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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
8
Rural verse about farm life from July Farm Journal contrasts with social notes from Des Moines. Reba King honors Ora Jones. Edith George, Augusta Underwood hostesses. Curtis and Martin hostesses. birth announced for Harry T. Rollins and Glendora McCord connection noted.
The 1908 class presents a statue of Minerva to Ames High School to honor ancient myth and craft. The gift celebrates Greek and Roman ties, acknowledges support from patrons and students for last year’s Meteor and this year’s class play, and aims to inspire study of literature and art.
Professor R C Barrett told Woodbury county teachers that Iowa will cut rural school officers, consolidate control away from politicians, and emphasize practical study and civic training. He urged medical and later teacher physical exams to improve student readiness. Ringling Bros World Greatest Shows set for Ames with Des Moines stop on July 16 featuring a record breaking automobile double somersault and a multinational troupe.
Miss Anna Kieruff and Prof Adolph Shane wed at the bride’s parents home in Montezuma. The couple plans a western tour via Philadelphia after a dawn ceremony. Shane, an Ames professor, is an Iowa State College engineer. the couple will reside in Ames after a month.
Edward MacDowell praised Western audiences as musically receptive. Lawrence Gilman’s Harpers Weekly reviews are widely quoted across the West, even rivaling familiarity with New York and Boston readers. The broader Western interest in literature on music and concerts mirrors continental affection for art. A woman's trust in her doctor exceeds a man's faith in religion.
A Saturday Globe piece argues for balance between work and recreation. It cites a businessman who schedules two hours of play despite long hours and a 65 year old homemaker who prefers home to travel. It urges maintaining change rest and recreation as life grows shorter.
In 1872 a diarrhoea and cholera outbreak led to the use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It reportedly proved more successful than other cures and has maintained a strong record for over thirty five years. Sold by all druggists.
Low round trip rates will be offered from North Western Line points for the Prohibition National Convention in Columbus Ohio July 9 to 15. Also listed are rail offers for the National Educational Association in Cleveland June 25 to July 6 Encampment in Toledo August 27 to 30 and the Knights of Pythias Conclave in Boston July 31 to August 3. For full particulars contact Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
R N Farrar of Cat Island Louisiana recalls a 1902 severe diarrhoea episode and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief during a 1907 attack. He states using it earlier would have saved a $100 doctors bill. Sold by C A Gamble.
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin reports taking four doses of DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills and says they have outperformed all prior medicines. He continues use seeking a perfect cure and notes the product is sold by C A Gamble.
A Woman's Daily editorial mocks perceived changes in college discipline stating that freedom for social privileges will diminish unless accompanied by a relative maid or teacher. It warns many college girls will lose social access and that flirtations may be curtailed, reshaping campus life.
A Carbon Hill Alabama parent credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his four year old son after two doctors gave up. He recommends using the remedy with castor oil per directions. says it saves many children yearly. Sold by all druggists.
Milford and Grant news recount visits by F D Smith returning from California and meeting Dan Hardcastle family now in Austin California. M R Cooper of Mitchell SD visits brother in law C N Moses in Milford. Mrs J W Bateman bedridden with Nancy Kyle caring for her. Ice cream social at John Taylor's barn near Shipley. Lightning kills two horses on F T McClain’s West Milford farm. Sides notes on deaths in Omaha and Lincoln. Town residents visit, illness, and travel details follow.
Miss Lucy Zenor of Ames was an over Sunday guest at the John Noble Sunday.
The town of Gilbert celebrates the gift of a new church bell donated by Mr. L Oliver. Citizens recall the bell’s mellow chimes as a signal to attend worship while local families travel between Ames and Gilbert for social events and exams.
Telegram announced Hanna Hanskin's serious illness. she died before her parents could reach. Gustin Wilson of Ihlen Minn and Myrtle McCormack of Webster City wed in Webster City, planning to live in Ihlen after October. Milliner Miss Millie Matheson visits Nevada then plans western summer travel. Tug spouses visited Jewell with O P Tug family. Clara Tvedt ill with appendicitis but improving. Mrs H C Sheldahl and Beulah visited Cambridge for a time.
Messrs J H Larson and L E Quamn visited Jewell at A J Seversons. H M Sparbee of Webster City stayed with C Logan's family. Rev T A Mason preached at Trinity church. Mrs Alice Cole is gravely ill. Clara and Agnes Birkeland planned Marshalltown visit. Jonas Christian returned from Illinois trip. Clara Iverson returned from Nevada visit. Lou Humphrey visited L Britson in Roland. Abbie Iverson and Ethel Sandren in Garden City. Jacob Brekke from Graettinger called on friends. Minnie Brader of Scranton visiting E P Jondall Levert Dued of Story City. Thimble club met with O M Grove. Mrs H K E Myrah and Vivian in Nevada. Busy Bees met at H H Lura home. M O Red called in Nevada.
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