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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
2
The Butelliggencer is a weekly Ames Iowa newspaper published Thursday mornings in Story county Iowa. Subscriptions cost 1.00 per year in advance.
The Indianapolis Memorial Day address endorses federal oversight of railroads. Roosevelt supports empowering the Interstate Commerce Commission to assess property value and regulate stock practices, aligning with Gov. Larrabee’s reform plan and Iowa leadership.
Senator Foraker denounces presidential autocracy and calls for a single authoritative ruler to push Roosevelt programs. He cites Senate rules and factional filibustering, praising the old House power to bypass lobby obstruction and arguing for decisive action and immediate implementation of measures.
Des Moines financier Captain Fred M. Hubbell denounces summer vacations as demoralizing to business. He claims continuous work is essential and cites his own schedule of daily offices, meals, money management, travel, and brief leisure, noting clerks' desire for time off irritates him.
The Red Book 1907 from Secretary of State Hayward presents a complete reference on Iowa and national law. Deputy Jamison and Guy Brewer compiled the encyclopedia of law including primary election law, pure food statutes, and broad legal knowledge.
Miss Olla Johnson returns home from Moulton for summer vacation. Ontario Sunday school picnic set for June 29 with various amusements. Fritz of Luther spoke at the Christian church. Graduating exercises at Ames drew many from the area. Decoration Day observed with Memorial address by Rev. Bennett of Luther. Storms family visited F. S. Jones home. Grace Scott Nell Scott Geo Truesdell and BE Stull marked Decoration Day in Boone. Laycock and Means visited K. B. Moorhouse home. Mrs Hester Sawyer of Gilbert visited L. R. Jones. Mrs Montague of Luther visiting Cobbs family. Viola Cobb of Atlantic visited parental home. S. P. Freed began work on a new house south of town. Alice Briley visited F. S. Jones. May Truesdell made a business trip to Gilbert.
The Boone Republican notes the president advocates government oversight of future stock and bond issues to stop plundering the public. It argues property rights are more at risk from predatory wealth than from socialism or anarchy.
Senator C J A Ericson of Boone tours the Jamestown exposition and visits North Carolina before concluding his nationwide travels. He notes Alaska remains the only territory unvisited due to a berth error and recalls preferring a cabin to hammock sleeping on a deck.
The Register and Leader says Allison should end his term and write a history of his era. It argues he owes the state that book, noting he would be 86 if he served again and too old to write it.
Charlie Hellen of the Des Moines Tribune condemns the Des Moines plan of government and hopes he will not reintroduce the Webster City plan work by Alick Flemming.
The Guthrian recalls Senator Allison forced Senator Harlan, friend of Lincoln and Grant, out of the United States Senate to make room for himself in 1872.
Nearly all towns plan July 4 celebrations. Ames will not hold a formal ceremony but will join nearby communities by taking the cars at two parties per mile for a shared Independence Day event.
Some state papers express surprise that Governor Cummins is a contender for the United States Senate. They weigh his record and the political implications of a possible Senate bid.
Ames seeks more carriers as Captain Hull comes home and is urged to hustle for the town.
Alderman Mann urges immediate implementation of street signs across the city to improve navigation and safety. The proposal emphasizes material durability and standardized lettering for all districts.
Local residents rally around college spirit events as schools seek to boost community enthusiasm and student involvement through targeted activities and outreach efforts.
The class of 07 at the Christian church heard Rev A M Lott with Lulu Meyers and a small choir providing music. Many local residents are mentioned in updates on illness travel and upcoming events including Decoration Day programs and a senior class play at the opera house.
A hopeful note wishes readers an enjoyable vacation period with wishes for relaxation and pleasant experiences for all.
The notice urges celebration of Flag Day on June 14 as a national observance. It highlights historical significance and encourages community activities to honor the flag and civic pride nationwide.
An Interurban train produces a creeping noise drawing attention from residents. Officials investigate possible mechanical issues and inspect tracks near the station for unusual sounds or hazards. No injuries reported as crews cordon off the area and monitor the line.
The report notes today marks the final day of commencement activities with graduates participating in ceremonies and related events across campuses. No further details on speakers or specific programs are provided in the fragment.
A poem by Frank Fair laments weekly grind and fatigue from Monday to Saturday. Sundays bring a paradoxical love of work but law forbids it, leaving a humorous note on labor.
Rev Andrew M Shea spoke at Ames high school graduation Friday night. seven girls graduated with music praised and a banquet at Bank hall followed by toasts from Miss Oleson Welch Malinda Skrome and others. The O N O club hosted Lulu Welch farewell luncheon at Rank hall on Wednesday. synod in Salem church begins with about six hundred attendees.
The article notes electric cars operating between Boone and Kelley with plans to extend to Des Moines in a few days. It mentions Emerson Optailey returning to Gloversville after his daughter's death Beatrice last week and visits by Mrs. H. Philips and granddaughter Gertrude in Des Moines. Other locals include Gettral and Cardie Smith visiting F. C. Foster in Laurens, and Madge and Delphine Cressard in Ames on Thursday and Friday.
An advertisement urges individuals to act as their own doctors for minor ailments. It promotes five Chamberlain products Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Cough Remedy Pain Balm Stomach and Liver Tablets and Salve priced at one dollar twenty five cents per set. The copy emphasizes cost savings and preparedness for common injuries and illnesses.
Mr and Mrs Fread moved into their new home formerly owned by Mrs Hans Olsen. Miss Effie Sutter spent last week in Jewell with Miss Lulu Lemore returning home Monday. Mrs T E Postgate has been on the sick list. Mr Doc Egelston and wife of Ames visited parental home. Mrs J Hamm and daughters were in Ames several days visiting friends. Laura Hamm of Ames spent Sunday with Harriet Williams. Mrs Bessie Stitt visited Colfax and Mingo over Sunday.
Mrs. A. Seymour, gravely ill at her daughter’s home, is not expected to survive. Roy Seymour visited from Des Moines as she weakens. A birth occurred to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Porter in Grant on Wednesday May 29. Numerous locals attended Baccalaureate at the college. Dora Anderson remains home with mumps.
Mrs. A. Seymour died at her daughter Mrs. J. W. Bateman’s home in Milford township at seven o’clock Wednesday morning after weeks of suffering from pneumonia. She was about seventy, and is survived by two daughters Mrs. J. W. Bateman of Milford and Mrs. George Price of Farmer City Illinois, an adopted son Roy Seymour of Des Moines, and many relatives and friends. The community extends sympathy. She came from Illinois last fall.
In Lansing last week a curfew sound triggered Night Watch Ret tinger to confront a boy on the street. The child calmly replied he should go to jail explaining his family situation and being left alone at home.
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