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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
7
Frank N. Fowler extols Rhode Island Reds as hardy productive pets ideal for home flocks. He recalls buying a misrepresented lot, then improving care, witnessing higher egg yield, strong resilience, and satisfying profits. He urges fair feeding, clean housing, and modern conveniences as payoffs.
Ames notices list a home bakery for sale items and a classifieds call. A nine pound baby girl arrives at H E Slattery’s home. Rosepup Homesteaders plan a pumpkin pie social at Red Men’s hall on Oct 19.
Story County Iowa board met October 8 1906 with all members present. They granted O J Olson relief on a $6000 erroneous 1905 assessment refund and raised the county superintendent’s salary to 1150 per month from Oct 1 1906. The courthouse repair contract was let to J E Tulant for 4591 40. Drain No 5 Grant Township was continued to the November 1906 session.
The Ames Poultry Breeders Association met to organize the first show to be held in the Ames Armory January 8 to 11, 1907. Members approved minutes, discussed publicity for a premium list, and set advertising rates. Committees reported on matters including exhibition coops, with plans to obtain 100 coops and to publish the premium list soon.
Tar W. T. Barr held a Tuesday sale of 75 Poland China hogs averaging 20.10 per head with a top price of 43.00. Starting three years ago with only three head, Barr's success demonstrates the value of raising quality stock.
The college lecture course committee has seats on sale at the college book store for this term. Prices vary by location at $1.00 and $1.50. The course is described as good and downtown residents are urged to take advantage of the opportunity.
Iowa phone No. 141 and Mutual phone No. 429 enable prompt delivery of goods in Ames.
A push to place the grand lodge I O C F permanently in Des Moines. Reports note burglary waves on the east side and a new Sioux City newspaper, plus a farm barn fire near Grundy Center causing losses. A Story County partition suit seeks sale of two-thirds of Martha Bracken heirs property.
Ames high school football edged Boone 16 to 0 showing speed and natty play as they chase a top state finish. The team also beat North Des Moines recently and eyes Marshalltown Waterloo and Carroll as contenders. Ray E Hemstock died at age one year 29 days after brief illness. funeral held at Jefferson M E church with burial in Nevada cemetery.
H. H. Rogers of Ames Iowa offers prize winning Barred Plymouth Rocks at a low price for quick sale. Inquiries should be directed to H. H. Rogers Ames Iowa.
The Story county campaign opens next Monday evening with Capt. J A T Hull M C at Collins and Maxwell on Oct 23 Kelley on Oct 24 Hon James Wilson will speak in Ames on Nov 2 The county sees a coal shortage as about thirty teams hauled coal to town and college Lockwood Elevator sold over 350 tons last week amid a brisk winter buildup.
Mr T B Jones and Mr Frank Wilson of Gilbert reported a fine turnout at the 46th Illinois veterans reunion in Freeport Illinois with 150 attendees. Speeches included The American Flag and The Battle of Shiloh and the mayor gave the welcome address.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming a pleasant purgative effect for all users and improved body and mind health. It notes a 25 cent price and samples free at Judisch Bros drug store.
The Tue Manson Journal argues against death bed repentance. It says true virtue comes from doing good while health and energy remain, not from fear of consequences. It urges readers to change now to benefit themselves and others.
DelLiver will address Boone listeners on October 30, offering Ames residents a chance to hear the Senator. Regular market day by M. E. church ladies at Kooser's next Saturday. Catalogue of chains advertised by the ladies. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotes beauty and health at 35 cents per package.
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