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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
2
A montage of humorous remarks and brief notices from the Ames Times including Geraldine Boone’s mail answer, a bashful suitor tale, Dock Hocks wild duck method with fatal outcome, a racially charged incident in Rapid City, a fatal murder pardon belief about Cullen, and Cato Sells planning to move to Texas reflecting Iowa politics and historical party lines.
The report notes Nate Kendall as the unanimous Republican pick for Speaker of the House. It remarks on optimistic checks in Polk County politics, rail repair disruptions in Nevada, and editorial frustration at federal appointments, plus a poultry show joke from Paris Illinois and a small help wanted notice at 611 West Boone Street.
The governor outlines recommendations including a two cent fare and lower freight rates, direct election reforms, corporate tax changes, anti lobby laws, civil service expansion, and direct senator voting. He also notes mentions of Jamestown and Alaska-Yukon-Pacific expositions and references to state institutions and agricultural education. The report includes a consumer note praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a trade feature on the Electric Cow Milker with patent updates and mechanized milking innovations.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds with buyers and prices in Ames and surrounding areas including Wilson Rich, Julius Stebbins, George Robison, and Miles Pearson. A public auction is announced by Dan Hardcastle for January 22, 1907 at the Thomas Hardcastle farm east of Ames featuring horses cattle farm machinery and household goods with payment terms outlined.
Harry Matthews of Cooley & Jones harness shop has been experimenting with tanning hides for robes in his spare time. He displayed a home tanned deer skin of high quality, with several horse and cow hides in progress. He plans to intensify tests next year with the goal of establishing a local tannery.
A commentary on rapid invention noting the cotton gin, telephone, and wireless telegraphy as landmark breakthroughs, while suggesting even greater innovations lie ahead in the modern era.
An ad warns kidney trouble is insidious and fatal if unchecked. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign, promising to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Cagwin, druggist.
Advertisement notes rheumatic pains can be relieved by one application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Claims improved rest and sleep for sufferers and mentions Judisch Bros. as the seller.
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by Cag Win druggist.
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine report uses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to relieve chilblains and salt rheum with excellent results. It is said to cure fever sores indolent ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and skin diseases. 24c at all druggists.
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