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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
1
The Illinois Central discharges seven brakemen on the Dubuque division for tipping the glass and sets detectives on others. The move aims to keep crews sober due to the responsibilities of transporting lives and assets, urging other railroads to follow.
A Chanute paper reports Luther Oil & Gas Co. drilled near Ames tract eight miles southwest of Chanute. The well, shot after a cave-in delay, yields about 100 barrels and fills in six hours with a six and a quarter inch casing. Charles Whitaker is general manager. Luther Co. holds 720 acres and has a pumping plant in days.
Railroads unify on return transport terms as before Jan 1. Boone agents notified that after May 14 stockmen will again receive return tickets. Purchasers can mail a ticket receipt with the shipping contract to obtain a refund. Rotary transportation remains available to shipper agents as formerly.
The Ames track team, with an unusually deep roster, appears stronger than ever as Drake contends for another title. The Sunday Register and Leader predicts Ames as the likely statewide champion while Grinnell and others vie for secondary places.
Last Thursday the Prohibitionists of Story County met in a convention at the Baptist church. Delegates were chosen for the State convention in Boone on May 25-26. Nominations for county officers included Auditor G. H. Mellor Ames Clerk Rev. O. L. Wilson Ames Recorder D. Grafton Cambridge and Board of Supervisors Geo. H. Richardson Cole. Dr. O. D. Ellitt of Marshallstown delivered the evening lecture.
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