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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
5
Ames Iowa enacts Ordinance No 189 prohibiting shows that are immoral brutal or vulgar or based on notorious criminals. Offenders face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 100 dollars or up to thirty days in jail. Mayor Galen Tilden and City Clerk A B Maxwell sign the measure, which takes effect after publication.
Local patrons praise Danforth's ice cream calling it the best in town and favoring its rich flavor and creamy texture across multiple shops. Enthusiasts compare varieties and seek out favorites.
John Allan proclaims prompt handling of work with dispatch and care, noting his success in practical horse shoeing and reliability in his trade. The quote emphasizes efficient service paired with quality workmanship.
An advertisement argues Devoe lead to better property protection and longer lasting paint at lower cost. It invites readers to request proof, promises a free painting book, and notes Loughran and Bauer sell the paint.
The Citizens Lumber Co announces galvanized rubber roofing at very low prices. I-ply sells for 135 dollars, 2-ply 1.75, 8-ply 210, and 2x12 plank at 22 dollars per thousand feet.
Mrs. Prof Hummel has been very sick the past week. Miss Claire Lockwood spent Sunday at her home in Nevada. MissOrton enjoyed a visit from her cousin Miss Weld. Miss Francis De Klotz spent Sunday with friends at Pilot Mound. Numerous visits and small social moves across Ames highlighted by Kappa Delta guests and various family visits. Epworth League sale announces May 22 23 in U S Spring Bldg with 1:30 p m start.
News from Milford and Ames reports Eva Gilmore recovering from an appendectomy with hopes to return home soon. Master George Sowers remains home with measles after earlier German measles. Miss Edith Ferguson sick with measles keeps brick school closed in Grant. Anna Armstrong moves to Ames then returns to Milford summer with her mother Mrs. Kersey who has recovered from Mercy hospital surgery.
Rev Horace L Strain of Iowa City will preach both morning and evening at Congregational Church William J Minehin Pastor The morning sermon God s Value on Human Life The evening topic The Anointing of Kings Music includes Te Deum King of Glory He Sendeth His Springs.
J W Stevenson pastor. Evangelist Montgomery to preach at 11 00 3 00 and 8 00. Sunrise prayer meeting at 6 00. Des Moines male quartet to sing at all services. Pastor to preach at Shipley at 3 00.
The Church of Christ led by Pastor H. Q. Williams will hold morning and evening services. The topics are Treasure and Heart in the morning and Life's Decisive Battles in the evening.
Rev Hodgdon of the Plymouth Congregational church of Des Moines will give the Sunday morning address at Chapel O H Cessna, chaplain.
St. Cecilia's Church announces Sunday school at 7 30 p m devotion services at 8 p m with Father Nicholls of Nevada in charge.
G. O. Panesrud pastor leads Lutheran Church services with an English sermon planned for Sunday. Friday evening services at 8 o clock and Sunday morning at 11 o clock are listed.
The Baptist Church led by Pastor W. I. Fowle presents an evening sermon titled The Fool That Wasnt a Fool exploring moral insight and personal conduct in a reflective service.
Sunday at 11 a m the Christian Science society holds services in the Odd Fellows hall with the subject Mortals and Immortals.
The Episcopal Church announces that Rev. Allen Judd will preach on Sunday evening at 7 30 specifying local time. The notice highlights the upcoming service and the speaker.
Report notes Danforth's ice cream factory is described as clean and perfectly sanitary, signaling strong hygienic practices and compliance with health standards.
Local ad promotes Rings Little Liver Pills by C. A. Gamble claiming to clean the system cure biliousness and sick headache and improve skin with price shown.
The Epworth League has secured a variety of goods to be offered at a public auction in U S Spring Ridge on Saturday May 23 at 1 30 p m. A complete list will be published in next week's issue.
An honored resident suffered a severe dysentery attack and believed relief would come from Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credited a West use and implied prompt cure after obtaining it from a Wolcott VI druggist. It is sold by Loughran and Bauer and Joe E Cagwin.
Epworth League announces a sample sale in the U S Spring Building on Saturday May 23 at 1 30 p m. Proceeds support league activities and local community projects.
Do not miss the Epworth League sample safe in Spring Building Saturday May 23 at 1 30 p m. The text urges cheerful givers and hints at many vacant mansions in the skies as a promised reward.
An old newspaper blurb advertises Danforth ice cream fixins for parties receptions and picnics offering treats for social gatherings.
Mrs Isabell Simmons maiden name Lamy born April 14 1820 near Freeport Til died May 7 at 11 PM after heart trouble. She married Dr G F Simmons and had eight children seven living one died nine years ago. She joined the Christian Church over eight years ago and was devoted to family and church. Funeral held at Sandy at p. m. at the Christian church with pastor delivering the sermon.
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