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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
7
Des Moines Tribune reports Ames officials condemn burlesque shows as immoral and harmful to the community. Mayor and marshal take a stand urging traveling companies with such reputations to avoid Ames, linking the issue to schools, juvenile courts, and public morality.
E. L. Doggett exhibited seven Ed's Reds at the Ames Poultry Show winning first cash, second and third pullet, and first pen. He earned a color special, Hanson rib bons for best colored Rhode Island Reds in rose comb class, and the silver bowl for best pen among ten pens. Doggett says the team did fairly well for one show.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an Ames Iowa examination on January 26 for clerk and carrier posts in the Post Office Service. Applicants must meet age, height, and health rules, with promotions by grade and yearly service. written tests cover spelling reading, arithmetic, penmanship, copying, geography and address reading. Applications to Floyd M. Williams at the Ames post office.
Public notice of intention to pave multiple streets in Ames Iowa under Creosote wood block with a hearing set for February 21 1910. Streets include Onondaga Duff Douglas Kellogg from C N W Ry right of way to Story Street and Grand Avenue to Story Street. City Clerk to publish notices in Ames Times and Intelligencer.
The mayor Tilden and Marshall Thompson moved to cut indecent parts of the Black Crook performance Tuesday night. Citizens commended the action, noting the entire show could have been suppressed to uphold decency in Ames.
Col Daniel McCarthy celebrated his seventy seventh birthday by driving a sled to the Boone county line to view landmarks from the spring of 1854. The snow covered fences and fields echo the era he first arrived in Story county. He later raced himself and rode a hand sled downhill to prove he remains active, declaring that being old is a matter of imagination.
The advertisement touts Rings Little Liver Pills as the best pills, easy to take and gentle in action. Pinesalve Carbolized is promoted for burns cuts and bruises and is available from C A Gamble.
An advertisement touts an elixir to break up a cold in twenty four hours and cure coughs. It prescribes mixing two ounces glycerine, a half ounce Virgin Oil of Pine compound, and eight ounces pure whisky. The Virgin Oil of Pine compound is stated to be made by Leach Chemical Co. in Cincinnati and sold in half ounce vials.
Don Berry of Indianola son of Senator Berry pursues agricultural journalism and may return to Ames for full college study. Mrs Perry known as Bertha Sloan, a St. Louis expo contralto, appears among notable visitors. R L Webster returns from Boston and Washington after science convention, with sister Helena planning college attendance. Various locals and guests, including editors, students, and family visits, fill a busy social note from Ames.
Joel BE Cagwin announces agency for Zemo a trusted external remedy for eczema psoriasis dandruff and scalp diseases. Zemo is a clear liquid offering instant relief and cures by destroying the germ causing the condition. Proof of cures available and samples offered.
A new survey notes Iowa possesses 30 million acres of improved land used for farming and settlement. The finding highlights development in agricultural districts and infrastructure supporting crop production and ranching.
Iowa farms average value around $2,000 per property, reflecting modest land prices amid rural economic conditions. The figures suggest limited capitalization for mid century farms in the state.
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