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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
3
Story County Board of Supervisors discusses transfers of small railroad tax funds and authorizes payments to tax officers. The minutes cover sessions from September 5 to September 7 1905 with resolutions on drainage projects road abatements and compensation, plus appointments and hearings in Milford Indian Creek and Marshall County matters.
In a special session the Ames city council approved extending the water works system by contracting with Des Moines Iron Bridge Co for 82 689 57 funded by bond proceeds of 28 000 with the balance from bond sales designated for repairs. The mayor and water works committee were empowered to act on the contract and to handle bond sales. Dr H M Templeton resigned from the library board and H L Munn was nominated to fill the vacancy for the remaining six year term. The council adjourned to Sept 18.
Children prepare pennies for Gentry Brothers' Famous Shows coming to Ames. Recalling past performances, the event promises new features and a morning street parade. Two showings daily, afternoon and evening, Monday Sept. 25, presented by Northern Ohio Blankets Summy & Miller.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a dependable remedy for indigestion and weak stomachs. It claims to strengthen digestive organs and improve breath and notes it is sold by O. A. Gamble.
Vintage advertisement promotes low round trip rates to Portland via The North Western Line with optional side trips to Yellowstone and Alaska. It pitches Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough syrup sold by C. A. Gamble and DC A Gamble, claiming it clears phlegm and relieves coughs.
Very low rates to Chattanooga and Richmond offered on the North Western line for a limited period. Excur sion tickets sold September 14 to 16 and September 8 to 11 with favorable return limits for commemorating the Chicamauga battle anniversary and the Farmers National Congress. DeWitts Little Early Risers advertised for biliousness and constipation. Sold by O A Gamble.
Iowa G A R and friends travel to the thirty ninth National Encampment at Denver on special trains via the North Western Line with through Pullman sleeping cars from Cedar Rapids Des Moines and other Iowa points to Denver without change. Trains leave September 2 and 4 with rates in effect August 30 to September 4 inclusive. Fall information on a . Ap . Chicago & North Western.
Mr James N Nicholas of Vernon Conn reports Chamberlains Pain Balm eased a burn for a child after cold treatments worsened inflammation. He endorses its use for burns cuts strains and back pain and says he personally uses it. Sold by Loughran Bauer.
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