Local Soap Deals Highlight Bargain Bar Prices
Advert says Pure Castile 10c bars and Cuticura Soap 25c bars on sale. Parker’s Tar Soap also listed as 25c bars, promoting value for household care.
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
Sheriff Seizes Booze at Linder Drug Store in Story City
Sheriff Ricketts arrived in Story City with a search warrant from a Nevada justice and raided the Linder drug store. He seized enough liquor to fill two suitcases, noting a prior injunction from about a year ago. The case, alleging no permit to handle alcohol, will be heard mid month at the courthouse. the druggist faces a heavy fine if convicted. Jesse Bennett is taking vacation from Story County Bank duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricketts
Story City
Nevada Justice of the Peace
Linder Drug Store
Jesse Bennett
Story County Bank
Man Stricken on Main Street During State Center Fourth
John Braker of Colo collapsed on the main street of State Center during the 4th of July celebration and died Sunday afternoon after being taken to his Cole home. A respected middle aged blacksmith, his sudden heart failure ended a long life of civic standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Center
Colo
John Braker
Cole
Mr. Braker
Eyes Burned by a Grasshopper Firecracker Incident
On the Fourth of July Dwight Brittain twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs A Brittain of North Clark Avenue was lighting a grasshopper firecracker when a powder charge struck his face and burned his eyebrows. Doctors say his eyesight will not be harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Brittain
A. Brittain
North Clark Avenue
Another Cracker Accident Injures Ames Engineer
A firing of a canopy cannon during the Fourth of July celebration injured Will Grover of the Ames engineering company, lacerating fingers on one hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Grover
Ames Engineering Company
Man with One Leg Fined in Profanity Case
Scott Truelock of Eagle Grove faced a judge on a charge of intoxication and using profane language. He was fined ten dollars and costs after a jury trial was waived with a guilty plea. He defaulted on the fine and was sent to county jail with seventy five dollars on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Truelock
Eagle Grove
Justice Thompson
Truelock
Farmer Dies After Train Collision at Hoggatt Street Crossing
Fay Taylor a prominent farmer northeast of the city was struck by Northwestern passenger train No 55 as he crossed the Hoggatt street crossing. His wagon and team were demolished and one horse killed. Taylor was carried 300 feet before rescue. The Des Moines bound train sped away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Fay Taylor
Hoggatt Street
Des Moines
Taylor
Woman Falls From Step Ladder At Gamma Alpha Home
Mrs Adolph Wettstein toppled from a stepladder while picking cherries at the Gamma Alpha house. She sustained a serious brain concussion but is expected to recover after initial fears of fatal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Wettstein
Gamma Aplha
Wettstein
Loren Young Tops Local Gun Club Shoot Scores
The local gun club held a practice shoot on the fourth at the grounds east of the city. Sixty targets were fired, with Young leading at 49, followed by Proctor 38, Talport 36, Proper 36, Richter 34, Adams 31, Kooser 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kooser
Adams
Richter
Proper
Talport
Proctor
Young
Newens Elected President of National Speech Arts Association
Adrian M. Newens long time Iowa State College public speaking instructor was elected president of the National Speech Arts Association at its Oak Park Illinois meeting. He previously chaired the program committee and now leads the world’s largest organization for public speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Speech Arts Association
Oak Park Illinois
Adrian M. Newens
Iowa State College
Newens
Association
Man Burns Hand Demonstrating Fireworks at Cambridge Celebration
Burt Van Scoy a local teamster suffered a burned hand while attempting to show friends how to fire a sky rocket during a 4th of July gathering near Cambridge. The party had camped on the river miles south of the city. The injury is not serious but could worsen if complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Burt van Scoy
Burt
Recount Challenge Faces Story County Board
Judge Wright issues writ of certiorari at Fort Dodge to review Story county board of supervisors actions on recounting primary ballots for Congress. Judge Evans to hear case September 10. Prouty’s showing deemed insufficient. board accused of lacking legal authority. tone attacks local political ring and legal trouble for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Wright
Fort Dodge
Hull
Story County
Wright
District Court
Evans
Board of Supervisors
Gamble
Dallas County
Prouty
Buffalo Angler Nets Four-Pound Buffalo Fish
On Skunk River three miles north of town J F Kintaley caught a four pound buffalo fish of the black fin variety rarely hooked. He fished with Joe and Lee Grove. a smaller buffalo was also landed. The big fish was dressed at Stultz Cafe and served to Kintzley for dinner Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skunk
J. F. Kintaley
Mr. Kintzley
Joe
Lee Grove
Stultz
Kintzley
Broncho Team Ties to Butler Home Then Breaks Hitch
Early Monday Newt Foote drove a team of bronchos to the Butler home for garden work. The ponies bolted while tied, shedding buggy pieces along the road as they headed home in different directions. The buggy and harness were damaged.
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Newt Foote
Newt
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