of Game
A terse observation notes that at times a player assumes the role of the main savior on the field, framing self-reliance as the driving force behind critical moments and personal prowess. Assertions center on individual courage and the mindset of self-reliant action during competitive play.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stock Hippodrome
Parker’s
New Steel
Liberati
Pain
Vision
C. B. Cameron
J. G. Simpson
Neighborhood News
Ira Dodds
Frank Wilson
Ross Dodds
Earl Dodds
Glenn Wilson
Tara
O’brien County
Duella Knutson
Maria Henryson
Mildred Hemness
Alberia Holm
Story City
Ora
Ruth Jones
Charlie Dinsmore
Golden Prairie
Wyoming
Hattie Barker
Margaret Zenor
Mary McDaniels
B. C. Fincham
L. $. Fincham
Colfax
Illinois
Mr. Fincham
Hobart Swanson
Little Pearl McDan
Queen Sawyer
Louis Tesdall
Earl Zenor
Mrs
J. P
Zenor
Messrs. Geo. and
Henry Clouser
Finois
Marry Belcher
Ivan
Pierce A. Jones
Abbie Rainboldt
Dakota
EF. C. Robinson
Webster City
Ida Mae Gibson
Tillie Guncer
Mice Eva Robinson
Ben
Carroll
Harlan C. Snodgrass
Mayme Wilson
Carney Dickinson
Frank Bell
A. Jones
Milford and
Grant
N. B
J. W. Bateman
Sarkees
Loomington Church
W. N. Ud
F. G Dunahugh
North Georgian Conference
Miles
Prouth
Olympia CO
John Allan
Depot
C.R. Quade
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