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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1907

Page

2

Intelligencer Subscription Price Change

The Intelligencer lists a new subscription rate of 1.00 per year in advance detailing the pricing for readers.

Rural creamery profits cited by Zearing report

The Zearing News details a year’s business of the Zearing creamery showing more than $38,000 in proceeds distributed as dividends to 194 patrons, with other creameries in Slater Roland Story City McCallsburg and county points also posting surpluses. Farmers are urged to boost home production and cooperation to sustain rural creameries amid dairy expansion.

Zearing Zearing Creamery Iowa Slater Roland Story City McCallsburg Hearing Creamery

No Place for Dave Palmer Seeks G A R Commander Post

A reader attacks Dave Palmer as unfit for the G A R department commander in Iowa. He portrays Palmer as a lifelong musician and helper who would rather perform than lead, urging loyalty to others and cautioning against political maneuvering. The letter questions Palmer’s dignity and mentions potential post dues pressure and name changes.

Dave Palmer Iowa G. A. R. Post Lot Abraham Abraham David Joshua Palmer D. C Manchester Gov. Cummins Cummins Roosevelt Rann

Birth and death notes for William Henry Harrison

Gen William Henry Harrison born February 9 1773 in Virginia later served as president and died in Washington in 1541. No further context or corroborating details are provided in the fragment.

William Henry Harrison United States Washington

Nevada Representative Celebrates Fifty Years Of Publication

The Nevada Representative marks fifty years of existence with special praise for Payne & Son twenty five years of editorship and W. O. Payne. The paper is lauded for old school journalism values, strong local and world news, and enduring editorial work by Father and Mother Payne. The Intellingencer extends congratulations.

Nevada Payne & Son News of the World W. O. Payne Representative Payne Intellingencer

Compromise Reaches Rail Mail Pay Reductions

Railroads and the house committee on post offices and post roads agree on a pay cut for railway mail services. Per ton rate on large routes rises to 20 dollars while the committee lifts from 18 to 19 dollars. A 1 million dollar cut in mail car rent is approved and mail bag weight payments are dropped. Savings exceed 3 million dollars with hoped use for rural carrier salaries.

House Committee On Post Offices Washington

Washington understaffed rural mail carrier pay row

Blunt critique targets several Washington officials delaying a pay raise for rural mail carriers. The piece suggests sending them on short trips this week to reveal how the policy would work, predicting they would abandon duties after the initial excursion and stay beyond the six week limit.

Washington

Local notices from Story County residents and visitors

A roundup of neighborhood movements and health updates includes Mrs. G. W. Boyd visiting Nevada, Geo. Person moving to Ames, Elmer Clayton returning from Indiano la, and Mrs. EB Penfield recovering from grip. Many inhabitants travel to nearby towns, attend graduations, or visit relatives. a wave of grip and bilious illnesses appears, with numerous family trips and community events noted.

Birth and death dates of Gen William T. Sherman

General William Tecumseh Sherman was born on February 8 1820 in Lancaster Ohio and died on February 14 1891.

William T. Sherman Lancaster Ohio

Metaphysics and the Quest to Define Reality

A reflection on how science frames understanding by defining concepts and the limits of metaphysical explanation. Albert Hubbard critiques the pursuit of fixed definitions as a shortcut from genuine inquiry.

Elbert Huobard

Local Notes From Ames and Nearby Towns

Reverend Bishop led Sunday church services at the Christian church. Dr. McDonald and Mr. Pearl are listed as sick. A new store is planned in about a month. E P Gilbert and family and Calbert Smith plan to move to Colorado ranches in about a month. Elmer Coffin couple visited Ames over Sunday. Many youths attended Ole Olson show at Story City and returned after late trains. George Coffin and wife spent several days in Ames. William Kennedy hosted two boarders at his hotel Saturday night due to the cold.

N. BE. Gilmore Roy Algona Bishop Christian Church McDonald E. P. Gilbert Calbert Smith Colorado Elmer Coffin Ames Ole Olson Story City

McCallsburg Hay Freight Accident Injures Two Men

John Womack of McCallsburg suffered severe heel and ankle fractures while hauling hay for Scott Dysart. Judd Howard, also from McCallsburg, was injured when a hay load overturned at his home. M Maimin sold thirty eight hogs for eighteen dollars and four cents each last week.

John Womack Scott Dysart Judd Howard McCallsburg M. Maimin

Roland social to aid Seven schoolhouse fundraiser

A baskets social will be held at the Seven school house tomorrow night. Miss Celia Nelson teaches there. Little Maria Lura died January 28 of pneumonia before turning two. The Ole C Langland farm sold for 33709 dollars averaging 92 50 per acre. Mr and Mrs J G Dison of Marietta Minn visit Roland’s parents. Martin Arndell of Dallas Wis visits Roland. Miss Gunhild Hollan d and Mr Austin Rufinson wed January 23 at St Petri church. H E Myrah sold the Gjert Waage farm for 90 per acre. A son of T A Ostrom was badly scalded at Roland by boiling milk. Paul Nockling T J Jacobson and Abel Thompson attended a cement men’s convention last week.

Celia Nelson Maria Lura Ole C. Langland J. G.dison Marietta Gunhild Hollaand Austin Rufinson St. Petri’s H. E. Myrah Gjert Waage T. A. Ostrom Roland Paul Nockling T. J. Jacobson Abel Thompson Cement Men’s Convention

Collins News In Brief Local Moves And Farewells

Mr and Mrs Jackson returned to Collins from Sildam Springs Arkansas. Oley Kintz bought the Collings Drug Co business from Hawkins and Tennis. Sunbeam lodge of the Mystic Traders at Collins gave a farewell supper to Thos Mather and Clyde Hall who depart for Dakota. Geo Shearer accepted a position with a drug firm in Tama City. Maud McQuiston surprised at home by Collins senior high school class.

Slater Couple Carl Ersland and Lillie Michelson Wed

Carl Ersland and Lillie Michelson were married in Cambridge on January 25. Ersland traveled from Kanawha to Slater for the ceremony.

Carl Ersland Lillie Michelson Cambridge Mr. Ersland Slater Kanawha

Surprises and Movements Round Slater Area

The report notes Nelson & Son inventory assistance and a surprise for Arne Twit in Hendricks Minnesota. It mentions N O Ihle dragged by a saddle stirrup, uninjured after a horse slip. Larson Ryan sell shoe stock at Slater to Severt House. Box social planned at West Point school house in February. Severeid leaves Slater to visit Huxley then Glen Flora Wisconsin.

Nelson & Son Arne Twit Slater Hendricks Minn N. O. Ihle Larson & Ryan Severt House West Point School House Rasmus Severeid Huxley Glen Flora Wis

Cambridge Social and Church Notices Roundup

The Cambridge Lutheran church youth organize a society to boost church work. The eight months old baby of Mike Anderson died at their home in Cambridge on January 29. Miss Clara Aplin hosted Cambridge school teachers on January 26 with Hazel Adams and Frances Merz as guests. A Cambridge girl named Cambridge Girl, a son sold in February 1906 for $40, later sold for $640.00.

Chicago Lyceum Lady Quartette U. B Cambridge Lutheran Church At Mike Anderson Clara Aplin Hazel Adams Perry Frances Merz

Maxwell News: Gibson Sweep Stakes Winner and Local Events

Mrs J Gibson won the sweep stakes prize in Maxwell spelling contests. Mother Scoles, a longtime resident, died Friday beloved by townspeople. A Masonic school of instruction opened at Herald lodge hall with day and night sessions invited for neighboring lodges. J C Barber plans Oklahoma move after a February 2 sale. The Maxwell Tribune promotes Maxwell vigorously, urging town pride. Maxwell District Court members held a pleasant meeting at Oxley home.

J. Gibson Maxwell Mother Scoles Herald Lodge J. C. Barber Oklahoma Maxwell Tribune Maxwell District Court Supreme Court of Honor Oxley

Huxley Notes Include Local Deaths And Debates

A child of Tom Olson died of diphtheria last week and a Huxley debating club held its first meeting on mail order houses with public sentiment favored. Ole Mason and family plan a North Dakota return while Mrs. Sarah Eklund of Palestine township died January 28. Ed Olson of Duluth visited, and Severt Sampsons moved to Dakota.

Tom Olson Huxley Ole Mason North Dakota Oliver Johnson Hudson Sarah Eklund Palestine Township Ed Olson Duluth Minn Severt Sampsons Dakota

Story City Notes: Obituary and Local Updates

Gonsul Lee of Story City, 68, died of paralysis January 30. His wife died last August. R Dawson, Story City Telephone manager, injured by coal bin collapse. he was unconscious for a time. Insurance settled a restaurant fire two weeks ago. Evangelical choir fundraiser at the Pound netted over twenty-one dollars. L P Laneson of Gregory visiting relatives in Story City. A Samtale Mode event occurred at Bethel church last week.

Gonsul Lee Story City BR. R. Dawson Story City Telephone Company Evangelical Choir L. P. Laneson Gregory Bethel Church

Nevada News Roundup From Nevada and Surrounds

Henry Schandt injured when a horse fell on him as he rode near Nevada. Charley Spurling breaks a leg at McHose Brick and Tile Works after a tile car jumped the track. Nevada firemen’s week praised as a success. 20 boys save a tidy sum. A union temperance meeting is set for Thursday at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Eliza White plans a Des Moines home. Bowden vs Hadley case on Transient House redemption sees arguments. judge to rule.

Nevada Henry Schandt Charley Spurling McHose Brick and Tile Works Union Temperance Churches of Presbyterian Church Eliza White Des Moines Bowden

Neglected Colds Threaten Life Warns Chicago Tribune

An editorial urges not to ignore colds especially in children with proper foods ventilation and clothing. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and effective and notes its popularity and wide sale. Local druggists Loughran Bauer and Cagwin sell it.

The Chicago Tribune Loughran & Bauer Cagwin

Sore Nipples and Chapped Hands Cure Promoted

An advertisement touts Chessber Si Salve as a quick cure for sore nipples and chapped hands. It claims easy application and reports success by 25 cons.

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the Intelligencer Story County F. R. and Conaway Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw White Evelyn Charles City Dave G. W. Boyd D. W. Clayton Mr. Geo. Person A. Wortman Miss Watson Marshalltown Elmer Clayton Indianola EB. J. Penfield A. N. Egelston Mr. Egelston Texas Alice Williams Milford and Grant Grandma Smith Smith and Family J. A. Baleman Mansfield Ill Laura DeCamp St. Paul James Hulderson Kelly H. B. Erb Roy Gilmore Ray Smith J. F. Warren L. H. Smith Isaac Craig West Milford Mr. Craig Lagrippe N. EB. Gilmore Carl Anderson Sheriff Rickets Fort Madison Edith Hutchison Seymour Coe Della Methodist Hospital Milford Charles Kelly Dayton Ity Anna Armstrong Harry Kelly Sar Kelly Shipley Mike McCarty A. Seymour J. W. Bateman Boone Yank Brown and Susie, Jeff Wake Field Ames Armory Alice Briley Ward Gilbert Ike Rouser Central Ike Floyd Zenor G. C. Freed Duroc Jersey Mrs. van Duzer Charles Johnson Olla van Duzer Leah Latham W. C. Johnson Ontario Y. E. M. Still Ossie Freed Jimmer Ram Dodds L. R. Jones W. H. van Duzer Emiporium OF Music W. G. Stockwell Prop Loughran Bauer Dogs Prom Alee H. A. Wettstein Adolph A. Wettstein Wettstein Mutual Gibsons Collins
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