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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
2
Ames based Ames Story County publication by F R and M O Conaway. Weekly issues publish in Thursday editions with annual subscription priced at one dollar in advance.
Edward Rosewater, noted Omaha Bee publisher and political force, died Friday in Omaha after a recent U. S. Senate bid failed. He shaped Omaha and Nebraska progress through terse editorials and persistent advocacy. Funeral services were held Sunday with Masonic and Jewish rites. Des Moines streetcars carried 1,000,000 fair passengers. a new loop improved service, with plans for an east side loop next year for North Western riders to reach the fairgrounds.
The Hamilton-Hardin-Wright district, a political anchor in western Iowa, has sent a new senator amid a history of notable figures. Commentary on Chauncey Weaver’s reply to Senator Bowen and the candidacy battles of Cady Chase versus Chas. F. Pieterson frame a century of local politics and the district’s influence.
The piece notes editors defeated for office face circulating editorials alleging neglect in state making. It lists Iowa editors who have attained positions of trust including Hatton Clarkson Clark Perkins Aldrich Young Murphy Tedford English Chassell McFarland Mahin Brigham Swalm McLean. Locally editors win legislative honors and become postmasters.
The article notes a severe shortage of cars for moving crops as roads reach capacity. Factories race to supply engines and lumber, while wheat fields in Canada draw equipment away. Labor is tight for building, operating, and farming amid broad Western Hemisphere prosperity. It advises ordering coal in early September to ensure holiday heat.
The Ringold Record urges the governor not to write partisan letters this fall and condemns ongoing misrepresentation of Gov. Larrabee as a boogaboo figure. It notes support for his positions against trusts and saloons and hints at open endorsement by Iowa politicians.
A columnist attacks Col Lafayette Young for adopting progressive ideas, rejecting legacy spelling and chewing gum, and hints he may sign affidavits under a mispronounced name Lay-feet Ung.
Norris Brown, brother of Leon Brown of the Register and Leader, is described as a progressive reformer who has long served Nebraska, notably as attorney general, and is praised for his work against various evils.
Jno N Smith of Altoona Polk County received the nomination from the 7th district Democratic convention in Des Moines on Saturday. The convention declined to endorse E B Howard of Ames the independent candidate. Little is known of Smith but he promised to canvas the district and secured the nomination.
The Iowa State College exhibit and professor work at the Iowa State fair were key features of the exposition. It is hoped the legislature provides at least $1000 annually for a college exhibit to establish an educational department worthy of the institution.
The Intelligencer hopes Col Bryan will agree on a satisfactory arrangement with Ames Chautauqua management for a date at the next session and reasonable compensation.
Charlie Walsh resigns from the national committee saying the party has fallen under corporate control. Once a Bryan supporter, Walsh abandons him due to the company he keeps.
Oysters are now in market and the harvest remains strong despite high water. The timing may affect the supply when oyster suppers begin, though current reports show no disruption to the crop.
Friends across the state celebrate the recovery of Senator A. B. Funk of Spirit Lake after a health restoration.
Gov. Cummins departed Saturday night for Colorado for a short rest before resuming active campaign work. Prof. Holden reported rain over the weekend believed to help mature the corn crop.
A critique argues rural mail carriers average twenty seven miles daily under all weather and keep three horses. They endure harsh conditions for just seven hundred twenty dollars a year, calling the pay penurious and below appropriate for the labor and equipment, urging a wage of one thousand dollars.
Two carloads of Italian immigrants traveled by Ames on their way to San Francisco aboard Lehigh Valley R A company cars. At Cedar Rapids they allegedly stole mail and valuables. An armed guard stood at every car door in Ames and depots at Carroll and Missouri Valley were locked to prevent trouble.
Des Moines reports Charles A. Walsh resigns from the Democratic National Committee to run as an independent. He accuses party leaders of catering to corporate interests and notes Iowa conservatives now control the state party. The piece links his letter to broader national party realignments and GOP gains with Ex-Gov Larrabee and Hubbard featured in the Iowa campaign. ORA WILLIAMS.
A Kansas City Journal piece reflects on schooling and ambition through verses about Ben Franklin, Abe Lincoln, Columbus, and Isabella, urging diligence and dream pursuit. It pairs with local notes on Kansas farming breaches, Old Settler’s Reunion in Peck's Grove, and regional updates from Roland, Randall, Slater, Cambridge, and Des Moines area venues.
Dr. Hatcher departed Tuesday evening for Chamberlain South Dakota to oversee his farm for about two days then plans to hunt prairie chickens believed more plentiful this year. He forecasts about a week away in total.
John L. Brown an attorney bought the Huxley Argus and renamed it the Chronicle. The first issue after the change appeared with effort yet remains creditable, and Brown vows to make the Chronicle an engaging publication.
Adolph Molstre has purchased a quarter section of land near Alsen North Dakota and will move with his family mid September. He will sell household furniture at public sale and also dispose of his real estate similarly. Story City Herald.
The Roland Record reports a new concrete bridge north of BE R Grove. Paul Nockling oversees construction. The bridge measures 24 feet wide, 2 1/2 feet high, and 2 1/2 feet long with township trustees supervising for permanency.
Local items include the marriage of Frank H. Kinsman and Tena A. Nelson on August 27 at the Nelson home near Nevada with Rev. Shaw officiating. They plan to live on Nelson farm lands in Grant township. A. Warner sold the Maxwell hotel to Dr. H. E. Jewell of Coon Rapids and exchanged for a 120 acre Guthrie county farm. transfer slated March 1, 1907. Rev. G. BE. Roberts accepts a call to First Church of Lake City, starting about October 1, with a successor to follow. Slater flower garden near the depot draws attention after a fair viewing. A storm causes a lightning strike at Adam Boda’s farm near Slater, injuring daughter Minnie and damaging the house corner.
B B Child of Nevada is re-elected secretary treasurer at the annual rural carriers meeting in Des Moines. The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint session September 14 in Slater to hear objections to Polk and Story county ditch assessments. Harvey Wherry of Johnson Grove invents a rope and pulley mail delivery device. Mrs G O Bide dies near Huxley aged 33 after internal herniation. burial at Bethany Cemetery, Kelley area.
A sign at the state fair reads a full meal of the offered fare would kill a dog and urges visitors to dine elsewhere. The notice appears in Slater News and signals food safety concerns amid the event.
Cards announce the marriage of Chris Nelson to Miss Rosey Bickelhaupt at the bride’s home on Wednesday evening in September.
Ed Tesdell came back to Slater from Artesian South Dakota where he planned to invest in land but did not purchase. He may buy later. F B Lloyd and Chas Long left Saturday for western Nebraska ranges to buy cattle if suitable animals are found.
John Van Gundy and his family return to Slater after spending the summer near Kennebec where Mr. Van Gundy secured a claim last year.
Ethel Horner taken to Mercy hospital for appendicitis. Ned the former Alfred Severeide ownership horse now with Des Moines fire department. Bethlehem church ladies host hot biscuit social at Oley Nelsons. Fowler house at Collins closes after 18 years and will visit Michigan. Cambridge seeks a band with C F Benfer to train if horns provided. Wv D Kern fatally injured in Des Moines streetcar crash formerly of Collins. Andrew Sutherland family returns to Slater from Colorado. G W Brown died in Boone on August 29 and had lived there since 1855. Story county fair to feature a horseshoe tournament. Huxley votes on bonds for a new school building. Maxwell reports a snowball producing bush. Iowa Center struggles to hire a principal. Harness thieves active southeast of Nevada.
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