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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
2
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Judge McVey in Polk County holds Webb Souers not guilty of fraud but must pay 3000 dollars into the Iowa Drug Co treasury or surrender that stock. He values Souers goodwill at 9000 dollars but the wholesale house only values stock at 6000 dollars based on invoiced goods. The ruling sparks debate over treating goodwill as tangible assets in corporate reorganizations.
General Byers portraits. mentions Attorney General H W Byers and Gen Webb Byers with Civil War era context. Discusses predecessor Mullan, biennial election law joke, Senator Whiting stance on primary reform, and editorials from Albert City Pioneer and Anglo Sac Sun. Reflects on Washington Princeton anniversary and a New Year note.
The Ames High Boosters unveil the 2007 slogan He Ames High as part of fundraising and school spirit efforts. The club aims to rally support for athletic programs and student activities this year.
The B A Lockwood Grain Company offers prizes for top corn at the Iowa Corn Growers Association short course. Prizes target residents within seven miles of Ankeny Crocker Polk City Sheldahl Slater Kelley Ames Gilbert and Ontario. First place trophies and sweepstakes pay ten dollars for best ten ears of yellow corn with several lower premiums and annual awards by the judges.
A reader argues the Ames electric plant is overtaxed and urges a thorough investigation into switching to a gas system. Gas is praised for cheaper, better lighting, cooking and heating with potential to pay for itself, while enlarging the electric plant seems wasteful.
The Central Iowa Teacher in Boone County was suspended with the December issue due to lack of support. The Boone county paper faced a prolonged decline, and Story County and Jasper County publications were already discontinued or suspended prior to this issue, leaving questions about sustained school journalism across counties.
Auditors and deputies listed with duties. County figures include auditors clerks treasurers and surveyors. City officers named include mayor clerk treasurer solicitor health officer marshal and ward representatives with multiple names.
A compilation of transfers in Story County showing Esau A Ingram and N A Cole connected deeds, Jennie Ringheim to W J Gilmore, T V Starr to Blanche Sherman, Clark McLain to Frank W Hill and Rebecca Bloomfield, Susan M Hill to F M Drake, Sheriff sale to Mary E Taylor, M J Michaelson to K P Boyd, Zimri Sephens to E E Knight, and other lot trades in Maxwell, Ben Hauskins to Sam A Nelson, and MecCalisburg parcels.
An advertisement advocates Chamberlain's and Remedy cough medicines for children addressing coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims no opium or harmful drugs and asserts relief and prevention when used as directed. Sold by Ran and Bauer and Joel C. Cagwin.
The text describes New Year bonfires in Wales kept burning into the next year to symbolize renewal. In Germany, belief once linked to a sun god, a large market bonfire remains a focal point. People bring items to cast away, with youths dancing before midnight and reciting Health to the New Year.
A piece from Laura E. Richards in Youth's Companion contrasts seasons with a refrain of work. The poem shows the New Year and summer as alluring but each reply is a single word urging labor or rest as appropriate.
A suitor boasting cast iron nerve offers a metallic proposition to a girl. She retorts that armor is out of style and suggests tin, noting brass suitors are favored by girls now. The jilted Romeo departs into the frosty night.
The article explains how the international date line and the Pacific islands create a shared New Year timing. It notes Honolulu and Guam on opposite sides of the line, presenting varied celebration windows and detailing local times from San Juan to San Francisco. A phantom ship's quest for the lost day closes the piece.
A New Year custom in parts of Germany has families burn slips listing sins and past mistakes on New Year’s Eve. Each member writes flaws, watches them vanish in flames, and resolves to start anew while forgiving others’ faults. The ritual symbolizes a hopeful, modern turn toward self-improvement and renewed mercy.
A compact history of bell ringing at New Year from ancient China and Europe to early church use. It traces bells as justice signals, worship summons, and festive alarms shaped by superstition and a 9th century papal decree.
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