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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
The piece urges cheerful optimism as the grippe cure. Dr Leavitt explains the body's nervous system resistance and brain tone determine susceptibility, arguing laughter and high spirits strengthen defenses and curb the grippe germ, contrasting with gloomy tales that fuel fear.
The Fairfield Ledger notes H W Byers, now giving law enforcement and prohibition speeches, is the same man who helped pass measures limiting liquor in Iowa. He backed saloon petition rules and supported amendments with prohibitionist support, reflecting a contested stance in 1893 to modify the prohibitory law.
The speaker describes General Byers as a lawman who enforces the Iowa statutes with firm resolve. From Shelby county to statewide leadership, he is shown as a committed attorney general upholding legal duties and rejecting any lax stance toward law violators.
A long political battle ends as Judge Prouty loses a close race after a tissue ballot fraud claim spreads through party networks. Despite a near-miss across precincts, the final tally near 10 000 votes proves decisive with the margin under 75 in several precincts.
A newspaper note states that exactly one year from yesterday, the United States will inaugurate a Republican president, with the word new omitted from the phrasing.
The Republican County convention will be held Saturday marking the final gathering for the county under the current political system.
The group gathers to select delegates for the Democratic convention led by Parley, Carl, and John. The effort focuses on organizing representation and aligning on candidate support for the upcoming party gathering.
A. C. Hoot of Maquoketa spent several days this week examining sites for a flouring mill. He is described as practical and is backed by President Bosworth of the Commercial club who hopes to secure the project. Hoot is related to Mr. Read.
The Ames Intelligencer retracts a claim that only one Iowa paper had a baby in its editorial home this New Year. It notes the McCallsburg Tribune reported a baby appearing in Brother Rod’s Roland Record home as the sole exception among Story county papers.
In Manchester last week Mr. Tolbert criticized Governor Cummins, recalling Cummins era when state manufacturers sought relief from favored Chicago jobbers. The letter episode prompts questions why Torbert, a jobber, supported Cummins then. Critics call Torbert’s stance inconsistent and claim estoppel against repeating old claims.
The State Center Farmers Institute is set for next week with Col Wentworth drawing nearly the whole faculty from the college. March 11 features Warren Garst Lieutenant-Governor and U S Senator James H. Trewin from Linn County as advertised in the Enterprise.
Dr William H Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho reports Bees Laxative Cough Syrup relieves coughs and colds where other remedies failed. It is gentle and suitable for children with pleasant taste. For coughs hoarseness whooping cough money refunded if not satisfied sold by C A Gamble.
The Woodford Stock Company will perform at the Armory for three nights this week presenting a program of live acts and drama with local attendance expected.
An older advertisement touts Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cats sores burns chapped lips hands and face promising soothing healing. Sold by C A Gamble.
The first Sunday in Lent next Sunday will last 11 hours and 34 minutes while Easter Sunday April 19 will run 13 hours and 26 minutes.
Rev W J Minchin will preach on The Remedy for Anarchy at morning services in the Congregational Church Ames. Evening music program includes soloists duets and anthems led by Prof Bell and organ selections with Mrs Tilden Miss Sinsley Mr Blackwell and others.
The morning sermon titled The Importance of Little Things targets children. The evening sermon titled What is Your Life concentrates on young men and women, with sessions tailored to each group.
Prof. Benjamin F. Shambaugh of the State University and president of the State Historical Association will be the chapel speaker Sunday morning at College Chapel conducted by O. H. Cessna, the chaplain. Dr. Storms continues daily chapel adresses on the Lord's prayer this week. Charles E. Hunn of Des Moines spoke to the Y M C A Sunday afternoon on Opportunities of Christian Work in Secular Life.
J W Stiverson pastor at U B Church preaches morning on Home Missions and evening on Jonathan David with a free will offering. Services at Shipley at 3.
Christian Science services are held Sunday at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows hall with the subject Man.
Andrew M. Shea presides as pastor at the Methodist Episcopal Church service held at the rink. Ep worth League leaders Nora Holdridge and Edith Britton are noted. Rev A M Lott delivers the evening sermon with special music provided.
Rev C H Morris will preach all next week at the Church of Christ beginning Monday evening in the annex due to Prof Zwickey lecturing in the main church. Services start at 7 15 with the lecture at 8 30 sharp.
A revivalist with gentle satire silences a disruptive youth at a Maine camp meeting. The old preacher ends a sentence with a sharp aside asking the Lord to move the young man in the fourth seat to a purer heart. The remark reflects period humor from Youth's Companion.
Rev Henry Wallace spoke at the college on Sunday morning using Solo mon and the Proverbs. He traced Solomon career noting he authored Ecclesiastes Proverbs and The Song of Solomon and offered an exposition showing Proverbs’ relevance to student life today.
Hon. Jake Moore of Georgia testifies after years of indigestion and weight loss. He credits Kodol for rapid relief within a day and states ongoing use has improved his health. Moore signs the letter from Atlanta dated August 19, 1904, noting it was sold by A. Gamble.
The Cedar Falls Gazette editor praises a father who wins his son’s love and respect. The Marshalltown Reflector adds that a son who fails to appreciate a father’s deeds is among the most worthless forms of clay.
A long list of property deeds and transfers spans numerous buyers and sellers in the area. Names including Perry Simmons J A Nickerson and Andrew C Anderson appear alongside parcel descriptions like lots in ne nw sections and sw ne quarters. The record notes prices from thousands to modest sums and details rights of way and acreage across multiple townships.
A series of property transfers list numerous buyers and sellers including David O Christy W E New, Grant Allen and Chas Sowers with amounts $8264 $7200 and $10500 and other parcel details. An advertisement for ManZan Pile Remedy promises relief for piles with product and price 50c and a political editorial from The Colorado Republican urges local pride and discourages town apologizing for its existence.
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