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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
1
The Ames Iowa paper notes it is published every Thursday in Story County by F R and M Conaway with a $1.00 annual advance subscription price.
Col OC L Drake urges a law to forbid marriage by pronounced criminals to curb heredity bred crime. He advocates drastic measures and a shift from sentimentality to science to protect society and steer future generations toward better environments. The piece reviews legislative hesitation and notes on Iowa history and politics.
The piece recounts Jack Dalton arriving in Manson on July 5 fourteen years ago with a yellow trunk and a dream of running a newspaper. It notes his success in acquiring and expanding debt, praises his Democrat paper, and jokes about his yellow reputation compared to his actual work.
The article portrays Farmer Coburn as a solid, unpretentious man who prefers work over public spotlight. He led Kansas livestock interests and resigned from the St. Louis exposition post due to red tape, vowing to return home where promises are kept and he is valued.
John Hangerford urges a statewide direct primary covering all offices from road supervisor to U S senator. He condemns the old caucus system and the Iowa campaign example as evidence of its failures and calls for a comprehensive primary law.
Arthur Dunn reports Hepburn and Haugen of Iowa met in the house barber shop. Haugen asks how he is and Hepburn retorts What do you care Not a thing ending conversation. He jokes they should hasten to the Hague and harmonize their harmful hallucinations. They might submit their differences to the Natural Committee.
At the last meeting of the Nevada City Federation talks on civic improvement were given. To the city Federation is due in a large measure the enforcement of the ordinances regarding weed cutting and keeping alleys in a sanitary condition. This is a practical line of work that women seem especially fitted to undertake. The club women of Nevada take a just interest in their streets and alleys and insist that the city government co operate with them.
Dr J F Kennedy resigns from the state board of health secretary post after fourteen years of devoted service. The board acknowledges his conscientious leadership and says his life has been given to organizing and directing the office with thorough, timely work.
The Oxtroll Herald questions grounds for departing from accustomary usages at the state convention. It pledges agreement to the declaration if Prof. Hungerford explains the meaning of a key term.
Judge Payne summing up concludes Perkins cannot win after trip with Pat Murphy to Cedar Falls. He notes Major Rathbun's candidacy offers a ray of hope.
The Capital asserts Gov. Cummins would not secure 850 delegates without Democratic backing. It asks if Col. Young is prepared for a primary election law now.
The Tama city mayor, a grain man by trade, held an annual pass whose value exceeded the office. He resigned after the pass became a focal point of controversy and scrutiny.
The capital discusses the tariff on hides as market values drop. Some hides now fetch lower prices than before, influencing duty considerations and policy stance.
The article notes Father Kenner's church service and foundation blessing with Father Renier visiting. Materials from Stone City Gladbrook and Nevada were used, aiming for a St Cecilia day dedication on November 22 next spring. Veterans reunion at Jewell Junction July 25-26 features T D Healy and Col Clarke with high planning. Tom Taggart faced criticism in Manson Democrat.
The Annual Conference of the United Brethren church will gather at the Armory in Ames starting Monday September 17 for a week. About 250 ministers and workers are expected with cooperation from the ministerial association and the commercial club. Bishop Weekley of Des Moines will attend and Eva Shantz may deliver her talk My Captured Flag.
A solemn corner stone laying marks the start of the new Catholic church project. Church leaders and local residents gather as dignitaries praise enduring faith and community work amid ceremonial triumph.
Inscription box placed in the cornerstone held records of the era including Pope Pius X and Theodore Roosevelt. The ceremony drew Father Nichols, Chaplain Waring, and several priests, with Father Fitzpatrick delivering a noted history of the world and the church. The crowd filled the yard as the rite proceeded with Latin litany and psalms.
The Ames Intelligencer changed hands recently but the paper offers no clear indication of the new owner. A scan of the issue finds no naming of the purchaser or responsible party for the newsy publication.
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