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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
7
An advertisement touts Cagwin Drug Store guarantees ZEMO and IMO SOAP will rid the scalp of dandruff germs. It urges readers not to experiment with greasy lotions or fancy dressings and promises complete removal of the germ life causing the condition.
A claim that ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP are the best and most economical skin and scalp remedies available nationwide. The ad asserts one shampoo with ZEMO SOAP plus ZEMO application stops itching cleanses the scalp of dandruff and scarf and promises a refund if not entirely satisfied.
J J Russell of Mason City is named among possible heirs to a 32 million dollar Irish estate of Adam Ferguson who died ninety years ago. The estate, in chancery in London, must settle within ten years or the property reverts to the crown. Russell traces descent from Ferguson's four sons and learns twenty four descendants are identified so far. Also reports on Grange expansion plans at Ames and teacher circle officers in Des Moines.
County fair officials settled 1910 Northwest Iowa Fair association dates across multiple towns including Jefferson Rockwell City Fonda Sac City Alta Sheldon Rock Rapids Sutherland Spirit Lake Onawa Sioux City Carroll with Sept 18 to 23 for Sioux City. Davenport reports 40 Iowa cremations in 1910 showing growing cremation use.
The Ericson elevator owned by C. C. Little was completely destroyed by fire. Estimated loss on buildings and grain totals 5500 with 2500 insured on the building and 1700 on the grain.
Prairieburg in Linn county suffered a major blaze that levelled the town’s main business block. The loss totals 35000 dollars with insurance coverage expected to offset part of the damage.
Fire gutted the interior of the Princess moving picture theatre in Cedar Rapids causing $5 000 in damage. the venue, recently renovated at a cost of $13 000, was insured. In Vinton the jury found John Donnelly not guilty after an eight hour deliberation in the murder trial of Charles Andrews.
Deputy Game Warden H. E. Martin received the first shipment of Hungarian pheasants assigned to the county by State Game Warden Lincoln. The birds will be placed with farmers who agree to protect and protect them. Lincoln plans to place many birds in every county and provide protection for several years until they become plentiful.
Belle Plaine Farmers Creamery operates a month, producing about one and a half tons of butter weekly. A Chicago firm currently buys more than half of the cream, signaling higher regional demand.
Ottumwa hosts the annual Iowa Dental society convention for the Burlington and Ottumwa district in March 29. Norris gets postmaster appointment confirmation by Senate. succeeds W G Ray in Grinnell. Mount Pleasant physician Dr Mary Keith, age 50, dies after pneumonia. practiced osteopathy here for about twelve years. maiden name Comer.
Indigestion relief tablets and Liver tablets promise digestive benefits. Liniment for sprains and bruises is advertised. A hair goods and beauty parlor offers shampoo massage and manicure services near Hotel Ames. Notes include political and moral guidance statements.
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