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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
2
The Intelligencer published every Thursday morning in Ames Story county Iowa lists a subscription price of 1.00 per year in advance.
The piece lists aging figures like Hill and Temple and a 80 year old Iowa senator amid a riff on pensions and absentee office work. It mocks salaries for age and calls for scrutiny of trust in public service during a campaign year. Harvey Ingham is noted as the old man of The Leader.
The article previews Bishop Keane’s upcoming visit to the new Catholic church in Ames. It highlights his history opposing Sabbath violations in Dubuque, leading efforts against saloon power, and urging residents to oppose Sunday laws that undermine the Lord’s Day. The piece reflects church and civic leaders uniting against perceived threats to Sabbath observance.
The Story County Herald compares modern usage of patriotism with Webster and Clay era rhetoric. It recalls Sept 13 1815 when peace with the Sioux was established, Sept 14 Fox reaffirmed the 1804 treaty, and Sept 16 the towns treaty including mutual good will. Some Indians are not keeping faith.
The piece notes September 1 in Chicago and several northern cities as Roosevelt’s straw hat discard date. Ames joins St. Louis and Cincinnati in setting September 15 while New Orleans clocks October 1. Los Angeles has no fixed date due to boosters claiming year round straw wear.
Cady Chase of Webster City who served as U S attorney for the Northern Iowa district receives appointment as deputy exalted ruler of Elks in the north Iowa district. With lodge regalia he aims to outdo old enemies and celebrate with a Merry Chase.
The Atlantic Telegraph has discontinued its daily issue after years of publication preferring a weekly. Publishers said a good weekly is better than a poor daily. The paper’s move reflects concerns about sustaining a daily edition.
The pamphlet outlines a defense against the $29,240,000 fine and questions why no conspiracy charge is brought against Roosevelt Landis Garfield Smith and others. It argues the company presents a strong in print case.
Judge Landis replies that Standard Oil’s deliberate law violation wounds society more than counterfeiting and mail theft as he imposes a fine of 29,240,000 dollars. The statement underscores the court’s view of corporate crime’s impact on public trust.
The piece notes long July days shrinking as the sun shifts with seasons. It mentions the autumnal equinox on September 23 and winter starting December 22, highlighting how quickly daylight fades.
Story county calls for strict safeguards to prevent introducing hog cholera from Hamilton county as Chicago packers refuse all hog shipments from areas where the disease has been reported.
Secretary Taft orders opening coal deposits in the Philippines and notes coal discoveries in Alaska. A convenient Pacific region supply will aid the fleet’s operations as it moves around the area.
In the year ending June 30 Cuba's exports to the United States reached 97 million dollars and imports from the United States totaled 49 million dollars, marking substantial increases in both directions.
Due to higher print paper costs the Colfax Clipper has removed patent insides and now operates at half its former size, trimming pages and content accordingly.
The note recalls General Grant entering the U S army in 1861 as an obscure figure and, within under three years, earning recognition by the U S Senate for his service.
It is noted that a new U S Senator from Iowa might not receive a hearing in his first term. Mutual friends could approach Steve Eckins to seek a division of time.
The Second Iowa Cavalry plans a reunion in Muscatine on October 16 and 17 at the site where the regiment trained before entering active service.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican frames Labor Day as a worldwide, inclusive occasion beyond any single religion or nation, emphasizing its universal significance for workers and communities everywhere.
The Sioux City Journal notes Highmore, eight and under church rules ask youth to display proper conduct after services. It urges young people to make plans to depart early as a precaution and maintain decorum on church grounds.
Grant J. Ross of Sioux City, the city health officer, endorses a theory that meat eating increases violent or criminal tendencies, placing his seal of approval on the controversial claim.
Dr Hillis notes forty four paths to Hades with none known to provide a rebate. The remark frames a skeptical view of shortcuts or concessions and underscores a belief in no easy way or discount in the domain discussed.
The Tribune notes strong apricot yields near Webster City as John Davis reports his trees reaching four years since planting, signaling productive trees and growing harvest potential for the season.
New York City averages 30 000 postal cards each day as a foreign steamer arrives with over 65 000 cards in her mail bags delivering a large parcel to the city.
The proposed relocation sets the Panama railroad to run parallel to the isthmian canal rather than crossing it multiple times, a change aimed at streamlining transit and reducing structural conflicts. The alteration calls for reconstruction to align with the canal corridor and improve efficiency for future waterway and rail operations.
Venus makes her debut Saturday as an evening star after performing morning duty since January. The change marks her first appearance in a new cycle and signals a shift in her schedule for observers.
Iowa voters discuss selecting a man to push forward on national policy, aiming to place a strong leader in the U.S. Senate who can outpace Senator Aldrich in influence and agenda.
Jack Hornstein born May 8, 1847 in Brooklyn died after a long liver illness at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. He led the Boone Democrat, served as Boone mayor, was a Cleveland appointee postmaster, and later ran a Chicago printing office with his brother. He married Lina Schreiter in 1882 and is survived by his widow, son Fred, four brothers and a sister.
Church notices announce Pastor H. D. Williams will preach at 11 p.m. on The Way to Overcome Circumstances and at 7 30 p.m. on Freedom in Service The Satis faction of Doing Right Bible School opens at 9 45 a.m. with classes for all ages Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p.m. with a warm greeting for youth
William J. Minchin will preach at both services with morning theme The Valley of Achor A Door of Hope and evening theme The Mission of the Miraculous. Special music led by Prof. Bell. Sunday school at 9 45. Services open to all at 6 30.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces services held in the Armory with no preaching on Sunday September 15 due to the pastor's absence at conference. Sunday school at 9 45. Epworth League at 6330 with the lesson "Instruction in God s Word" led by Mrs Maggie Hamilton.
St Johns Episcopal Church announces morning prayer and sermon at 11 oclock led by Rector Herbert A Wilson. The subject is The Morning Twilight with Sunday School held before the morning service.
Pastor Francis C Renier will celebrate Mass at 10 o clock a m next Sunday.
Pastor J. W. Stiverson preaches at the usual hours on Sunday. The 3 o'clock service will be the final service of the season at Evergreen. Christian Science services Sunday at 7 p.m. in Odd Fellow's Hall, subject Matter.
G O Paulsrud, pastor, will conduct Lutheran church services Friday evening at the local parish with routine readings and hymn singing.
The Ames Prohibition Alliance plans a meeting with Mrs. W. D Elwell at 918 Lincoln Ave on Monday September 16 at 7 30 p m Local notice states the time and place for the gathering seeking support for prohibition efforts.
Dr Storms spoke at the chapel on Tuesday outlining student expectations. Expulsion may result from intoxication and liquor use. rules apply off campus while the student maintains college status. Tobacco is deplored but not tightly regulated in student rooms, hazing is a misdemeanor with expulsion as a possible remedy.
I was so weak from a diarrhoea attack I could hardly attend to duties until I took Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It cured me completely after nine days with other medicines failing. R. G. Stewart of Stewart & Bro. Greenville Ala endorses it. sold by Loughran & Bauer and Joel Cagwin.
The senior class held its annual election Tuesday naming H H Kildee of Osage as president Florence Kimbal of Council Bluffs as vice president H 1 Robinson of Sloan as treasurer and J 4 Given of Des Moines as sergeant at arms Mr Given who was president last term expressed strong feelings about winning the position this term.
The Webster City Tribune endorses Allison as vice presidential candidate in a brief editorial note.
The Ames Club held a Tuesday shoot where Bob Clark regained the cup. Clark and Smith each hit 22 of 25. Clark broke 9 of 10 in the deciding tie. Adams Kooser and Brown each made 21 of 25. Howard Adams led the day with 107 of 125. Dr. Wer of Maxwell attended.
The Fort Dodge Des Moines and Sutherland Railway Interurban announces service in effect July 1 1907. Ames departures run seven days a week with morning and afternoon trips from 700 to 1000 am and 800 pm. From Des Moines and Boone arrivals to Ames occur at 850 950 1150 am 150 350 550 700 950 pm and 1200 200 400 pm.
A home painting advisory offer promises free information on paint types and costs. The ad touts De voe lead-and-zinc Paint as safer than lead and oil, explains usage and quantity needs, and offers a free pamphlet when customers visit Loughran and Bauer to buy their paint.
Mothers with young children are urged to use Bees Laxative Cough Syrup which tastes good and claims to drive illness from the bowels reduce phlegm and clear the head for all ages. Guaranteed and available from C. A. Gantble.
A fragmented timetable shows various train names routes and times including Overland Limited Fast Mail Des Moines Express and Chicago Express with scattered hours and notes on baggage handling and baggage room hours.
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