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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1907

Page

2

Payne's Address Praised by Grant Club Audience

Editor W. O. Payne of the Nevada Representative spoke before the Grant club to praise his Republican Duty address. He argued for breaks on reform in corporation regulation to recover from a panic, while opposing tariff tinkering and urging Fairbanks as vice president.

W. O. Payne Des Moines Nevada Grant Club Payne The Intelligencer Senator Foraker Edwin Lafe Young Iowa Roosevelt Mr. Payne Fairbanks Gen. Grant Ene Pata

Weaving a Webb Attorney General Byers Speech

Attorney General Byers delivers a rational, reform minded speech in Burlington praising lawful enforcement over passion. The piece contrasts Byers with former radical prohibitionist Milton Remley and notes local press skepticism from Webster City Freeman Tribune about enforcement efforts in Davenport and across the state.

Weeb Byers Burlington Evangelist Moody Mr. Byers Milton Remley Iowa Byers Remley Webster City Freeman Tribune Davenport He Ailae

Oskalooga Globe Publishes Handsome Holiday Number

The Oskalooga Globe released a handsome holiday issue noted for its unique appearance and strong creditable qualities. The edition stands out as a distinctive, well crafted seasonable publication.

Oskalooga Globe The Globe

Leap year may bring new attractions for the old bachelor editor

The note hints at a leap year bringing changes or new attractions for a longstanding bachelor editor, suggesting upcoming opportunities or social openings in the newsroom.

Roosevelt Seen As Republican Nominee Despite Declination

The Odebolt Chronicle argues Roosevelt will be renominated by a united Republican convention despite his declination. It asserts delegates will back him from start to finish, and he will accept, citing duty to party and nation. It dismisses Taft Lafollette prospects due to opposition figures. The Keokuk Gate City and The Saturday Evening Post support Roosevelt’s strong business and public support.

Odebolt Chronicle Roosevelt Bryan the Chronicle Republican Party Theodore Taft Mr. Lafolette Cannon Fairbanks Knox Hughes Lafollette The Republic

Marshalltown Times Republican Christmas Supplement Praised

The Marshalltown Times Republican issues a Christmas magazine number of high artistic merit. It showcases local faces and industries with metropolitan streets and magnificent homes. Twenty thousand copies were mailed globally by the Retail Merchants Association at a cost of 2500 dollars.

Marshalltown Globe Retail Merchants’ Association

Unknown Mentor Urges Hustle to Use Talent

Two thousand years ago a man who understood the ways of men sharply rebuked the habit of burying talent. He spoke to financiers who saw finance as a discipline for men of action and accountability.

Des Moines Speech Praises Iowa Role In YMCA Work

Fred B. Smith told Des Moines business leaders that Iowa has given more men and more impetus to YMCA work than any other region, crediting the state with a leading role in the organization’s global efforts.

Iowa Young Men's Christian Association Fred B. Smith Des Moines

Oskaloosa Herald Praised for Prosperity and Quality

The Oskaloosa Herald receives compliments on its continued prosperity and improvements. Readers acclaim it as the state's best printed daily with snappy editorials and up-to-date news.

Oskaloosa Herald Herald

Fra Diavolo Pleases Narrow Ames Audience Saturday

Fra Diavolo drew a small crowd in Ames noting strong voices from J C Taylor and Ethel Balch. Critics praised the cast as balanced and capable though the company lacked a full chorus and the armor scene risked a cold night.

Fra Diavolo Prince Noy Ames J. C. Taylor Jos. Combs Lorenzo Ethel Balch Zerline Miss Bale Bep Giacomo War Prince

Minules promise relief for rheumatism and back pain

Advertises minules with a guaranteed 80 days treatment for $1.00. Claims relieve rheumatism back ache kidney trouble and stiffness. Promotes taking a single bedtime dose and urges purchase from Cc. 4. Gamble.

Cc. 4 Gamble

Church Services and Schedules for Sunday Faiths

Church of Christ led by H. D. Williams holds Bible school at 9 45 a m Y P S C E at 6 30 p m with the pastor to preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m themes Laying pleas mal and Making the Most of Ley John s Episcopal Church Herbert A Wilson rector morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 a m Sunday school before service subject The Vision and the Tasks

St. John’s Episcopal Church Herbert A. Wilson

Sunday church schedule with sermons and services

Sunday school at 10 led by superintendent Mrs R N Dixon. Sermon at 11. Junior class at 2 30 p m. Preaching at Shipley at 3 p m. Senior Society at 6 30 p m. Preaching at 7 30 p m. Morning subject But One True God. Evening subject Thoughts of the Dying Year.

R. N. Dixon Shipley

Christian Science Services and Reading Room Hours

Christian Science services held at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall with subject Christian Science. Reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 30 to 5 00 p m at 618 Douglass avenue.

Christian Science Services Odd Fellows Hall Christian Science Douglass Avenue

Ames in Brief January 9 Preview and Holiday Notes

Save a date for January 9th as a trip around the world is teased. Ames items note Gus Leecing’s Arkansas trip, a state binder visit, and visits by J A Campbell, Frank Perry, and F W Heers. Judge Stevens was summoned to LeMoille over a family illness and Mont Gossard returns from the Ottawa Gazette home for holidays.

Ames People Enjoy Holidays and Notable Visits

Prof A H Hoffman started for his journey Monday night and will stay away part of the vacation. Walter Shugart arrived Tuesday for a Christmas visit with Ames parents and now lives in Sioux City. Clayton Paxton spent Christmas with his parents in Ames while working in Chicago for the O N W. Max Phillips celebrated his nineteenth birthday with a three day Chicago trip. Ben Read returns from Grinnell College for the holidays and edits the college paper. A large number of Intelligencers are being sent as holiday gifts by Ames residents. Treasurer Herman Knapp gave vacation time to his stenographers and accountants from Saturday to Thursday. Secretary of State W O Hayward visited Ames friends Friday morning, recalling a farewell banquet at the West House. General Ballington Booth and General Fielding speak January 15 1908 at the Armory under M A church auspices.

Ames W. O. Hayward College Old West House

Post Office Hours During New Year Holiday

The post office will observe standard holiday hours on New Year's Day. It opens in the morning until about eleven o'clock, closes until six thirty in the evening, with city carriers running a morning trip and evening window service. Rural carriers do not run trips but provide evening window service.

Shaw and Lyon Wedding at Church of Christ

Ray P. Shaw and Miss Myrtle B A Lyon were married at the parsonage of the Church of Christ last Monday at 10 30 am by Rev H D Williams. Shaw is a student in the mechanical engineering department of the college. Lyon is the daughter of Jacob Lyon who runs a fruit farm northwest of the college. They left on Pomel visit, Mr Shaw s people.

Ray P. Shaw Myrtle B. A. Lyon Church of Christ H. D. Williams Shaw Miss Lyon Jacob Lyon Mr. Shaw

The New Street Cars Arrive For Ames College Service

The new college street cars have arrived featuring air brakes and a lower profile for easy boarding. Built with small wheels to accelerate quickly and handle shorter runs, they will operate alongside the existing Des Moines cars toward the west gate. Round trips still require at least forty minutes due to distance and timing constraints.

Des Moines Ames West Gate

A King's Dyspepsia Tablet Trial Offer

An old advertisement promotes a King's Dyspepsia Tablet claim to relieve indigestion and stomach ills with two days of free trial. The note directs readers to ask their dealer and mentions C. A. Gamble as the seller.

C. A. Gamble

Post Office Holiday Rush Sets Record

The holiday rush at the post office exceeded all previous records as mail was handled efficiently by postmasters clerks carriers and messengers. Staff enjoyed about two hours off from duty during the afternoon of Christmas Day.

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the Intelligencer F. R. and M. C. Conaway Story County John R. Keating Akes Story Boone Counties Teddy Keokuk Gate City Saturday Evening Post EES Pineule Medicine Ccu Chicago U.S Ames, Lowa U. B. Church J. W. Stiverson Gus Leecing Arkansas Grove Mont Gossard Ouawa Gazette J A Campbell Texas Stevens LeMoille Frank Perry F. W. Heers Story City Thareday A. H. Hoffman Ourney Walter Shugart Sioux City Clayton Paxton Malcolm O. Phillips Max Ben Read Grinnell College Herman Knapp Urday Thaursday Ballington Booth General Fielding M.&. Church the Artory Gen. Ballington Booth Ayer Ay Manu
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