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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
6
Success Magazine seeks a man in Ames to handle existing subscriptions and secure new methods of boosting recurring revenue. Requires one year of experience or strong natural qualifications. Salary per day with commission option. References: R. C. Peacock, Success Magazine Blog. New York. 4812.
Rev D C Violet of Toledo preached at the U B church last Sunday as Pastor Rev W Johnson was in Madrid to lead a funeral. Violet is described as an earnest and flowery speaker.
An Ames man bought courtplaster for his nose and a postage stamp for a letter. He placed the plaster on his nose and affixed the stamp, then attempted to crawl into a mail slot, according to the Story City Herald.
The Iowa College Glee Club appears Friday evening under the Ladies' Aid Society lecture course as the third event. Admission is 35 cents with reserved seats available at Kosser's.
Audiences praise the Dunbar quartet for a complete versatile program at the college Saturday night. Their singing and bell work receive high marks and they announce a return during the 1909 chautauqua.
At Monday night’s meeting Prof. Holmes of Boone and Mr. Tenney of Newton proposed a gas plant franchise for the city. They outlined plans to install a plant and sell gas to the city, noting several towns already host similar plants. The issue was referred to a committee for investigation.
An advertisement asserts De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are unequaled for weak kidneys backache and bladder inflammation. It claims antiseptic properties and rapid action for backache rheumatism and related pains and warns to accept no substitute.
The Seventh District Osteopathic Physicians Association met in Ames at the Proctor and Stewart office. Dr Frances Stewart greeted guests. Dr Catherine Ridgway of Des Moines responded. Dr S Still of Des Moines spoke on What an Osteopathic Physician Should Read and praised the Ames Intelligencer as a key Iowa educator. Officers elected: President C M Proctor, Vice President K Ridgway, Secretary Treasurer Frances G Stewart.
Rev. Chas. Mayne of Adel preached on Christ the Man at the Adel Methodist Church while reflecting on local vigilante history. He cited two men shot protecting church funds, banker Sam Leach and the pastor, who endured multiple wounds, illustrating faith and courage in danger.
A clipped note highlights limited time grocery deals with bold prices and limited stock. Shoppers flock to grab savings on essentials as retailers advertise weekly specials.
The Ames Savings Bank reports a notable rise from the prior November statement. Total business this week reaches 344460.41 with deposits 200607.15 and loans and discounts 291684.88, earning praise for the bank’s growth and performance.
Kilmer predicts a mild period March 4 to 6 with clear conditions in most areas but damp and showery weather in the lower lake region and New England. From March 7 to 12 a storm period with snow, strong winds in the west and northwest, general rains in the Ohio valley and mid Atlantic, and sailing hazards on the Great Lakes and North Atlantic coast. Chappel says Iowa will have normal March.
The firm Morgan Morgan & Watts establishes offices in Ames over Ames Savings Bank and connects with Cambridge office run by Morgan & Morgan. H L Morgan stays in Ames, F W Morgan remains at Cambridge, F W Watts joins from Hedrick. All three are Drake Law School graduates and described as young and vigorous. uJ Morgan noted as a Drake athletic star.
A telegram from the organ makers states the pipe organ for the Methodist church was shipped to Ames and an installer will arrive with the car to begin work. Installation starts immediately and services are expected by March 21. Water mains for the organ’s playing motor are in place, promising no delay.
The ad warns this is the dangerous season for colds and promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a prompt cure. It claims the laxative action clears the cold from the system and notes children enjoy the taste. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
The mill announces a supply of clean wheat screenings for chicken feed along with alfalfa feed chop feed shorts baled hay bran fresh corn meal in ten pound sacks and a good brand of flour. J. W. LANNING.
Local items report reductions on Perry's stock shoes and tax reminders at Ames Savings Bank. Mrs J B Seldon of Vas sar Michigan dies. daughter Mrs Charles Caine and son Carvel attend funeral. Mr Thomas Armstrong visits Ames while touring California. Rev Charles Mayne and Mrs Mayne in Ames. Mrs R M Starr improves in Sheffield Illinois. Nickersons relocate to 1102 Lincoln Ave.
The note hints at a home improvement or decorating item listing Loughran and Bauer's line for papering houses. It suggests consulting a supplier or brand reference before starting wallpaper tasks.
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