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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
L. H. Pammel describes a Utah trip exploring Cache Valley near Logan. He notes arid farming, irrigation limits, crops like winter wheat alfalfa apples strawberries and pears, and irrigation practices. He details Logan's population 7000, local geography and infrastructure including factories and a Mormon temple and notes on soil moisture and farming methods.
The Iowa Highway Commission will hold its annual school of instruction at Waterloo the week of August 10 12 with joint sessions with state supervisors. Prominent speakers include Governor Cummins D Ward King and engineers from Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Washington and more. The program features daily demonstrations of road machinery and plans for building two sample roads earth and sand clay with elevating grader loading clay and hauling to the sand road.
Warren Burton travels to Fort Dodge to start his own panitorium and tailor shop. He previously worked for Ed Kooker for several years and plans to carry on in Fort Dodge with his new business.
Frank Curtis dissolves partnership with George Kintsley of the O. K. barbershop. Curtis becomes the sole proprietor on Tuesday morning. Kintsley plans to start college in the fall to study veterinary medicine.
Des Moines based Ahrold resumes charge of the Ames lunch room at the C. and N. W. depot alongside partners Dubuque and Fred Ams. He previously held the position about a year ago and is not entirely a new man in Ames.
Acting at the Civic Improvement Society request the city will cut weeds on streets and vacant lots at nominal cost to owners with timely notice. The city will enforce anti weed laws and may tax property owners if owners fail to cut. Ames aims to remove nuisance weeds.
Rumor and stockholder actions stir concern in Nevada as Bell Telephone Company aims to gain control of the Nevada Mutual Telephone Company. A. S. Alderman held options via J. A. Mills, sparking fears of covert acquisition. Local stockholders revoke options. litigation may follow. Community prefers Nevada service and resists Bell control.
Dr Guy Graham, a member of this year's graduating class from I. Ss. Co in the Veterinary department, traveled to Chicago Tuesday noon to assume a position as a government meat inspector.
Dr. L. H. Pammel of I. B. C. notes the large European thistle common across the state. It grows 3-6 feet tall with reddish purple flower heads and cottony involucres. To eradicate it, cut the plant in early spring to prevent seed formation. flowering stems appear in the second year with blooms from July until frost.
For the week ending July 13, 1908, Des Moines notes favorable farming, with dry, sunny weather boosting haying and harvests. Clover hay is nearly finished in the south and advanced in the north, Timothy is good, winter wheat and rye in shock, barley and oats starting in the south. Red rust appears in oats but little damage yet. Corn shows rapid growth with tasseling on early fields and thorough cultivation on late fields.
Dr. A. B. Maxwell will occupy the Kellogg avenue residence soon after repairs. He traded his Story street home for the Kellogg property with Tilden Bros. last week during their big deal and will take possession by August 15.
Thomas Dyer nephew of Dr. Dyer visited Ames for a few days before returning to Des Moines. He is a member of the Roney Boys' company and sang The Holy City at the Sunday vesper service, drawing praise for his remarkable voice.
Story County veterans plan a two day reunion in Slater on August 13 and 14. The thirtieth annual gathering will celebrate “days of 61” with a park setting and planned program. Colonel H O Hendrickson invites Story county residents to attend, despite Ames Chautauqua date conflicts.
Henry Haefner, an Ames graduate from the I. 8 S. C. horticulture and forestry program last June, has been appointed Forest Assistant in the U. S. Department of Agriculture. He starts July 1 at a salary of 1000 dollars per year, with timber-estimating duties on the San Francisco National Forest, based in Flagstaff Arizona. He funded his college years by work and summers in sawmills and lumber camps, showing perseverance and self-reliance.
Four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Short living south of town injured Saturday after her hand was pulled into a hay pulley. Skin on the middle finger stripped and bones in the third finger broken.
Ralph Aldrich, the self confessed defaulter and former cashier of Farmers Savings Bank of Huxley, was arrested in Madrid on embezzlement charges. He had previously faced forgery claims and posted bonds, was released, and will westward again before returning in September to face further charges. The bank team and bonding company misaligned charges, with total shortage around 12000 dollars now under review.
W. W. Spring, Ames early settler who first plowed Ames main street with an ox team, is 80 and down with whooping cough. Doctors misdiagnosed earlier bronchitis, revealing the aged pioneer now shows classic facial contortions and the distinctive whoop. He recalls childhood ailments and notes today’s whoops may be a second attack.
At the Monday council meeting Tom Thompson was appointed deputy marshal with a salary of 50 dollars per month. He will handle day work while Hank Wilkinson serves as night marshal.
Real estate firm Tilden Bros & Co report seven Story street lots near the Arlington hotel and city hall, plus purchase of Wing laundry and a Kellogg Avenue house. They propose to the city to locate the new post office on Baptist church land for 5000, with a three story department store and pennant factory on the corner. A government building decision and factory plan hinge on post office location.
Prof. M. L. Bowman will direct Farmers' Days at thirty Chautauquas this summer under the Midland Lyceum Bureau. His past season's work was praised and his engagements will keep him busy. Corn is the main topic at most meetings.
Announcement of the approaching wedding between Dr Clyde Williams of the college and Miss Jessie Rider of Cedar Rapids set for September. Williams holds a five year coaching contract and played quarterback for the U S football team, while Rider directed music in Nevada public schools. The couple will reside in Ames after the wedding.
All silk ribbon numbers 40 60 80 and 100 sold at Perry's with 10 percent discounts and 15 cent pricing.
Ames Chautauqua Association argues for strong local support to maintain high quality programs. It contrasts with touring Lyceum bureaus and questions whether Ames will buy tickets and back a banner 1908 year.
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