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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
H S Nichols of Oakland Indiana testifies to the Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since 1872. He says a cure is always effected quickly and notes his eighteen years as a commercial traveler carrying the remedy. The statement implies long familiarity and endorses purchasing through druggists.
An editorial remark notes that inner beauty transcends outer appearance, suggesting a beautiful soul shines brighter than any rough exterior. Its idea emphasizes character over looks and invites readers to look beyond first impressions.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the original superior product with cleansing cooling and soothing effects. It notes availability from C. A. Gamble.
The Richmond News Leader notes about 1,500 white Democrats in Richmond and 500 in Norfolk will vote for Taft, with similar findings in other Southern Democratic journals.
A Commons article notes Oklahoma’s bank collapse tested the guaranty banking law. Depositors were paid in full by funds drawn from other banks, while honest bankers bore the cost. The piece criticizes the scheme and warns of larger potential losses under the plan. It cites Harper’s Weekly and questions the premise of universal state bank guarantees.
All but four Radcliffe residents sign a petition asking the city council to call an election to grant the Iowa railroad a franchise and levy a five percent tax to secure it. The line is surveyed from Waterloo to Ames as Story City progress notes report broad willingness among south and north farm owners to welcome the interurban.
The piece argues country merchants cannot stop mail order competition by invective. they must advertise on the mail order firms’ ground. Advertising is simply telling what you sell and the price, since customers care little for the seller personally but for goods and price.
Henry Wallace, named by President Roosevelt to a commission on boosting farm life, argues in Campbell's Scientific Farmer that teaching agriculture in rural schools will engage farm youth. He contends farm boys learn everything except farming and that school instruction could reveal its compelling aspects.
The Story City Herald notes the red eyed newspapers threaten to push a “One Particular Pet” into the Senate. It calls threats from a repeatedly defeated faction in bad taste and warns they may backfire, urging peace within the state Republican party.
The government plans to open about one million acres of agricultural and grazing lands around Oct 1. The Rosebud extension of the Chicago Northwestern Railway reaches these lands with Dallas South Dakota as the rail terminus and reservation border town. The U S land office will likely be located there. Pamphlets explain how to obtain a quarter section homestead free on application to any Chicago Northwestern Railway agent.
The notice discusses Jacob Jacobsen a Minnesota governor candidate whose roots trace to Fayette County and an Alamakee wife tied to Andrew Jacobson of Waukon. It highlights native Iowans pursuing statewide and federal offices including a senator from South Dakota and a North Dakota governor as well as Iowa’s pride in its native song.
Bro H H Fairall of the Iowa Methodist rebukes church reformers for favoring long titles yet using shortened forms. He questions why district supervisors are not called local superintendents and notes bishops and other terms shift with the reform. The piece argues consistency matters to many Methodists.
Reports from Madrid and Woodard indicate the Milwaukee may reroute its main line to run a straighter course through the south part of Cass and into Woodward. The change is urged by expansion of coal fields in Boone county and said to be favored by Milwaukee officials.
The article notes that horses average about 16 years of life, with only up to ten years suitable for work. In heavy city trucking the working life falls under six years, and New York’s brewing service wears out a horse in two years. In department store deliveries a hearse lasts around four years of continuous service.
Maxwell Tribune argues the Maxwell Commercial Club should organize to seize opportunities or create them. The piece notes the lack of a local railroad as a current obstacle but stresses preparedness and initiative to capitalize on future chances.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil asks what in sight makes it doubtful William Jennings Bryan would be the party candidate again in 1920 1924 and beyond. It notes his age progression from 60 in 1920 to 64 in 1924 and highlights a hypothetical fourth campaign following 1912 1916 and 1920.
City council held a special meeting Tuesday night and voted to call a special election. Voters will decide on granting the interurban a franchise for street use and a 5 percent tax after a petition was signed by nearly one hundred property owners.
The article notes several men with large coverage including Rodman Wanamaker of Philadelphia carrying $4,000,000 the most insured in the world. It also cites James B. Colgate of New York with policies totaling $1,500,000, among others with $1,000,000 plus.
A memorial honoring dead Boer War horses was erected by Mrs. Meyer of Port Elizabeth. The monument costs 5000 dollars and features a stone water trough topped by bronze figures of a cavalryman offering water to a horse.
Pineules for backache advertised as small golden globules that act on the kidneys to purify blood and invigorate the system. Claims include relief for backache kidneys and bladder with a 30 days trial priced at $1.00 and guaranteed, sold by C. A. Gamble.
A list of paired city names including Lea ME Chicago Colorado Ames Dakota Cedar Rapids Des Moines Carroll St Paul Sioux City Des Moines and Des Moines. The entries link multiple cities across states indicating joint references or routes.
Mary Phelan admitted she lived as Jess Fay for a year, posing as a man on Chicago streets after fleeing home. She described freedom, financial ease, and new views on men and women, noting the thrill of exploring life untethered and the appeal of masculine disguise despite risks.
Edward Henry of United States Express Co Chicago praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stopping chronic diarrhoea on trains. He notes service with Rutherford B Hayes and William McKinley in the 28th Ohio Regiment and claims the remedy cured many sailors and soldiers. For sale by all druggists.
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