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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
8
Dr. Stuhr, released Saturday night, is back in Chicago as a free man. He says the hospital stay educated him on smallpox and plans to specialize in the disease to prevent others from being confined. He reports regular daily shaving with no issues.
A Colorado Observer note reports that several boys on Tuesday evening moved Ray Bruner's horse from the street to a nearby livery barn while Bruner attended to other business. The act is described as kind.
Ames society items relay meetings and events at Congregational church the Ladies Mission circles prayer service led by Mrs W S Fowle with talks on Faith Hope Love and Intemperance plus reports from circles. Other notes cover a reception at 8S 5S House, a Greeley host, book club, Theta Sigmas linen shower, Hermits club, medal awards for Girls Athletic Association, and a Ye Colonial concert admission and Valentine parties and dances at local halls.
Mrs Prof Stevenson and Mrs Prof Erwin plan a Thimble party next Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Stevenson's home. Supper at the Dutch kitchen in Midway on Friday and Saturday evenings at Odd Fellows hall. Easter Sunday falls on April 19 this year and bonnet readiness is urged.
Geo Coffin and wife and other Ames callers were recorded Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Frank Downes residing in Ames appeared as a Gilbert caller. A. Morgan and wife visited Madrid, Ed Lanninger Webster City, Hallie Robinson Ames, and Geo Coffin with wife visited Des Moines. The city election looms and the roller skating rink closed for the season.
In a rare turn, a man follows his wife’s counsel leading to a notable outcome. The incident underscores the impact of domestic guidance in decisions here.
Mrs. Joe King of Woodland Texas shares four years of kidney and bladder suffering before trying a 30 days minules treatment for $1.00. She says one bottle cured her and money could not buy the value. Guaranteed. Sold by A. Gamble.
On February 12 Mrs. Peter Marshall and Mrs. Frank Totten marked their joint birthdays with a Gilbert gathering. Des Moines guest George Stitzell and wife arrived with two children while many friends brought baskets. A large cake, pies, and warm hospitality filled the afternoon as guests reminisced about life and friendship. Mrs. Marshall, turning seventy three, received a special cake and heartfelt verses.
Ames city council passes a sanitary ordinance banning spitting and disposal of offensive substances on sidewalks public walks and in public buildings. Violations are misdemeanors with up to 100 dollar fines or up to thirty days in jail, with all conflicting ordinances repealed and the measure taking effect upon publication.
Advertisement urges buying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy over other medicines. It claims reliable cure for colds and warns neglect can worsen conditions. Bottles priced 25 and 50 cents, sold by Loughran & Bauer and Joel Cagwip.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and burial of their son and brother and for the floral tribute. A. W. Reynolds and family.
A fragmented editorial urges urgent effort to seize success today, contrasting yesterday as reality with tomorrow’s fiction. The incomplete text hints at a call for momentum and persistence in pursuit of goals.
Advertising copy touts Kodol for indigestion and sour risings, claiming relief of sour stomach and debility. It also promotes DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills as a safe, prepared remedy from Chicago publishers.
Fragmented schedule notes describe interurban rail runs from Duff Avenue station to Des Moines and Kelley with multiple connections. Details mention departure times around 7 p m and 8 56 p m, and connections to Fort Dodge Boone Ames and College Lane services.
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