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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
5
Wanted Success Magazine seeks a man in Ames to manage expiring subscriptions and secure new business by special methods. Permanent position with salary of 1.50 per day plus commission. Apply with references to R. C. Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Bldg New York 28 21.
Parley Sheldon visited Des Moines on Sunday while Judge Lee works on a Burnett Avenue home. Editor Boreman of the Olo Observer stayed in town Monday seeking extra equipment for his printing plant amid rapid business growth.
The opening game of the season features Boone and Ames competing at State Field on Saturday marking the high school football season kickoff.
Nelson and Nible introduce a strict cash system today with prices set and a discount from a cent to a specified amount. They offer delivery to all city areas, with deliveries at 9 30 a m and 2 30 p m, and all goods sold for cash only. Patrons should note and comply.
Miss Fowler who plays the title role has toured all locations from the popular book and met several individuals who inspired Mr Russell in shaping his characters.
Ole Langland is named to head the county editorial committee and call editors to Cambridge at a convenient time when quail and turkey are ripe. The editors appear receptive to his leadership and the plan to convene for the gathering.
Theo Sexauer, an I. S. C. senior, delivered an engaging talk on corn to farmers. He answered questions and impressed the audience with his expertise, leaving listeners satisfied with his knowledge on corn farming.
Advertises Bees Laxative Syrup as quick relief for coughs colds hoarseness and throat troubles. Endorsed for children as pleasant and gently laxative. Claims it should be in every home and guaranteed. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
The text advises that if a mother's milk fails to nourish the baby, Scott's Emulsion provides the necessary fats and nutrients. It implies the product as a supplement when artificial feeds are insufficient.
The 1868 Iowa Agricultural College admission drew by county, selecting George Mullen of Story County with Oscar Alderman as an alternate. The system aimed to give each county a chance but caused confusion when counties produced multiple applicants. The college later opened to all qualified entrants.
The Ames Chautauqua association board elected officers including resident J. J. Grove and vice president Parley Sheldon. Walter I. Bowie was named treasurer and Rev William J Minchin was chosen platform manager, at Monday night’s session.
An Ames student claimed college dispatch to Roland to judge fall festival colts. He collected a fee, left before the proper judge arrived, and the event proceeded with seventeen colts. The wrong date caused delay. a substitute judge arrived late, leading to crowd anger and talk of a repeat show. The Commercial club disavows responsibility.
Wm Smay of Nevada visits town to oversee monument and stone work. He notes two letterers are at work and recommends starting foundations now before ground freezes or spring thaw. Stones could be placed later.
Miss Neale Knowles of the State college at Ames lectures in Creston under a women’s club for the rest room project. Her topic is Household Economics and Personal Hygiene, the same as given in the Ames short course.
Mrs. Dr. O. H. Cessna and son Frank left Tuesday for Denver. Frank’s malarial fever left him very run down and in serious but not critical condition. He plans to seek a position in his field and stay in Colorado if the climate helps. Mrs. Cessna will stay a short time to help him settle.
Local residents visit relatives in Colfax Clinton and Nevada while plans unfold for social events. Notable items include travelers from Vermont California and Iowa, a pianoist coming to Ames, P E O Society entertainments, and a YWCA sewing event with faculty and new students.
Ladies from several churches plan a house to house canvass in Ames next week to determine how many residents attend church.
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