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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
5
Messrs Gr Stock shipped three carloads this morning. Aham and Cannon sent three cars while Herb Nowlin delivered one. Cattle and hogs were included and all stock was taken to the Chicago market.
Fragmentary text describes a man seeing his shadow only after dust is cleared by the sun’s glare and mentions Mr G Hog and fur at some point.
Improvements at Tildens Bro and Co extend the second story floor of the men's clothing department across the space now occupied by the skylight. They will install a skylight to create more room for the factory with its increasing business.
An advertisement touts a King's Dyspepsia Tablet for after meals to ease indigestion and stomach ills with a two days' trial free. It urges readers to ask their dealer, noting it is sold by C. A. Gamble.
The I. S. C. faculty met in the engineering assembly room Monday at 4:30 afternoon. Topics included the advisability of inaugurating five year technical courses by Deans Marston and Curtiss and the advisability of limiting student credit hours by Professors Erwin and Fish.
Advertisement notes the remedy relieves cough by soothing throat and lungs and promotes bowel movement. Claims gentle prompt action and child appeal. Mentioned as effective for coughs and constipation.
Ss. P. Fried will hold his fourth annual sale of Duroc Jersey bred sons on Thursday February 13. The event features purebred stock from a noted breeder and aims to attract farm buyers seeking quality sires.
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is recommended for cuts burns boils scratches and is noted as especially effective for piles. The product is sold by C A Gamble.
The piece poses a question about why people drink tea and notes many shoppers enjoy tea at 50c per pound, suggesting they could afford $1.00 per pound. It highlights consumer willingness to pay higher prices for tea.
Wires of Mutual Telephone Co and campus lines were damaged by sleet and ice, burning out most of 200 phones in West Ames. A new $1200 cable was cut and must be removed for repairs, leaving campus and downtown lines out of service for days. Total damage about $2500 with broader transit outages.
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief updates on illnesses travels and gatherings. Names include R C Barrett Grace Shea Mae Pardee H T Compité and many others along with visits to Des Moines Nevada Humboldt and Manchester.
Local items list personalities visiting Ames, travels to Nevada and Texas, theater ads, a camping trip, and upcoming events. Notices mention Capt Racket at the Armory, a Duroc Jersey sale, a home talent show, college arrivals, real estate moves, and a Valentine social with a box social and track meet on the schedule.
An advertisement pitches a 30 days' treatment for $1.00 claiming relief for rheumatism back ache and kidney trouble. It urges purchase now and notes sale by Cc. A. Gamble.
S. P. Fried of Duroc Jersey fame recalls a February 13 sale four years ago when temperatures plunged to 34 below zero. He says the record cold stiffened the hog fur and foil curling, yet the auction still sold well and he hopes the upcoming 18th sale will be favorable.
In a 1904 contract with O. P. Herrick to lay water pipes the City of Ames later altered arrangements. Herrick sues for work he says he could not perform, while Mayor Sheldon spoke at the court and H. B. Slattery gave the final address. Judge Evans took the case under advisement with a decision to come during vacation.
Advertises ManZan as a pain and inflammation remedy for piles. Describes collapsible tube with a nozzle and easy application. Priced at 50 cents with a guaranteed result.
A note recalls Captain RACKET event scheduled for tomorrow evening at the Armory venue.
Roan McClure born Lewis March 23 1826 died January 28 1908 at his home northwest of Amel ia Iowa. He married Mrs Amelia Kooser February 22 1876. One daughter Sybeil Allen survives. He lived in California 1850 1856 Illinois 1856 1864 Story County Iowa rest of life. Funeral January 31 1908 conducted by Rev Andrew M Shea at his residence, burial Ames cemetery. Roan McClu burgh Pennsylvania.
John Marvin Brown born April 19 1838 in Claremont New Castle county Delaware died January 27 1908 in Ames Iowa after moving west to Illinois in 1859 and later to Story county in 1876 He married Isabelle Haymaker in 1860 and they had seven children five now living He leaves five children one brother Thomas and sister Sarah Jane Pierce of Chang Station Illinois The funeral was held Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev Pruitt.
Fruit seller Frank B Spence proclaims a business motto inviting trust and customer recognition through qualityProduce and service in a concise ad style note for the period.
Arthur Reynolds son of A W Reynolds living seven miles northwest of Ames died Wednesday morning after about a week of illness. Appendicitis caused his death. He was a promising young man about twenty. His father A W Reynolds is well known in Ames as district deputy installing officer for the 10 0 F lodge. The funeral will be held at Ontario church at two o clock conducted by Rev A M Shea.
Miss Winnie Sills wed Mr Oscar W. Warren of Nevada Wednesday evening at the bride's parents home 208 East Street. A few out of town guests attended.
Will J. Hayner of Burley Colorado Bull etin relates his wife endured a persistent cough for winters. After trying remedies with no relief she used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and after three doses the cough vanished. Available from Loughran Bauer and Joel E B Cagwin.
Ring's Little Liver Pills claimed to wake up lazy livers and clear the skin. The advertisement urged relief from biliousness and sick headache and listed a price of 25 cents sold by C. A. Gamble.
We extend our thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during the sickness and death of our father and brother M. B. Brown Mrs. Julia Neiswan er.
A brief notice lists Y L Brown and Mrs Susie Pierce alongside P P Brown and Brother Thomas F Brown in a family notice. The fragment suggests a genealogical or obituary context with multiple Brown family members named.
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers pleasant little pills that are easy to take and available from C A Gamble. The copy emphasizes ease of use and direct sale by the named dealer.
The text asserts that without advertising there is no rush to sell, implying slower sales without promotion and urging timely advertising to speed transactions.
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cost effective cure for colds. Claims reliable relief and avoiding neglected cold complications. Mentions price 25 and 50 cents and sellers Loughing Bauer and Joel Cagwin.
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