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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
2
She Intelligencer lists publication as a Thursday Ames Iowa paper in Story county. It states a subscription price of 1.00 per year in advance.
A writer urges preserving willows cottonwoods and poplars for fence posts and lumber as prices rise. They warn toward adobe and dugout homes, note cedar pencil shortages, and speculate on substitutes. The Le Mars Sentinel changes hands with Gillespie purchasing from Chassell & Ferguson and Ed Chassell moving to the state bindery.
The Story City Herald editor travels in defense of his town's name denying a heavy liquor problem. He has lived there four years and finds no greater tendency toward drinking than in other towns. He urges that blaming Story City will not curb vice and that citizens should not accept such charges.
A frantic morning charity trek by a lame boy visits every street and house in the First to Fourth wards. He solicits contributions from all, leaves without reporting receipts, and is praised for energy yet questioned for legit activity and purpose.
The Webster City Tribune questions Senator Allison’s fitness for re election citing possible illness and notes past editor J D Hunter’s death. It urges public disclosure of health to allow a fair campaign and a square deal for Allison.
The Brooklyn Chronicle reports the marriage of Dr Oscar H Gallagher and Miss May Schmidt. It notes cultural fusion and argues about human breeding, praising good stock from Poweshiek county society.
The Des Moines papers reprint railroad time ecards after months of debate over whether they are advertising matter or pure news. The issue concerned whether time cards should appear as paid notice or free content and has now been resolved with their reappearance in all editions.
The judges have brought in a decision and the country press awaits. With the Des Moines plan campaign concluded readers hope for wholesome news and mature editorial opinions on general topics from the Capital City press.
Des Moines votes today on a new city government plan. Capt Hull reserves opinion until votes counted. Gov Cummins has friends at both HQ. Judge Prouty spoke from the tall timber. Secretary Taft endorses reform from afar. Des Moines counts brave soldiers and statesmen in the contest.
Captain Hull will review the district and constituents needs as Ames eyes a new government building in time for the Semi Centennial. With dry weather he can delay Des Moines projects to next campaign.
Secretary Taft endured a strenuous Iowa tour. After leaving the state he sought hospital care for severe stomach and backache. A school physician blistered his liver a homeopath treated his abdomen and an osteopath worked on his back. He recovered.
A new secret society named Yod Kaph Tan has been inaugurated at Cincinnati joining a trend of Greek letter clubs. Plans call for chapters at Yale and Harvard in the fall and later in Germany.
The Marshalltown Reflector names Col. E. M. Wentworth of State Center as a potential 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 one million dollars. The Marshalltown Reflector notes that if divine intervention were real the collector would have been Billy Sunday.
The county seat was located at Nevada on June 27 1853. The town's growing qualifications made it a desirable governing headquarters before Ames appeared on the map.
The Colfax Clipper states it would suspend Gov. Cummins if he had declined to enter the U S senate race. The editor expresses surprise at his candidacy and would have acted differently if he had not entered.
Beyond the Alps lies Italy but beyond the college campus on the interurban right of way may be found the Italians.
The case accusing Mrs Ladd of disturbing the peace through her peculiar religious meetings is expected to be moved to the supreme court for decision.
Venus and Jupiter remain evening stars until July 16 while Mars and Saturn serve as morning stars until July 6. The note outlines planet visibility windows and times for the two pairs.
The note says summer not official until Saturday with next Sunday lasting one minute longer than the prior Sunday, indicating a clock change or seasonal timing detail without specifying date or locale.
Judge McPherson undertakes to display Missourians in a public demonstration or event. The report notes his efforts to highlight local residents and their roles within the state. He aims to draw attention to Missouri communities and their contributions.
Mr. F. J. Olson, proprietor of a greenhouse and nursery by the college, is small in stature but large in energy and sunshine. He recently brought roses to the Intelligencer office, lifting spirits and easing tensions as staff praised the fragrant display and the rosy boost to daily work.
Local notes record funerals, marriages, moves and visits of residents around Howard township and Roland. Obituary for Slur Rame notes Norwegian birth January 26 1840 and burial at Roland cemetery after services at Bergen church.
Prof Quick Kelley will give 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 for the past week with many riders. The Ames road will soon be completed. Miss Laura Hamm returned home earlier this week and Miss Harriet Williams visited in Ames. The local school closed last Friday. teacher Mrs Watson returned to Rhodes Saturday. Mrs Fetterhaus and daughter of Nevada visited Williams and Sutter over the weekend. Mr P Brenland and family visited his brother on Sunday. Des Whipple of Slater was in town for one day. Mr and Mrs O Biverly were also seen here.
Miss Nina Gossard was at home this Sunday returning from a trip or visit. The brief item notes her presence at home in Moines Sunday society circles.
Bruce Laycock accidentally damaged a church lamp in Ontario while at a service. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held Decoration Day with Rev Liverett as speaker. Gertie Grayson hosted an ice cream social for the library. Several locals visited kin and friends, with dances and gatherings noted around town and nearby Boone.
Clyde Amesberry returns from two week Lake Okoboji camp with fish and stories of sport. Rev. J W Taylor goes home to Carroll while Mrs Taylor and Romaine stay with Armstrongs in Grant. Nevada visitors, Omens, Birney and others noted. several locals ill or traveling. music lessons and family visits listed among Milford Grant residents.
A storm injured two horses belonging to J. W. Bateman near a wire fence. Residents from the area traveled to Ames to hear Billy Sunday on Tuesday evening the 11th. Various local visits and visits to friends occurred, including Miss Lena Potter hosting Lena Livingston, and H C Davis visiting Nevada on business.
A joyful reunion Sunday at the Gardner parents’ home in Maxwell brought together Fred Gardner and wife and daughter of Stockton California, Prof. A. R. Gardner of Jewel, another brother and wife, and a married sister. Iona could not attend from California while Mattie remains at home. The gathering marked their first full family convergence in 17 years with warm greetings and memories.
Mr and Mrs Oliver returned from Graceville Minnesota visiting son Dr Clifford Oliver with grandson Lester Johnson who reports catching 21 fish. Mrs Halbert travels to Sioux City and Vermillion to visit relatives. The Gilberts depart for Colorado for the summer. Clarence Thompson owns a Shetland pony. A special service is announced in Lunar school for June 80th.
The pastor indicated last Sunday evening that young men may attend services in shirt sleeves if the weather is warm. Misses Mayme and Jessie Wilson departed Tuesday for a several week visit with friends in Watertown South Dakota. Mr B F Finchem left Tuesday on a land seeking expedition aiming toward Colorado.
Pains in the stomach colic and diarrhoea are quickly relieved by Chamberlains Collec Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale Loughran and Bauer and Joel Cagwin.
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