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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
9
A wartime style exhortation urges young people to stay in and write long letters to aging parents and grandparents at home rather than attend events. It warns that elders sit with folded hands, longing for updates from the absent, and stresses timely, heartfelt correspondence to ease their sleepless nights.
A Mason City Times-Herald editorial urges quitting profanity as a social vice. It argues language shapes respect and character, noting it marks ill breeding and degrades speakers in business and community life.
Clarence J. Tjernagel visits Story City with his parents and plans to leave July 7 for the coast. He spent two years in Teller Alaska building an orphanage for Esquimaux children and teaching in a government school. His work earned a return to teaching at $2,400 a year, with a move to Ley Point then Point Barrow. The Esquimaux are described as hospitable, though poor, and a former Icey Point teacher lost favor by shunning guests.
The Shamokin Dispatch urges merchants to advertise year round. It argues that stopping ads after a boom mirrors a farmer halting fertilizer when soil loses yield, and that steady promotion during slow periods turns inventory into cash rather than carrying stock.
An advertisement argues Devoe lead and zinc paint is superior and invites readers to learn more. It promises proof if possible, offers a free painting booklet, and notes Loughran & Bauer sell the paint.
A ten year evaluation of 70 oat varieties by the Iowa Experiment Station reports current yields averaging 29.5 bushels per acre but suggests potential increases to at least 40 bushels with better varieties and seed preparation. The 1907 crop shortfall limited sowing. Prof. Charles F. Curtiss offers details on obtaining the bulletin.
An exchange contrasts two ways to spend a dollar. Spending at home yields goodwill and possible return of the dollar tomorrow, while sending it away risks offending the home merchant and losing the dollar and the blessed influence for good on self and neighbor.
A historical notice claims ManZan Pile Remedy by Price Co guarantees immediate relief from all forms of piles. It advertises ready to use product with one application and claims soothing and healing effects.
Warren Beckwith, formerly of Mr Pleasant, purchased the B E Jones house on Prospect Hill in Burlington for 6000 dollars. He and Mrs Beckwith will move in May 1 and make Burlington their permanent home after returning from Ames where he studied at the agricultural school. The modern five year old house sits on a bluff with a fine river and Illinois low lands view.
An offhand claim from the Oskaloosa Herald describes Robert Koch’s Chicago breakfast of coffee with cream and sugar rolls orange marmalade and eggs as a germ resistant meal. The note extends the joke that such a meal would guarantee immunity.
Rev BE Hagerman of Des Moines First Methodist Church says forgiveness is dangerous if the offender remains criminal at heart. He argues a pardon does not create a law abiding citizen and prisoners who only regret getting caught will return to jail.
In Minneapolis a conductor hands a spitter a red card printed with the city ordinance against expectoration. The conspicuous method is reported to have a marked deterrent effect on spitting in the car.
A New York man was sentenced to prison for not longer than his natural life. The judge noted the sentence avoids any expectation of lingering after death.
Norris suffers blood poisoning in his cheek from a slight scratch. The swelling nearly closed his eye at one point and could have become critical if it worsened. The swelling has since reduced and he is much better, though the illness remains.
In Oklahoma's early statehood the governor is a printer editor and one state senator is an old-time printer. The legislature includes three printers and twenty-three printer editors, with the commissioner of labor also a printer, highlighting a strong print trade influence in state affairs.
Joseph Porter, former Ames student, attended the electrical convention in Ames yesterday. Now president and general manager of the Tri City street railway of Davenport, his company runs 85 miles of streetcars and owns the electric light plant and gas works for three towns. Porter, a self made Iowa man, has invested about 1.8 million dollars in recent improvements and remains a leading stockholder.
Chic Perkins stars in a western play of humor and pathos titled The Little Prospector. The production promises pure mining life entertainment with lavish scenery and family friendly comedy and sentiment.
A Story City Herald note describes conductors urging passengers to switch trains toward Ames and Garden City, signaling a routing change and passenger traffic shuffle.
Ames Savings received thirty new safety deposit boxes. total boxes now 120. All boxes have four double locking mechanisms and are kept in the bank's fire proof vault. Increased business prompted the expansion.
Mr and Mrs J B Rawson leave Slater aboard the Milwaukee for Pocatello Idaho where Mr Rawson accepted a position with a large lumber company and will begin work next Monday morning The Slater friends extend best wishes to their new home.
A 30 days' trial offers Pineules at $1.00 claiming relief from back ache and rheumatic pains. The ad asserts benefits for kidneys, bladder and blood, suitable for all ages, with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
Chic Perkins charms with cheerful humor and flawless impersonations in The Little Prospector. The production features a full company and lavish scenic effects, offered at the Armory on Friday May 15th.
Story County Board of Supervisors met April 21 1908 in Nevada Iowa with J Q Michaelson B Johnson and C W Scott present. Approved 1.25 weekly for Iary Maloney from Apr 21 to Nov 1 1908. Medical bill of Dr A G Glann 13 dollars allowed for the poor. Appointed registrars to certify gopher bounty payments under state law. Vote aye by Michaelson Johnson and Scott. motion carried.
A court or committee adjourned to reconvene on May 4 1908. The notice lists MISHA RLSON as the county auditor.
The Grinnel Herald voices strong disapproval of Ames protests surrounding student athlete "Doc" Huff. The editorial defends Huff against technical grounds and signals willingness to forgive Freem and Conaway for past political stances, framing the issue as unjustly punitive.
In recounting a past college dispute with Drake the text notes Ed Addison stood with Drake while a Story county man sided with Ames The Story county man had graduated from Iowa City and is recalled alongside the Des Moines pair in this memory.
Judge W. D. Evans of Ham accepts invitation from the Boone G A R post to give the Memorial Day address in Boone.
A Chicago house Lyon & Healy promotes direct piano sales to save $100 in local canvassing costs. They state volume discounts from 20 to 30 pianos daily, low handling costs, cheap interstate freight, and a guarantee to pay return shipping if unsatisfied. Free piano book and four purchase plans offered from Lyon & Healy, 10 Adams Street, Chicago.
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