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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
2
Rector Herbert A. Wilson criticizes modern newspapers for sensational crime reporting and biased framing. He argues editorials shape public opinion, warns against distorted views of life, and urges truthful, temperate journalism over sensationalism and profit.
Advertises Pineules globules as a 30 days treatment for backache lumbago and rheumatism with a first dose relief claim. Promises money refund if not satisfied and lists C A Gamble as the seller under a limited time fair offer.
A Cedar Falls State Normal School scandal involves a 43 year old minister and a 40 plus musician, both married, who confessed after discovery. The Ardent affair is seen as a personal tragedy, not damaging to the school, with sympathy for the woman and condemnation for the man. Separately Ames resident George Loud, a longtime Norse citizen and mason, died after a paralysis stroke suffered a year ago. He was born November 20, 1845 in Copenhagen New York, married to Rebecca Hoggatt, and funeral services are set for Thursday at his home and Congregational church.
The article reports the need for a larger auditorium at the college as overcrowding is evident at Friday's Glee Club concert led by Professor Thompson. It notes Miss Lena Overland joining the Conservatory and previews the Choral Society's December 7 Lazarus performance with Mme. Bouton en route from St. Louis. It highlights favorable press on Mme Bouton's voice and the planned reception after Lazarus.
The advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a non opiate remedy to expel a cold through the bowels. It claims most cough cures cause constipation and notes the product acts gently, is pleasant to take, and is sold by C. A. Gamble.
Ames mourns the loss of four pioneer citizens who settled the town in youth and helped build the community. In a strange coincidence both local undertakers closed their parlors the same day as death entered these homes.
Persis Corinda Ellenwood Chevalier born 1829 in Belpie Ohio married William Chevalier in 1854. They moved to Des Moines then Ames, seven children born, five living. Funeral held at daughter Mrs Jay Adams home. Rev W J Minchin officiated.
Arabella Lovira Sweet born March 18 1831 at Laomi Sangamo County Illinois. married E B Watson August 22 1848 near Waverly. ten children, only two survive. Lived on a farm near Waverly until 1877 death. joined Baptist then Congregational church. Died November 22 1907 in Newton Iowa age 76. service held at home. body taken to Waverly Illinois for burial.
Miss Esther Livingston who was injured in the interurban wreck on the ninth is seriously ill with suspected meningitis. She had shown gradual improvement but on Monday alarming symptoms appeared, prompting anxious prospects. Dr. D. W. Smouse of Des Moines was summoned to treat her on Tuesday.
Eleanor T Brooks born July 21 1834 in Cortland County New York married Edward Bisbee March 18 1863. She lived in Chenango County and Ames Iowa joining Congregational church in 1869. After four years of fragile health she died Tuesday night November 19 leaving brothers Melvin and James S Brooks a son Durward Berthier Bisbee two stepsons William of Aberdeen SD and George E of Boone IA and a stepdaughter Mrs F J Miller The funeral was held at the Congregational Church on Sunday November 24 led by Rev W J Minchin and Rev A M Shea.
An advertises Little Liver Pills claim to cleanse liver and improve skin tone. It states rings, headache, constipation and biliousness disappear with regular use. Price 25 cents, sold by C. A. Gamble.
Mr A B Hunt formerly dean of music at Humboldt college and organist for Unity choir visited with Humboldt friends. He now serves as stenographer and secretary to President Storms of Iowa State College at Ames Humboldt Independent.
Mothers with young children are assured of relief from croup colds and whooping cough with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. The product claims to empty the bowels loosen phlegm clear the head and is guaranteed. Sold by C A Gamble.
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