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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
1
Community chatter and humorous notices mix with political squawks and weather jabs. John Thompson hints at melons near Ogden while Abe Funk pursues governorship whispers and a scandal surrounds Nat Hubbard in Cedar Rapids amid Ohio delegate talk and Uniform County Accounts Commission moves.
A Webster City woman is described as not washing her face for fifteen years. The piece speculates if a man were involved, it might be Mont Hunter of the Freeman, noted for backing progressive political stances that deprioritize facial cleanliness.
In a humorous note, Belle Plaine lawyer Tom Milner is described as a well known figure whose letterhead quips label him the red headed smooth faced freckle bedeviled legal Napoleon of the slope. It mocks his age and practice in every earthly court except Judge Lynch, with quips about speed, gentleness, and stern fees.
A Knoxville report describes Bill Sunday reacting to a notably small collection on his first day in town, noting his thrifty, acrobatic reputation and tying the moment to election weather and local mood. The piece also burrows into related civic topics such as Decoration Day, public benevolence, and press commentary on sensational claims.
The piece notes Dowie followers dwindling under the prophet’s curse while Fairbank’s agents boast of a spontaneous Chicago endorsement to boost his presidential bid. It argues European critics claim American art lacks imagination and mocks the press for paying for overhyped wires, calling lying a rarer skill than many admit.
A Boone Independent fragment praises the Philippines as a place to live, noting bamboo cottages are burned and rebuilt when dirty. Also includes a rental ad for three furnished rooms at 810 Douglass Street with piano access and a testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure from Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire via Cagwin Druggist.
West Des Moines high school defeats Ames high school in doubles and ties in singles amid strong winds. Key results include Cave defeating Vorse 6-2 2-3 6-4 and Cave beating McBroom 11-9 2-6 7-5 in afternoon singles. Other morning results show Cookerly and Towne, McBroom, Clapper, Bange, and McKay taking wins for both sides.
The Congregational church invites the public to a supper in the church dining room Friday evening May 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. The young men of the church will prepare and serve the meal, helping those who would otherwise dine at home. Proceeds support church activities.
Grinnell College edged Iowa State College 69 to 67 in a windy Grinnell meet watched by thousands. Boyd won the broad jump at 20 feet 3% inches and Bair dominated the hurdles while Grinnell swimmers and sprinters led in multiple events, with Flanagan, Turner, Huff and others delivering key victories.
A family in Henrietta Pa says their five year old boy healed from eczema following a cure they attribute to a home remedy after consulting two local doctors. The report notes the family’s claim and cites their letter from N A Adams.
A testimonial says a boy with severe lung issues improved after using Electric Bitters. After trying other doctors with no benefit, a bottle was bought and continued until several bottles were used, leading to a complete cure. The ad proclaims it the best blood medicine and body building tonic, guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
Alexander Benton of Rural Route 1 Fort Edward New York extols Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for asthma and consumer threats in his family. He claims the medicine cured his son's wife incipient consumption and relieved a terrible cough. The ad notes a guarantee and trial bottle free.
An Ames real estate notice advertises sixteen unsold lots in a block near the campus and a trolley line. It notes prior buyers, installment terms of five dollars cash then five dollars monthly, and projected value increases. W. T. Smith of Ames Iowa invites inquiries by postal card for details and calls.
Memorial Day events in Ames start at 2 PM with an Armory program led by Prof. Barrett and Rev. Stiverson. The parade proceeds to the cemetery with bands, police, veterans, students, and civic groups, followed by church services and committee announcements.
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