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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1904
Page
7
A Philadelphia Press letter notes a boy unhappy with newly issued suspenders. He complains they are too tight under the arms, while his mother insists he wanted regular suspender pants and should be satisfied with what he has.
Fredericksburg Indiana June 20 Reverend P Stevens extols Dodd's Kidney Pills claiming they cured his kidney ailments after nightly and daytime urination issues. He says he has recommended the medicine to many and asserts it cures kidney disease and rheumatism. The page also mentions a divorce suit and funeral goods.
A western man died by his own action when unable to guide his automobile. The report notes his impaired state led him to attempt a possible homicide by vehicle as he tried to control the car.
The idkhen Railway offers a guide titled Summer Tours to Mountains Lakes and Seashore to help travelers plan vacations. Applications go to C. F. Chief Asst Gen Pass Agt Chicago for processing.
A garbled line from an old Chicago brief mentions a party line telephone system and mechanical operation as a time saving measure. The fragment hints at early communications tech but lacks clear facts or names.
Nickel Plate Road announces a special reduced rate for round trips within 200 miles. One fare plus 2 cents, tickets on sale July 2 3 4, good for return July 5. Bee mest agent or address B F h nearesorner G P A Cleveland Ohio.
A brief note from Chicago Daily hints at Misery described as the real enjoyment of a pessimist, reflecting a gloomed outlook on life and personal satisfaction.
An advertisement claims permanent cure from Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with no fits after day one. Offers free trial bottle and treatise from 931 Arch St Philadelphia. Includes a testimonial remark about Piso's Cure for Consumption and references Mrs Robbine from Norwich dated Feb 17, 1900.
At a Chicago club dinner a misread moment leads to a humorous misunderstanding over soup. Smith, a wealthy and genial guest, mistakenly believes he is sweetening tea, while Mrs Jones and others play along, revealing the mix up around bouillon.
Ida-Emily and Sean Man debated the engagement reveal with Ida-Emily preferring a public megaphone style announcement. The Indianapolis Sentinel quotes the exchange and hints at a dramatic reveal.
A Baltimore American quip notes Wall Street faces a lamb famine with fewer tender young ones. The joke suggests fleecing firms struggle to keep the wolf at the door as markets tighten and demand wavers.
A Rome Georgia physician shares a personal food experience advocating Grape-Nuts after convalescence. He reports improved digestion, weight gain, and renewed ability to work within weeks, stating the product rebuilt nerve and brain tissue and muscle. The ad promotes Postum Co. claims and the book The Road to Wellville.
Iowa State University board of regents abruptly ended its probe into President George E. MacLean by demanding the resignations of Professors A. V. Sims and L. A. Andrews. The panel found no cause to remove MacLean while accusing Sims and Andrews of conspiring to rile alumni against him. Sims and Andrews were dismissed without chance to defend themselves after two faculty members testified against MacLean.
Thousands of Iowa men and women travel to Bonesteel and Chamberlain to enter a quarter section homestead by lottery. Railroads report surging interest and requests for statutes proclamations and maps as buyers seek land at comparable prices without government delays.
The Iowa Maccabees annual state picnic in Waterloo drew over 6000 attendees. Eleven special trains brought visitors as the day featured addresses by State Commander Emerins L O T M Mrs Olds of Ohio and other leaders, plus athletic events and attractions.
Robert Morrison and Charles Stoker both 19 were arrested in Muscatine by federal officers on charges they sent letters to Peter Musser demanding money. The first letter asked for 3000 dollars, followed by two more demanding 4000 dollars with death threats. The men confessed. Musser is described as one of Iowa's wealthiest men.
Judge Sloan in district court issues varied judgments against former Ot tumwa Building and Loan shareholders. The seven week trial held the share paid by 900 defendants matured prematurely and ordered repayment. Total recoveries estimated around 46 000 dollars once all payments are made.
President J. K. Richardson resigns as head of a Des Moines college after citing lack of cooperation from some faculty and students. He says the move follows ongoing policy disputes and notes he arrived 18 months ago, during which he reduced debts and boosted endowment and building funds by about $30,000.
On her deathbed in Keokuk Mrs Miller confessed to fatally striking Pleasant Cousins with a gas pipe in Burlington in 1901. Police had long sought the truth as Cousins’ death remained unsolved for over two years. The motive was financial gain and theft of the body’s valuables.
Iowa railroads show total receipts for 1903 of 58 443 037 dollars and net earnings of 15 028 551 dollars. Receipts rose 1 976 732 dollars from the prior year while earnings dropped 2 590 000 dollars. Mrs Drusilla Johnson seeks divorce. evidence heard. Muscatine County records. F L Cash passes in Hamilton County. Keokuk traders sign to drop trading stamps. about 12 000 dollars in cash lost yearly to stamp companies. Cecil Hall and Walter Goldthwaite drown near Burlington after a boat collision with a barge.
Ex State Superintendent R C Barrett who gave the Eldora graduation address and holds the chair of political economy at Iowa State Ames plans a farmer boys law school at Ames College or elsewhere. The program would teach trespass drainage and general state law as part of agricultural studies. If funded this would be the third such school in the United States.
I H Ervin sues Des Moines for 1500 dollars after falling from a wagon in an alley between Third Fourth streets and Walnut Locust, claiming a rut caused wheel strike, resulting in two broken ribs a fractured shoulder medical bills and lost work time from a late May accident. The claim is on file with City Clerk Ver trees.
At the semi centennial jubilee of Cornell college in Mount Vernon Secretary Shaw read a Roosevelt letter congratulating the college on its work. Govs Van Sant and Cummins offered congratulatory addresses as a 500 guest dinner honored the event.
The remains of Nina and Bessie Chapman, daughters of J H Chapman formerly county clerk of Jones county, were moved from a vault at Riverside cemetery Anamosa to final burial after a service. The Chapmans, raised in Anamosa, were among the Iowa victims of the Iroquois holocaust.
At Cedar Falls the national convention of the Danish Lutheran Church of America authorized 12000 dollars for the Grand View college main building in Des Moines and 8000 dollars for a new orphans' home for Danish children under 16. Mrs. Dr. O. Fenbe of Chicago contributed 2000 dollars to establish a home in Chicago, with the fund raised to 10000 dollars.
Creston residents celebrate discovery of a seven inch vein of coal at about four hundred fifty feet under the town. Prospecting under the Commercial club direction aims to uncover a thicker vein, signaling a promising future for the Union county seat.
Newark Advertiser notes a graduating girl presenting an essay on duties of life. The column ponders how baseball and the war in the east will rank in public interest and memory.
Very low Nickel Plate Road rates invite attendance at the G A R National Encampment in Boston August 15 to 20 1904. Elegant dining and sleeping cars plus individual club plan and optional stopovers at Chautauqua Lake and Niagara Falls. Coffee and sandwiches served in seats at no extra charge.
An advertisement touts a powder that cures tired hot aching feet and makes new or tight shoes envy. It urges asking today for Allen's Foot-Fase with a trial free offer and provides the Le Roy New York address for orders.
A brief Chicago Journal snippet notes how rain resembles water tanks and affects many people. The quirky comparison suggests a rainy life theme without additional specifics or names.
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