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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
5
A vivid sports moment unfolds as a young player fades after a brutal scene. Fans insist Reddy touched the plate, despite the tragedy, as onlookers witness grief and the team presses on.
John Hearn of Cole started a position at L M Gibson ice cream and confectionery. Danforths from Ares journeyed through Ames en route to Salina Kansas. Several locals attended the G A R encampment in Saratoga New York. Francis leaves L O Keedick to work East. Lewis acts as clerk. Crambits orchestra travels to Ogden for the Fair Festival with races and events. High school adds mechanical drawing. Miss Watkins praised. Domestic Science continues with seventh grade serving and eighth grade cooking. Rev Pleasant W Bishop from Gilbert attended the Lawn reunion at Eagle Grove and plans to visit southern Illinois and Saratoga for events.
A. H. Williams writes from San Anton Cuba to The Intelligencer stating he will pay in American money for two years. He explains three local currencies Ora Americano Ora Espanola and Plata or Bryan money and notes Bryan would do well in Cuba. He praises the country praising American farmers and asserts natives cannot govern themselves. He promises to write more about the country.
Harry Jones leased the former Knudson space on Monday and plans a confectionery ice cream and tobacco shop. He traveled to Chicago that night to buy a soda fountain costing about four to five thousand dollars. Mrs. Jones will likely remain behind the counter in the new store.
Dr. B. R. Rodgers, visiting Ames, discusses the Kansas School of Agriculture in Manhattan receiving a $70,000 appropriation for a new veterinary building. He notes abundant local stone lowers costs and labor suffices, arguing the project could cost at least $100,000 elsewhere.
Pi Beta Phi members praise Mr Jacobs as a perfect landlord after renting his college house as a chapter home. They recount asking for improvements and receiving far more than expected, with Jacobs planning more building projects.
The Ames band concerts in the park closed for the season after high quality music and strong organization. B. J. Sheldon receives thanks for bringing the band to its splendid equipment and management. Director Maquin is praised for his thorough musicianship.
A Michigan reader says Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured a bad lame back after three weeks of plaster and other remedies. The product is sold by Loughran & Hauer and Joel Cagwin.
Tilden's dry goods displays draw attention with two striking windows. One shows a students room scene with Teddy Bears as pupils, while the other features flying balloons animated by an electric fan, captivating onlookers during the past few days.
The Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs opens October 1 and 2. Parents should write Henry W. Robert for directions to reach Council Bluffs and for guidance on preparing deaf children for their work. The new 300000 dollar fireproof building is ready for use.
The Ames band gave an open air concert on our streets last night to a large and appreciative audience. The organization is the best Ames has had in years and is a credit to the town that claims it. Their program was varied, each piece being well received.
F. J. Devoreck freed in Nevada on trial for wife desertion after judges ruled the offense occurred before the desertion law took effect. He arrived in Ames that evening following the ruling and release Monday.
Twin City brick plants in Minneapolis supply the church’s materials. The base will be brown mottled and the superstructure pink bottled, forming the new M. E. church exterior.
The note explains that S. R. O. is not a club or society phrase but a sign used when theatres are sold out. It urges securing S. R. O. signs for college cars to indicate full capacity events.
Press Bulletin Four from the experiment station at the college outlines Iowa apple cold storage practices. It covers timing to pick apples, grading for storage, brief storage period after picking, 32 degree Fahrenheit storage temperature, packaging and wrapping, and storage duration. Compiled by Prof. B A Beach and H J Eustace. Copy available from C F Curtiss, director, Ames experiment station.
Advertisers claim DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills cure backache from weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. A week’s treatment costs 25 cents and the product is sold by C. A. Gamble.
Mrs. Joanna Evans, out west of town, reports a freak hen and brood that are distinctly unique. The hen had been bluffing to set but did not endure the usual wear and tear.
A hen returned from lunch to find four kittens occupying her nest after an old cat’s brood had been moved in by a dog’s earlier attack. The hen then mothered the blind felines, with Mrs. Evans feeding them fresh milk. The kittens reportedly show equal affection and care toward the hen foster mother.
A warning against neglecting mild stomach pains and indigestion noting symptoms such as headaches belching and nervousness. Recommends Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia as a remedy to aid digestion and help enjoy meals, sold by C. A. Gamble.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a magical tonic for thin pale children. It pledges quick results with ingredients Cod Liver Oil Hypophosphites and Glycerine to build fat blood and bone, stating easy digestion for little folk. Availability shown at druggists for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The piece notes August 17 1807 as the Fulton Clermont start and contrasts steam navigation with railroad and telegraph advances. It mentions engineer Edward Entwistle, Des Moines, and local townsman Hd Askew, framing steam boat telegraph and railroad as American and British milestones.
Street and tailored hats are now on display at Miss Zenorrs millinery, just west of Bakers Jewelry, showcasing new arrivals and stylish headwear for shoppers.
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