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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
Advertisement urges use of Chamberlains Pain Balm for lame shoulder whether from sprain or rheumatic pain. Recommends frequent vigorous rubbing with each application. Sold by Loughran and Bauer and Joel C. Cag.
The report notes 16 year old Fred Hamerly of Ames with Murray Iron Works in Burlington as a designer. He says he is not married yet, though his twinkling eye hints optimism about his romantic prospects.
The article notes a matchmaker who often hides as a chaperone to oversee gatherings. It highlights social norms that valued discreet guardianship in courtships and relationships.
Wilton B. Hyatt of Ames died March 5 1908 at 319 Manover St after a life as a printer and editor. He married Lena Jacobson Hoagland in 1893 and leaves a wife two sons Don and Neil a daughter deceased, plus his mother and sister. He joined the Methodist church in 1907 during Rev A M Shea’s revival. Funeral at the Christian church, with Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors in charge.
Notice to qualified electors of Ames Iowa for mayor city treasurer and council seats in wards 1 2 3 and 4. Polling places listed at electric light plant city hall Lanning mill Ben Edwards Iowa State College custodian. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm. Parley Sheldon mayor A B Maxwell clerk.
A typed missive announces a candidate for school superintendent. The document names the individual and references election voters in Ira Jay Scott territory.
Ames announces Frank N Fowler as a Republican candidate for County Treasurer subject to voters at the June 24 1908 primary. Ames Jan 29.
H B Hadley of Nevada announces candidacy for County Attorney subject to the Republican county primary decision. Dated January 24.
The notice lists Frank E. Kooser as a Republican primary candidate for Story county sheriff and Tom Thompson and Fred C. Warrick as contenders. It notes the primary election date June 24 and references Milford Township and Nevada Iowa as locations.
The message urges Boone and Story counties Republicans to support J A Fitchpatrick as the party nominee in the forthcoming primary election for state senate.
George C. White announces his candidacy for Representative subject to Republican primaries on June 2. The notice signals his bid within the party contest.
Mr 8 G Williams of Powderly Texas says he suffered for years with kidney and bladder trouble and tried many remedies without relief. After a 30 days trial of Pineules for $1 he reports feeling fine and notes a money back guarantee. Sold by C A Gamble.
Joint meeting of the Marshall and Story counties’ boards approved minutes from 1907 and heard engineer reports on a ditch project not yet started. A bond for Theo Dangerfield was approved only if work began within sixty days, and a $4,471 contractor check was ordered returned. The session adjourned to Nevada, Iowa. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for coughs and bronchial troubles.
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends neighbors and the lodge for assistance during illness and after death and for the beautiful flowers in tribute to his memory. Mrs Laura Mable and Daughter E Mabie Mrs C Kleasner
Jared A Mabie born December 29 1866 near Trempealeau Wisconsin moved to Ames in 1902 and died there He married Laura Bliss in 1890 and had three children two sons predeceased him He was a member of the United Brethren church and Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges The funeral was conducted by Rev A Pruitt with interment in Ames cemetery attended by his wife daughter father mother a brother and two sisters.
The Intelligencer extends sympathy to the Benjamin brothers of the Nevada Journal after the death of Jediah H. Benjamin of Winfield Kansas born July 21 1833 and died March 7 1908 age 74 years 7 months 15 days He leaves a wife Julia M and five children Emma Laycock Ida Blanchard Leitha Funk C J and G A Benjamin.
The Des Moines Register and Leader offers impartial political news for Iowans with editorials separate from news coverage. Daily and Sunday editions are available by mail from now until July 4, 1908 for one dollar. Sunday edition included. The Intelligencer will forward subscriptions at no extra charge.
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an unequaled cure for croup and warns to administer at the first sign of a croupy cough. The remedy is reportedly used in thousands of homes and is sold by Loughran Baurer and Joel C. Cagwin.
Be it resolved by the City Council of Ames Iowa to secure proper sanitary regulations and preserve public health. It declares necessary to construct sanitary sewers within Ames, commencing on Pike Avenue from the south line of Lot 6 Otis Parsons and Fister's Add to Boone Street, an 8 inch sewer.
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