Death of S A Knapp Nation Loved Him
Funeral services for Dr S A Knapp were held at the Hall of Agriculture in Ames with Rev O H Cessna officiating. Henry Wallace and President E W Stanton spoke of his life, with notes on his work in promoting southern agriculture and diversifying crops beyond cotton. Knapp, born in 1833 in New York, held multiple academic and agricultural roles, including president of the Iowa State College for the Blind, and served as a national agricultural extension leader until his death from rheumatic complications. He left five children and was buried beside his wife in the college cemetery.
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S. A. Knapp
Hall of Agriculture
O. H. Cessna
Henry Wallace
Wallace Farmer
Knapp
E. W. Stanton
C. J. Fay
Des Moines
Herman Knapp
Bradford Knapp
Washington, D.C
Arthur Knapp
A. M. Mayo
Lake Charles
Orient
East
Dr. Knapp
South
McKinley
Schroon
Essex County
New York
Troy Conference Academy
Poultney
Sumpter
Republic
Antietam
Hudson
Iowa
Fort Edward
Ripley Female College
Empire State
Vinton
First Methodist Church
Wintin
Iiad
Earth
Sky
President Stanton Tributes Dr Seaman Arthur Knapp
President Fe W Stanton delivers a reverent oration on the life of Dr Seaman Arthur Knapp recounting his earthly career and spiritual mission. The address frames Knapp as a national figure whose life embodies seed time and harvest, comparing preparatory years to lasting public impact and noting parallels to great statesmen.
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FE. W. Stanton
DR. S. A. Knapp
Seaman Arthur Knapp
Iowa
Northland
Southland
Daniel Webster
Haynes
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Corn Crib Accident Breaks Clyde Roe’s Legs
Clyde Roe, near Kelley, was injured Monday at his father’s farm when a corn crib door collapsed while he raked corn. A large corn slide caused him to fall backward, breaking both legs just below the knees. Doctors fear possible lifelong disability but hope for full recovery.
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Clyde Roe
Kelley
Lfe
EUBET habit causes curious echo in Ames town
A fragment from the Intelligencer recalls a peculiar local term boom where young men repeat the word cubet or cubit as a social quip. The piece satirizes the odd usage, noting it spreads through shops and streets while urging caution to avoid contagion. It also mentions Norma Lee’s illness and hospital update, plus news from Des Moines College.
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Wiletter
Ing
Siulda
Ames
Norma Lee
G. McCarthy
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
McCarthy
Poultry Expert Talks on Incubation at Des Moines
Professor Lippincott, head of the poultry department, spoke to Des Moines YMCA members Monday night. The lecture launched a six part series to teach poultry raising and gardening to the public, covering incubating brooding and hatching of chickens.
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Winama. Lippincott
College
Des Moines
Association
Lippincott
G. R. Bliss
Billy Sunday at Ames Chautauqua secured for August
Col Parley Sheldon president of the Chautauqua Association has secured Rev William A Sunday for August 1 Tuesday afternoon of the chautauqua. The subject of Mr Sunday s address is not yet known but will be published later.
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Ames Chautauqua
Col
Parley Sheldon
Chautauqua Association
William A. Sunday
Chautauqua
St Patrick Day display at Missouri State University sparks debate
A professor presented a document Monday showing St Patrick's Day celebrations at Missouri State University with him in papal robes and followers kneeling, seen as excessive though Ames festivities were not insulting. Franks Knox hurt by horse near Kel ley after a mud slip. initial fears eased and recovery expected in days. New lease details and moves include Charles Ducander subleasing Raynor cottage to Garrettson and Peterson family moving to Hooper house. Mrs Huntley visited Ames and plans to live in Ogden next summer.
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St. Patrick's Day
Kirkham
Missouri State University
Ames
Charles Ducander
Raynor
Duff Avenue
F. W. Clausing
Ducander
Garrettson
Mauquoketa
Peterson
Prof Thompson speaks on Norway at Bergen church
Prof Alexander Thompson dean of music at Iowa State College Ames presented an address on Norway its scenes people and arts to a large Bergen church audience. He praised Grieg and other Norwegian composers and was accompanied by Mrs Thompson and two guests for a brief musical interlude.
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Thompson
Roland
Roland Record Hhe
Y. P. Cela
Bergen
Alexander Thompson
Iowa State College
Ames
Norway
Esenes
Edvard Grieg
Teachers Meeting Saturday in Ames High School
Central section No 5 of the Story County Teachers Association will hold its regular session Saturday afternoon at two o clock in the Ames High School Assembly. Prof Bliss will address teachers on School Gardens and a round table discussion will cover daily comforting questions for teachers to contribute practical value to their schools. Judge Stevens Turned His Ankle and Will Use a Crutch.
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Story County Teachers’ Association
Ames
Prof
Bliss
Judge Stevens
J. L. Stevens
Boone News-Republican
Smith improving after lab explosion injuries
M. Smith, hurt by an explosion in the engineering experiment station, is improving rapidly. He was mixing flash powder when it exploded in his hands, tearing his left hand and injuring his right, which is in a cast as he expects to resume work soon.
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M. Smith
O. M. Smith
Mr. Smith
Jes
Seniors Return From Chicago Industrial Expedition
College seniors and four faculty members completed an annual inspection tour to Chicago and nearby plants. Thirty-three seniors split into Civils Miners Ceramics and Chemicals with Professors Barr Williams and Hudson. They visited United States steel Gary mills Allies Chalmers Nordstrom Milwaukee Whiting refinery Terra Cotanto and will present lectures on results to student societies.
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Chicago
Kirkham
Barr
Williams and Hudson
Landawick
Des Moines Schools Start Poultry Incubator Hatch
Des Moines public schools plan to hatch chickens using a new incubator funded from a school board oil fund dispute. The zoology department will manage eggs, with hatching expected around Easter if oil funding is secured. City workmen install sanitary fountains on Main street for summer use, to be turned on after warm weather permits.
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Des Moines
Department of Zoology
Main Street
Woman's Building Occupied For Home Economics Move
The Home Economics department begins moving into the new Woman's Building this week though interiors remain incomplete. The facility will be open for occupancy and inspection in the near future.
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Home Economics
Womans
H. BE
Jewett Visited George at Des Moines Meeting
Mr. Bert Jewett attended a state house event in Des Moines on Tuesday as a guest of Hon. W. P. George. A report on Story county's representative will be presented at the Cosmopolitan club's next meeting. Prof. Pammel plans to move to Duff avenue and has sold his Boone street residence to Gamma Theta sorority.
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Prof. Pammel
Duff
L. H. Pammel
Duff Avenue
Boone Street
Gamma Theta’s
Post Office to Close Sunday in Ames
The Ames post office plans Sunday closure next week unless Washington countersigns the order. Postmaster Bosworth reported local sentiment supports closing, with general delivery remaining open for urgent cases and Sunday street box collections continuing. Some mail services may require special delivery fees. The change is tied to a broader push by churches and religious groups for Sunday rest. The Register and Leader will arrange for regular subscribers to receive papers by express delivery or at a convenient pickup point.
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Ames Post Office
Bosworth
Post Office Department
Washington
Ames
Cartier
Sunday Mail
Register and Leader
Express
Will Horoes Do The Work In Ames News
A noisy discussion centers on a proposed bill by Senator Spaulding to compel hoboes to carry credentials and perform road and municipal labor for pay. Critics warn the plan could create incentives to graze and dodge while maintaining cheap labor. Laymen’s census and church outreach are announced for Sunday at the Congregational church. Mrs George returns home from hospital improved.
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Spaulding
Poweshetk
Aso
A. No. 1
Congregational Church
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