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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
1
Delinquent tax lists hint at wealth in Story county while farmers rush to store new corn at thirty two cents a bushel for winter comfort. A quip about Robert Ingersoll tied to Missouri's GOP result adds a political twist to the era's chatter.
The article notes an Iowa farmer using his daughters to assist in gathering a large corn crop, while another farmer benefits from attractively serving girls. It also reports William Jennings Bryan gaining momentum to lead the Democratic Party for four years as maps show states lost by Parker carried by Bryan in 1896. Ames entrants in a Cincinnati Enquirer guessing contest face slim chances as Ohio’s vote yields a large loss versus 1896.
Consul Rasmussen returns from Stavanger to vote for Roosevelt and visit friends. Hopkins Pharmacy sells stock to Carver Harlan Co. Hopkins leaves the drug business for health reasons. Boone girls win 15 to 14 over Ames in final game of the season. Maxwell and Story City communities note retirements and planned trips. A Maxwell man faces inebriety trial. Iowa Historical society extends Okoboji mound exploration. Story City notices honor Norwegian pioneer Lars Larson. Forest Mills teen steals horses. arrested in Des Moines connection.
Editor H. P. Robie ends the Little Daily after the election, while Parker’s future postmaster stake fades amid a Roosevelt landslide. The Roosevelt result cements changes as the morning paper reverts to weekly. A new regular mail route Northward on the Newton and Northwestern begins, aiding Boone business and publishers. Cattle sale prices rise with heifers averaging 102.50 and old bulls around 70, signaling strong demand despite conditions.
Last Thursday Harve and George Cole acquired F A Ainley’s grocery store and now run it as Cole Bros. The Cole brothers are well known in Maxwell for honest business and are welcomed back. Ainley remains a popular local figure amid good prospects for the store.
On Sunday November 20 special Thanksgiving services will fill the church with autumnal decor from garden field and orchard. In the morning Mr Herr speaks Our Fathers House and in the evening Mayor Mr Shelden reports on Harvest Home in Chicago. Rev A de Frisbie delivers the sermon with special music and a thanksgiving offering. Services start promptly at 11 am and 7 30 pm.
Excursion tickets offered for travel to Chicago for the International Live Stock Exposition via the Chicago and North Western Railway. Rates apply for travel on November 27 28 29 and 30 with return allowed until December 5. Tickets available through railway agents.
A novelty store advertises 89 cent anderskirts available this Saturday. The sale promotes limited stock with bargain prices and a one day event.
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