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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
4
The Cole amusement hall west of the armory is taking form and should be ready soon. A one story structure at 100 by 50 feet will include roller skating and spaces for dances and public events with a basement, store room, and banquet seating flexibility.
The remedy has gained over years to become a staple medicine with enormous sales. It treats acute throat infections like coughs and croup and is easy to take. Sold byhran Bauer and Joel Cagwin.
Iowa references annual road and bridge taxes totaling over 100,000 with poll tax. Estimates show 4.5 to 5 million dollars spent statewide, half of which funds the entire state government. Director A Marston urges a systematic, accountable road program, arguing current spending yields limited results and roads could be improved with proper management.
An old advertisement touts a collapsible tube with a nozzle for easy application to piles. The product promises soothing relief from soreness itching and burning. Price 50 mw. Sold by C. A le. Guaranteed.
An editorial note from Rockwell City Advocate jokes about misnaming fruit size when describing strawberries shown to readers. The piece contrasts intended circumference with stated diameter and reflects a lighthearted correction by Carlson sid.
James Dawson died after descending a drill well near Ames College as gas from a dynamite blast trapped him. Edwinson attempted rescue but his grip failed. another rescuer was overcome by gas. Dawson, 30 feet deep, died before resuscitation and was found with drill rods. He lived with his elderly mother in Ames.
The forty second Story County Agricultural Society fair runs September 24 to 27 at the Nevada fair grounds. President Grove and Secretary Greenawalt push a top event with numerous division superintendents guiding stalls floral hall and animal and exhibit groups. Season tickets cost one dollar and premiums total many hundreds of dollars for residents who exhibit horses cows hogs and produce. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup offered as a no opiate option for cold relief is advertised by C A Gamble.
Mrs. Florence Jacques of Ottumwa Iowa serves as a policewoman wearing badge No 3 covering the city beat. She handles humane cases and led Ottumwa Humane Society, becoming a prominent local figure despite rejecting a uniform.
A note from Lafe Young criticizes city aldermen for lax duties and choosing the easy path, claiming they avoid active efforts to protect the public purse and perform their responsibilities. The remark underscores perceived complacency among local officials.
Farmers in Polk County question Iowa State Agricultural College influence at the State Fair. Mitchellville Index reports community concerns about agricultural agenda dominance.
The Des Moines Register and Leader offers daily delivery to new subscribers excluding Sundays from now to January 1, 1908 for $1 or daily and Sunday for $1.50. It highlights Iowa news service accuracy and cartoon appeal, urging immediate remittance to secure the special rate.
An old ad touts Pineules claiming people in pine forests do not get kidney disease. One nightly dose supposedly relieves backache. A 30 day treatment costs $1.00 with money-back assurance. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
L G Dixson announces a public sale at the old Musselman place two miles south of Ontario on the interurban. Items include fourteen milch cows, calves, two yearling bulls, geese, horses, mules, sows, pigs, and farming implements such as a Deere plow, harrow, and corn plows. Sale begins at 1 o'clock.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes that farmers increasingly use printed letterheads and envelopes, with farm names and drawings of animals or buildings. It argues such stationery signals progress and turns farming into a business, boosting pride for the farmer and family.
It is claimed indigestion is the National disease and Rings Dyspepsia Tablets are in demand because they do the work. They promise quick relief from stomach trouble bloating and dyspepsia. Two days treatment free ask your druggist about them. Sold
Professors J. B. Davidson of I. 8 S. C. and Chase of Nebraska announce a forthcoming book on Farm Machinery and Farm Motors. The first edition is nearly ready for publication and aims to fill a unique niche as the first work on this subject.
An excerpt from the Postville iia Review recounts a shopper asking two local builders about paint. One used lead and oil for about $28 with peeling, the other used Devoe lead and zinc for about $14 and praised its finish. The column notes suspicion of advertiser claims from Devoe Paint.
The Des Moines Daily News announces a October only offer: new subscribers pay $1.50 for a 15 month regular rate, receive the daily edition without Sundays free through January 1, 1908. The paper pledges independent, unprejudiced political news and urges readers to mail in with the payment.
The September American Boy features Minnehaha on the cover and concludes Tad and Tomlinson’s The Camp Fire of Mad Anthony. Off the Reservation continues three chapters with Edward S. Ellis, and John T. Trowbridge begins a new serial. Also finished are Hazy and For the Flag. Read about Capturing an Outlaw Benjamin West bios The Spell at Number Six The Grizzly of the Siskiyou Mountains The Banishment of Solomon Outwitting the Sioux Chats with Big Americans The Boy on His Muscle and Keeping Tab on the World plus departments on stamps coins photo graphy and more. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup ad at end.
R C Gotham suffered a painful toe injury after a weed stem pierced it. The toe became inflamed and the entire leg stiff and sore. Dr Engle of State Center is treating him and blood poisoning is feared but hoped to be averted.
A series of land and property transfers are recorded, detailing grants from various grantors to multiple grantees. Locations include Nevada Ames Maxwell Cam r Amos Nervig and Cam bridge with parcel descriptions and monetary values ranging from 25 to 3000 dollars.
A Jewel presents itself as the most beautiful gift that lasts a lifetime and urges potential customers to call for their jewelry assortment.
Fine Jewelry markets its sale items including neck chains bracelets lockets rings and more with pricing aimed to eclipse competitors and attract shoppers.
Turn the chair over and wash the cane work with hot water and a sponge to soak it thoroughly. Use a touch of soap if the canework is very dirty. Air dry and it will be as good as new.
Advertisement promises a 30 days supply of Pineules for $1.00 by C. A. Gamble. It claims relief from backache lumbago and rheumatism from the first dose and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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