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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
11
George Kintzley becomes sole proprietor of the O. K. barber shop after buying F H Curtiss interest. He gains a prime county property and plans to run a high class shop with five to six chairs during the college year.
An advertisement extols Dr Shoop's Health Coffee as a high grade amber beverage using toasted cereals malt and nuts. It claims to provide a pleasing flavor without real coffee health risks or damage while offering a wholesome caffeine free substitute.
The freshmen defeated the sophomores in a water tank tug of war on campus grounds. Officials Jack Watson John Pratt and Prof Bowman oversaw the event with a 3 to 2 score in favor of the freshmen after hours of pulling and dunking in a muddy pool.
Dr Margaret Jones of this place is honored for her fitness and appointed by Dr H E Kirschner of the Iowa Sanatorium for tuberculosis at Oak Dale near Iowa City as examining physician for patients from here. She has studied the subject deeply and is committed both as a physician and humanitarian.
A popular candy like tablet called Preventics is advertised as a fast cold remedy. Claims state it breaks any cold in a few hours and is safe for children with no quinine or laxatives. Box of 48 priced at 25 cents, sold by Joe BE, Cagwin.
W A Perry notes that a 4 inch bat equates to comfort and states that one is enough. The item references a specific bat size described as 72 by 84 with comfort implied by quantity.
Sam A. Garber recounts a Pendleton to LeGrande O R & N R R journey where a traveler administered Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to a dying woman in the smoking car. He treated her with two doses, aiding her until Le Grande arrival. Passenger thanks noted. For sale by J. E. Cagwin.
The Story county fair stock show will be stronger than ever with many stalls reserved for ribbon winners from Iowa and Minnesota fairs. Horse and sheep departments are already strong and daily entries keep coming in as weather prospects look favorable for the best fair yet.
Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports his winter cough cured after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He credits the success to a 5c bottle and notes the same result this season with a few doses banishing the cough.
One performance of the farcical musical Ma's New Husband comes to the Armory opera house on September 18. The show promises a lively program with eighteen new musical numbers and strong audience appeal.
P J Daly of Chicago says his feeble mother gained flesh, beat insomnia, and grew stronger using Electric Bitters. The tonic relieves stomach, liver, and kidney complaints and is sold for 50 cents.
Evangelist Fred Berry conducts tent meetings west of the high school with growing interest. On Wednesday Sept 16 a day of prayer was held. Rev A J Lander of Eagle Grove preached at 10 am, with afternoon and evening services led by Berry. Some attendees resolved to improve their lives and others consider better living. All are invited regardless of creed.
The Cole Skating Rink opens Friday evening September 18 with a public invitation. An orchestra will provide music for the opening night. Future hours will be Tuesday Friday and Saturday nights. Lew Cole proprietor.
A London Answers excerpt explains how in Cornwall and parts of Scotland many villagers know individuals only by nicknames. Surnames are rare due to limited families and intermarriage, with some nicknames becoming the sole identifiers or family names, as illustrated by locals like the “Dumpy” and “Blower” lineages.
Friday September 25 is Ames day at Story County Fair with address by President A B Storms of Iowa State College and music by the 35 piece Iowa State College band. from Ames about 2500 attendees enjoy balloon ascensions dances trapeze acts and a closely contested ball game among many attractions.
Chicago markets report closing quotations for corn oats and livestock. Corn prices range from No. 2 yellow to No. 4 and white grades with varying cents per bushel. Hogs trade 5 to 10 lower with top at 7.45 while cattle move slow to lower and sheep remain strong.
The article describes the coca plant native to Peru and Bolivia, detailing its cultivation to four meters, seed beds, and two months to reach a foot in height. It notes yellowish thick leaves used by Indians and soldiers as a stimulant to resist fatigue, aid long journeys, and treat dyspepsia, with the plant’s life span about eighty years.
A promotional note asserts that weak stomach nerves cause stomach and heart kidney issues and that Dr Shoop's Restorative addresses the inside nerves. It urges a 48 hour test and promises visible help, with sale by Joe E B Cagwin.
Annual meeting of Farmers General Telephone Co in Ames on Saturday September 19 at 2 p m. Proposal to transfer all rural lines from Mutual to Bell system to be considered. Full attendance desired.
A historical note advertises Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as safe for all ages. It claims it calms coughs using mountain shrub extracts and contains no opium or chloroform. Sold by Joe E Cagwin in the community.
The firm Curtiss and Kintzley is dissolved and Mr. Kintzley becomes sole proprietor of the O. K. Barber Shop. Kintzley assumes all book accounts and asks all debtors to settle with him.
Reidsville North Carolina resident J C Goodwin calls Bucklen’s Arnica Salve a sure knock out for ulcers after a stubborn leg sore last summer. He reports no scar and notes the product is guaranteed for piles sores and burns and costs 25 cents at drug stores.
Harry Kelley brought an Iowa grown peach to the office. The fruit came from a farm south of town, measured nine and a half inches in circumference, and was praised for its color and flavor. The note proclaims Iowa peaches can be grown locally.
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