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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
2
The Intelligencer publishes each Thursday morning in Ames Story county Iowa with a subscription price of 1.00 per year in advance.
The Clarinda Herald and southern Iowa editors wrestling in editorial pages reflect loyalties to factions in the 19th century Senate contest. Lisle, Mount Pleasant links, Harlan memory, and Methodist ties frame a defense of standpatism against progressives. The piece notes Waite of the Burlington Hawkeye backing Allison, while Weaver and allies oppose him.
The Town Knights of Pythias defeated Carl Kuehnne for supreme representative but the victory strains prestige with the supreme lodge. Kuehnle has served twelve years, shaping key committees and state influence, and some say continuity with the old guard is essential.
Ottawa Courier mocks the incident as a bold pull by a Chicago dentist that breaks a patient’s neck. The remark suggests such forceful dentistry would help him advance in life.
Attorney General H W Byers and Howard J Clark unite in law practice at Des Moines with existing partners McLaughlin and Davis. Byers will maintain state office and private office at Harlan, declining the governorship to focus on the profession. Davis retires from the firm to continue general business.
The New York World printed a long interview with Mr. Rockefeller via its Cleveland correspondent. An Associated Press denial from Cleveland followed. The World investigated and confirmed the interview. AP admitted error after its own inquiry. Sioux City Tribune warns the World’s assertiveness risks danger in questioning its statements.
The Davenport Democrat argues that strikes are impractical and harmful, noting that the losses surpass any benefits and that the gains favor a few, with no way to compensate the public for its suffering.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Iowa has had farmers in Congress only twelve times from the 29th to the 52nd Congress. It adds that since 1893 Iowa has not had a farmer in Congress, a claim the paper revises by noting several current Iowa congressmen have become farmers since their election.
The Waverly Democrat urges merchants to remember that the big stick catalogue lies on the parlor table, implying continued consumer interest even in slow times. The piece stresses that avoiding business decline requires attention despite dull months.
A Dallas man returning from work at Panama asserts the canal’s completion is unlikely. The Oskaloosa Herald notes 30,000 workers remaining may still accomplish something.
The Sac Sun reports $14,000 spent in the past year on building and equipment upgrades. The newspaper notes the Sun has no spots, emphasizing its improved appearance and condition.
Mrs Leroy Ware, wife of the Iowa bank wrecker, says if her husband is sent to the penitentiary she will send five others. John Downie declares he has rooms to let at Ft. Madison.
Lafe Young claims the governor’s office is only a clerkship requiring an hour of work daily, hinting at his consistent readiness to criticize and stay vigilant.
A woman completes cleaning chores then notices the poet laureate of the Oskaloosa Herald. She begins putting up preserves and plans to clean again after the task.
The text hints Harvey Ingham will announce support for either Garst or Funk, a decision hoped to ease Howard Rann of the Manchester Press and allow him to sleep nights.
The Omaha Bee notes a buttonless shirt eliminates excuses for using profanity at home as men face fewer chances to swear at their wives. The remark reflects a humorous take on evolving attire and behavior in society.
Community friends urge a committee in Nevada to sit with W. O. Payne until Secretary Taft completes his speaking tour.
Frank J. Tillman of the Riceville Recorder announces a campaign in which he travels across Iowa in his own automobile to discuss local issues and share viewpoints.
The Boone News-Republican pairs Tillman with a bull in its Chautauqua feature to draw interest but questions the bull’s role, implying the act is more spectacle than merit and casting doubt on animal treatment and safety.
The Chicago News notes that many a man’s misfortune arises from alcohol. The report highlights how improper drinking leads to domestic, financial, and social difficulties for individuals and families in the city.
A Des Moines Tribune editorial scorns a city editor in Iowa for returning state fair passes, calling his act an exhibit of narrowness and prejudice that harms only him and noting the fair will likely proceed without his presence.
John L. Rendall, state press agent for the Scientists, counters Billy Sunday with a citation from James 1 26 stating that true religion includes bridling the tongue. Sunday will have a hard time responding to the pointed biblical rebuke.
E R Silliman and wife transfer to Leslie C Adams for 91 acres in blocks 10 11 and 12 Blair's ad Cole. Grace G Briggs and husband to J R Bell for 2000 dollars in blocks 4 5 and G Scott's 2 ad Nevada. E J Penfield and wife to A G Mead for 150 dollars in block 5 of Harriman's ad Ames. Marie Schwartz and husband to Barbara Andrea Berg Haerem for 1800 dollars in blocks 4 and 5 of block 26 Larson's ad Story City. A J Schwartz and wife to Barbara Andrea Berg Haerem for 200 dollars in block 26 Larson's ad Story City. Carl L Little and wife to E E Little for 1100 dollars and percent in lot 6 block 1 Lee and Littles ad Ames. plus 1400 dollars and percent in Lot 8 block 3 Lee & Littles ad Ames. L D Ozman and wife to 8 S Hanson for 14400 on northwest quarter of section 27 township 82 range 21. Clay Foster and wife to I N Dixson for 2250 dollars ex 20 feet off send south half of northwest quarter north west quarter of section 9 township 83 range 24. May A Whitman to W H Van Dnzer for 1150 dollars in block 5 northeast quarter of section 6 township 83 range 24.
The Ladies Missionary society in Gilbert plans their annual Thank Offering program next Wednesday evening September 4 at the church with special music by the male quartet children’s drill solos and readings. The town school reopens Monday with Principal Grarde intermediate Miss Ware and Primary Miss Younkin.
The Marshall and Story counties boards met at Nevada Iowa August 2 1907 to open bids for the Marshall and Story Ditch District No 1. Bids ranged from 44 710 to 77 744 40 and a petition to abandon C Branch was rejected. The board also adjourned August 20 1907 with a drainage district action set for October 1 1907 and details on tile sizes damages and bid requirements.
Sheriff and Mrs Rickets of Nevada with Mr Rickets brother and wife from Ohio visited the Thos Birney home last Saturday. The Moses and Porter families hosted Maude and Edna Moses returning to Freeport. Frank Smith of Hubbard and Frank Nursing of Ames visited H B Kellys. Mrs Smith sister of Mr Kelly. Leon Armstrong oversaw bridge lumber unloading in Nevada Monday. Mrs Harry Amesberry and children returned from Brooklyn. J F Warren traveled to Omaha. Edna Smith of Nevada visited Susie Smith.
In Kansas City stockyards exchange offices the wall is covered with canceled checks totaling a large outlay of 8 million dollars. No single wall check is under 1000 dollars and the largest on the wall is 30 thousand dollars.
Threshermen in Delaware Dubuque and Jones counties form an association. Each member posts a $100 bond to adhere to fixed threshing prices of 2 cents per bushel for oats and 4 cents per bushel for rye and wheat. By laws include an accident benefit clause for injured members.
Sealed bids are due at the county auditor offices in Nevada Boone Iowa by September 6 1901 at noon. Story County auditor will open bids September 7 at 2 pm in Nevada for a ditch or drain in Boone Story Prainage District No 1. Work spans Boone and Story counties with plans on file.
Section 1 outlines an open ditch starting at zero station Sec 33 Twp 83 N Range 24 and running northwest to station 113 with a westward branch through Sec 29, totaling about 25 000 cubic yards and due by January 1 1908. Section 2 covers the south branch and sub-branches with totals of 6 000 feet of 18 inch tile 2 000 feet of 16 inch 2 800 feet of 14 inch and 2 000 feet of 12 inch tile plus multiple sub-branches to June 15 1905. Section 3 describes the main tile drain from station 113 west across Sec 30 and 25 to station 213 with 1 600 feet of 20 inch 9 450 feet of 18 inch and 2 200 feet of 14 inch tile with a branch two completion by October 15 1908, plus branch three of main and sub-branch one of branch three totaling 3 300 feet of 16 inch and 1 000 feet of 10 inch tile and sub-branch one of branch three 700 feet of eye tile with a May 1 deadline.
Texas Panhandle land promoted as ideal prairie and wheat habitat with 24 inches annual rain, level chocolate soil free from stones, irrigable with rail access and low freight. Ads claim land equal to Iowa Illinois best, promises easy living and prosperity, with monthly excursions and fair visits from Des Moines office.
An ointment named Man Zan Pile Remedy comes in a collapsible tube with a nozzle for easy application at sore inflamed areas. It claims instant relief from bleeding itching or protruding piles. Guaranteed price 50 cents. Sold by C A Gamble Druggist.
A fragmentary timetable lists arrivals from East West North and South with assorted times and train names including Overland Limited Omaha Express Fast Mail and Des Moines Express. It notes baggage must be checked and delivered to the baggage room 25 minutes before train arrival, signed by G. W. Rogers, Agent.
Readable timings show arrival slots for Ames with blocks from morning to afternoon and late evening. The fragment lists multihour intervals such as 8 50 to 9 50 am and 1 50 to 3 50 pm alongside other time ranges.
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