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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
4
In Boone county a commemorative meeting reflects on pioneer life and the role of newspapers in preserving local history. Mr. Lucas praises editors and notes seven newspapers in Boone and seventeen in Story counties, with plans to align proceedings with the Madrid Historical Society within ten days.
Boone Iowa July 5 1909 letter from John A Hull to Mr McCarthy praises Ames College semi centennial celebrations and the Pioneer founder. He expresses pride in the college growth from 1858 and honors his late father. He mentions a poem to the pioneer and encloses it with his address.
Letter discusses differing dates for the location of the College and Farm in Ames. Lucas notes possible trustee date changes and confirms the Ames celebration was well organized and successful. The correspondence references F R Conaway Ames Iowa Dr Cessna and William Duane Wilson and college archives.
Mr Lacas tion and C L Lucas recall the 1859 Boone county celebration and the push to locate the State Agricultural College and model farm. They recount prairie settlement predictions by John A Hull and Col John Scott’s flagpole prophecy that College Farm would bring prosperity, now fulfilled in spirit and letter.
Mr. Payne of the Nevada Representative recounts June 21 1859 balloting for the college site and Story county winning on the final morning. He praises the county’s unity and dedication, notes Ballard and Bal lard Creek settlers, and cites long service by local leaders. Included is a July 4 1868 celebration memory and a letter from Rev Benjamin Brunning praising the institution’s growth.
Mrs Churchill of Penacook New Hampshire extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for headaches and urges others to try them claiming quick relief with no stomach upset. The ad cites personal testimonials and a money back guarantee through local druggists.
Joel Be Cagwin announces securing the agency for Zemo a topical remedy for eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases Zemo claims instant relief and cure by destroying the germ causing the condition sample proofs of cures available upon request
C A Gamble promotes Little Liver Pills as a quick bowel regulator and cure for sick headache. Easy to take and marketed as relief in a single dosage.
The notice promises neat and prompt printing services at the Intelli gencer office. It emphasizes reliable turnaround and careful workmanship for all printing tasks.
The notice lists trolley schedules from Ames to Des Moines with morning departures at 8, 10, 18 a.m., 2, 4, 6, 8 p.m., arriving Des Moines about 1 hour 45 minutes later. Des Moines to Ames service starts at 8:15, 10, and 4? am with various times. Regular half hour waits at Ames and college area with last car from Ames at 10:20 p.m. West Gate College service runs at 5 and 35 minutes past the hour, last car 10:35 p.m.
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