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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
6
The Joint Boards of Story Polk counties meet at Hux Town to inspect Polk Story Drain No 1. They declare the drain completed and approve the final estimate for Frank McNutt and others, with adjustments for delays and contractor defaults.
Captain K W Brown pays tribute to comrade George D Loud describing his heroism and moral courage during the 1865 assault on Petersburg Virginia. He recalls the 186th New York Infantry leading the charge at Fort Mahone Hell and the long fought bombardment before the Confederate works finally fell.
The Oskaloosa Herald praises Ames coach Clyde Williams for his fame in Oskaloosa and across Iowa. It cites Williams as a great football coach, a strong organizer with students, and remembers his role in Ames victory over Iowa City 20 to 14.
Mrs. Joe King of Woodland Texas reports four years of illness ending after using a nine day minules treatment sold for $1.00. She credits the product with a full cure and declares money cannot buy the value. Also recommends DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve.
Yale coach William F. Knox critiques the revised football rules in a Weekly article on November 30. He argues the new game is uncertain with little sustained offense, lamenting the loss of long steady rushing and the era of powerful, methodical drives.
The Ames game last Saturday is called a more brutal display than Davenport sparring. A State University player was allegedly disabled by an Agricultural college player to aid Ames. The Chronicle notes opposition to militia deployment or AG action while urging accountability.
An Ames Iowa notice promotes auctioneering services for livestock and farms with day or small commission options. The ad is followed by a comment on a state university sports report about the Ames Drake game and perceived bias, noting editor expectations and a proposed columnist assignment to settle local game coverage.
The Youth's Companion offers a free 1908 calendar with four color printed panels for subscribers paying $1.75. Panels feature a sea scene, a cattle piece, an old Dutch mill, and a Girl with Roses, praised for color and expression. Images are described as lasting keepsakes beyond 1908.
Brother Payne criticizes inconsistent coverage of the Reppert incident. The Intelligencer denies dirty play by Reppert, while Ames critics claim misreporting. Kirk escaped injury, and a circular urged boycotting the Register and Leader, though it backfired as publicity.
The Des Moines Daily News announces higher annual rates due to higher printing and labor costs. After December 1 1907 the newspaper price increases to 2.00 for non Sunday and 2.50 for Daily and Sunday, with renewal offers and a free one year Omaha Farm Magazine for subscribers.
On November 18 1907 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed M Ostorn as Executor of the estate of Osborn deceased. All debts should be paid to the undersigned and all claims presented legally authenticated to the Court for allowance. Dated November 20 1907 Des Moines Iowa. No Soap Like Pucks advertises the soap for household use and grease ink berry stains claiming the original Mechanic's Soap is best.
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