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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
2
The Intelligencer notes labor unions split over President Roosevelt's stance on the Idaho assassins letter while many groups back his position. It praises law abiding labor and contrasts with corporations. A poem about two kittens ends with a grandmamma's reveal of two new sisters.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson cites U S farm production at 6 794 000 000 with a 44 percent rise since 1900. The St Louis Globe Democrat notes a mystery why farm boys flee the bonanza on the land.
Senator Tillman compared a recent finance quarrel to a jailyard joke about two prisoners in a southern jail. One jailed for stealing a cow asked the other the time, who replied milking time, illustrating a sharp taunt and a punchline.
Eldora Ledger-Enterprise criticizes Col. Drake’s departure from the Eldora Industrial School and blames John Cownie for governance troubles. It notes unpaid merchant debts up to 100 dollars and rumors about Drake’s state accounts. The piece praises Cownie’s past resilience in Mitchellville and mocks detractors.
The Iowa code commission met with ex Senator James H. Trewin in Cedar Rapids and praised his deep understanding of code making. He is called the father of the 1897 code and would guide the new supplement as a kind of step-father.
The report suggests Senator Foraker gains favor with Cincinnati's colored population over the Brownsville affair while aiding President Taft's Southern strategy.
Lieutenant Joseph A Baer of the 6th U S Cavalry writes in Harper s Weekly about the Army Engineer Corps canal project with wartime photographs. He notes since 1820 the corps has overseen 515 million dollars for rivers and harbors and that interior waterways save the United States about 340 million dollars annually per Interstate Commerce Commission data.
The superintendent of Indian schools describes combining industrial training with preserving native handicrafts. In classrooms, boys learn general mechanical principles, while artistic tribal designs and tested dyes are taught when children show interest. Training emphasizes existing tribal arts, with Navajo and Moqui loom work such as blanket weaving and dyeing as part of the curriculum.
City ordinance grants Standard Oil Company a 25 year permit to construct and maintain warehouses tanks and buildings on a specified Ames Iowa parcel near Blair's 4th addition along Boone street. The measure requires company acceptance and repeals conflicting ordinances. Mayor Parley Sheldon and A B Maxwell sign.
The body of Clarence Briggs who died in Phoenix Arizona was brought to Nevada for burial. A Sunday funeral at the Catholic church drew many friends. Briggs's mother Mrs Jennie Briggs and sister and brother in law Mrs J G Dutton accompanied the body home.
Mr and Mrs Lennie Zumwalt visited the Boelk home south of Ames. Miss Hattie Boelk is seriously ill at the Boelk Milford home. Dr Winsett of Nevada treats her. Mrs Bradford of Storm Lake visited her mother and relatives in the area. The J W Bateman family try a new piano with views to purchase. Rev J W Taylor of Carroll visited the Armstrong home in Grant. Mrs W H Mills and daughters Sadie and Marie visited the H B Erb home. Leo Armstrong was in Nevada for bridge work. Mr and Mrs W B Frey of Ames called on L H Smith. Funeral of Mrs Moffit attended in Ames. Master Rob Batesman visited the Banks. L Gamrath of Ames bought butcher stock from Tom Maroney. Mr and Mrs J M Gilbert of Ames were Sunday callers. Mr Peabody of Ames did paper hanging at F D Smith. Master George Sowers sick with mumps. L H Smith confined by illness. T W Hauser of Ames in the vicinity. Jo Pettinger a Nevada business caller. W Bateman returned from Chicago.
M Johnson and O B Olsen were in Des Moines this week consulting an architect firm about plans and specifications for the new school building to be built at Huxley this summer. L S Heggin and Sam Anfin of Chamberlain SD, on route home from Chicago where they have been on the market with stock, stopped over a few days at this place.
J G Robinson returned from Des Moines where he attended college. The Gilbert dancing club hosted a dance at E P hall last Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Elmer Coffin visited their Ames parents last Sunday. Dr McDonald was a Des Moines caller last Sunday. Blanche Robinson teaches Center school now. Abel Tesdall and Mrs J Townsend are listed as sick.
Mrs. Carrie Stoll and Miss Daisy Stoll hosted a luncheon for friends Saturday at their Ontario home. Mrs. Truesdell and Florence hosted a Wednesday dinner for Ray's birthday. Several visitors from Boone and Nevada called on local families, with notable entries including Cobe Briley selling a horse for 150 dollars and Mrs. Morgan listed as afflicted this week.
Mrs Fred Moore and Mr Glenn Bates visited grandparents Mr and Mrs James Bates on Friday. Miss Mattie Vogt visited her brother George Vogt last week. Miss Orpha Lee recovering well after an operation. Henry Myers and family visited Des Moines Monday and Tuesday.
The house movers will be in town this week to move two buildings belonging to Mr. Wortman and F. C. Foster. A new brick building will rise shortly after.
The Yankee Robinson circus arrived Friday and performed Saturday to a large crowd with reports of strong attendance. They depart Sunday for Roland to perform on the 6th. Local residents Henry Olinger and Hugh Olinger visited relatives in Shipley and Cambridge. Mrs. Mollie Barnes, with baby, visited Indianola friends then Cambridge before returning home. Mrs. Chas Haworth and children moved to Woodward. Social Dozen hosted by Mrs. Lou Heiner. Presbyterian Y P S C E met at Miss Lillie Shope’s. Senior class candy sale netted over twenty dollars, about fifteen after expenses. Helen Evans visiting Grandpa and Grandma Southwick. Etta Palmer leaves Maxwell for Carlisle IA. Laura Hilton’s sister and friend visited from Cambridge. Marshal Bill Cure bought Haworth property and will move soon. Mystic Workers state deputy Farley in town for initiation prep. Winnie Hastings returned from Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Lee Olinger visited John Jay John’s family. Frank Lingenfelter called on business. Blanche Ray aided at Segner Bargain Store. Hugh McCashen stopped by for an over Sunday visit.
Roland notes report a hardware store change with Joseph Tweet taking full possession May 1 after a partial stake earlier. School board re-elections bring resignations from several teachers. Local baseball sees a 7 6 Roland win over Story City in 16 innings. Farewell sermons and calls, travel, births, visits, and circus crowd in Roland plus varied local movements and illnesses.
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