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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1909

Page

7

Meat inspectors expose tubercular beef in Ames markets

Two government meat inspectors visited Ames market houses and found a quarter’s beef with extensive tubercular lesions. They seized the sample, urged inspection and dairy oversight, and warned that uninspected meat may reach consumers without proper testing. The article urges adoption of sanitary inspectors and city meat oversight.

United States Department of Animal Industry Ames Frank Jelen South Omaha Elvon Dickey Kansas City Kansas Dean Stange Veterinary Stange Thompson Veterinary Department College

Famous rider stranded here on big turf gamble

Jockey Grover Cleveland Fuller once famed for the American handicap at Washington Park now travels with almost no money. He signed a two year England contract worth 10000 dollars per year and plans to sail after securing funds. Fuller, 24, Chicago native, known for a lavish spendthrift streak, was once rich from racing winnings and owner payouts.

Washington Park Chicago Ames Grover Cleveland Fuller Fuller Highball Idler Jennre Seattle Jockey Fund England Omaha East Side New York East New Orleans Montreal Canada Montague Allen

I S C Exhibition Showcases Electric Demos At Ames

A two session college exhibit at Ames featured electric powered displays from telephony to domestic appliances. The first floor showed battery systems and instruments while the second floor hosted the I S C and Hot Cake Railway moving through to the domestic science area. A Tesla coil and vapor lamp drew attention as about 3000 attendees viewed 2000 programs before supplies ran out. H. W. Wagner was elected editor and G M Nelson business manager as the campus approves a twice weekly edition for next fall.

Association H. W. Wagner G. M. Nelson Kirkpatrick Ames Wagner Nelson

Electrical Show Attracts Visitors With 22 Exhibits

In the main exhibit area crowds view a wide range of demonstrations from Flaming Arcs to Mercury Vapor Arc Lamps. Highlights include Tesla Coil experiments and a model electric locomotive along the hall, with notes on lamp construction and domestic electrical apparatus.

IL. 8 S. C Hot Cake Railway

Wireless Telegraph Stations and Electrical Refreshments Exhibit

Room 204 and 207 on the second floor offer wireless telegraph stations while Room 205 provides electrical refreshments, indicating an exhibit layout with nearby service rooms. The listing notes specific room numbers and floor locations for visitors.

Transfer and Wiring News Highlight Arlington Corner Deal

The Times notes a Tilden Bros. option on the Arlington hotel corner will be exercised, finalizing a $14,000 land deal for a 100 by 120 lot now housing the Arlington hotel and Times office. The transfer, aimed to expand the pennant factory, comes as Nagle and associates push for more room and industrial growth. The Ames electrical show at Engineering Hall drew large crowds with demonstrations from electric washing and incubated chickens to Tesla coils, ending with a Mars message and a striking red Ames sign lit on the third floor.

The Times Tilden Bros. Company Arlington Hotel Tilden Bros. & Company American Institute of Electrical Engineers Engineering Hall Enginering Mars Ames Dynamo Laboratory

Examiner Will Resign as Local Civil Service Chief

Assistant Postmaster Rich, head of the civil service board, asks to be believed about resigning due to lack of salary and room rent. He notes no salary attached, but a naval cadet examination is planned here, the first of its kind, suggesting the board will continue locally.

Rich Civil Service Board

Obituary for Joseph Heater of Jamaica and Ames

Joseph Heater was born May 1 1861 near Jamaica Iowa and died April 9 1909 in Ames He spent most of his life in Jamaica where he was a leading businessman Converted 18 years ago he joined the U B church and 15 years served as Sunday school superintendent The last three years he was an invalid and endured suffering with unshaken faith He leaves a wife three daughters many relatives and friends Burial was in Jamaica last Sunday the funeral conducted by Rev W Johnson of Ames

Joseph Heater Jamaica Iowa Ames U. B. Church W. Johnson

Ed Moffett post card hints at canal work shift

A post card received this morning from E. L. Moffett suggests Ed has moved location. The card mailed at Loroca Canal Zone shows steam shovels at work on the canal, indicating activity related to the project.

E. L. Moffett Loroca Canal Zone

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United States Bureau of Animal Industry American Institute of Electrical Engi Neers Cess Shades Instruments of Tesla Coil H. F. Jones Tilden Brothers Carload H. L. Munn Lumber Co ERE Geo. E. Burton & Co the Clother Shop
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