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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
10
The Ames Intelligencer notes publication every Thursday morning in Story county Iowa and lists a subscription price of 1.00 per year in advance.
The piece argues not to destroy willows cottonwood or poplars as lumber prices rise and cedar shortfalls push substitutes like adobe or dugouts. It touts Iowa State College cedar treatment for fence posts, laments pencil cedar shortages, and links growing scarcity to future house building. It notes the Le Mars Sentinel sale to Jas C Gillespie of Traer with Chassell and Ferguson exiting.
The Story City Herald editor defended his town against claims that Story City is notorious for liquor. He asserted no greater liquor tendency exists there than in other towns and criticized the blanket labeling as unfounded. He urged residents to avoid fatalistic attitudes toward eradicating any local evils.
A morning visitor described a lame boy who toured the town from dawn to dusk. He visited every street and house in the wards and asked for contributions without reporting receipts. The account calls him energetic yet fraudulent and pities him as an object of public scorn.
The Webster City Tribune defends its stance amid accusations about Senator Allison's fitness to seek re election. The paper contrasts health rumors with supporters claiming good health and urges disclosure to ensure a fair campaign. The piece notes prior editor J D Hunter died of a disease and calls for authentic information.
The Brooklyn Chronicle reports the marriage of Dr Oscar H Gallagher and Miss May Schmidt. The notice cites proud lineages from the Gallagher and Schmidt families and reflects on racial mixing with a long, period voice. It notes Poweshiek county society roots and the belief that human breeds will improve over time.
After months with time cards omitted pending whether they are advertising or news the cards reappear in Des Moines newspapers this past week. The public clarification ends the dispute and restores the listings.
The judges have issued a decision finally. The country press shows eagerness to learn the outcome and the Capital City press may offer wholesome news and mature editorials on general topics now that the campaign is over.
Des Moines votes today on a city government reform plan with Capt. Hull reserving opinion until counts are tallied. Gov. Cummins has friends at both headquarters and Judge Prouty addressed the matter from the tall timber while Sec. Taft endorsed reform from afar. Des Moines counts brave soldiers and statesmen among supporters.
Captain Hull will study the district and learn constituents needs. He aims to complete the Ames government building by the Semi Centennial, delaying Des Moines levee work until the next campaign if dry weather holds.
Taft endured a tough stretch in Iowa then required hospital care for a severe stomach and backache. An old school physician blistered his liver a homeopath treated his abdomen and an osteopath worked on his back. He recovered.
The article notes college clubs abandoning Greek letters for Hebrew symbols starting at Cincinnati with plans for Yale Harvard and Germany later. The new group is named Yod Kaph Tan and marks a shift in organization naming conventions.
The Marshalltown Reflector announces Col. E M Wentworth of State Center as a candidate for Congress in the Fifth district. If he enters the race, relatives at Tipton will understand there is a man in the running.
A Town man arrested in Washington says the Lord sent him to Roosevelt to collect a million. The Marshalltown Reflector notes that if divine will sought money, Billy Sunday would have been the collector.
Nevada was selected as the county seat on June 27 1853, a decision noted as a step before Ames appeared on the map. The town’s qualifications are cited as making it a desirable governing headquarters.
The Colfax Clipper expresses no surprise at Governor Cummins running for the U S Senate and states it would have urged his suspension if he had declined to enter the race.
A short caption notes that beyond the Alps lies Italy but beyond the college campus on the interurban right of way, Italians may be found.
The case against Mrs. Ladd for disturbing the peace through peculiar religious meetings will likely be appealed to the supreme court, signaling potential implications for religious gatherings and public order.
Evening sky shows Venus and Jupiter as the prominent stars through July 16 while Mars and Saturn rise in the morning sky until July 6.
The note states summer is not official until Saturday and that the upcoming Sunday will be one minute longer than the previous Sunday. It implies a shift in timing or daylight related to the calendar.
Judge McPherson has undertaken to show the Missourians a path forward through upcoming engagements and public appearances across the state, aiming to clarify policies and gain support.
Mr F J Olson, proprietor of a greenhouse and nursery at the west edge of the college campus, is described as small in stature but large in vitality. He recently brightened the Intelligencer office with red and white roses, and plans to expand his greenhouse to supply all kinds of flowers to the public near the completed interurban line.
Slur Rame an elder in Howard township died at home and was buried after services at Bergen church. Born in Erne Norway January 26 1840 he was 67 years 4 months and 14 days at death. He married in Norway and had several children before moving to Story county in 1872. His wife died in 1877 and he remarried producing more children. He leaves two children Henry and Belle and a wife. The issue lists many community movements including visits, weddings and moves, with people like Ole Teig Mrs Samuel Kleppe H EB Myrah Miss Severie Barretts Arthur Parker Misses Margaret Hegland Beatrice Nelson and others. Roland to celebrate the Fourth of July. Other notes cover various residents traveling, weddings, and social club activities around Randall Des Moines Nevada and Iowa City.
Prof Quick will present an illustrated lecture titled In His Steps or What Would Jesus Do at the Baptist church on Thursday evening June 20. Admission 15 and 25 cents. The interurban has provided good service this week with many riders. The Ames road will soon be completed. Miss Laura Hamm returned home early this week, with Miss Harriet Williams visiting in Ames. The local school closed last Friday and Mrs Watson returned to Rhodes. Mrs Fetterhaus and daughter of Nevada visited Williams and Sutter. Mr Brenland and family visited Des Moines Junction. Miss Louise Whipple of Slater was in town last week. Mr and Mrs L Siverly were in Des Moines Sunday. Geo E Starr was in Des Moines.
Bruce Laycock accidentally damaged a church lamp in Ontario on Sunday. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held decoration day with Rev. Liverett speaking to a large crowd. Local events included an ice cream social for the library, visits among Ames and Boone residents, a village hall dance, and various social calls and outings around Ontario.
Clyde Amesberry returns from Lake Okoboji two weeks with I. A. C. class and brings home fish. Rev. J. W. Taylor and family travel from Carroll. others visit Armstrong home in Grant. Olive Birney finishes school near Maxwell and stays with Thomas and Mrs. Birney in Milford. Mrs. Mills ill in Ames but recovering at home. Hooser family visits from Ames. music lessons in Ames. W. S. Smith family visits in Milford. Bradford cousins visit C. N. Moses family in Ames.
Maxwell records a seventeen year apart reunion as Mr. Fred Gardner wife and children from Stockton California join Prof. A. R. Gardner of Jewel and another brother and wife plus a married sister at the parents home. Several relatives visit linger and plan travels to New York and eastern cities.
Mr and Mrs Oliver returned from Graceville Minnesota with grandson Lester Johnson who reports catching 21 fish. Mr Oliver notes backward crops and heavy rainfall. Mrs Halbert visits relatives in Sioux City and Vermillion. Mrs Gilbert and family plan a Colorado summer. Clarence Thompson owns a Shetland pony. A school service is announced for June 30 inviting all.
Local report notes J W Bateman’s two horses were badly injured by a storm last week as they were blown into a wire fence. The item also lists multiple social visits and farm help around Ames including Miss Lena Potter and Miss Vivian Smith guests, and various local travel notes.
The pastor spoke of inviting young men to attend church in shirt sleeves if warm. Miss Mayme Wilson and Miss Jessie Wilson headed Tuesday to visit friends in Watertown South Dakota for a few weeks. Mr B F Finchem departed Tuesday for a land seeking expedition with aims toward Colorado.
Colic and diarrhoea pain relief is offered by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Available for sale through Loughran and Bauer and Joel C. Cagwin.
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