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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
5
The annual election of officers for Ellsworth Post No 30 G A R will be held at the G A R hall on December 7 1907 at 7 30 PM. All members are requested to be present by order of Commander Abram Liddle Adjutant.
Interurban railway employees received notices Monday that the interlocking plant would be out of service from 1 a.m. December 3 to 8 p.m. December 5. Conductors operating cars between Ames and the college and between Ames and Des Moines would be retired to cross tracks ahead of their cars during that period.
General Manager Aishton of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway will deliver the keynote at the Greater Boone banquet in the YMCA gymnasium on December 10. He will discuss how Boone County can co operate with the C N W for mutual benefit.
A cough syrup for coughs colds croup and whooping cough grows in favor with both young and old. Mothers should have it on hand for children as it provides prompt relief to croup and is a gentle laxative that drives poison and phlegm from the system. Sold by C A Gamble.
Ames public schools introduce agriculture floriculture horticulture weeds lawns and poultry with expert help from college staff civic art to accompany the program. Pupils study strawberries apples and lawn care in a practical, recreation like approach while preparing for a broader rural emphasis. The effort aims to boost town beauty and civic pride and may steer youths toward country life and useful, hands on learning.
A bazaar featuring quilts aprons handkerchiefs and dolls will be on sale Friday afternoon December 6 at Odd Fellows hall hosted by Ladies of the Christian Church. A chicken pie dinner will be served at 5 o’clock for 25 cents per meal.
Jerry Sexton, horticulturist for the C. N. W. park system in Iowa, plans a rye pennant design spelling Ames to stay green through winter and bloom in spring. The design remains visible to travelers as snow covers it, showcasing Sexton’s tireless work to keep the park attractive and famed in Iowa.
Jack and Jill recover from illness and gain wisdom as blues and headaches fade. The remedy cited is Early Riser Pills sold by C A Gamble in a period pamphlet style.
Six top debaters five girls and boys chosen for the event at the Congregational church Friday evening. The winners advance to the state high school debating contest. Miss Pike plans special music and high quality entertainment with a 25 cent admission.
The president urges reform of the school system to emphasize practical industrial and agricultural training. He argues cities cannot replace farming, stressing the nation’s origins as an agrarian society and the need to strengthen farming populations for future crises.
The Civil Service Commission issued notices for exams in Ames Des Moines Dubuque Fort Madison Iowa City Mason City and Sioux City. Subjects include mechanical draftsman land clerk marine fireman foreman mechanic architectural draftsman and engineers for the Indian service. Exams run in December 11 12 December 30 December 23 and January 8 9 1908 under W. D. Rich at the post office offices in the city.
The Ames Gun Club Thanksgiving shoot favored shooters with the silver cup event the highlight. Howard Adams and Pearl Brown both hit 24 of 25 birds to reach a tiebreaker where Adams broke all ten, claiming the cup from Robert M. Clark who could have kept it had he won again.
Thousands suffer kidney and bladder troubles urge timely care. DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills promise fast relief for all forms. One week’s treatment costs 26 cents. Sold
Hon. Geo. H. Van Houten of Lenox will chaperone a party of Iowa residents on a trip to Mexico departing around December 16. The itinerary includes Mexico City Guadalajara Tepic with visits to Pacific slope locales noted for climate and opportunities in farming stock raising horticulture and business. Mexico is described as entering a period of development with a pleasant profitable voyage at reasonable cost.
Paul F Voelker of Des Moines spoke at the Ames church lecture series on The Heritage of the Race. The psychologist addressed soul questions with clear, practical insight and engaging humor in a 90 minute talk praising his thoughtful, appealing oratory.
Phil Frank Ross and his Ames wife are home for Thanksgiving. Frank narrowly escaped death when he slipped on a track near the college and Ames, and two men pulled him clear as a car approached. The conductor paused the vehicle and feared a fatal outcome.
Washington reports a cable from the governor general of the Philippines stating about 300 teachers will be needed at the start of the next school year opening in June. Applicants will be chosen from those passing the teachers or assistant examinations, open to wives fiances and other near relatives of current staff. The age range is 20 to 40 years with a salary of 1200 dollars.
A reader recalls camping near Webster City on May 24 1854 with four families and asserts the city was laid out and named then though no houses existed, citing W.8 Freed.
Bazaar Friday December 6 features aprons and handkerchiefs from across the United States. Attendees may also enjoy a chicken pie dinner prepared by the ladies of the Christian church at Odd Fellows Hall.
An advertisement promotes ManZan a collapsible tube remedy for all forms of piles. It is pitched as ready to apply to soreness and inflammation with a 50 cent price and a guarantee.
Good farming based on science is vital today. The Homestead, a weekly Des Moines Iowa agricultural and livestock paper, is described as practical and edited by local farmers. It covers horticulture poultry sheep dairy veterinary laws current events house and home and more, aiming to boost land value and farmer prosperity.
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