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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
4
Local elevators near the county seat threaten closure without prompt relief as grain shipments surge. Sisson family heads to Florida for the winter while McDonald visits Dubuque for Christmas. Several residents move or visit relatives and events include a church Christmas tree and a Junior Endeavor social with a Turkey Turk song.
Des Moines visitors join local families for Christmas. A ragtime social at the Freed home delighted attendees despite cool weather. Prizes were awarded by judges W. L. Johnson W. H. Hurst and Paul Green to Gertie Grayson and Harvey Beedle. Various residents arrive or depart for holidays and sales events.
Mrs Chas Ray died at her home ten miles north of Senewell on December 19 aged 25 leaving a husband and a four year old daughter. Maxwell churches observed Christmas with exercises the evening before. Conran Vannote aged over 61 died at his daughter's home near Elwell Friday. Hugh Cooper of Burlington visiting relatives. The Iowa Center United Eva local church circuit held in El Dec 21 22 and 23 led by Presiding Elder Pickford. Maxwell residents discuss building a modern gymnasium with up to date equipment.
Cambridge reports a fire scare last week with a small blaze at McNab. The Ladies Aid of U B church held a farewell surprise for Mrs John Wills at the C W Wills home. Christmas in many places is to be treated at M E exercises in Cambridge. Wire has delivered mail to trains at Cambridge for two years and will quit Newton Northwest and the Milwaukee. bids are asked by Postmaster King for the work.
Public sale announced by Nels Rufinson today. Slater council approves Pitner Lighting Co for street lights. Rev Axel Shefoeland injured in runaway accident unable to keep Christmas commitments. Hazel Peterson wins W W C U declamatory contest with top scores of 43.1 43 and 40.5 percent.
Evangelistic services begin January 6 at the Church of Christ in Collins. Residents save coal ashes for a cemetery walk. Miss Pearl Collins wed Frank W. Jones of Ira at her home last week. The People’s restaurant in Collins caught fire Tuesday. no damage except a hand burn from throwing out a gasoline stove.
The Evangelical Ladies Aid society in Story City cleared 80 dollars at a bazaar held midweek. A new chandelier was installed in St. Petri church. Christian Jensen died at his southeast Story City home at 69, born in Denmark. John Oswald marked his 64th birthday with neighbors. Miss Viola Wheeler of near Story City married William Nelson of Boone with Rev Yerger officiating.
Frank H. Gamel lectures at Roland Dee on The American Boy. Mr and Mrs C T Sevdy and family from Sherbrooke ND visit Roland friends. The Ladies Aid of Bergen Church surprised leader K Danielson Thursday afternoon as the office staff takes a Christmas vacation.
Judge Richards held an adjourned court session in Nevada on Tuesday to settle leftover cases. E. H. Dowell, once in the Nevada lumber trade, bought the Morrisey and Leyland furniture store in Nevada. F. Minkler of the Nevada Journal left for New Brunswick New Jersey to work three months at the state agricultural college.
State officials Hon. J. F. Hamilton and John Downie surveyed Tucker's Lake near Maxwell for a proposed tuberculosis hospital. The 160 acre site would require a brick building and favorable conditions. Cownie and Hamilton endorsed the Maxwell location while the visitors stayed with Hon. W. J. Veneman.
A felon or whitlow is an inflammation of the finger with three forms. Superficial whitlow hurts but is usually minor. tendinous whitlow risks pus in the tendon sheath and possible crippling. subperiosteal felon forms beneath the bone covering and demands early deep incision to relieve pressure and prevent loss of the finger. Clay poultices offer relief for superficial cases, while any pus requires surgical release to prevent lasting damage.
Guidance on keeping canaries including diet mainly canary seed with occasional rape seed, daily cleaning, and cage care. Recommend a large, unpainted cage kept free from drafts, heat, and sudden handling, with fresh brown paper on the bottom and perches washed each morning.
In the Spectator excerpt Pepys dominates with dramatic, personal storytelling while Evelyn offers reflective, classical allusion. The fire is described by Pepys as a startling near dawn event, and by Evelyn as a lament over ruin, illustrating two distinct narrative voices.
Ancient bells served ritual and protective roles from Egypt to Europe. The article notes bells on Aaron's robe, hand bells in early worship, and curfews or alarms to ward off demons. It cites papal use, Etruscan pins with bells, and bells aiding Clothaire’s siege relief at Sens.
The piece praises butchers as top weight guessers. it notes their trade demands precise cutting of rounds of beef to match exact weights desired by buyers, often slicing off precise portions such as four pounds or two and a half pounds to produce a single piece of the requested weight.
The passage argues that substantial slices of whole meat wheaten bread eaten with crust and butter form the best base for life and strength. It notes that the food contains nearly all constituents needed for tissue building and energy, and that fresh milk or buttermilk would nearly complete a diet for physical health.
The piece notes how in Bristol three centuries ago streets were undermined for storing wealth below ground. Pepys observed carts permitted in the streets could only be drawn by dogs due to these underground cellars. The city stored rum tobacco Bristol milk and sherry beneath its streets.
A quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson argues that freedom for others is natural and as justifiable as maintaining despotism by kings, framing liberty as a universal value.
A New York Press item quotes Benham and Mfra discussing winning a baby’s love by carrying him. The exchange implies confidence in a forthcoming win and playful boast about affection.
A Sabetha woman told her physician she could not have an operation, listing her weekly duties from washing day to children's baths. She suggested Sunday after dinner might work if possible, reflecting the conflict between health and routine chores.
Low fare excursion to Denver offered by the Chicago and North Western Railway. Tickets available January 19, 20 and 21 with favorable return limits for travel via the Northwestern line. Apply to railway agents.
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