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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
2
A Register and Leader critique condemns council for not publishing expenditures of city administrations. Editors argue authorized public records and newspaper publications best prove good faith, while cost concerns and criticism deter disclosure. Advent sermon and Christmas story planned with evening service and chorus music under Miss Pike.
Evangelist Chapman in Des Moines denounces the term Judas Iscariot used by local papers. He argues Judas would have been better than Peter if not for his own death, while others warn against selling out to special interests and public corruption.
The Sac Sun shifts to a highly equipped country printing office in the state. The Stouffer family received initial printing lessons in Tama county from Secretary James Wilson years ago and have continued advancing the industry.
Rev J C Ross of a Des Moines Methodist church finds about one hundred Methodists within two blocks of the church, their letters safely stored in family Bibles. The Chapman meetings have stirred activity in the area.
The Boone News Republican was elected to AP membership last week and began using AP news Monday. The change will improve coverage of world events for readers and reflects the paper’s steady post consolidation improvement.
Preparations are underway in Ames churches for Christmas observances. The Christian church reports a real Christmas tree and a program, with special music by Mrs. G. E. Stayner and Mrs. Leland. A Christmas Eve treat is promised for all.
The U B church will host a program of recitations declarations and music with Mrs Lottie Deal chairing the music committee. Revival meetings may be held at the M E church at Christmas time and no plans for a tree or special program are in progress.
Friday evening service scheduled for 8 o'clock at the Lutheran church. The notice gives no additional details on attendees, sermons, or events.
Francis Renier, pastor, announces Catholic church services next Sunday December 16 at 10 30 a m. The notice states mass will be held at the church for parishioners and neighbors.
William J. Minchin, pastor, will supplement his earlier sermon on the Doctrine of Retribution with a future sermon on the Doctrine of Forgiveness. He will also give an evening reading on Joshua commanding the Moon to halt in its progress.
Christian Science services are held Sunday evening at 7:30 in Odd Fellows hall. The topic is Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force.
Rev A E Kepford spoke twice in Ames on tuberculosis prevention and treatment. He challenged beliefs about heredity and contagion, urged the fresh air cure and avoidance of spitting, and cited local case figures as he addressed students and townspeople.
A reader from Ames cites the 1856 storm and cold winter to corroborate Uncle Billey Freed. He describes land records in Boone county, travel routes to New Philadelphia, Bell Point, Boonesboro, and Keeler's Tavern, then notes heavy snowdrifts and bright moon dogs that winter.
Manila faces a rat infestation with authorities mobilizing expert rat catchers to curb the problem and restore urban sanitation. The move signals a major public health effort by the government to reduce rodent populations and protect residents.
Coach Ristine and trainer Jack Watson hosted a dinner for the Ames football squad of about 23 members at the Beto House. Drennan was away judging corn, Graham sick, Shady Ristine left for Bradford to attend mining interests, with a tentative return to Ames in 1907. Jack Watson also arrived from Grinnell to lead training, boosting spirits as the team adjusts to new leadership.
The sixth annual meeting of the Towa Park and Forestry association was held in Des Moines Tuesday. Some Present Towa Problems will be treated by Professor Pammel of the botany department, and Prof. H. P. Baker will talk on The Problem of Towa Wind Breaks and Groves.
A dog woke Mrs. Ann Carr and her family in Norristown Pennsylvania on Saturday night as a blaze raged. The family escaped just as the roof collapsed, avoiding harm.
State veterinarian H. E. Talbert of Des Moines and Dr. Merriam visited Amaqua and Grant townships to quarantine several cattle herds infected with spinal meningitis. Reported over thirty herds in Calhoun County under quarantine as the disease affects more cattle across the state.
Tom Thompson sought timing for the 4:40 northbound train. A prospective customer planned a trip to inspect land in the northern part of the state but the train left with others in the depot waiting for a future ride.
A 3 year old child was attacked by rats in Neola on Saturday night. Blood flowed from about a dozen wounds when the family reached the cradle after the screams awakened them. Doctors fear the child will not recover.
A Sunday fire alarm around 3 30 in Ames caused a crowd to move toward the college motor. By 8 45 the scare subsided and few patrons made the trip as the blaze in the club house owned by Mrs Charles and used by Mrs McNaughton proved very small.
Train No 9 crashed at Onawa on Thursday when a coal car derailed the engine. The fireman was killed and the engineer seriously injured in the wreck.
Auction set for Thursday December 20 at 1 PM on the Dens south of Ames offers 58 head of livestock plus horses cattle and calves. The lot includes 28 spring shoots 8 tons of timothy hay and farm equipment such as a McCormick binder a fed grinder a disc a Liberty gang plow and more with auctioneer E F Posegate and clerk B J Shelden.
Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Buchanan of Gilbert visited Ames Saturday afternoon. Mr J A Musland is ill and confined to home. Sawyer and Bell of Gilbert shipped six ears of hogs last week. Lynn Clouser did business in Boone Saturday. Dr McDonald is recovering from illness. The Gilbert Grain company has a rushing fall. Mr C G Olson of Gilbert starts a new business. Two Newfoundland puppies shipped from northern Iowa. Harry Anderson of Ames visiting his cousin in Gilbert. Poultry business in Gilbert is booming.
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