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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
3
Iowa City debates severing football ties with the State Agricultural College after a 20 to 14 loss to Ames. The Letters to the editor defend Ames and criticize Iowa City for fake plays and dirty tricks while praising Ames for strong, disciplined play and urging focus on western conference matchups.
The Grinnell Herald challenges the Register and Leader over Drake leading Iowa College in football. It argues a team is defeated regardless of margin and claims Drake has more losses than Grinnell, denying Drake's claimed place. The Herald criticizes sports editors at Garrett’s chair and mocks their Ames and Carlysle remarks.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat kidney and bladder troubles with DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills. It claims quick relief for back pain and fatigue and warns delays are dangerous. A week’s treatment costs 25 cents.
Observer defends Reppert stance on Kirk Reppert incident during Iowa Ames game and criticizes Editor Conaway for sarcastic remarks. Letter asserts Reppert had time to stop and questions call of fair catch signals.
A Nevada representative argues against backing Reppert and urges support for clean football, noting the aim is to contest corruption without quarrel with Ames and the college. The remark reflects local political tension over sports integrity and community standards.
Ames college men feature in a reflective piece about life, nature, and community ties. The article emphasizes cultural values and the students' connection to the land and local traditions.
The Ladies of the Christian Church host a bazaar Friday afternoon December 6 at Odd Fellows hall with fancy work quilts aprons handkerchiefs and dolls. A Chicken Pie dinner follows at 5 p m priced at 25 cents per meal.
The Des Moines Capital runs a Bargain Week from December 21 to 28 offering a full year’s issue for 2.00, regular price 3.00. Subscriptions may be mailed, with arrears paid for old subscribers, or paid to postmasters or dealers. The Capital features AP wire, Iowa and world news, and strong market reports.
A damaged fragment notes offices and a door north of the post office in Ames Iowa with unreadable details.
The December issue promises continued adventures of Jimmy Jones Pirate and That Dillingham Boy by Oliver Optic. It includes The Boy and The Beast and The Boy Who Went Stale plus The Emancipation of Michael and Skee Tournament at Bolton. Also Cliff Climbing for a Living with egg gathering on English cliffs and an interview with Fielding H Yost. Sixty seven illustrations and one dollar yearly.
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