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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1907
Page
5
Lost or stolen two rings one diamond-set one emerald pearl and ruby chain and cuff buttons pins and opal and emerald set reward offered for recovery articles disappeared during last three years contact 7 Intelligencer For sale acreage house goods including furniture and dishes rural employment ads note farm labor wages and general work opportunities at local businesses and hotels.
A sketch speaks of a monument conceived as a live project rather than a memorial for a dead issue. It emphasizes progress and the city’s hustling spirit as a goal of civic action and timely printing.
A call to moral progress and civic energy urges churches schools and merchants to promote honesty fair pricing and public spirited leadership. Citizens are urged to fire croakers and loafer critics while supporting speakers who advance welfare growth and community well being.
Pay your taxes at Ames Savings Bank. Charles Hamilton has been a grip victim this past week. C C Lamb of Olin, Iowa, visits M K Smith. Henry Westerman, ill, is much better. Fred Warrick of Nevada visited Ames Tuesday. Helmer Nibe comes from Story City to work with John Butler. Pearl Womack moved to the W P George place for the coming season. Visit the International Correspondence Schools exhibit at Dagwin's drug store this week. Prof B H Hibbard to speak on child labor at the Congregational church. IT W OA advisory committee hosts a term party for Association girls Saturday afternoon March 9 at Lydia Tilden's new house.
F. D. Wilson of Gilbert plans to travel to Bayard Nebraska next week to squat on a farm he has secured. His stay is described as indefinite.
Maxfield Barber celebrated his one hundredth birthday in Eureka Springs Arkansas. He is the uncle of Mrs Miles Pearson of Maxwell and several Pearson family members are visiting in Arkansas.
Superintendent Welty announces the annual normal institute to be held in Nevada from March 25 to April 5. Instructors include Prof. King of Ames Supt. Cobb of Boone and Supt. Welty with work in the usual branches.
Henry Mangu laments Mr. Gilbert leaving town while praising the Gilbert business, hoping a new proprietor will provide good service and support local farmers.
The Jewell Record announces a new press enabling improved paper quality for patrons. C. V. Campbell, who handles outside work and leads the metal type, is producing a finer sheet for the Jewell community.
A Roland Record report notes a speaker urging greater patriotism and more emphasis on Washington in schools. A brief Ames trip is suggested as part of the issue, with references to the strong patriotic mood around Ames on the twenty second.
A fragment notes May Austin visiting friends in Ames and realizing her grip is missing while seeking a train to return home. The text shows her distress as she searches for the item and a waiting area scene.
A Des Moines News item notes residents aided in catching a thief after a grip was found pushed under a seat by Constable Ed Sundberg, scene within hearing range of bystanders.
Ed Reese, formerly a student in Ames, travels to Rock Island Illinois for a position at the U S arsenal. The note compares him to Yank Brown of the I C C baseball team and suggests readers may not know him well.
Mrs. D. C. Johnson, poultry specialist at Maxwell, received 380 pieces of mail in one day last week. The Maxwell Tribune credits this as a sign of strong business but does not specify the nature of the correspondence.
The Times-Republican prides itself on delivering Iowa news promptly with concise reports from major cities and smaller towns alike as described by the Thompson Courier.
The calm Roland town faced a justice court trial last week as a hired man sued for wages. Citizens had earlier discussed eliminating jails, keeping only a hose cart, and provincial piety, but the courtroom scene reveals a more human side to the town.
The Ames Gun club held a Friday shoot under cold blustery wind. Bob Clark emerged as champion with Bert Wing and Pearl Brown also showing solid work while Kelley delivered bright shots at times.
Attorney CS denounces a local Algona real estate firm as a smooth graft. He cites farmers signing slips to list land and pay a percentage on sale. The firm advertises land but provides no time frame or guarantees. If farmers sell independently they face the same contract fee and must sue locally.
Onondaga tribe of Red Men No. 52 held their pow wow Wednesday night with a large attendance. The degree staff included Pocahontas Mrs. Francis Pitts and Winona Mrs. B. A. Miller among others, led by captain E. L. Griffith and musician Miss Mame Kingkade.
Home talent production of the Melo drama A Belle of Richmond arranged by Jack Daniel for a benefit two weeks from Tuesday night. The cast mirrors the four year ago presentation with Dwight Davis Ed Kooser Ed Clark and Geo Baker among others. Special scenery and music promise a lively event with band providing music during the evening. Be a booster for the tooters.
A letter to H L Munn & Son Ames discusses paint pricing and qualities. It promotes Devoe lead and zinc paint as the best option, arguing zinc improves wear while costing no more than lead. It notes Devoe availability through Loughran and Baner in New York and Chicago.
Judge Lee reported at the Commercial club banquet that J H Cook died in Russell Iowa after a brief illness. He was a charter member who started the local business club and once ran a shoe store in Ames, leaving many warm friends.
A Carroll Herald note says the Western Iowa Editorial association meets in Council Bluffs on February 23. Editors will travel between towns by local livery teams and return the same way, reviving stagecoach days amid railroad safety concerns. The trip is planned to take six days with night riding.
The experiment station at the college has published its annual spring spraying calendar to warn the public about pest treatments for the season. A forthcoming bulletin, Tree Planting for Thelown farmer, is compiled by Profs. Baker and Erwin of the horticultural department along with Pam mell’s popular seeds adulteration bulletin due this week.
The annual meeting of the Protective Insurance association is set for 2 p m Thursday in Ames city hall to elect officers and discuss stopping losses from fire lightning and wind and reducing insurance expenses. The group cites methods such as proper building care grounding fence wires and strong construction and notes over $200 000 in property losses prevented and member financial gains under President M W Templeton and Secretary D M Hayden.
A Chicago Tribune notice warns that neglecting a cold risks severe illness for children. Emphasizing proper food ventilation and warm clothing, the piece cautions autumn and winter weather can turn mild colds into serious infections like diphtheria.
The text extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for colds in adults and children. It claims the remedy prevents pneumonia when used and notes its great popularity and sales. Available from Loughran & Bauer and Joel Cc. Cagwin.
Notice of a petition filed on the 15th with the Deputy Auditor of Story County praying for the appointment of a drain district and engineer to establish it. Describes the starting point and route through Washin ton and Colfax townships, with branches and a hearing set for March 29, 1907 at Ames Story County Iowa.
On February 4 1907 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed J B Green administrator of the estate of George Templeton deceased. All creditors must present claims for allowance and debtors pay the administrator.
A tax notices brief lists fines and payment locations including Story County Bank as a nearby option. The item notes tax dues and payment access in the region.
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