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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
2
Brief foreign dispatch highlights across continents. Key items touch political shifts, economic developments, and notable incidents shaping international affairs. Concise summaries focus on actions, locations, and stakes without sensational detail.
In New York a legislative inquiry exposed loose methods in lending life insurance funds. Perkins and Hughes clashed with Perkins ordered to produce Morgan & Co books. Frenny Rogers Winthrop testified that syndicate profits cannot be found on Equitable Life’s books. J P Morgan reportedly ordered Perkins to resign as vice president of New York Life Insurance Co.
New Orleans reports a few new yellow fever cases and local physicians remain confident they will identify the disease germ. Dr Egan of the Illinois board of health urges President Roosevelt to cancel his fever belt visit. Plans for the president’s entertainments on October 24 are arranged for protection and he will be kept out of infected districts.
A posse in Eldorado Illinois fought burglars who blew the vault at C B jarneit & Sons bank. Thieves fled with between eight thousand and ten thousand dollars.
Fort Dodge Iowa five children died in a house fire that destroyed Frederick Adamson's home. Edna ten Thomas eight Clarence six Ernest three and Raymond Secord three were found in their beds after a gasoline stove explosion. Firefighters flooded the burning structure and could not reach the children until it was too late.
The preliminary examination of Edna Mullison on poisoning her father concluded with strong evidence against her. The justice bound her over to district court with $500 bond, and she remains in probation officer custody pending possible reform school placement. The state failed to show motive, though she exhibited a vindictive attitude toward her father.
A heavy rain swept Clayton county causing widespread damage. In Grand Meadow township cyclonic winds demolished buildings and windmills, toppled barns including one of the county’s largest, felled telegraph lines, and leveled corn fields raising fears for the crop.
In Anamosa a students strike began when 40 high school boys quit classes after the school board barred football trips. The board says last year’s team caused disruptions on travels. Remaining students threaten to abandon their studies.
A nostalgic note on Sapolio's evolving reception in homes. The piece explores whether the product, once seen as tired, receives warmer welcome as a familiar friend or a new novelty. It highlights improved cleaning results, softened skin, and easier scrubbing, especially for kitchens and laundry.
The passage extols Sapolio as a multi use soap that freshens hands after dish washing, prevents chafing, aids baby skin, improves bath experiences, and even helps teeth and feet. It contrasts familiar acceptance with skeptics who have not learned to prize Sapolio, noting competing products and the lively public debate over its value.
An advertisement touts Hand Sapolio as a daily hand care product for busy women. It promises white un tanned hands and mentions use in city or rural settings. The copy highlights removing dark neck streaks from collars with velvety lather.
A Philadelphia Ledger snippet quotes Congressman Graphter recounting a lobbyist insult and his wife remarking about affording a gacque purchase, reflecting a sharp exchange over political influence and personal finances.
The Erie Railroad will spend 225 to install the Hall Electric Semaphore automatic signal system between New Jersey and Middletown. Signals will be placed every two thirds to one and a third miles on a multi track line, powered by station batteries from Rutherford to Ridgewood Junction. The change replaces a manual block system to speed and safeguard train movement.
A brief exchange from a Cleveland Leader column mocks marital bargaining by cent toss. The speaker condemns concessions and urges firm stance against yielding to a spouse’s ultimatums.
Promoter offers liberal terms on profits for travel and education magazine subscriptions. Agents wanted nationwide with quick sales appeal. Address George H. Daniels, Publisher, 42nd Street, New York, for full particulars.
A visitor tells the Seaside boarding house landlord that the meals are worse than last year, prompting a sharp exchange with Judy remarking that the landlord is impossible.
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