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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1907
Page
2
The Ames Iowa Intelligencer bulletin announces weekly publication by F R and M C Conaway. Subscription is set at 1.00 per year in advance with Thursday morning issues in Story County.
The Ames Commercial Club hosts its third annual banquet on Washingtons Birthday to celebrate a year of booster activities and regional growth. The event at the armory aims for a lively town meeting atmosphere with plans for rapid housing and business expansion, while notable speakers and a committee of local leaders are listed.
Born February 22 1732 at Pope's Creek Va to Augustine and Mary Ball Washington George was the fifth child and the first in his stepmother’s line. He trained by a village sexton and mother guidance, later serving as a civil engineer and commander of American troops at Boston. Frederick the Great praised him as the greatest general of the world and he is regarded as history’s greatest patriot.
The State Historical Society marks the fiftieth anniversary of Iowa's 1857 constitution ratified by vote and proclaimed by Governor Grimes. A celebration in Iowa City includes addresses by Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin and Eugene on March 19 and 20.
A local press dispute over John Offil as congressional candidate prompts Denial by the Colfax Clipper and comment by the Baxter New Era. Jasper County tensions rise as the partisan clash threatens to involve the sheriff.
Representative White has introduced a bill allowing railroads to transport pupils to and from school at a reduced rate. In New England states roads and street car companies already provide pupils and students with half fare, and sometimes one third fare.
The writer argues ministers filling midweek and Sunday church duties hinder legislators from meeting townspeople and impede intelligent action on moral reform bills for Des Moines. The claim questions the church’s impact on political discussion and policy debate.
Judge Lee directs the grand jury to investigate specific cases, stirring consternation in Boone. The press, however, unanimously commends his action.
The remark praises Shaw’s skill with figures but warns he may project his own dreams onto state affairs, risking biased policy influence.
The present legislature appears to be handling more matters with steadiness than any general assembly since the twenty second.
This message highlights a good time of year to inspect seed corn quality. It advises farmers to check kernels for viability and pest damage, ensuring healthy germination and crop outcomes for the next planting season.
The note marks the third week after Groundhog Day with a brief, yearless reference to the seasonal tally. It notes time passing and the cultural marker without naming individuals or places.
The Boone district court judge, Judge Lee, orders county attorney to compel testimony in a case involving a girl who initially refused to testify after a visit to the defendant’s attorney. The Times-Republican argues this bold move restores faith in criminal prosecutions and warns against overreliance on information filings to settle crimes.
Mr and Mrs Coffee of Boone spent Sunday at the Geo Briley home. Mr David Jantz of Chicago visiting at the S Scott home. Tom McDaniels moved their household goods to Gilbert. Mr Logan Thomas new farm buildings near Truesdells nearing completion. Miss Alma Ross and Curly dined with Miss Grace Scott. Louise Johnson travelled to Ontario last Sunday. Locals attended the horse sale in Boone Saturday. Mr and Mrs F B Jones welcomed a daughter on Valentine Day. Cliff Ross and Yank Brown escorted Ames young ladies home from church last Sunday. Two local young men familiar with Yank wondered where is—
Mrs. R W Crane suffered an eye cut when a rug was shaken and something struck her eye. The accident page notes no serious damage expected. The piece also lists local happenings from Slater and surrounding areas, including auctions, visits, and community events.
Mrs. George Armstrong visited her daughter Mrs. J. W. Taylor and family in Car roll Saturday morning. Mrs. Ed Chance and children from hearing called at the Van potter home early last week. Mrs. J. W. Bateman and Mrs. J. F. Warren visited the V. W. Judd home near Nevada last Tuesday while their husbands were at the sate.
The county superintendent moves to the northeast rooms on the second floor while the county attorney occupies the southeast vacated by Welty. J. F. Gillespie returns from a ten day Texas trip. The Nevada city council keeps a department team. The M E church Ladies Aid held a Monday spelling school with a small admission fee. Harry A Poage and Miss Cromwell wed in Rockford on February 12.
Chas Olinger leaves for Canon City Colorado for about three weeks to visit his brother. Ralph Bingham booked for Maxwell lecture course on Washingtons birthday. Louis L Clemans to speak on Shattered Dreams February fifteenth for Ladies Cemetery Society. J G Wells plans March return to Maxwell. Addressograph machine installed at Maxwell Tribune improving mailing list.
Mrs. Alice McKee, night girl at the Cambridge telephone office, narrowly escaped gas asphyxiation from an oil stove in her sleeping room. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bartlett left Cambridge for Canon City Colorado for a month or more, with Mr. Bartlett to then visit a son in Seattle. The Cambridge school report notes there are almost two.
One hundred fifty pupils enrolled in local schools with thirty three in the high school. Mrs Elias Mason saved the home of H R Sheldahl by discovering a closet fire early before it spread. Cambridge to gain a new physician, G E Little, from Des Moines.
February events in Zearing include a lecture course and a street scene where Mayor Jessen moves teams to the livery stable. Farmers near Zearing arrange corn valued around twenty dollars to cover fines the next day. The Christian revival at the Zearing church draws strong interest, touted as the best in years.
Twenty boys gathered at the Westcott home near Collins Tuesday evening to surprise Carl on his fifteenth birthday. Glennie Billiott married Lewis Harris at Collins on February 6, with a large turnout and lengthy presents list.
The C. and N. W. Railroad adopts Story City's full name, pleasing locals. Concert Favorites closed the Story City lecture course on Monday night February 18. The Story City Knights of Pythias hosted a meeting featuring discussion about Harry K. Thaw.
Story City officials announce telephones will be available in depots again. Station agents will provide a listening post for people who prefer not to speak to police. Melvin Olson visited friends here and is now in Minnesota. Calico social raised eighteen dollars to pay for the Evangelical church organ.
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