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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
3
The piece urges teaching children to memorize weekly sayings on saving, as shown in Story County Bank ads in this issue. It notes the lasting influence of early impressions and promotes reading the ads. It also mentions the Central Iowa Baptist Association gathering at Ames on September 8-9.
Eleven naval officers have voluntarily retired and their applications granted. The (Interstate Commerce Commission) reduced lemon freight rates from $1.15 to $1 per 100 pounds for shipments from southern California to eastern destinations. The treasurer notes strong treasury results as the year progresses and officials report extensive rate reductions across sectors.
The official gazette in Tokio announces Port Arthur will begin shipping for all nations on July 1. Spoiled news includes a murder suicide at Stuttgart where Anna Sutter was killed by Alois Obrist. A guillotine execution in Paris ends Lebouef the Apache’s life after a failed bid for reprieve. At Lemberg University two groups of Ruthenian and Polish students clash injuring many officials. The long running racial feud at the university is noted.
The bleached flour case ruled in favor of the government. Former Washington Governor John H. McGraw dies at his Seattle home. Railroads file for a Missouri river rate re hearing. Victor L. Berger is nominated by Wisconsin socialists democrats. Western Union and Postal Telegraph report record fight news from Reno. Over 800000 words sent at two cents a word. Mayor Gaynor accuses aldermanic permit graft for news fruit and bootblacking stands. Bryan pledges duty to combat liquor influence. Chicago mail collector Sweeney faces arrest over $100000 theft. Taft taps George Otis Smith as acting chief of the new bureau of mines. Porter Charlton to be tried in Italy or face murder by proxy. Ballinger Pinchot committee to report in Minneapolis in September.
Before summer vacation begins, arrange card orders for the trip by leaving details at the Intelligencer office.
Chief Justice Melville W Fuller, longtime head on the Supreme Court, dies at his summer home in Sorrento Maine after twenty two years on the bench. The mixed coverage notes political figures including Taft Bryan and Ballinger amid anti Negro demonstrations and campaign warfare across the era.
Soreness of the muscles caused by strenuous exercise or injury is quickly relieved by the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. This preparation also eases muscular rheumatism and is sold by all druggists.
Spirit Lake Iowa July 12 Postmasters convention program issued for July 19 20 features addresses by Funk Johnson Davidson Jameson Wolf and Williams plus reports and committee work. Social fishing and lake excursion planned with suppers and musical program at Orleans hotel and auditorium.
Allerton the famed trotter died at owner H. E. Hooper's farm at 24. Veterinary surgeons cited old age with no illness. Retired from the track eighteen years ago, he stood at the Hooper farm and held a record of 2.09% with high wheeled sulky. He was seen as one of the greatest standard bred sires, sharing fame with Gambrino Wilkes and Onward, each siring over 200 foals with 2,300 plus records. By year’s end he was expected to sire more of this elite class than the other two.
A heavy Wednesday rain boosted Emmet county crops with corn fields laid by and oats promising fifty to sixty bushels per acre. Haying has started but will be short due to the crop shortage.
Harlan D. L. Sullivan of Panama sued the Milwaukee railroad for 965 dollars for damages from a delayed cattle shipment to Chicago. The case settled for 750 dollars with the railroad paying costs.
A 19 year old accused burglar from Chicago held a Defence crowd at bay with a rifle inside a hardware store in Defiance. He is jailed at Harlan awaiting trial.
The Iowa Christian church plans its next convention in Ottumwa. Six hundred delegates attended a banquet and street parade during the brotherhood event.
Mason City report says James Cooney, wealthy cattle man of Mitchell South Dakota, was asleep in a chair when his pockets were picked. He lost several hundred dollars in cash and checks while enroute to Chapin Iowa.
Ottowman reports Floy Murphy of Eldon Indiana has been missing since the night of June 6. Her anxious parents, elderly residents of Eldon, express great worry over her nonappearance.
On June 22 1910 Parley Sheldon was appointed administrator with will annexed of the estate of Brick Erickson deceased by the Story county district court. All debts should be paid to the administrator and claims presented to the court for allowance. Dated June 22 1910.
The passage divides England into three zones: the industrial north with major mills and democratic leanings, the midlands led by Birmingham with smaller factories, and the southern feudal south with decayed markets. It asserts the north dominates in population, wealth, industry, and progress.
A New York restaurant proprietor says he keeps a record at the cashier of unreturned pay checks. A man presented a 25 cent check while a 65 cent check remained missing. The cashier flagged the list, detaining the man who offered to pay all missing checks totaling about 80 dollars to drop the matter. Police were summoned, and the owner accepted the offer to settle.
In a Youth's Companion article the hygienist argues kissing in modern promiscuous form is dangerous and unnecessary. It notes kissing as a family greeting is hygienically permissible, while kissing babies or strangers transmits bacteria and risks infection.
Franz Hals Portrait of a Woman sold at Yerkes auction in New York for around 137000. Henry C. Frick of Pittsburgh purchased the work for his Fifth Avenue residence, with figures cited as over 140000. The painting shows an older woman in a black silk gown seated in a high chair with a stiff ruff and a limp left hand. The canvas measures 35 by 45 inches.
August 31 to September 1 will host the Towa State Rural Mail Carriers Association event showcasing local post office routes and carrier discussions at a northeastern venue.
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