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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
4
A column argues farming pays with effort and modern management. It cites Mr Allerton noting a $37,000 profit on 3,600 acres and urges farmers to assess soil value, diversify beyond wheat and oats, and treat cattle, dairy, and fruit as options rather than risk grain-only farming. It urges proactive, informed action and warns against complacency.
Walter Wellman reports Tama Wilson of Iowa, secretary of Agriculture, argues the United States can outproduce others and endure a tariff war. He cites 1900 figures showing imports of 420 million and exports of 844 million in farm goods, advocates expanding domestic sugar, tea, rice, and other staples, and predicts the nation will rely on its own production and ignore foreign competition.
Transfers reported by Smith Bricker abstractors Nevada Ia list JA Arrasmith to W K Greer for 100 dollars lot 17 Parkers add Ames. Wells to Wm Taylor for 300 dollars lots 2 and 8 Wells subdivision Ames. Charlotte Faurot to F Bishop for 1350 dollars lot 8 Beardshear add Ames. IC Brownlie to Edwin Rex for 500 dollars lots 28 and 4 of lot 2 block 41 Blairs 3d Ames. Jissa Short to Eliza Ann Meddaugh lot 2 block 7 Woods add Nevada. Rasmussen to McCallsburg Sav 1 for 300 dollars lot 11 block 16 McCallsburg. Coy Hostetter to Mrs Geo Me for 250 dollars commencing 211 feet south of section or lot 13 block 8 west 300 feet south 145 feet east 300 feet west 145 feet. Pryor to Alice Pierce for 100 dollars lot 41 Nevada.
Will Hughes of Slater visits his father N. S. Hughes. Mrs Milton Templeton is able to ride again after months of illness. Mr Hagan had his barn wrecked in a windstorm last Friday night. Sowers and wife ride a new buggy. Mrs Sanders teaches music near Ames. Local remark about hot weather.
In Des Moines Iowa for the week ending July 8 1901 extreme heat from July 1 to 5 reached 100 to 104 degrees with relief from local storms. Rainfall was uneven with most areas getting moisture though winds and heat affected pastures gardens and grain. Oats barley and spring wheat show quality declines but haying progresses well corn stands in good condition with most fields laid by. some southeast sections report corn damage near danger line. Apples and early fruit suffer from heat. overall conditions mixed with potential recovery from timely rainfall.
Excursion tickets will be sold at reduced rates for round trip July 23 24 and 25 on account of B Y P U Convention. For limits of tickets etc apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry. 13 2.
Excursion tickets to the Annual Regatta offered at reduced round trip prices for July 15 16 and 17 with return validity to July 18. Limited to holders returning from the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association event. Apply at Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
In a brief exchange Mrs Catterson informs of Harold and Bobbie's quarrel, while Mrs Hatterson refuses to join in resolving the children's clash. The comment ends with an observation that Harold will be sent over on a stretcher if needed.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip has a homeowner recalling a neighbor visit to borrow a Bible claiming they forgot theirs. The resident laments the Bible looks unused, adding a wry note on social courtesy and propriety.
Baby Clarence recalls a hatrack made from deer horns seen in Captain G.'s park during a trip at age three. He tells his mother the deer had a hatrack on its head, a humorous image echoed in Current Literature.
A humorous exchange recalls a teased girl named Miss Auburn who later marries the tormentor once called Young Mr Tease. The vignette ends with a note of ironic satisfaction as old friends recount the twist of fate.
Des Moines records show 101 degrees the hottest in five years with local temps four to six degrees higher. Iowa crop damage was limited to fruits and vegetables while corn escaped major harm. editor Fred Hodson notes a lost subscriber amid school staffing cost-cutting debates.
A testimonial blend touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as restoring health for coughs and lung troubles. It also features praise from John Beam and Loughran & Bauer for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the best digestant and digestive aid available.
Low price excursion tickets to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo are sold daily via the North-Western Line with favorable return limits. Direct Chicago connections provide fast trains from all lines to Buffalo. An illustrated booklet can be mailed for two cents postage to W B Kniskern Chicago.
An old advertisement column mentions Wheatling Breakfast Food .08 from Mitler & Son and Golden Harvest Breakfast Food .08 from T. J. Mitler & Son. It recalls DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver and bowels, hammock lines by Loughran & Bauer, and a cholera remedy claim from Chamberlain's in a neighbor's infant recovery story.
An 19th century line promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers laxative to keep bowels in order and prevent griping. The ad credits Loughran & Bauer as sellers.
Miller and Son advertise Seal of Minnesota flour as unmatched in quality and value. The bold claim highlights unbeatable performance and trusted branding.
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