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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1904
Page
2
The Democratic County convention is called to meet in Nevada on July 14 to select delegates for the second state convention and nominate a county ticket. The story notes plans for observance of a national holiday with Prof. Vessna of the college delivering the principal address.
Mr J T Barber of Irwinville Georgia keeps Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand for sudden attacks. He says it is one of the best medicines he ever saw and keeps a bottle in his room to treat colic and diarrhoea promptly. Sold by Loughran Bauer.
The Carroll Herald laments a barely noticed platform introduced by Lafe Young and Howard Raon at the intestate convention. It describes the proposal as a deserted waif, uninteresting and lacking support beyond its creators, with few kind words spoken about it.
Springfield Republican argues that Michigan and national Republicans misread McKinley era reciprocity. It cites Kasson treaties with Argentina and Hale's amendment on wool, praising Blaine for trade expansion while opposing annexation. The piece contends current leaders misstate Blaine and McKinley positions.
GH Maxwell transfers nine and ten and west of two parcels in Blair’s addition Ames to OG Hawkins for 700 dollars. Frank E Allen to OG Lee deed 3000 dollars for parts of Blairs addition Ames. Lacy E Nelson and heirs transfer to Margaret L Mehan 2000 dollars for part of Lot 6 and lot 9 in Ives or Sennd area Ames.
Travel discounts announced for trips via the North Western Line beginning June 1. Tickets sold to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Oyster 8 0 with return through October 31. Agencies noted Chicago and North Western Railway offer.
Excerpted from the Boone Republican notes the State college will not go to Nebraska for a president, choosing an Iowa man who is said to measure up well. The piece cites Thomas D. Healey’s Iowa Day oration praising Iowa’s farming prosperity.
Ames national champions fell to Anson bowlers at Chicago in a five game match by 117 pins. John Akin led Ames with an average near 199 and was consistently the high man in his many contests. Gray was absent, and his usual pace was missed in the Ames lineup.
Fourteen year old Albert Fowler built a homemade toy cannon using hemlock, a short pipe, and about an ounce of powder. The device exploded shattering the block, scattering piping thirty feet, burning his face and eyes. Dr Aplin removed powder grains from his eyes and face. a narrow escape.
Des Moines Indiana June 20 1904 weather bulletin reports above average field work conditions. Rainfall on June 19 mostly below normal with pockets of excess in central districts. Corn cultivation strong with near average stand and multiple plowings. oats barley heading and hay lighter but better quality. potatoes making fine progress and prospects strong.
A pointed note from Van Omabamerlain urging debtors to settle accounts immediately after returning from Hot Springs where he earned nickels and sweated. The message stresses prompt payment for goods owed.
Ex excursion tickets will be sold with favorable return limits on account of Convention Y P O to be held June 29 to July 8. For dates of sale apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
A wartime veteran report touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as curing Cuban diarrhoea brought home from Cuba after several doctors failed. Mrs Minnie Jacobs of Houston Texas certifies one bottle cured her husband and neighbors testify. For sale by Loughran Baacr.
Mrs Juliette E Stewart aged 65 years five months died Saturday afternoon in Independence Iowa at 2 00. She was born January 8 1839 in Addison Vermont and joined the Baptist church young. She lived much of her life in Fairfax VI and Gilbert Station Iowa where her husband E B Stewart died in 1899. She leaves four daughters Mrs Angie Allen Mrs Harriet McGill of Los Angeles and Mrs Mabel Wright of Dolliver Iowa.
A Republican caucus will be held at the real estate office of J A Campbell in Ames Iowa on Saturday afternoon June 25 1904 at 3 o clock to elect a committeeman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J W Leecing. The caucus will stay open for at least one hour. O M Soper and L M Bosworth serve as secretary and chairman.
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