This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
4
The Intelligencer lists its weekly publication from Ames Story County Iowa with a Thursday morning release and a subscription price of one dollar per year in advance.
Probation officer Mrs. Florence Mc Farland of Des Moines cites that girls aged 14 to 16 who struggle with arithmetic are pushed back a grade, leading them to quit school for work or street life. She urges city boards to provide extra tutoring and supportive classrooms to sustain girls' education.
The Rev Dr Houser and Mr and Mrs J Grove will travel Sunday afternoon to Pittsburg Pa to attend the Disciple of Christ centennial convention. An estimated 50 000 disciples are expected at the meeting. A special Des Moines bound train is planned for their departure.
Ames city council held two sessions this week ordering new sidewalks on Pike avenue and the west side of Duthie subdivision, plus repairs on Douglas and Duff streets. They set a stand pipe at West street, approved water mains on Boone street, and fixed superintendent salaries at 112.50 monthly starting October 1, 1909.
Prof Alexander Thompson reports Mme Langendorff arrived on the S S George Washington and left for Maine to sing at the Maine Festivals October 8 and 12. She then tours the Middle West and plans about thirty concerts in the Northwest California Arizona New Mexico before returning late February.
W G Stayner has drawn No 4 in the Idaho Irrigation land drawing. This may entitle him to a townsite. The Stayners will not leave Ames immediately, but the small number draw could prompt a move to Idaho later.
J B Cagwin offers a line of Hot Water Bottles and Combination Syringes this week with prices set on rubber’s old rate rather than the current 25 percent rise. Every article carries a six month guarantee.
The Enderly Windsor Co will visit Ames on their transcontinental tour the evening of November 26. Patrons with tickets and many in Ames who admire the company will be glad a date has been arranged.
Col Maj T J Mahoney of Boone receives promotion to lieutenant colonel of the Fifty sixth regiment I N G and is named deputy for the Northern Iowa district by Grand Exalted Ruler J Uriah Sammis. Ames friends joke about a parade ride and campus livestock en campment treats follow.
The Grinnell Herald comments on Iowa City high school suspensions of 72 pupils for outside the classroom behavior. It argues parents should discipline early and laments teachers misunderstand boy nature and lack of tact, claiming today’s youth are a generation ahead yet misdirected by adults.
Miss Faye McNeil and Mr. Charles A. West wed at the McNeil home on Onondaga Street with Rev. Dr. W. Minchin officiating. Thirty guests attended as the couple began housekeeping in Gilbert after a four course dinner and a pink white decor scheme. West hails from Eureka and is in the stock business. McNeil recently worked in local Lemmons and Fair stores.
Review notes William Owen’s Orlando underplays the star turn while two minor roles stand out. Margaret Morrison as Rosalind is deft yet stagey in gowns. Cast balance praised. audience and manager Bartholomew receive warm credit for the high grade entertainment in Ames.
ManZan, the great Pile remedy, can be applied directly to affected parts. It is sold in a tube with a nozzle, promising quick relief from itching bleeding blind or any kind of Piles.
College Happenings highlights senior thesis topics deadline and announces livestock and dairy judging selections. J. M. Leffler CG N. Nelson C F Quaife and Ed listle chosen for the dairy team to show soon. Professors Crossley Bell and Leach praised for expertise and leadership.
Ames Rosebud Homestead No. 34 held a Thursday evening meeting with Whicher the new supreme medical director Frank H. Dewey national attorney from Des Moines and Dr D M Christ. They urged careful selection of the best material to build up the order. J W Latherow named delegate to the supreme convention on October 1 and F N Darner to join the executive board.
North Des Moines High hosts a Saturday morning tennis match between David Holden and Frank Beach and representatives from Ames. The contest takes place on the high school tennis court.
Ames high school backs boast an exceptionally strong eleven and a smooth running football machine. Boone high school, historic foe, visits Saturday at 3 30 on the state field with hopes to end Ames dominance.
At the U B church conference in Des Moines, Rev Dr Warner Johnson was restored to Ames and Rev Dr J W Stiverson was sent to Van Meter. The gathering was harmonious with broad attendance and delegates from Ames praised the meeting as the church rejoices in the return of its pastor.
A Story City passenger aboard the evening train Saturday became boisterous after refusing to pay the conductor’s fare. After leaving Gilbert the man attacked, prompting the conductor to strike with a lantern. The passenger sustained facial gashes from broken glass and other injuries, with the conductor citing limits to endure such behavior.
Lyon and Healy of Chicago known as The World's Largest Music House offers about 1000 upright pianos at 29 to 40 percent discount to clear stock for new flooring. The sale includes new pianos of top quality and nearly all known makes to the public.
The advertisement invites quick moves and alterations for a better piano at a remarkable price. Visit the salesrooms at Wabash Avenue and Adams Street in Chicago to inspect and choose from distinct plans of easy payments for those who do not wish to pay in full.
National Daily advertises an excursion from Milwauk to Milwaukee from October 14 to 24, 1909 via the North-Western Line. Tickets on sale October 14 15 18 19 and 20 with return by October. Contact any ticket agent for tickets and full information.
A vintage advertisement promotes Bees Laxat Cough Syrup as a reliable laxative that also calms coughing. It claims to ease bowel movement and reduce throat and lung inflammation. Sold by C. A. Gambh.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.