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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
4
The Intelligencer notes President Roosevelt fulfilled his pledge not to seek re election. Harper’s Weekly lauds his conduct as reflecting the highest honor and inspiring gratitude among his countrymen while acknowledging mixed opinions on his overall presidency.
Harper's Weekly notes Taft's nomination marks the start of the end of a long era of personal political success dating to Jackson and Van Buren. Roosevelt, now in the wings, may see his influence wane as Taft rises to center stage and risks provoking restrained reactions from the President.
John Mills editor of the McCallsburg Tribune married Myrtie R. Marsh of Collins last Thursday at the M. P. parsonage in Collins. The bride is foster daughter of Mr and Mrs M Jones of Collins. The groom is son of Dr D G Mills of McCallsburg and brother of the Advocate editor. The Advocate offers best wishes.
A survey traces how clothing shapes from Victorian cylinders to modern coats reflect function. It notes tailor talk from Wells and Harper’s Weekly hints, showing sleeve buttons and vestigial tails as remnants of riding and merged garments. It also points out gendered buttoning directions.
Anthony Comstock, secretary of the Society for the Suppression of Vice, asserts that women bear responsibility for rising divorces and unhappy marriages. He cites New York City as evidence of nagging and unyielding spirit driving men from homes seeking peace. He says men face pressure at work and cannot rest at home, blaming women nationwide for the issue.
New embroidery insertions and laces arrive at W. A. Perrys offering fresh items for sewing and decoration.
DeWitt promotes Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns bruises and scratches and notes special usefulness for piles. Sold and recommended by C. Gamble.
A group of Ames Iowa merchants agree to daily six oclock closing starting July 6 1908 with Wednesday and Saturday exceptions and a two week Christmas lull. Signatories include G E Burton & Co Tilden Brothers Co L O Kedick W J Semmons Daniel Bros Herman Bauge Alm W A Perry Gerepps and others.
A family refrigerator used only three weeks is for sale. Contact A Perry for details and location.
Pastor H D Williams leads Bible school at 9 45 a m with union services at 6 30 p m followed by preaching at 11 a m by Rev J T Hauser from Boone He will also speak at the salmon union service in the park at 6 30 p m an able and interesting speaker should draw many listeners.
W S Fowle pastors a 11:00 Independence Day sermon titled Will America Meet the Fate of the Roman Empire a sober message for Fourth of July enthusiasts at the local Baptist Church.
Pastor J. W. Stiverson will preach at 11 a.m. on Sunday about the State Sunday School convention. The church plans a union service at 2:30 p.m. with junior activities and a senior program after the park service.
A meeting will be held at the Lutheran church Sunday evening led by the pastor. Members and neighbors are invited to attend and participate. The event promises a parish update and communal discussion.
A Union meeting is scheduled in the park at 5 00 with Rev J F Hauser pastor of the Christian Church at Boone to deliver the sermon and address attendees.
W. A. Perry reports a sale of new toy dolls and fireworks at The Racket Store. Potential buyers are urged to visit the shop for seasonal toys and display items.
We pay cash for farm produce with Egg at 12 1 2 cents per dozen Hens at 7 cents Old Roosters at 6 cents Dacks at 6 cents We will be closed all day on the Fourth of July by An es Produce Co.
A corre spondent recalls a 40 year old tale from Indiana woods about capturing three tiny snakes under four inches total length. They fit in an eight ounce bottle with space to crawl, drawing mention from a minister who witnessed the scene.
The notice notes remaining stock of nine cent suitcases owned by W A Perry. It presents a brief sale or disposal indicating limited quantities and the seller’s name. The message follows a concise ad style with period endings.
Advertises Rings Little Liver Pills as quick relief for headaches biliousness and sick stomachs. Promises rosy complexion clear eyes and no gripe. Claims suitability for all the family and notes sale by C. A. Gamble.
The July issue features continued serials such as Bred in the Bone and Four Boys on the Mississippi plus Under the Great White Canvas about Ringling Brothers. It highlights Kavanaugh of Luck Now and Larry Lajoie as baseball themes, with large features on independence and American history, over eighty illustrations, priced at $1.00 annually.
Construction on the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition is half finished with nine buildings completed or near completion. The New York Aero Club shows interest in airship races and landscaping begins to shape the site for 1909. The U S government will spend 600000 on buildings and exhibits, including structures for Alaska Hawaii the Philippines and fisheries. The cactus dahlia chosen as official flower, and the exposition promises 200000 visitors during peak periods.
Mrs Mary G Houghton of Manchester marked her 91st birthday with family from Waverly and Bremen County including Hollis J Houghton Sarah Cunningham Sophia Shelden and Mrs Harry Taylor. She has lived at Delaware Street since June 15 1856 and has resided in the same house for over fifty two years enjoying good health and hoping to reach the century mark.
The American Protective Tariff League presents a reproduction of Joseph W. Fordney's great speech, member of the Ways and Means Committee of Congress from Michigan. Free copies mailed to any requester sending a postal card for document No. 93 to W. F. Wakeman, Secretary, 339 Broadway, New York.
Mrs Ward, Canadian trip concluded, has returned to Montreal from a western tour and will sail home from Quebec this week. Her public-notice aversion remains noted as readers debate The Testing of Diana Mallory in Harpers Magazine, widely praised in America and Canada.
A preparation named Kodol is recommended to promptly aid the stomach by digesting all classes of food. It claims thorough action and relief for stomach disorders. The product is sold by C. A. Gamble.
A train load of cattle sold in Omaha last week for $20 000 at eight dollars per hundredweight. Buyers from South Omaha packing houses praise alfalfa feeding as producing superior meat and plan exhibits at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha next December to illustrate the benefits of alfalfa and corn in balanced rations. The packers will fund the exhibits.
Many women who advocate scientific feeding methods for children never have the chance to apply them in practice. The remark highlights barriers to adopting modern nutritional guidance in real life.
Railroad promotional note touts low summer rates on the Chicago and North Western Railway with daily Pullman sleeping car service between Omaha and Buffalo Gap and Deadwood. Describes schedules and a Hot Springs sanitarium folder offering hotels, rates, maps, and Black Hills region information. Also includes a testimonial about Kodol for Dyspepsia from Jake C. Moore of Atlanta dated August 10, 1904.
The Ames Iowa city council passes Ordinance No 194 creating curb lines on both sides of Onondaga Street from Duff Avenue to Burnett Avenue Douglass Avenue from Onondaga to Story Street and Kellogg Avenue from the Chicago and Northwestern Railway right of way to Story Street. Curb distances specified ten to thirteen feet from lot lines with alignment rules. Attest City Clerk Maxwell and Mayor Galen Tilden.
City council resolves the necessity to build curbs on Onondaga street from Duff Avenue to Burnett Avenue and on Douglass Avenue from Onondaga street to Story street. Curbs to be placed thirteen feet and ten feet from the lot line on respective sides.
The Ames city council proposes concrete curb along Kellogg Avenue adjacent to Story Street eight feet from the lot line, funded by special assessments on abutting properties. Curbing specs specify Portland cement and un screened gravel mix with defined gradings and batter. Public hearing and vote set for July 30, 1908, at City Hall with owners eligible to object.
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