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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
3
The Foley bill, now law, lets counties form public hospitals to treat medical and surgical diseases and tuberculosis. Ames doctors largely support locating the hospital there for transport access and clinics, noting the Story county need and local laboratories as valuable adjuncts to patient care.
The proposed law allows counties to establish public hospitals for tuberculosis care and protection of patients and staff. It outlines petition, election, tax up to two mills for up to twenty years, and bond issuance to fund site purchase and construction. Seven trustees, including up to four residents of the city, oversee the hospital.
Weather bulletin for the week ending July 11, 1909 reports heavy rainfall across southern to western Iowa causing floods, widespread crop damage, especially corn, and delayed haying. Oats and small grains show some promise in drier areas, but overall harvest depends on sun and a dry spell in the coming week.
Dr. L H Pammel advocates weed control under a new Iowa law as Ames promises to start a citywide campaign. Officials, trustees and railways must destroy listed noxious weeds or face enforcement action and special taxes to fund roadside eradication.
Mr. C. EB. Lyman returns from the east where he met Senator Cummins in Washington. Cummins praised Ames College and called it the best in the country while discussing Tilden Brothers Penant factory interests.
George Burton of Ames was robbed on a Cottage Grove street car by 19 year old Ronneburg. Burton and a conductor pursued, the thief captured and later pled guilty. Burton’s missing $19.37 and a $50 deposit slip remained unrecovered. Bonneburg fined $100 and a year in Bridewell in Hyde Park court.
A note cites an 1856 guide referencing the Checaque river in Iowa, called Skunk River, and questions why the musical name wasn’t retained. The author suggests the older term could better reflect the animal and contemplates language changes.
Editor Barney Likes Storms reports a large Ames celebration drawing about 15 000 from Boone and Story counties. President Storms delivered a renowned welcome address and is hailed as a great orator and ideal leader for Iowa State College. Hull of Boone offered a stirring speech as decorated autos led a parade, though pickpockets from Des Moines caused chagrin.
Ogle of Ames suffered an acute appendicitis attack while waiting at the Ames interurban station for a Des Moines ride. He was rushed to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines where surgery was planned but the pain subsided before anesthesia. He declined the operation, dressing and leaving with plans to reschedule.
Miss Edna Thompson wins the diamond solitaire for securing the most votes in the third period of The Intelligencer voting contest. Vina Hardcastle, Mary Larson, and Lela McDonald receive bonuses. fourth period bonuses and club offers for subscriptions are announced to boost totals toward the grand piano prize.
Miss Vina Hardcastle wins first in the Cookerette prize with Miss Bessie Passmore second and bonus votes for the top four. Edna Thompson is third with extra votes and Miss Bessie Mellor finishes fourth with a smaller bonus.
In 1881 Ames faced bridges being washed out during a Nes Moines flood that year. James Green contracted a Cambridge hotel and used a raft built in Ames to transport bricks and lumber nine miles to Cambridge. Frank Basket and associates floated the raft along the Northwestern line and Checaque River, delivering all materials to Cambridge in about three days.
On this day three years ago the St. Cecelia Catholic church corner stone was laid by visiting clergy amid a large congregation. The ceremony drew significant attendance and left a lasting impression on the parish community.
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