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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
7
Paris reports a severe flood from the Seine with over 100000 victims and enormous losses. Entire districts submerged, food supply fears rise as 6000 people are rescued at Albertville amid Apache looting until soldiers restore order.
The sermon argues for Christian Unity beyond Denominational Federation citing Lutherans Episcopalians and Catholics. It critiques Purgatory and Trans-substantiation while urging all Christians to seek full union in Christ and shared faith. A March 6 mass meeting is announced for Scriptural discussion.
A Boone saloonkeeper Dennis R L Finnegan quits his independent venture after a heavy fine and jail term. He closes his establishment on Keeler Street and advertises fixtures for sale as Boone authorities push anti trust style cleansing. The town claims to purge disreputable joints while ending a competing independent business.
Reader notes argue there is only one top M flour, citing Gold Medal Flour as a rival among other brands in Ohio. The remark implies brand rivalry without identifying a formal standard.
Monona county seat Onawa bans saloon licenses after a business-led petition and city council vote. Three churches united in a revival led by Evangelist H. W. Bromley, boosting moral reform and prompting renewal refusals for the town’s four saloons. Over a hundred business people attended the council meeting.
Joel KE Cagwin announces appointment as Zemo agent for a remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases. The product is described as a clean liquid for external use providing instant relief and eradicating germs with proof of cures offered and samples available.
Carson and Leonard of Webster City switch from freight to express due to heavy snow delaying livestock shipments. A carload of twenty eight choice horses shipped Saturday reached Chicago only Wednesday after sidetracks and hot wires to locate them. Express service costs more but speeds transport as palace cars ride with passenger trains.
Pills marketed as best rings little liver pills praised for ease of use and gentle action. Pinesalve Carbolized described as suitable for burns cuts and bruises and sold locally by C. A. Gamble.
The Ames team emphasizes distance events led by Kemlar in the two mile Cockerell in the mile and Kraft in the half mile Aseason prospects note Kemlar’s past injury and recovery Kraft’s proven speed in state and Missouri Valley meets Cockerell’s rise from the mile under coach J P Watson with earlier miling success Trulliger Young Keeney Huff Lessie and new freshmen provide depth while gaps exist in the quarter mile and hurdles Ihe article projects potential improvements under trainer Scot and highlights key performers like Lee in the high jump and St Lambert’s loss in the weights.
Washington, Jan 26. Representative Bennet of New York, a member of the immigration commission, denounced as infamously and maliciously false statements made in the house by Representative Macon of Arkansas. Bennet said Macon could have reached the commission headquarters from the capitol in five minutes and would have found the claims untrue.
The government opens its case in the Panama libel suit against the Press Publishing Co. publishers of the New York World. District Attorney Wise outlines the charges and aims to prove libel against Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft and others during the last presidential campaign and distribution of alleged libelous matter in federal territory.
Rings Little Liver Pills and Pinesalve Carbolized are marketed for healing and soothing skin. Pinesalve is described as cooling and gentle for cuts burns bruises and scratches and is sold by C. A. Gamble.
The United States Banking Company in Mexico City faced a continuing run with anxious depositors crowding the lobby. The bank honored every check as rumors of insolvency spread, with unofficial estimates showing about 2,000,000 pesos withdrawn. The bank was suspended from the clearing house after failing to settle the day’s business.
James Montgomery born May 11, 1857 in Simcoe Canada died December 15. Survived by father Alexander Montgomery 87, brothers William and Edward, sisters Libbie and Mrs J C Smith. Married February 13, 1881 to Amanda Scott.
The text promotes ManZan as an effective remedy for piles used by many people with satisfactory results and notes sale by Cc. A. Gamble.
London January 26 five hundred fifty nine members of the new parliament have been elected. The distribution shows Unionists 238 liberals 213 laborites 36 nationalists 72.
Three new novels Reed-Old Rose and Silver Mont gomery Anne of Avonlea and White A Certain Rich Man join the shelves. The Guard by Jenks is in the children's room as a loan from the Iowa Library Commission. New journals Kimball's Dairy Farmer Iowa Homestead Successful Farming School Century and The Speaker accompany the Story Hour turnout and circulation totals.
Oliver Typewriter advertised as the standard visible writer and the $100 machine offered for 17 cents a day. The copy touts features like The Balance Shift The Ruling Device The Double Release and other conveniences as part of a historic bargain promising broad commercial appeal.
We launched a new sales plan offering a small cash payment plus 17 cents a day for the Oliver Typewriter. The plan has generated a deluge of applications from all classes and ages, with many from those of known means, proving the machine’s popularity and signaling the era of universal typewriting.
The Oliver Typewriter is promoted as easy to operate and profitable for beginners. It pledges strong salaries for operators and frames a nationwide push to place an Oliver in homes and offices with an inviting offer and free catalog.
Hand painted china is offered for sale with samples at the Fair store. A reserve supply is kept at the house. Mrs. W. K. Greer advertises occupation and address at 207 Lynn Street.
FReLicity notes request to award or select Gold Medal Flour in future actions. no clear event or date provided.
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