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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
17
The Ames Intelligencer announces weekly publication in Story County Iowa with editors F. R. and M. O. Conaway and a subscription price of 1.00 per year in advance.
Lightning struck the Lincoln church in Huxley last Sunday causing damage. The Church of God is holding tent meetings near Grove School house. A Collins ordinance was reviewed in court and ruled a valid law by Judge Evans.
September statements report deposits of 3,250,948.72 in Story County banks illustrating local prosperity. Farmers plan to invest gains, buying land elsewhere while selling livestock and preparing for the corn harvest. money will flow back as steers and hogs marketize.
The Boone Democrat quotes Republicans conceding the Second and Sixth districts to Democrats while fighting in First Fifth and Eighth. It cites Dawson’s past victories and district dynamics, notes Major Lacey’s strength in the Sixth, and mentions local Missouri Valley area turf disputes. Minor local incidents: a Boone saloon burglary, a boy poisoned by acid, and orchard thefts in Roland.
Miss Bauldes a teacher at Huxley. Mrs Sheldahl hosted at Cambridge pie social. Esther Peterson begins kindergarten work at Drake. N C Nelson attends Danish College at Des Moines. several locals visit, travel, or attend reunions. baseball at Huxley and other social gatherings noted. accidents and hospital visits reported from several towns.
Greetings from all over the world mark President Roosevelt's birthday. Born September 27, 1858, in New York, he is noted for action and reforms, with praise and criticism tied to his methods. The public hopes for many more years of vigorous service.
Local lodge groups announce upcoming meetings and socials including Masons Pocahontas tonight and Rebeccas Woodmen and Ww R C events Friday through Saturday with Ames Monday, Odd Fellows Tuesday Rathbones Tuesday and Red Men Wednesday.
The piece argues the government should raise rural carrier salaries to at least 1000 dollars annually, praising carriers and urging patrons to help push the measure. It notes Col. Harry Hazlett and Maj. Ham Robinson contributing parts to a political ticket form and mentions a congressman election and a senator’s name pending.
The governor asserts his statements must be taken at face value, dismissing opponents' interpretations. In his campaign opening he emphasizes unwavering clarity on all public questions and actions.
Community note urges residents to keep the October Harvest Festival in mind for upcoming plans and activities, inviting participation and local involvement. The reminder hints at dates, events, and local organizers but provides no specific details.
A pleasant surprise marked Hon and Mrs C G Lee s 10th wedding anniversary with a tin horn filled gathering. Mrs Jacobs hosts card party October 4 and an Oct 3 afternoon reception. High school teens enjoy a dance at PF Adams hall and a large reception for President Storms. Old teachers welcome new faculty at Mrs Rice s home with a chicken supper. Elsie Macomber s wedding at St Paul s church followed by Chamberlain Hotel supper. Several small social gatherings and visits unfold among college community members.
A string of notes from Iowa papers recount residents of Ames traveling for work and study. Miss Ihe Baluds begins millinery duties in a local Ames shop while Mrs. Ollie Cook heads the millinery department elsewhere in Ames. Other visits note Mrs. Grace Coffee en route to Ames, and a civil engineering study plan for John Britson at Iowa State College.
Excursion tickets sold October 15 to 18 via the North Western Line with favorable record limits for the Brotherhood of St Andrew Protestant Episcopal Church. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Rev. W. Kniskern. 23 31
At a Roland meeting E A Cole was chosen secretary to fill J M Mason's vacancy. Breeders focus on the upcoming Roland poultry show December 4 5 6 and 7 with optimism for a record event. Other notes include cattle and sheep movements and a Story City sale of Shetland ponies for 140 dollars.
Reports from several papers note poultry activity with a theft of more than 100 chickens at Rev. G. Smedals yard. Other items mention a 6500 chicken delivery to Madrid bought by Bert Villas and partner Keller for about two dollars each. H. H. Bennett issues his third weekly live poultry car. shipments generate monthly income perceived by few. The Slater News advertises a poultry show in Ames in January.
Co W Keltner offers 4 head live stock 5 head horses 1 team mares 8 years old weight 2300 lbs 1 2 year old filly 1000 lbs 2 spring colts 7 cattle 6 8 years cows 1 fresh 2 yearlings 7 calves 23 shoats 200 chickens farm machinery household goods feed. Sale starts Wednesday October 3 at 10 am with free lunch. Ladies invited.
Reduced rail fares from October 12 for travel to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the North Western Line with favorable return limits. Details for agents of the North Western Railway and American Mining Company provided. Chicago information referenced.
Ninety five head of hogs will be offered by Mrs. Barr at the W. T. Barr sale on October 16 with a few choice Poland Chinas. Buyers from four distance may call at F. E. Morris livery barn and will be conveyed to the sale free of charge.
The Slater board orders a special election on October 1 to decide issuing bonds for an addition to the 8. The News notes the campaign's success will determine passage of the proposition. Auditor Peterson advertises bids for courthouse improvements in Nevada. Substation contracts for the Fort Dodge Maines & Southern line go to W J Zitterel of Webster City with stations at Ankeny Kelley Boone. about 20 000 dollars. Fraser power house contract requires completion within 75 days.
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