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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
1
Nan Patterson, the chorus girl, is released after more than eleven months and three trials for the murder of Caesar Young in New York City. The case, a long attention grabber, ends with a verdict of freedom amid lingering questions about the crime.
James Prawl received a letter from the Eccentric Pump company of Battle Creek Michigan stating two executives will visit Maxwell this week to discuss forming a pump manufacturing enterprise. The plan is to establish a Maxwell factory and use outside capital to expand Iowa manufacturing. Maxwell is portrayed as a growing, enterprising town with a strong local reputation attracting investment.
Unpaid board and livery bills linger as agents of Halloway Lice Killer toured farmers. After weeks of selling large quantities the principal figure and supposed manager departed Tuesday afternoon for parts unknown, leaving debts unpaid.
Richard Fisher, longtime Ames resident and former worker on college buildings, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary at Anamosa for hard labor and to pay court costs after a wife assault at her father's home in Eagle Grove. Sheriff Brown of Wright County transported him to Anamosa last week.
A Tennessee reader reports total body rheumatic pain relief from Chamberlain's Pain Balm, noting quick sleep and long lasting comfort. The ad claims many users find permanent relief and cites Loughran & Bauer as retailers.
Excursion tickets will be sold on June 18 19 21 and 22 with favorable return limits on account of the Triennial Convention of the International Sunday School Association. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
Dr. W. E. Macklin, missionary in China now at Ames Agricultural College, discusses Japanese progress since 1868, war prowess, Shinto patriotism, and diet. He contrasts Western foods with traditional rice, notes beri-beri links to diet, and comments on morality, hygiene, and industrial learning. The piece also includes a May 15 1905 weather and agriculture report.
Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best cough medicine he has taken. The ad claims it cures a cough or cold faster than any other treatment and urges keeping a bottle at home for prompt use. Sold by Loughran and Bauer.
The Experiment Station at Iowa State College issue bulletin No. 81 comparing beef and dairy steer feeding over twelve months. Four steers of each type from Angus and Hereford beef lines and Jersey and Holstein dairy lines were used with detailed feed and growth data. A slaughter test, carcass notes by John Gosling of Kansas City, and illustrated cuts accompany the report. Obtain from O F Curtis, Director, Ames Iowa.
George Connelly brings his well known standard bred horse to Ames for a Monday appearance. Insurance in foal costs ten dollars with free service if foaling is lost next year. Standing fee twelve dollars. Movements in foal status incur immediate service fee. Accidents at owner risk. Connolly’s French Coach horse to be in Nevada on Saturdays and nearby the rest of week. Also notice lawn mowers available at Watkins-White Co.
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