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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
4
A weekly Ames note salutes spring and odd lore with jokes about kissing dogs and a Russian doctor’s odd cure. It mentions evangelist Bill Sunday wrapping up a four week Fairfield revival and a $4000 final collection. A Chicago headline on a $200 garter case is noted as misdirection.
The Des Moines boosters club touts good sleighing on April 30 to advertise the town. Ames trails by four or five car lengths with sleighing on May 3, indicating competitive activity and local interest.
The consolidation plan for rural districts into central schools has shown little favor in votes. In most cases the proposition has been defeated, and it is hard to assess the plan’s merit as it remains in early stages.
The April that closed was the coldest in years with an average around forty two. The first week of April has been unusually cold, but hope rises that the spell of cold weather ends and summer will prevail.
An editor and a Cedar Falls constable argued over how a man died by drowning. The dispute escalated until the constable knocked the editor to the ground.
In Iowa the Cummins declaration for sevelt deepens the political divide as Mont Hunter of the Webster City Freeman backs Roosevelt quickly amid tensions. The Inter Ocean comments on tariffs, praising high tariff policy and France under Meline for internal flourishing and readiness for trade conflicts.
The missing Marvin child from Dover Delaware was found dead in a swamp on May 4 after vanishing March 2. The case drew global attention with concerns of kidnapping. Dr. Marvin, the boy’s father, formerly lived in Sioux City and was a prominent physician in Iowa.
Beasly, or Beastly as misread, is named constable at Alton Illinois and immediately uses authority by arresting his wife for breaking a dish. He justifies actions to display power and cites his authority, echoing a comic contrast with a pompous justice of the peace. An attorney Shoemaker addresses Des Moines talk on woman suffrage, provoking mixed reactions. Some women favor the debate, others oppose, admiring a man who questions their cause.
A Swede named Yonng Olsen meets a Colfax teacher and proclaims he was not born, claiming he has step-madder. The anecdote contrasts with a broader remark on people who build air castles for others with no foundation, producing only hot air.
The Boone Independent reports editor Swick faces chronic cash problems due to subscribers' misfortunes. A subscriber vowed to pay Saturday if he lived and died. another promised to pay tomorrow, but is blind. a third swore to pay this week or go to hell, and is gone.
John Offil of Prairie City ends four years in the legislature by filing as a candidate for Congress in the sixth district. He notes a bigger issue ahead than regulating firecrackers as he enters the political race. The piece also discusses the health rumors about Senator Allison and the doubt over his re election plans.
In Des Moines last week Judge Brennan sentenced Whimpey to thirty years in the penitentiary for a criminal assault on a woman in Saylorville. The editor praises the judge and calls for similar prudence nationwide, while noting other local concerns and remarks on financial shifts toward the West and Gates’ Wall Street retirement. Lenox College prepares for its fiftieth anniversary amid Civil War memories and national figures expected during commencement week June 7 to 13.
The Department of Iowa group plans its first annual encampment and convention in Dubuque from June 11 to 14. The event marks the organization’s first reunion of any sort in the state.
An invitation extends to all Spanish American War and Philippine insurrection veterans who enlisted before July 4 1902 to join a reunion. Fitzhugh Lee Camp in the convention city hosts entertainments including steamboat rides, auto tours, and campfire events. The G A R Encampment of Iowa runs concurrently with railroads offering one fare, promising a large turnout.
My Best Friend Alexander Benton of Rural Route 1 Fort Edward New York says Dr Kings New Discovery cured his asthma six years ago and cured his son's wife incipient consumption. He claims the first battle ended the terrible cough and all symptoms disappeared leaving her perfectly well. The medicine is guaranteed by druggists and available in 50 cents and 1 dollar sizes with a trial bottle free.
Vera J Stevens born near Kelley Iowa July 30 1884 died May 2 1907 at 11 15 a m aged 22 years 10 months and 3 days Eldest child of C C and Mrs Stevens survived by father mother sister and brother Funeral at Kelley Congregational Church Saturday and burial at Ames Rev W J Minchin officiated The obituary notes her gentle life literary gifts and widespread esteem An Iowa newspaper booster excerpt and a customer testimony about Foley Kidney Cure also appear on the page
Notice to our customers stating Fol ey's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by Judisch Bros.
Ames high school defeated the Nevada high school track team 76 to 23 in a poorly conducted field meet last Saturday. The piece lists event winners with several Ames athletes and Nevada competitors, notes cuts to hurdles, and mentions a marketing note and a nursing salve advertisement at the end.
Ames College known as the Cyclones defeated Nebraska 9 to 0 in a shutout. Captain Parsons held second corner, Parks and Belter pitched a near flawless game with only one hit for Nebraska. Mills contributed a three bagger, while Ames fielding was error free.
The four act comedy Uncle Rube will be presented for the Ames fire company on the 24th with additional seats and popular pricing. Mono Club musical specialties will run between acts and Cram bill's orchestra will provide music. Tickets go on sale late this week for reserved seating.
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