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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
5
A poem by Walt Mason urged readers to quit bad habits and embrace the Colfax Cure as a remedy for self destructive living. It encourages stopping excesses, notably drink, and replacing them with healthier choices through a humorous exhortation about cutting out harmful behavior.
Mr and Mrs H A Wettstein relocate to Ames after their car shipment arrives late causing Mrs Wettstein's Newton peaches to spoil. The Newton Daily News notes his health prompted the move, his son Adolph runs a new business in Ames, and the family leaves with best wishes. The article also covers a county Sunday school meeting in the Congregational church with sessions from 2 to 9 30 p m and detailed schedules for October 17 to 18 1907.
A rural inquiry asks if seed corn is damaged by excess moisture and wet weather. It notes farmers confront soggy soils and delayed planting as rain persists.
Charles H. Jester, son of assistant postmaster Jester of Wilmington Delaware, sits on a pointed pencil in class. The prank wounded him badly and a serious operation at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia followed. Despite efforts, his condition remained critical days later. The prankster has not been named.
Mr. W. Bott of Star City Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a decade of croup relief in his children. He notes rapid cures in severe attacks and reports wide recommendation. Available from Loughran Bauer and Joel C. Cagwin.
Mr Hiram Blake returns from a visit in Illinois saying he carries only enough for expenses and no extra cash. He notes a prior loss of about 150 dollars in Dubuque at the Soldiers Reunion, but reports no robbery on the Illinois trip.
Urges subscribers in arrears to call and pay what they owe and to prepay one year. Notes higher costs to produce a weekly sheet and asks prompt one year advance payments to meet expenses. Warns that delays will lead to a lift accordingly.
Governor Larrabee criticizes Western Union delays after a telegram to Ames arrives 24 hours later, arguing for a postal telegraph system where government mail handling would improve delivery. He contends the company charges for faster service yet delivers via post, calling it robbery and urging press coverage. He believes a postal system would come within years.
Ames met Minnesota in Minneapolis and held the visitors to 8–0 as drop kicking limits scored. Hubbard and Graham drew praise for Ames while Jeanson’s missed drop kick hindered a possible score. Coach Williams fostered a fast, light lineup, boosting Ames prospects in upcoming games.
Darner sells his grocery stock to L. F. Romans who will continue the store and make marked improvements. The stock will be increased and Darner will focus on real estate, having built up an extensive clientage.
Joseph D. Underhill of Doland Dakota reports a deep seated cough cured by White Wine of Tar Syrup after doctors gave up hope. He used one and a half bottles and is entirely cured and recommends the medicine to others.
Charles Stone of Collins suffered a fractured spine and paralysis from the waist after a glass insulator struck him on a telephone pole near his home. The accident occurred while he worked on the line, medical aid arrived, Dr. Schooler of Des Moines consulted with local doctors, and his condition was described as very serious with little hope of recovery.
A Va. man, B W L Hall of Waverly, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold medicine. He has used it for years and recommends it to friends. Available from Loughran & Bauer and Joel Cc, Cagwin.
Red Flash the famed Dakota runner and bearer of Custer’s last message appears in Lincoln J. Carter’s romantic drama The Flaming Arrow at the Armory opera house Friday at 8. Red Flash, now an old man, once led swift 100 mile messages between army forces and was noted as a bloodthirsty warrior who later befriended whites.
About forty local men gathered Saturday evening and rode in buggies to the Sydney home to help celebrate the newly wedded couple, as reported by Slater News.
A flurry of real estate transfers shows heavy demand with many deeds recorded. Transactions include Eric Croft to W H Heath and others across Ames Nevada and Cambridge, with prices from 60 to over 16 thousand dollars and numerous lots and blocks changing hands.
The romantic melodrama The Flaming Arrow will be staged Friday at 8 o’clock at the Armory. Lincoln J. Carter, a noted melodrama author, supplies a large company with novelties to heighten realism. Features include Haan Dog Red Flash Custer’s Famous Ind scout and the messenger who bore the last message. All performers are Carlisle graduates and fine musicians.
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