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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
2
Publication details show a weekly Ames paper published in Story County Iowa by F R and M Conaway with a subscription price of one dollar per year in advance.
The Des Moines push for a Galveston style city government faces stiff opposition as a broad coalition fends off a strong push by the Register and Leader and other leaders. Legislators may see graft risk and seek reform before the plan reaches the statehouse.
The quarterly bulletin outlines W. S. McWilliams who killed his wife and five children in November 1905. Dr. Ingbert finds a family history of illness and notes several medical factors, including tuberculosis, epilepsy, and insantity, plus sunstroke, diphtheria, and substance abuse. He classifies the act as paranoia and cites similar cases.
The piece surveys Oklahoma constitutional attempts and gerrymandering amid Democratic control naming Alfalfa county and oddly shaped districts. It notes Watonga Republican and Aline Chronoscope as critics and highlights Iowa history notes and essays on Hamilton and federal state aid, commending Dr. Storms scholarly review.
The governor presents a plain and conservative message that sticks to the point, highlighting policy directions and state governance priorities in a clear, direct style.
Obituary notices celebrate the seventy five birthday of former Iowa governor William Larrabee born January 20 1832 in Connecticut. The piece recalls his long career from state senator to governor to state board leader and commission president. It notes other political figures and ongoing legislative activity in Des Moines and references Cummins inaugural plans and drainage law.
Roy Gilmore and friends held a Friday surprise party at the Gilmore residence then hosted a Saturday gathering by Ames youths. The Gilmore family plans to move to a new home near Algona after vacations. Also noted: local movements, court juror draw L H Smith in Nevada, and visits by Senator Will C. Whiting to Ames for the Corn Growers’ meeting.
A Ames reader counters claims of Cullen’s isolation, recounting a longtime friendship with his physician Dr. Irving W. Smith who saw in Cullen a troubled but kindly man. The letter notes Cullen’s stormy temper yet inner suffering and cites a 1895 death as part of their enduring bond with mutual respect. The writer urges the lobby to seek other employment away from politics.
In the senate a resolution moved Senator Whiting of Monona to occupy desk No 27 previously held by his father. The measure passed with silent approval as Whiting took the seat once used by his father, while Gale of Cerro Gordo took No 29.
A. Q. Adamson and H. L. Doty will present readings and impersonations at the M. E. church tomorrow evening January 11 for the Epworth League benefit. Admission 25 and 15 cents.
Advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pains and improves rest and sleep. Promotes sale by Lt. & Bauer and Joel C. Cagwin with Shugart coal wood and all kinds of feed offered through Mutual 400-fa 144.
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