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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
2
The senate on Tuesday rejected the lower house resolution creating visiting committees for state institutions, meaning Ames will not host visiting legislators. Old P. de Swick of Boone Independent injured by a buzz saw while fooling with a paper cutter, now picks his nose with his front finger instead of his thumb.
A critic calls reform moves a bluff saying the legislature keeps many clerks and thirteen assistant doorkeepers. The writer argues no real retrenchment while access remains crowded and politicians defend the staffing.
The piece praises Roosevelt for a grueling horseback ride of 108 miles after an earlier claim of 98 miles, noting sleet and final dress-suit readiness. It also includes an excerpt about popcorn farming in Odebolt and a satirical verse on John D. Rockefeller, questioning wealth and longevity.
A letter from Robert Sonquist of Denver reports the death of Mrs. Clarinda Grayson widow of Thomas Grayson formerly of Ames Iowa. She died January 17 1909 at 4112 Benton Street Denver Colo. She was 66 mother of Emma Fred Abbie and Effie with Effie as survivor. Mrs Geo D Loud aided during illness. Her sister Beatrice Grayson and Becca assisted Effie in care.
Iowa City Citizen reports an Ames student gaining fame as a musical composer for the piece Night Time's the Time to Spoon. The piece is noted as fitting Ames calm milieu while Iowa's busy days favor study and recitation. The item hints at campus social scenes with couples in moonlight discussing debates and women’s education.
Local guidance urges Ames residents to take action promptly following unclear advisories. The message emphasizes timely steps and civic participation to address developing concerns in the community.
The Boone Independent prints a biting note aimed at P D Swick for his attacks on Ogden Messenger writer John Thompson. The piece wryly quips that “Man is made of dust, along comes the watering cart of fate, and his name is mud.”
McClure's describes Rockefeller Institute work by Dr. Alexis Carrel on transplanting animal organs. Cold storage preserves tissues for weeks and hearts have been revived after death, with dog experiments showing two beating hearts. The piece notes unclear death definitions and ongoing bodily life beyond consciousness.
Ames and Drake University opened their meeting with Drake winning 31 to 24. Fast play and rough moments marked the game as Drake dominated from start to finish with Witter scoring many baskets while Ames struggled at the foul line. Brown and Law led Ames, and Johnson pushed for Ames in the second half.
Bradley Polk cites Dr Nott s Melon Seed Compound as a strong cure for backaches tiredness and blurred vision from kidney disease. Hessig Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn backs the formula through Loughran Bauer offering a three bottle trial or free booklet upon request.
Sunday near two o clock Charley Shockley, janitor at the Armory opera house, spotted smoke from a coal chute and alerted firefighters. The blaze started in a pile of old waste paper behind the target board in the basement with speculation about careless disposal or possible intruder access. no damage to the main building.
Milburn Ellison et al transfer parcels to William E. Lee for 100 dollars in Iowa Center. Frank J. Shommedieu and wife sell lots 1 and 2 in Drake and Newcomers ad McCallsburg for 885 dollars. E E Little and wife sell lot 2 in Lees ad Ames for 400 dollars. Z Shugart and wife sell south 15 feet lot 5 and north half lot 8 ex east 20 feet in F Stewarts ad Nevada for 1280. Emma E Cameron to A L and Angie Champlin sell Parkers ad Ames west 80 feet north 160 feet lot 1 for 1200. J A King and wife sell lot 1 block 24 Davis and Corys ad Iowa Center for 100. Jerry Reynolds and wife sell lot 13 block 82 Edward S Clark and wife sell lot 5 block 2 Lees ad Ames for 1875 and 300 respectively.
A paneled note promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a quick cure for muscular rheumatism and sprains. It advises applying freely twice daily, claims rapid relief, and lists prices 25 cents and 50 cents for the large size sold by J. E. Cagwin.
A brief notice promoting a prescription benefiting users with a free 50 cent bottle offered through Loughran and Bauer. Available for purchase at all druggists.
The Times received a bundle of voucher copies from Cham berlain Medicine Co Des Moines showing papers from many countries. They vary in language and format, offering a cross section of global press. The company will send a similar package to writers for ten cents to cover postage.
Martin and Emery’s production of The Revelation comes to the Armory on Friday January 29. The show is praised for first class quality and affordable prices, explaining its record breaking business as audiences seek meritorious theatre at reasonable cost.
Washington native W. R. Lipscomb recalls a past struggle with consumption and ill health until Dr. King’s New Discovery cured him after six bottles. The ad touts the remedy as quick relief for lung issues, coughs, colds, bronchitis, la grippe, asthma, and other bronchial ailments with trial bottles available.
City reflection urges boys and men to curb insulting talk toward women and girls. Officials note uptick in lawbreaking and call for parental restraint and community effort to keep Ames moral, clean, and safe.
Mr. A Ford of Cedar Falls Iowa enrolled in a Iowa State College short course in January and completed the course. He has not been seen at his Cedar Falls home since the course ended over a week ago. Authorities know nothing about his whereabouts.
W J Zenor and wife convey to C E and G B Holmes for 4000 dollars Lot 9 Block 9 Ames. T J Wilcox and wife convey to B L Taylor for 1300 dollars Lot 7 Wilcox addition south 5 83 24. F B Gilbert and wife convey to Noah Swanson for 390 dollars containing 2 acres described as part of north section line.
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