Farm for sale at a bargain by McCartney and Judge
A 160 acre farm is offered for sale. Real estate buyers are urged to contact McCartney and Judge for details and viewing arrangements.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
13
A 160 acre farm is offered for sale. Real estate buyers are urged to contact McCartney and Judge for details and viewing arrangements.
Sunday Valentine’s Day and Easter Sunday appear on the calendar along with Memorial Day and Fourth of July. A. L. Beverly left for Collins Ohio to resume studies at the state university. Mr Brady of Minot visited the Ames high school. R. H. Halpenny of Ames Electrical Co. returned from Albia. Easter falls April 11 and Lent begins February 24. A. A. Wells visited Manchester during holidays. Halloween also falls on Sunday. Col B E Wentworth of State Center attended a short course to hear Editor Sanders. Bert Allen improves after blood poisoning and expects to return to Burton clothing. EB Silliman of Cole visited college professors and downtown friends. his cattle averaged $145 at a recent sale.
Powell and Cohan present a second triumphant tour of The Yankee Doodle Boy at the Armory on Friday January 8. The lively musical comedy earned top honors last season for humor and charm and offers bright, wholesome entertainment for all ages with moments of pathos.
Ames events cover D A R gatherings and poems from Ames authors. Socials include Nonpareil Ladies dinner at Mrs Campbell’s and leap year skating. Miss Julia Arnold hosts a Bible school party for girls and boys. Several Ames residents plan moves, health updates and school staff changes.
About sixty five guests attended Mr and Mrs Ed Gunder s rural home for his thirty ninth birthday with games and a lap supper as gifts were given a high backed rock ing chair The Ames Hospital Guild meets January 13 at 2 00 PM with dues notices The Queen Esther Circle and church groups hold January meetings with officer elections and sewing activities
An advertising offer notes a promotion from the Des Moines Evening Tribune. For a dollar, delivery is available to any address through July 4, 1909. The notice emphasizes a mail order or subscription deal for readers.
A. F. Bingham, a farmer and former Chicago transplant, is named local manager of the Iowa Telephone company in Ames. He moved to a farm east of town, sold it last week, and takes the post after being recruited by company officers. Manager Parks departs to Collins to pursue an independent line stake.
A Des Moines physician urges readers to weigh how Judge Wright handled the Gompers and Mitchell case. The Intelligencer abstains from opinion, citing fear of contempt, while criticizing the judge as poor and the law as weak. Labor leaders are praised for promoting union made goods and for challenging injunctions against sweatshop employers.
A telegram from BE. M. F. announces a demonstration of a new car in Ames this Friday. Prospective buyers and the public may inspect the automobile touted as the era’s greatest sensation. For details contact Dr. Christ or O. H. Watkins.
Ames Produce Co offers delivered poultry prices through January 12 including hens at 9 cents each ducks at 83 cents each geese at 64 cents each old roosters at 4 cents each. Prices apply to delivery at the building.
Col. W. Mecaskey endorses William Smay of Nevada for monument work calling the project satisfactory in every detail and meeting the highest expectations. He recommends Smay to all seeking similar craftsmanship.
George Baker has purchased an E. M. F. 30 automobile and expects to test his speed on Story county roads when weather allows. He plans several long trips and does not see anything hindering a journey to the Seattle exposition in his new car.
F D Smith will conduct a public sale at his farm east of Ames on Wednesday January 20, listing livestock and machinery. He plans to leave soon for California. An announcement will be issued next week.
A subscriber from El Centro, California, describes Imperial Valley climate, harsh summers, mild winters, and irrigation from the Colorado River. He notes cotton planting planned for 4,000 acres, a gin and compress, abundant alfalfa, cattle and hog grazing, brick buildings, no saloons, and a growing population including many Iowa transplants.
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs F N Elwell of Rapid City on December 5. Mrs Elwell formerly Miss Marie Mellor. Mr and Mrs Jones of New York City announce the birth of a baby girl, with Mrs Jones formerly Harriet Bartholemew.
The Yankee Doodle Boy comes to the Armory on Friday January 8 for a breezy refined musical comedy. Playgoers can expect a rare feast of comedy and song with all new songs and music added for this season. Whiskey straight makes a man crooked.
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