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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
4
The Intelligencer is published every Thursday morning in Ames Story county Iowa with a subscription price of 1.00 dollars per year in advance.
Charles Burton Robbins is appointed judge of the Cedar Rapids superior court and receives wide congratulations. Cedar Rapids residents praise his merit and legal stature. The Larrabee family figures prominently with William Larrabee Jr and Frederic Larrabee in state politics, while Gov Larrabee and Mrs. Larrabee enjoy life on their Clermont farm.
The New Iowa Official Register is a 900 page public reference compiled by Guy S. Brewer, Ames alumnus. It includes biographies of officials, historical notes, and primary and November election votes, with illustrations and notes for schools. It is issued by Secretary of State W. C. Hayward and deputy John M. Jamieson.
Mr H C Smith, badly injured by tramps at the water station several weeks ago, is now able to return to work for part of the day.
Small and easy to swallow Liver Pills described as gentle and pleasant to take for liver support and overall digestion.
The article extols chocolate and cocoa as highly nutritious with rich food value. It notes that whole chocolate uses the entire cocoa bean with oil, making it richer, while cocoa yields a refreshing ice cold beverage for hot days.
An Iowa shop promotes Monarch and Baker’s Premium chocolates with various tins and prices. It suggests cooling beverages and items like baked beans, French sardines, Waterland Brick Cheese, cantaloupes, peanut butter, and iced cocoa for hot days. The notice invites Story County residents to visit and view the stock.
John Wakefield, residing northwest of Ames, suffered a severe skull fracture and brain injury when an iron pulley flew loose during hay storage work. Doctors stated such injuries are almost always fatal, but Wakefield remains conscious and is recovering with intensive care and careful wound management. He is a son of I C Wakefield, long-time Story County resident, born November 6, 1868. The latest report notes he is holding his own with no worsening condition.
Marshal Tom Thompson ejects a group of Gypsies from town after a pony takes corn from Burt Kooser's field. Damages set at 3 dollars with Gypsies offering 2. after pursuit and stand off, they repay a dollar and reclaim their pony, then depart for Nevada to consult a doctor about their race pedigree.
A petition to call an election on locating the county hospital at Ames has been filed with the county auditor and will be reviewed at the next supervisors meeting. The populace favors a hospital, ideally placed in Ames, while Nevada and local papers voice concern amid political rhetoric and local commentary.
The remains of Prof Lawrence Marshall Byers, who died in London during surgery, will arrive in Ames Saturday at 4:50 am and be transferred to Des Moines train. Major Byers and friends plan to meet the body and take it to St Helen's in Ames for a Sunday funeral at 4 pm, with interment in Oskaloosa the next day.
The Des Moines board of education held a regular meeting and discussed openness of proceedings. They voted to simplify building plans substituting brick for Bedford stone, with Ames awaiting a $75,000 domestic economy building. Capt Herman Knapp was re elected treasurer of Iowa State College and Dean Stanton remains secretary.
The advertisement promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as the easiest cure for coughs and colds by gentle bowel movement. It claims to stop coughing, relieve congestion, and soothe symptoms, with C. A. Gamble selling the product.
A single admission to Chautauqua grants grounds access, all departmental work and special features, plus one popular big tent entertainment. The deal promises the best value in Iowa for the price.
Advertises low rates on the Northwestern Line for travel to New York City Boston Toronto Montreal Quebec Niagara Falls and Atlantic City. Mentions excursion tickets and directs readers to ticket agents for details.
An advertisement touts ManZan as suitable for all piles, claiming it reduces inflammation restores normal circulation and heals affected parts. The product is conveniently applied via a tube with a small patent nozzle and is sold by C.
Government lands totaling 750 000 acres open daily July 15 through August 5 under U S Homestead laws at 1 25 per acre up to 7 00 with annual installments. Registration at Spokane with sworn applications in Coeur d Alene Spokane Kalispell or Missoula. round trip tickets offered via Chicago and Northwestern by July 20 and August 3. For information contact ticket agents of the Northwestern line.
Official publications detail the articles of incorporation for The Maxwell Park Association of Ames Iowa. The document lists the name, location Ames Story County Iowa, purpose to purchase real estate and maintain a park for the Ames Chautauqua Assembly and public welfare. It outlines stock details twenty thousand dollars, voting rights, director structure, officers, bylaws, and conditions for meetings and amendments. The signatories include L C Tilden Parley Sheldon W F George and others with notarization on May 25 1909.
Proposals for erecting a schoolhouse in Story county Washington township District No 8 will be received at Judisch Bros drug store until 1 pm August 5 2009. Plans and specifications may be seen there and contracts awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Ames Town July 0d 9. Wm Beedle.
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