Ames Times makes light of Iowa and state news items
The Ames Times notes light legislative activity in Iowa and Illinois deadlock over a U S senator. It cites Representative White of Story County three bills in one day, joking about political turnover. It mentions a Boone Daily News Republican praise and a Des Moines case where a feeble minded man’s estate benefited a preacher’s aid society, with the judge ruling in favor of the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative White
Story
Des Moines
Preacher’s Aid Society
Man recounts kitchen fire tale and unsafe gas work
A writer recalls the girl who started a kitchen benzine fire and vanished, then burns a gasoline burner on a pot. He survives with skin loss on his proboscis and eyes, bloodshot gaze, and a burned mane, while a doctor’s bill remains unpaid amid grim luck. The tale ends with the writer deciding to let office boys light the gasoline in the future.
Laymen's Missionary Move Ment Opens Iowa Conference
Des Moines February 4 1909 The Laymen's Missionary Movement plans a three day Iowa conference March 25 28 described as the largest men only gathering in the state Its organizers aim to engage men in missionary work across denominations Senators Dolliver Cummins invite Ambassador Bryce and William Jennings Bryan to speak Governor Carroll leads Iowa committee for arrangements with about three thousand men expected from across the state Minnesota conference follows soon after in Minneapolis February 4 7
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Des Moines
Iowa
Laymen’s Missionary Movement
New York
Dolliver
Cummins
James Bryce
William Jennings Bryan
B .F. Carroll
Minnesota
Minneapolis
General Secretary Lyman Pierce to Lead Iowa Work
Announcement notes General Secretary Lyman Pierce of New York will come to Iowa to take charge of the Iowa work. W. C. Jarnagin referenced. The ad promotes Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea as a vitality booster and blood builder with claims of strengthening and robustness. Tea or tab sells for 35 cents by L. M. Bosworth.
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Lyman Pierce
New York
Iowa
W. C. Jarnagin
Milk wagon runs wild on Main Street injures no one
An Oak Grove Dairy wagon owned by F. E. Gunder lost a back wheel when frightened horses pulled it along Main Street last Tuesday morning. Dr. Christ's horse and buggy were nearby. the wagon dragged for about a half block before the driver returned and had a blacksmith fix the wheel so the route could continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
F. E. Gunder
Main Street
Dr. Christ
Dr.’s
Dr Stange on Tuberculosis and farm links in Iowa
Dr Stange of Iowa State College warned that forty percent of Iowa deaths are due to tuberculosis mostly intestinal and linked to farmers who drink more milk. He cited rising tubercular hogs and cattle from 1901 to 1906 as part of a broader fight by medical science to prevent spread.
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Stange
Veterinary Department
Iowa State College
Mason City
Iowa
Towa
Worried About Their Tresses Find Hair Ton ic Solution
A Southern scientist Dr Nott offers a Hair Tonic that promotes thicker hair growth and reduces shedding. The ad claims the product cleans the scalp, prevents dandruff, and supports cleanliness and gentility. Available at Loughran and Bauer drug house and through all druggists.
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Dr. Nott
Loughran
Bauer
Spectacular Galveston Fire Described by Mr Sisson
Galveston editor recounts a major January 22 fire destroying a pier near the southeast wharf with 7000 bales of cotton worth 350000 and other goods. He notes near destruction of two English ships, intense heat, and fire company effort, plus a Christmas Eve celebration memory amid the chaos.
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Mr. Sisson
Galveston
Texas
Pompeii
Market Street
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Health
Advertisement notes winter social functions and midnight meals affect health. Promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a blood purifier, digestion aid, fatigue reliever, and overall tonic. Available as tea or tablets priced at 35 cents from L. M. Bosworth.
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Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Bachelor and Clio clubs stage comedy Obstinacy
The Bachelor and Clio literary societies of the college present a comedy titled Obstinacy in Clio Hall on Friday evening. The program is free to the public and visitors are welcome.
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Clio
Sale Invitation Aimed at Neighbors Friday February Lth
Notice invites friends and neighbors to a sale on Friday February lth with dinner offered to all attendees whether they invest or not.
Soldier Balks Death Plot with Dr King’s Discovery
Kemp Texas veteran J A Stone recounts a severe cold and persistent cough that nearly caused his death. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with restoring his health from 130 to 178 pounds. It targets severe colds and pneumonia prevention. Trial bottle offered free, 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by druggists.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
Dr. King
New Building Contract Let at Iowa State College
The Iowa State College board let a contract for a new engineering building at 31,480 dollars to Benson & Marker of Des Moines. Other bids ranged to 35,250 from J E Tulant and 34,790 from Collins Bros. The 208 by 50 foot brick and stone fireproof hall will house recitations and drafting rooms with slate roof and steel concrete frame.
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Benson & Marker of
Des Moines
Collins Bros
Rock Island
J. E. Tulant
Drainage Association Plans Fort Dodge Meeting
The Iowa State Drainage association schedules its annual gathering in Fort Dodge at the Commercial club on February 16 and 17. The program includes welcome remarks by Henry Young, committee appointments, and talks by E A Wiswell, Prof W H Stevenson, H M Sparbee, Prof J D Davidson, Prof T H MacDonald, Marion Hutchinson, G G Wheat, F H Fordyce, and Prof A Marston on topics from cement tile to drainage investigations.
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Iowa Drainage Association
Fort Dodge
W. H. Stevenson
Iowa State Drainage Association
Iowa
Commercial Club
Henry Young
Mason
T. H. MacDonald
Iowa State Highway Commission
Ames
F. H. Fordyce
C. E
Emmetsburg
Iowa State College Engineering Experiment Station
A. Marston
Genius and Gumption Lecture Delights Geary Oklahoma
Professor Follansbee spoke last night on Genius and Gumption and impressed Geary attendees. R McKitrick, secretary, reports broad praise and strong interest that promise the course will succeed.
A Clever New Shop Opens in Ames Center
G. E. Burton & Co. opened a modern men’s furnishings store in Ames occupying space once home to the Ames Candy Kitchen. The shop mirrors Des Moines fashion in dark green mission finish, with advanced display systems and brands for college men. Bert Allen assists Burton in the new venture.
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G. E. Burton & Co
Ames
Iowa
Ames Candy Kitchen
Des Moines
Burton
Bert Allen
The Scenic Bill Features Thompson Vaudeville Team
Mr Thompson travels with a 43 act vaudeville lineup as two sisters headline the bill. The program also promises the newest moving pictures for the remainder of the week.
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Thompson
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