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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1906

Page

9

November Carpet Rug Sale Ends Soon

Readable fragments indicate a carpet rug sale with prices around 5 to 18 dollars. No clear location or organization is named. The text mentions carpet sales and potential bugs but lacks verifiable details.

Secretary Wilson to Speak in Ames Tonight

Secretary Wilson arrives by noon train Friday and will address the college chapel at 5 30. He speaks at the Auditorium with Gov. Deneen tonight, then attends a public reception in his honor if possible. The Ames band and Cram Slitts orchestra will provide music at the Armory and Dean Stanton will preside at an 8 o'clock meeting. Members of Co CG I N G will usher.

Dean Stanton Memers of Co Wilson Ames Gov. Deneen College Chapel Armory Cram Slitts L. M. Bosworth A. H. Munn Thomas Thompson G. W. Bissell Republican County Central Committee Co. CG

Help Wanted Ads Walk-In Inquiries Inquire At Office

Notices list several want ads with employment seekers and household helpers. Wages not explicit. positions include a man to drive, a housekeeper, washer, cleaner, and a strong girl for house work with washing duties. Addresses are given as brief alphanumeric locations.

Abi

November election items and local notices

November items cover election reminders urging early voting and alarms, plus notices of Thanksgiving Day by Roosevelt, community events, local visitors and residents’ health updates. These brief notes list names such as Secretary Wilson, Dr E J Rohrer, Ed Low, A F Bowman, Shugart, Dan Wallace, and Olé O Roe among others with related locations like Ames Nevada Cambridge and Des Moines.

Knocks Out Day Light

The sun rises at 6 30 and sets at 5 45 this morning. On election day next Tuesday the sun will rise at 6 38 and set at 1 49. The moon will be full during the coming week.

Cold and Wind Warn Saints Day Travel Advice

Prophetic weather note warns of a cold windy day with home heating tips and All Saints Day guidance. Advises preparing wood and coal and urges travelers to act like a saint for a day.

Secretaries and professors study pumpkin sugar content

With the help of Professors Beach and Michael, researchers tested many ordinary pumpkins and found sugar levels reaching up to four percent. They note this is about one third of the sweetness of top sugar beets, and joke that if Secretary Wilson were in town he would see pumpkins as sweet as a hundred percent.

Beach Michael Secetary Wilson Wilson

Dray and transfer firm sale reshapes Ames business

N. H. Jacobsen sells Foster & Jacobsen dray to J. W. Wilcox who has moved to Ames. Wilcox becomes partner now and takes full control March 1 1907. Jacobsen moves to a Gilbert Station farm to provide a better environment for his children and plans to send them to Ames schools when ready.

N. H. Jacobsen Foster & Jacobsen J. W. Wilcox Ames Mr. Wilcox Jacobsen Gilbert Station

Leopold linked to Leslie murder as Boone arrest looms

An anxious man matching Leopold's description, sought for the Leslie murder in Chicago, was detained in Boone after appearing in Ames yards and attempting injection. He is held for Chicago inquiry. authorities compare the case to the Hollister murder. Other notes include Danforth's Bakery ad, Ames Gun Club shoot, and the Kitchen-Sill-Lewis marriage near Ames.

Intelligencer Staltz Leslie Chicago Leopold Marshall Wily Ames Yards Hollister Nicholson Peoria Davenport Clinton

Teacher’s Missing Money Stuns Local School

Miss Elizabeth Baker, eighth grade teacher, reported $40 missing from her classroom after leaving money, a ticket, and some silver in a desk. She stepped into an adjacent room and upon return found the items gone with no trace recovered.

Elizabeth Baker

College senior J R Williams dies in hospital

J R Williams, a senior at the college, died in the college hospital Wednesday morning from heart disease after a two week stay. His home was Postville and his parents were notified at once.

J R. Williams

Local Notes and Events Some Hunting Ducks and Lectures

Visitors from Clint and Boone attended a run between trains and a group returned from a hunting trip near Wall Lake with ducks. The Southwestern Iowa Teacher's Association schedules meetings November 1, 2, 8 in Atlantic with lectures by Dr. A. B. Storms and a round table by Prof. R. Barrett. Nevada clothing stock sold to Ambrose & Sons with Long remaining as clerk in Des Moines while a Nevada store closes.

Ames Leo Burton Clint Boone Frank Lang Rob Clark Loren Young Wm. Leonard Wall Lake Southwestern Iowa Teacher's Association Atlantic A. B. Storms Browning Christ R. ©. Barrett State College H. D. Long Nevada Ambrose & Sons, Merchants of Allen Long Wilner Bros. Clothing Des Moines

Ames Woman dies in Minnesota visit at 58

Mrs Harriett Lasear an Ames resident died in Two Harbors Minnesota while visiting her daughter Mrs William Gatrell. The body was brought to Ames and funeral services were held Thursday at 2 30 o clock by Mrs O J Dunham. She was laid to rest in Ames cemetery. Deceased aged 58 suffered septicemia. She was a Christian Scientist.

Harriett Lasear Ames Two Harbors Minn William Gatrell O. J. Dunham

Local Ames Bakery Claims Unique Simon Pare Lard Product

A terse note asserts the bakery in Ames is the only source using Simon Pare Lard the highest type product. It adds a contact at the old J. M. Gilbert black smith shop for fuel or feed inquiries with Mu. 460 Ia. 144.

Ames J. M. Gilbert

The Convict's Daughter at the well attended theater

The Convict's Daughter played to a full house Tuesday night and was well received. Charles Wells portrayed the convict with strong work though the role was not the hardest. Frank Burton as James Blackadder was an artist in his part but the acts he was forced to perform lessened public credit. The play ends with the real criminal confessing on his death bed, freeing the convict.

F. E. King Welch School Veterinary Hospital Charlie Crooks J. H. Burton Lewis & Kitchen Heating Company Chicago Ames Johnnie Marshalltown Maurie Nevada D. R. Crowell Newell Letts Chas. Wells Frank Burton James Blackadder

Bread and Pastry Orders Phone Danforth For Help

A cheerful notice directs readers to call Danforth to place bread and pastry orders, promising a happy ending to baking troubles.

Danforth

Why a sidewalk between Ames and the college was never built

A reader questions why no sidewalk exists between Ames and the college, asserting that anyone in their right mind would support construction and urging action on the path.

Ames The College

Carpenter Presents Realism School Play At Armory

The Armory hosts J. Carpenter's latest face on Saturday evening November 11. The drama centers on western life with sensational scenes and a mine find scene in The Last Dollar mining property. Cast names promise a fine performance with rich setting and authentic company.

Cripple Creek J. Carpenter Armory

Box social announced at Odd Fellows hall Friday

Don t forget the box social in Odd Fellows hall Friday November 2. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the community event hosted by Frank B. Spence.

Odd Fellows Hall

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Tilden Bros. & Co C. Hamilton HaMilTon Wanrep Inelligencer Office C. M. Telligencer Office Indy Addre Ahligencer Intelr Bath Dean Marston Yellowaygiz Engineering Hall Iowa Mutual Samers Co. Dept Jacson Boulevard Jos A. Alexander Ames Iowa Ames Intelligencer E. J Rohrer Ed Low Intelligencer Force Rome A. F. Bowman J. W. Stiverson Dr. Christ L. M. Gibson Ilisley Mrs. Gibson Illinois Roosevelt Dan Wallace I. S. OC Charles Margaret Meeker Orville Rawley Shagart’s Feed Store Ole O. Roe Huxley R. CO. Barrett Waverly Nasuu St. Ansgar Osage Cambridge W. T. Proudfoot Len Harbach L. Smith Ft. Wagner Indian Territory A. M. Newens Sioux City Prof. Newens Y.M.C. A Oali Danforth’s Bakery Kitchen-Sill Lewis Kitchen Rosa Sill Danforth’s the Reliable Family Bakery Tilden the Hat Store Story County Olte Children’s Coats Tilden Bros Frank B. Spence
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