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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
3
A local store advertises ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as the cure for dandruff and scalp itch, claiming complete removal of the germ life from beneath the skin and offering refunds if not satisfied. The piece also includes a parenting note warning against punishing frightened children and urges gentler discipline.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a valuable medicine for throat and lung troubles. It claims quick relief from painful breathing and a dangerous sounding cough indicating congested lungs and notes it is sold by all druggists.
A Chicago News item recalls a teacher’s object lesson on transparency. She explains water and glass allow sight through them, then asks for another example. A student cheekily replies, “as hole!” delivering the final, humorous moment.
Des Moines Jan 18 The first vote of the Iowa legislature for United States senator produced a deadlock with 154 votes cast. Young led with 38, Kenyon 22, Funk 21, Byers 13, Garst 7, Feely 5, Franke 2 and C J Wilson 1. Curtis of Clinton had no vote. The detailed roll shows numerous legislators backing Porter or other candidates across both houses. A joint session convenes daily to continue ballots until election.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Representative Walter L Smith to be United States circuit judge for the Eighth circuit to succeed Judge Van Devanter, who was appointed to the Supreme Court.
Speaker Stillman announced the standing committees with Goodykoontz of Boone heading Ways and Means and Fourt of Allamakee leading Roads and Highways. Moore of Linn is Appropriations and Klay of Sioux Judiciary, with many other chairmen listed. Thirty bills were introduced during a four day recess, and Hammill will push school bills including abolishing school treasurers and allowing cross district attendance.
Des Moines Jan 18 Speaker Stillman announced the standing committees of the Thirty fourth general assembly Goodykoontz heads the ways and means Moore the appropriations and Klay the judiciary.
Thomas Mulhern a prominent farmer living near Fairfax six miles from Cedar Rapids was burned to death when a gasoline lamp exploded causing a fire that also destroyed the house.
The executive committee of the Iowa State Teachers association set November 2 3 and 4 for the annual convention at the Coliseum in Des Moines. The event will feature meetings and sessions of interest to teachers and educators across the state.
An advertisement extols ZEMO as a clean liquid treatment for eczema and skin conditions sold by Joel E. Cagwin Drug Store with claims of rapid relief and wide reach across 2000 towns. A short anecdote about a merchant and a remark about Ames concludes the snippet.
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