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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
7
The J. W. Adams Grocery reports strong approval for its cash system, calling it a success and popular with shoppers. The move speeds checkout and improves efficiency, drawing positive remarks from customers and staff.
Ad rates are highlighted for Hans Basins Our in a call to action urging readers to contact for current pricing. No additional context or figures provided in the fragment.
Weather crop bulletin for the week ending Aug 29 1909 notes unseasonably warm days followed by cooler spells and light frost on low ground in the northern half. Rainfall was light except in east central counties. corn crops mostly fair but some fields fire damaged. Fall plowing slowed. potato prospects poor. clover seed yield down. regional notes Boone Fort and Story Zearing report varied conditions with some rain and ongoing heat.
The notice lists trolley connections from Ames to Des Moines with specific departure times and intervals. It notes arrivals in Des Moines after travel durations and service from Kelley Kort Dodge Boone and Moines routes, with last cars from Ames at 10:20 p m and from College at 10:35 p m.
Tickets on sale daily September 1bth to October 15th. Good on personally conducted tours in tourist sleeping cars to the coast via the Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line. For full particulars write A Hutchison Manager Tour Dept 212 Clark St Chicago MI or apply to any ticket agent of The North Western.
A series of land transfers and mortgages in Ames Iowa list deeds by J Wilcox and W Wilcox Shugart and others. Transactions cover sections near Burns Ames College Park and Woodland Park with prices from 50 to 5000 dollars and land plots described in blocks and parcels. Multiple parties including Clyde R Davis Emma V Snyder and Frances J Rice participate with various adjoining descriptions and acreage amounts.
A promotional notice claims skin germs surface and are destroyed by ZEMO a clean external liquid. It says salves offer only relief and endorses Mr Cagwin the druggist who will provide a sample bottle upon request.
The Milford and Grant communities share news of a child’s death from cholera infantum in Herndon Iowa and families travel for the funeral. Residents visit relatives in Grant Laverne and Ames, with social calls in Nevada Story City Des Moines Boone and Terrill, plus fair trips and several family updates.
The article describes spraying weeds with herbicides like iron sulphate as a promising method for farmers in Iowa and neighboring states. It notes crops such as oats and wheat are not harmed, and cites experiments by Prof. Pammel and colleagues, plus a chapter on spraying machinery by Prof. Davidson. It urges farmers to obtain the bulletin at no cost from Director C. F. Curtiss.
Silas H. Wright born December 9, 1849 at Fort Adams Mississippi. He married Georgianna Cameron February 2, 1874 in Indianapolis Indiana. He came to Ames from Indiana in 1879 and died at his son Silas A. Wright’s Des Moines home Saturday. Funeral services were held in Des Moines and Ames with Rev. Graves and Rev. A. M. Shea officiating.
Franklin B Hubbart born May 19 1861 in Buffalo Glenn Illinois died August 26 1909 at 1303 Douglas Ave Ames Iowa He married Harriet Lyman February 28 1888 in Corwith Iowa Seven children born five living Family moved to Story County in 1892 and have been respected Ames citizens Funeral services led by Rev A M Shea at the family home with interment in Ames Cemetery
The Hubbart family thanks friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of husband and father H. B. Hubbart and for the flowers. Signed Mrs. Hattie Hubbart and family.
Joel E. Cagwin announces he now handles Zemo the remedy for eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases. Zemo is a clean external liquid that provides instant relief by destroying the germ causing the disease and leaves healthy skin. He will show proof of cures and offers samples.
Chicago and Northwestern Railway invites homeseekers to obtain a booklet about securing 320 acres of U S Government lands in Wyoming at no cost. The guide covers irrigation projects and proven methods of scientific dry farming with homeseekers rates and direct train service from Chicago and the east.
A concise reflection stating that the strength of a great religion is shown by its practical use in everyday small occasions. The line emphasizes practical application over grand rhetoric.
A brief quip notes that a pessimist showcases his best coins amid a bustling crowd, implying frugality or skepticism in social settings.
The Iowa Experiment Station issues a revised edition of Bulletin No. 100 Modern Silo Construction after high demand for the summer 1908 bulletin. It includes updated notes and a description of the first year with the new tile silo built at the station. Free copies available from Cr. F. Curtiss in Ames Iowa.
A Philadelphia Record exchange quotes a financier and another speaker criticizing Monte Carlo gamblers. They contrast risk in exotic destinations with investing locally and in Wall Street.
Story county Iowa Board of Supervisors met August 16 1909 in Nevada. They rescinded July 15 action appointing commissioners for Nevada Township Drainage District No 17 and named H A Chambers J H Larson and EB A Binder to assess benefits. Also awarded ditch contract for Grant Township Drainage District No 21 to Silliman & Morse. Several land surveying appointments and a joint district plan with Hamilton county were authorized. Adjourned to September 2 1909.
Vernet the French painter travels with two women who scrutinize him. In darkness during the St Cloud tunnel he kisses his hand twice. On emerging from the tunnel the ladies glare at each other, and Vernet admits he will be puzzled forever which woman kissed him.
The article describes ancient cats with highly specialized cutting teeth like the comphodus and pogonodon. The comphodus is noted as large as a panther with two five inch saberlike teeth. The pogonodon, rivaling the jaguar in size, is described as equally formidable and bloodthirsty.
A London News reader notes Cain as a baptismal name is rare yet shows examples. He cites Cain Hammond, a Leiston blacksmith, and recalls Cain Mahoney, a Navy WW I officer from Irish parents who intended Kean Mahoney but the brogue gave Cain.
The article notes pygmy hippos in Liberia and Sierra Leone, describing them as piglike in habits. They prefer solitude, usually travel alone, and when two are together it is typically a mother and her calf.
A reflective line notes that chances arise unpredictably, regardless of preparation or attire, urging readiness and vigilance for unseen openings. It frames opportunity as scarce and casual, not bound by timing or appearance.
A list of property owners and occupants is notified that a petition filed February 14 1908 seeks establishment of a drain district in Story County Iowa. An engineer's favorable report is on file and damages claims must be filed five days before the hearing set for September 24 1909 before the Board of Supervisors at the Auditor's Nevada office.
A braggartly quip notes that even careful English speakers slip vowels in speech. The remark highlights the idiosyncrasy of regional pronunciation and social competence.
Patient testimonial from Mrs G Davenport of Roycefield New Jersey promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as relief for rheumatic pains and sleeplessness. Ad claims the pills soothe nerves do not upset the stomach and do not cause a habit. It offers a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.
The advertisement claims Bees Laxative Cough Syrup cures coughs and colds by gently moving the bowels. It promises rapid relief from congestion and pleasant bowel movement and notes sale by C. A. Gamble.
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