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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
2
The Intelligencer essay on Miss Eisie Lincoln argues the "haven't the time" excuse covers many pretenses. Lincoln, a busy Iona singer teacher and interpreter, shows no idle moments yet gives time to friends. She rejects a past ages class, prioritizes her music, and prompts readers to weigh how they spend time.
The president issues a direct report to Congress on the Panama canal project. He condemns foreign slander and asserts merit based staffing, calls the graft rumors false, and promises honest administration of the isthmus work. Local readers are urged to trust his account.
The Hampton Chronicle urges young men to open a savings account as soon as they start earning. It argues saving is practical economy, not stinginess, and promotes common sense and an aim to acquire property as a step toward good citizenship.
A Chelsea Independent sample mocks a rainy Sunday as dull, likening it to a rusted razor used by a wife to open oyster cans, a sharp tongue shot at domestic weather and mischief.
A Christmas tree ceremony planned inside an Ames Interurban car has been delayed by several weeks, postponing the festive display.
A playful, if puzzle like column riffs on progressives and standpatters trading symbols for Christmas. The piece mulls Santa as a hen and imagines a sidewalk between Ames and the college while noting four shopping days left until Christmas and prompting readers about catching the Christmas spirit.
A brief whimsical note reflects on folklore and seasonal chatter with playful phrasing about Santa, mischief, and public perception.
The Farmers' Institute at Nevada over three days drew small crowds Thursday due to bad roads, with larger Friday and Saturday turnouts. Notable speakers included Louis G. Michael, J. W. Jones, Mrs. Ashby, and Tompson. Silliman missed Thursday but spoke Friday. domestic science by Mrs. Criswell filled Saturday. Officers elected: President W. P. George, Vice President Joseph Miller, Secretary F. C. Minkler, Treasurer Jas. O'Donnell. Next session likely in January.
Story County residents report travel from Chicago and back last week. Charles Shepard plans California homeward move this week. F G Zenor visits Boone on business while Dr McDonald recovers. E P Gilbert buys a piano. Emery Elliott visits Maxwell from Dell Rapids. M L Olinger’s farm sale northeast of Maxwell takes place yesterday. Bert Bell and wife begin housekeeping with furniture from Ames.
Miss Lenora Stark and Mr A H Drake of Kelley married in Ames last Wednesday at noon. They plan a Kansas visit to relatives before returning to Kelley on December 21. Bertha Mathis returned to Cedar Falls after a two week visit with her sister Mrs W F Johnston. Mrs H Love of Newton visited her sister Mrs M E Clayton last week. Carl Banks of Ames is in Kelley this week helping at the bank. Mrs Alice Williams is on the sick list this week. Mrs F Erickson departs for a two week holiday visit this morning.
Rev. A E Kepford lectured on the White Plague to Cambridge residents this evening. The Cambridge Leader celebrates publishing 350 inches of local advertising last week. Eighteen columns is a good mark for a town of this size.
The New Woman and the Old Man by Col. Bain delighted the Roland audience on December 10. The Young People's Christian Association of Berger church held its second annual banquet on December 6. A Roland poultry and corn show last week proved very successful. Henry Hanson won sweepstakes in corn, earning a ton of coal and a year’s Record subscription.
Ed Holland of Kelley trapped thirty muskrats in one day. Julia Marking leaves Slater for Tru man Minnesota to spend winter with sister Sarah. Howard Osmundson of Slater wins first prize with a white Wyandotte cock erel at Roland poultry show. Slater board of health considers keeping measles pupils out of school until cured. North Bethlehem Ladies Aid sale at A Torgerson home on Thursday December 20 with noon dinner and evening oyster supper.
Story City grapples with a rise in drunkenness and possible arrests. The town loses its sole osteopath Dr O F Beckett who will move to Boone. Andrew Hill travels to Des Moines seeking a coach position for Governor Cummins staff. J C P Harrington, ex Story City, named Bolivia public instruction superintendent. Dr E M Larson leaves for Minot SD after two and a half years, dissolving a local practice. Chris Severeide returns from Helena Ontario after U S Army discharge and Philippine service.
Miss Nellie Boone of Lather spends Sunday with Curley. L. R. Jane announces a public sale on Friday December 21. Miss Louise Johnson of Ames visits over weekend. Ragtime social at 8 P Freeds home Friday December 21. Rail pond skating young folks enjoy the day. Mr and Mrs Cobe Briley attend Wheeler and Nelson wedding in Mackey. Ontario preacher to wed, says 8. Art Eastwood leaves for Nebraska after visit. Miss Viola Cobb and Ione Johnson return from Atlantic Iowa for visit. Pearle Van Duzer injured by railroad spark last Sunday night.
Ray Bennett from south of Ames captured the Nevada Businessmen league corn trophy at the Farmers Institute in Nevada last week. His brother Alvin won first and sweepstakes at the Des Moines state institute, though Ray swapped ears to improve his sample and take Nevada prizes. Prof. M. L. Mosher praised Ray’s top model as one of the year’s best. The Bennett brothers, long noted exhibitors at I S C short courses, are building a reputa tion for Iowa corn.
Professor G L McKay of the dairy department will travel to Washington D C as Iowa delegate to oppose a congressional bill setting butter fat at 82 percent and moisture limit at 15 percent. Commissioner H R Wright selected as sub delegate with delegates from western states forming a strong anti faction.
The 1907 compendium of the Town State College will be ready for distribution late this week or early next. An advance copy has reached Prof. Knapp's office and appears to be among the best issued, with annual improvements continued. The brown covered book features many cuts, now run in a similar color, including a number of copyrighted images. The college pursues a movement to curb wholesale use of its cuts for individual purposes, though discretion is needed to decide which cuts may be used with proper credit.
Mrs Matilda Grimm of near Zearing dies at home December 10 at 51. WCTU Zearing offers a silver medal elocution contest with eight contestants. Zearing News begins St Anthony village department. BR E George editor. Mail carriers praised for daily delivery despite terrible roads.
The McCallsburg high school hosts a Monday talk by Mr B and the Trier Sisters present the third number on the lecture course Wednesday evening. Tribune cautions McCallsburg boys against ungentlemanly conduct at the lectures.
Colo basketball girls held a Saturday night supper to secure funds for the team. Patrick Carmody of Colo recently received 200 dollars in insurance money from Mystic Workers for a broken arm, and Frank Nonnan proposed a new lighting system for the business district to the city council, contingent on council approval.
J C Warrens sale set for next week. Royal Neighbors plan a Maxwell canvass as new street lights brighten the town. Farmers institute slated for Farrar December 26 and 27 with a horse show. John Thomas Concert Co entertained Maxwell audience last night. Ruth Shields and Clarence A Coggs were married in Iowa Center December 12 by Rev Dusenberry. Maxwell churches announce three spelling bees with nightly prizes and a grand spelling finale.
Mrs. Dyer will display her china wares and watercolor paintings at Keating's store. The exhibition showcases decorative china pieces alongside plein air style watercolors.
The 8 A E fraternity west of the college gate has taken ownership of its chapter house. Smith Bricker of Nevada filed the sale contract with W R Lambert as buyer for 11800 dollars. This marks the first I B G C fraternity to fully own its house.
Read, McCarty and Lee and wives transfer to S B Morrison for 750 dollars lots 1 2 and 3 block 1 Read's Ames. George B Douglas et al transfer to J Q Wickham for 2800 dollars lot 4 block 5 Ames. Harriman and Lee and wives transfer to Ma M Darner for 150 dollars lot 8 block 3 Harriman Ames. Ben Lyingston and wife transfer to George H Gallup for 500 dollars lot 8 block 14 and south half lot 13 block 6 Gilbert. George H Gallup and wife transfer to Edward P Gilbert for 600 dollars lot 8 block 8 lot 14 and south half lot 13 block 6 Gilbert. Peter A Houkeos and wife transfer to O W Gadd for 1200 dollars lots 1 2 3 4 5 and 4 block 4 D N s ad McCalls bury Fe Posegate and wife transfer to Nora R Wearth for 700 dollars south 46 feet at 6 block 4 Kingsbury s ad Ames
A long list of real estate transactions in Ames and surrounding towns shows transfers of properties from George H. Graham to A. Bartholomew and many others. The items include wds and qeds with sums ranging from 1 to 65 thousand dollars, covering parcels in Cambridge, Maxwel, Nevada, Story City, Zearing, and other townships, with numerous lot and block references and right of way notes.
Champion horse Etridegant, sweepstakes winner in the aged stallion class at the International Livestock Show in Chicago, remains at I. H. C. until after the breeding season closes in 1907. Described as a very dark gray and beautifully built with exceptional walk and trot, he is praised by the Live Stock World as a standout in his class and is a prized animal of McLaughlin Bros. of Columbus, Ohio.
Alvie E. Bennett won first prize of 3.00 for corn weighing 13 lbs 7 oz on cob and 11.7 shelled. J. M. Diffenbacher took second with 13 lbs 8 oz on cob and 11.4 shelled. Ray Campbell placed third with 12 lbs 10 oz on cob and 11 shelled.
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