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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
5
Norman H. Crowell notes a barrage of sensational newspaper slogans and bold claims ranging from theft and murder to political quips and financial crime, illustrating the era’s appetite for vivid boldface headlines and public intrigue.
Dr Albert Richmond arrived in Ames last week from a Pacific coast journey. He came via Omaha with daughter Miss Anna staying in Nevada for a few days. The trip improved his health and could lead him to return to California for the winter.
Mrs. J. B. Campbell reports her grapes untouched but says a shotgun was used after trouble over watermelons. Mr. Carpenter’s melon patch was damaged when students surveying the area found ripe melons and also destroyed the unripe greens.
The text recalls Ames refusing Mayor Sheldon’s proposal to pipe water to the city and later rejecting gas expenditure. It notes opportunities generally knock once and laments the missed chances, with Col. Pratt leaving a card after a door was answered.
The two thousand dollar policy from the Woodman order held by the late James R. Dawson was paid. Dr. Chamberlain, secretary of the local camp, turned the draft for the amount to Mrs. Dawson. Officials had some doubt due to the death occurring at a well where dynamite was used, but questions were resolved and the insurance is now paid, bringing relief to the family and friends.
President George E. MacLean spoke to about two thousand students at the opening convocation in the natural science building. He emphasized the rule prohibiting drinking among students and noted that suspension from the university is the penalty for violations. He also summarized recently adopted social life rules.
A Star City Indiana hardware merchant praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a decade of use on his children for croup and whooping cough. He reports speedy cures and recommends it to others. Sold by Loughran Bauer and Joel C. Cagwin.
The Ames Chautauqua Association schedules its annual meeting Monday to decide on continuing the assembly. It urges a united effort beyond church or political lines, warning the institution cannot run on factional support.
A proposal to consolidate Congregational U B and Methodist churches was put to a vote at the Congregational church. Rev W J Minchin called for opinions from those who had studied the subject and the returned tally was 87 for 39 against. The vote is not final nor binding.
In November 1901 Mrs. L. Cousins of Otterburn Michigan caught cold and suffered quinsy. She used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and felt relief quickly and recovered in two days. The balm relieves sprains and swellings and is sold locally by Loughran Bauer and Joel C. Cagin.
A nine year old son of David Ives in the west end contracted small pox Sunday. Dr. Margaret Jones diagnosed the case and Dr. Alpin, the health officer, confirmed it. The house was quarantined with no other cases reported. The exposure likely occurred on a car trip.
The Ames Fire Department will receive a new regulation four wheel fire wagon built by John Allen. Every part of wood and steel is tested before installation, ensuring a hand same vehicle and a clear improvement for the department.
The opening game Saturday between West Des Moines high school and the college ended 0 to 0. Ames appeared green from few days of work while Des Moines carried season practice. Referee Clyde Williams umpired Jen sen. coach J. C. Jones. both sides praised the even contest.
The Independence Bulletin Journal reports Roert Getchell and his bride lost their wedding garments when their suitcases vanished at Ames depot after briefly stepping outside. A conductor matched a dark suitcase and a light one to a train thief, prompting a detective inquiry as friends demand justice.
A reader cites rapid relief from a cold and pneumonia risk. Mr B W L Hall of Waverly Va endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold treatment and recommends it to friends. Sold by Loughran Bauer and Joel Cagwin.
Mr Dooley comments on a college professor spilling careless thoughts to children who do not resist. The exchange reflects a skeptical view of intellectual gravity in public discourse.
M. A. Manning acquired the Lasauer property on North Duff Avenue and soon sold it to Mr. Robinson, a motor man on the interurban, who plans to reside there.
Rev. C. S. Medbury delivered the Sunday morning chapel address at the college as part of a series on character building led by prominent speakers from across the country.
The tri annual national council of the Congregational church will convene in Cleveland Ohio from October 8 to 17. Lucian C Tilden of the Central Iowa association is the lay delegate and Rev William J Minchin is an alternate ministerial delegate. both will attend.
Construction starts on the new M. E. church with basement dirt removal paused by heavy rain last week. Two carloads of crushed rock arrived Saturday as initial material, with brick laying expected this fall.
The Times has installed its new linotype machine and Mr. Hardin spent the summer learning its mechanism. He is now thoroughly qualified to operate it. The Intelligencer offers congratulations and praises improvements that keep Ames papers best in Iowa.
A retail note highlights Queensware price reductions at Darner's Store aimed at drawing customers. Details emphasize value and variety as shoppers are invited to compare offerings.
Ames Commercial club meets Friday at 7 30 p m in Smith and Davis office to discuss important business items.
C Ottesen representing the state food and dairy department inspected local food makers in Ames. He stated the dispositions among the men here are to observe the law and that the work in such towns is easy.
A terse remark highlights a tense moment as Cole delivers a decisive limit in a nerve rattling showdown.
A farmer near Colo offered a grocer a Montgomery Ward cut nerve, a bold move echoed since Cassius era, signaling a notable act in local commerce and daring conduct observed by a Colo server.
Russell Rogers states the Northwestern Railroad shows lax control over transport issues. He claims he can travel freely by bicycle without tickets or constraints, while the Elgin Kings are mentioned in relation to the scene.
A snappy ad-like line touts Cagwins Huskers Liniment as a busking aid with a playful claim that it makes chaps vanish, priced at 25 cents.
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