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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1905
Page
1
A column mocks sensational newspaper stunts and cites Iowa official G P Clark being fired from civil service for political activity. It also jokes about corn prices and even muses on the Czar financing fleets to opposed Japan, predicting an uphill path to victory and the futility of rosy expectations.
A letter laments abuse of work horses by owners who drink heavily. It cites a man jailed fifteen days for causing harm after neglecting his team for hours and notes similar neglect in Ames and Boone. The piece defends horses as the true workers and condemns cruelty.
The past days bring memories of winters from fifteen to twenty years ago as temperatures hover near sixteen degrees below zero. Residents seek warmth around stoves and heaters to cope with the bitter cold.
Richard Fischer and David Liesher, brothers in law, clashed Sunday night over a trifling matter. Fischer, intoxicated, went to Liesher’s living quarters on East Main Street and severely assaulted him. A warrant followed, and in Mayor Sheldon’s court on Monday Fischer received a ten day jail sentence with Marshal Willey escorting him to Nevada to begin serving daylight in the steel bars.
Joe McAley of Ft. Dodge, a veteran diver with Illinois Central, signed to work for the Japanese government in Port Arthur. He showed a San Francisco ticket and a Japan steamer ticket, claiming a liberal offer and advance money. He offered no details on his role, but rumors say he may search a sunken Russian boat carrying soldiers’ money.
The Iowa State College Short Course on Grain and Stock Judging and Domestic Science closed last Saturday with high farm attendance and improved corn and stock exhibits. Prizes awarded for best 100 ears of corn and top ears drew bidders at auction, while sessions covered agronomy animal husbandry and domestic science. About 600 students benefited, with plans to expand next year.
One tablet after meals aids digestion of small portions and treats indigestion sour stomach belching and weak heart. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
The 28th annual convention of the Iowa State Dairy Association will be held in Mason City on February 1 to 3. The program features expert speakers on all dairy topics and aims to boost dairying knowledge. Gov. Cummins and Jules Lumbard are noted attendees, with Mason City providing entertainment.
The program features State Dairy Commissioner Wright and A W Trow of Minnesota with silo experience. Prof C D Smith of Michigan and Prof O F Curtise of Ames speak on corn feeding and dairy nutrition. W J Fraser of Illinois discusses breeding. Prof McKay at Ames leads butter tests as part of a cash $800 prize fund plus medals and special railroad rates.
A short promotional note claims Pinesalve relieves cracked hands chapped lips and rough skin with one night application. Marketed by OC A Gnible.
Warm lined shoes go on sale at Caniel Bros. and Herman beginning Saturday January 21. The promotion offers a 20 percent discount on all warm lined footwear.
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