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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
4
The Intelligencer is published every Thursday morning in Ames Story county Iowa with a subscription price of one dollar per year in advance.
Judge Smith McPherson in Davenport United States Circuit Court declares the Iowa mullet law system illegal and states no license exists for selling liquor as a beverage in Iowa. The ruling holds no lawful sale of intoxicants in the state and denies an injunction in United Breweries Company versus Civic Federation.
The article notes the Jewish New Year 5669 and describes Orthodox and Reform practices. Rabbi Kopfstein praises Jewish contributions to civilization while urging moral responsibility and equal judgment before God. Ames-Heren colony members join in spirit, with Patriotic citizenship and compliance with law.
The narrative recalls early Iowa history with two small settlements near Fort Madison, including Mon trose and French trader Honore Tesson. It notes U.S. government forts, a 1808 occupation led by Lt. Alpha Kingsley, and the 1804 treaty transferring eastern Mississippi land to the United States. The piece ties government pledges, pioneer trade, and the Black Hawk War to these events.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes Fort Madison in Lee county may be Iowa’s oldest settled town, planning a centennial celebration from September 26 to October 1. The piece recalls Iowa’s early milestones and compares Fort Madison to earlier Dubuque settlements established by traders and miners.
The notice marks the birthday of Zachary Taylor and recalls his major military service from 1808 through his presidency. It notes his birth in Orange County Virginia on September 24, 1784, and death July 9, 1850, along with key battles in the Mexican War.
General John M. Palmer who led the sound money ticket against Bryan in 1896 died at Springfield Illinois on September 25 1900. The Palmer and Buckner campaigns are remembered as a patriotic effort to oppose free silver.
The text records John Marshall as born September 24, 1755, in Germantown Virginia, and dying in 1835. It identifies him as chief justice of the United States and the interpreter of the federal constitution.
In Toledo Taft asked whether Bryan promises of 1908 are worth more than those of 1896 and 1900, labeling the inquiry as timely and pertinent during his address last week.
On September 25, 1513 Balboa crossed to the Pacific Ocean and claimed the region in the name of Spain. The report notes Spain has little immediate reward from this great discovery.
The Sioux City Tribune notes the November vote on Can nonism and urges Iowa residents to support Lacey if they prefer this stance over Communism. The piece frames the choice as a regional political test and emphasizes Lacey’s alignment on the issue.
A speech excerpt notes support for Republican labor policy and records. It cites the Eight Hour law Employers' Liability act and child labor protections in DC, endorsing Taft's Cincinnati declaration on injunctions and reforms to improve workers' conditions.
A brief fragment quotes Samuel Fielding on the value of deeds, noting that kind actions endure even when memory fades. The line emphasizes durable moral impact beyond remembrance.
Miss Georgine van Aaken of Amersfoort Holland, a noted violinist, is engaged to teach violin and other strings at the Ames Conservatory of Music and to assist piano teaching. She arrives with her sister, will give a solo at chapel services, and comes highly recommended by Carl Flesch.
The poem imagines William Jennings Bryan as an optimistic, resilient Democrat after another election loss. It portrays Bryan, Kern, and Taft as distant rivals aboard an aging vessel, with Bryan repeating a worn boast of waiting four more years to run again.
The Concord Monitor reports the Labor World endorses Taft as a true friend of labor and asserts Gompers attacks will not sway workers. It argues organized labor must stay united and that Gompers errs in pursuing a divisive fight.
The text records Mr. Bryan accusing Mr. Taft of changing stance on corporate campaign contributions after the Denver convention. It notes Taft as a law abiding citizen and explains such contributions were deemed unlawful by a Republican Congress under Taft’s era, urging honesty from Bryan.
In Nebraska Lancaster Precinct No. 4 Fairview voters cast 35 Republican and 26 Democratic votes in the primary, with fall totals 43 Republican and 35 Democratic, a Democratic edge of about 1 percent. Bryan noted changes from his old ward precinct and joked about reforming the district to tilt Republican.
A compact meditation on refined conduct and social grace attributed to Schiller. The quote underscores dignity found in courteous behavior amid social interactions.
The Ontario case centers on a love triangle involving Marie Parmley a Boone county schoolteacher and her younger sister Lorraine Parmley sixteen. An Italian suitor known as Frank faced arrest for carrying concealed weapons at Ames. A fourteen year old son threatens to shoot the suitor. Ontario residents remain unsettled awaiting the outcome of the affair.
An old advertisement for Rings Little Liver Pills promotes relief for biliousness and sick headache, claiming a toned liver without giping. The 365c price is noted and C. A. Gamble, Druggist, is listed as the seller.
A man known for wearing a hat in a restaurant reportedly turns away from his hat to return a loan. He then loses several hundred dollars when a bank failure affects his funds.
A fragmentary OCR line shows Mrs saying yes and a note about patience and punishment. The text also mentions a corpulent punishment and a counterpoint to spanking. No clear event, person, or place is identifiable.
A Brazilian giant moth named Agrippina reaches about 13 inches across from wing tip to wing tip. The gray and black species is among the largest documented in the region.
A brief Spanish aphorism contrasts fools who question time with the wise who know it. The line offers timeless reflection on patience and timing.
A reflective line notes that every man carries a unique task to fulfill, emphasizing duty and personal contribution within a broader social chorus.
Hands cracked and bruised from husking with skin issues, tan, freckles. Draws out inflammation and heals. Price 25 cents. Carbolized poultice. Sold by C. A. Gamble, druggist.
The Omaha Bee notes Taft could redeem his tariff pledge if elected, while Bryan would be powerless to enact free trade without a supportive Senate. The piece contrasts the two candidates and their chances to fulfill promises.
The remark notes that persistent haste prevents completing tasks and achieving goals, warning against constant rushing. It emphasizes the need for deliberate pace to finish work and avoid missed opportunities.
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