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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
2
The Ames Times discusses a hoped for rail fare increase strengthening railroads, tolls on an oil fine, and local politics including Major Lacey's loss, Senator Allison's health, and Des Moines Des Moines tower claims. It praises Interurban efforts with Ames, notes delays due to car factory issues, and criticizes various public debates.
Gilbert Schools former principal Maurice Bears moves to Exeter as superintendent. Harvest festival speakers include Prof Curtiss and Ole Roe. Local injuries from hayrack and bicycle accidents are reported along with a diphtheria case and a livery bill dispute. Northwestern line upgrades and a Story City depot vacancy feature in county notes.
A special from Boone reports Comrade Buttolopp near Frazer invites veterans families and friends from Boone and nearby counties to a Friday September 20 gathering at his home. He owns a half acre of melons and plans a full day of hospitality with special Newton & Northwestern trains to shuttle guests to what is billed as the biggest wartime style event of its kind in years.
Iowa railroad commissioners protest the anti pass law saying they must pay their own travel to a national convention in Washington D C. Each earns 2200 dollars yearly and should their attendance be required they would pay rail fare like any private citizen.
The piece recalls a past Ames board of trustees decision on the annual excursion to the college. It notes a prior vote against the excursion and credits a committee led by Mayor Sheldon M K Smith and the writer for pledging expenses to keep the event alive. It says the governor supported the effort then and clarifies political aims were not at stake.
Nate Kendall of Albia and speaker of the Iowa legislature is announced as a candidate to succeed Dan Hamilton of Sigourney. The report highlights Kendall as capable and respected in his district, aligned with the progressives without alienating peers, praised for ability and service.
Advertisement noting that most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy that stimulates liver and bowels, restores natural action, and does not nauseate or gripe. Sold by Judisch Bros. in Ames, Iowa.
The article explains meteors travel at 10 to 40 miles per second, slow when entering Earth's atmosphere, creating a luminous trail like a fire on a wheel. Small meteors burn to dust, while larger ones may reach ground or explode scattering fragments.
Persia once possessed such a man who served as Bagdad's chief judge during Caliph Hadee's reign. Aboo Yusuph, renowned for restraint, once doubted his wisdom and declared he lacked sufficient knowledge to decide a case. A courtier pressed him on Caliph payment for ignorance. He replied the Caliph pays for knowledge, not ignorance.
The Arnica Salve from Bucklen heals all sores and ulcers with balsams. It cures burns scalds cuts or piles and is guaranteed by Judisch Bros. druggists at 25 cents.
An English tourist in Arran sought horseflies to lure game, asking Christy the Highland servant girl for help. After she failed to understand, he exclaimed he had never seen a horsefly, and she replied a cow once saw a horse jump over a presh spice.
A wealthy villager, persuaded to have his grandfather's portrait repainted, receives a risqué version. The artist, snubbing the client, rolls the picture in a bundle and warns him not to view it until New Year. When revealed, the villager cries out that the old gentleman is not yet dressed.
Dialogue reflects domestic routine as Mrs Wickwire asks if he will wait for her on the other shore and Mr Wickwire concedes. The exchange appears in Illustrated Bits as a light domestic panel.
A brief exchange notes a brother in Australia nearly drowned and saved from peril, as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer. The dialogue captures concern and pity from Miss Fytte and The Visitor regarding the dangerous incident abroad.
A brief aphorism attributed to Apollodorus notes that taking time to manage affairs calms events and brings order by deliberate pacing and careful attention.
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