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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
4
The Intelligencer publishes weekly Thursdays in Ames Story county Iowa with subscription price one dollar per year in advance.
The piece condemns townsfolk who refuse to attend a temperance revival and hinder patriotic citizen Dr. Mason who seeks enforcement of state laws. It argues the great railroad that aided the town should take away its shops and move workers to end vice and corruption in the community.
The Ames Intelligencer denounces Boone saloons as a financial lure that harms workers and residents. It cites Alabama Fuller law, South Carolina election closures, and Georgia near beer bills as evidence the nationwide prohibition wave grows while Boone lingers and the town seems dead set against reform.
Mrs Minnie Douglas of Adel faced church censure for whist play for a live pig and other prizes at the Adel club. The debate centers on card games for prizes versus church rules, with opinions split among ministers and a call to review agricultural prize practices at Ames.
Ames hosts a two day harvest home festival October 1 and 2 with tours of laboratories and new buildings including the 200 acre dairy and poultry farm. Governor Carroll, Senator Cummins, and Hon. Lafe Young headline events with football games and exhibits from various college departments.
The piece argues Uncle Sam will spend heavily to open two large Indian reservations in North and South Dakota for settlement. It warns land will be rushed by settlers from the Midwest regardless of quality, driven by greed for free profits, while railroads profit and most people end up harmed.
James Wilson served as secretary of agriculture for twelve years and oversaw an increase in the U.S. agricultural trade balance from 234 million to 411 million dollars, a gain of 75.7 percent.
A humorous Des Moines Tribune remark praises those content with their meals and avoids envying Mr Harman, suggesting fat gentle men enjoy their own company and plate.
The Clinton Herald notes the new law bans manufacturers and dealers from delivering beer and wine to houses. It claims compliance is high and suggests liquor interests have never been more law-abiding.
An editorial urges readers to avoid knocking others as a harmful habit. It classifies some people as born knockers or acquiring the habit and notes their constant opposition to everything, arguing such mindset harms their view of life.
A reflective line notes that opportunities favor those who act rather than wait. The saying emphasizes initiative over passive waiting and suggests proactive behavior leads to favorable outcomes. The statement captures a timeless ethic about diligence and timely action.
A concise reflection on harmonizing ideals with reality to achieve safety. The statement suggests that pursuing practical ideals leads to stable outcomes when the vision aligns with what can be achieved.
William J. Minchin leads services with Sunday School at 9 45 A M and morning worship at 11 00 A M The theme contrasts Calvin views with modern thinking The Young People Society and C B meet at 6 30 P M followed by an evening service at 7 30 P M with the theme Pluck versus Luck Join in worship.
J. T. Houser, minister, calls for Bible School at 9 45 A M and sermon at 11 A M titled The Call of a Hundred Years. Endeavor at 6 30 P M and evening service at 7 30 P M. All are welcome.
A brief church notice from St. Cecelia Catholic Church lists Minister F. C. Renier for Mass at 7 A. M. with Massat iv:v.
Rev. John T. Houser of the Church of Christ will conduct revival meetings at the Christian church in Ontario. The sessions begin Sunday evening and will continue indefinitely.
Sunday school at 10:00 led by Mrs. Edna Pruitt superintendent. Sermon at 11:00 on Foreign Mission. United Presbyterian Church East Union at 6:30 with a sermon at 7:30. Everyone invited.
An offer urges non subscribers to join the Des Moines Register and Leader with a $1.00 rate for daily delivery until January 1, 1910. The paper is distributed to rural Iowa routes the day of printing.
Local shoe store promotes Burley & Stevens boys youths and little gents styles plus Miss Low Heel school shoes. Large selection at affordable prices. Address listed as 2131.
A brief aphorism contrasts ambition with friction in social ascent. The line suggests some men gain momentum and status while others remain awkward or limited.
A terse aphorism notes that unwavering belief without self check should be reconsidered. It urges open evaluation of convictions to avoid stagnation and error, promoting adaptability and critical thinking.
The corset manufacturer makes his money a matter of form. It’s the better half that generally sees the worst side of a man.
A Jewell Record note states that residents spend over a hundred dollars weekly on gasoline in the town. The expenditure far exceeds incidental fuel use and largely supports automobile travel. Randall Round about.
Dr. S. A. Knapp spent Friday to Sunday at the college with his son Prof. H. Knapp. The elder Knapp often travels widely in the United States and takes brief times to visit his son during trips.
J. M. Dieffenbacher dominated the Iowa State Fair exhibit of vegetables last week taking 27 premiums, most of them first prizes. He won Burpee's special prize of twenty dollars, with total premiums totaling 82.00 dollars.
Messrs. Turner McLain A H Munn A S Liddle and Robert Cairnes left Monday for the Des Moines river for a few days of fishing and will return in time for the conference.
A single intoxicated man was arrested last night but slept off his drink and woke ready to pay the fine, then danced to freedom this morning. The report appears in Booze News.
The Davenport Democrat notes bridal parties are increasingly popular at the state fair, becoming one of the most engaging spectator attractions on the grounds.
Taxes must be paid before October 1 to avoid penalties. A complete list is available at Story County Bank.
Read This if You Want to Make Money. We sell good farms with heavy black loam soil, clay subsoil, no hard pan, sand or gravel, from 857.50 to $100 per acre depending on improvements and location. Hancock county land selling rapidly as prices rise. See the tiled corn this year. Write F. L. Bush, Cashier, First National Bank, Kanawha Iowa.
Karl H Granger class of 88 stopped in Ames en route to the Pacific coast. It is his first Ames visit in twenty years and he notes the town's marked improvement since he left. Dr Granger practices in South Weymouth Mass after time abroad.
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The Sioux City Tribune notes a Boone man’s claim of catching a fish with his toe and suggests the story tests the notion that stronger bait yields bigger fish, while urging foot washing for visible tooth marks.
Miss Louise Falk of Davenport to replace Miss Ada Hayden who resigned from the botany department. Falk is a State University graduate and has worked with Dr. Arthur at Purdue University.
Clayton county auditor reports total bounties paid to Mr. and Mrs. Groundhog and family and for rattlesnakes. By Tuesday the county paid 4 749 woodchucks at 25 cents each and 249 rattlesnakes at 50 cents each amounting to 1234 dollars and 50 cents.
The Omaha Board of Education approved serving pie at the high school luncheon, deeming it a brain food. The pie will be prepared in the building, which is expected to help its acceptance.
A Washington Democrat quotes a saying about talkative people. The letter notes a local man in town recently lost his job for talking too much and suggests that frequent talkers are not popular.
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