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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
1
Citizens of Ames approved the interurban proposal 393 to 223 in a decisive special election. The project, expected to begin work promptly, aims for July completion under a contract, with ward-by-ward tallies and noted optimism from local officials and residents.
A local grocer and fruit vendor protests electric cars running up Onandago Street citing risk of overstocking the market and harming his business.
Fred Rasmussen, a 1905 Iowa State graduate and longtime Ames faculty member, will leave for Durham New Hampshire to become associate professor in charge of the dairy department. He plans a summer overseas trip with the US Department of Agriculture dairy division before starting his new post.
Four students run for editor and two for business manager in the Agriculturist election. Candidacy includes J O Rankin Missouri C V Gregory Iowa Ellis Rail Birmingham BE L Potter Montana for editor and G L Martin Spencer Pat O Donnell Ames for business manager. About two hundred voters, seniors only, Agricultural club members with paid subscriptions, vote will decide who leads the paper.
The Ames Commercial Club, a strong local organization, held an open meeting with nearby farmers to discuss needs and future development. The Boone Democrat lauds shared efforts to improve both the town and surrounding farmland, urging collective work for lasting benefits.
Farmers and business men should attend the Ames Town and Country club meeting Saturday afternoon at Red Men's hall. See the program.
Post office figures for April 1, 1906 to April 1, 1907 show receipts of 1,703 and a last quarter of 4,975.15, indicating about a $2,000 year over year increase and a near 5,000 quarterly milestone that suggests Ames may exceed 20,000 in annual post office receipts and strengthens the case for a government building.
The local Christian church and the state board of missions vote to appoint an assistant to the minister in the Ames church. Rev. H. D. Williams will have aid starting September 1. The student assistant, yet to be chosen, will be ready for the fall term. The move aims to strengthen church work in Ames amid growing student involvement.
The Ames Town and Country Club invites members to a Saturday meeting with several topics. Speakers include Prof. M. L. Bowman on Farm Crops Corn and Forage, Dr. Margaret M. Jones on Home Sanitation, and Mrs. Gibson on Why We Study Art. The event draws attention from neighboring towns considering similar clubs.
Ames High School opened the season with a 12 to 0 defeat by a college team in a Monday practice game. The town boys show promise for a strong season and a schedule includes games at Marshalltown on April 27, at Jewell on May 4, and Marshalltown at Ames on May 18. Track progress is slow with a home meet planned around April 20 or 27 and a single scheduled meet with North Des Moines on May 11.
The high school debating society closes its season with a final 8 p.m. debate on whether cities of 5 000 or more should own and control lights water works and street railways.Affirmative speakers are Howard Hill Floyd Campbell and Floyd Williams. Negative speakers are Lou Willey Merrill Manning and Irving Meltzer. Judges are F R Conaway Jennie Feds on and Rev H D Williams.
Fred B. Smith international secretary of the Y M C A spoke Friday night to Ames residents and the college crowd delivering moral addresses. His down town talk drew a packed house and many sought personal calls afterward. He praised the college, called I S C morally strong, and urged more visiting moral speakers to aid students.
Christian Science holds Sunday evening services at 7:30 in Odd Fellows' hall. The subject presented is Doctrine of Atonement.
Fire at the Beta House on College Campus started from a fireplace lining of pine boards. Firemen arrived quickly but flames were already out. damage estimated at fifty dollars and covered by insurance. The blaze narrowly avoided a larger disaster.
The Church of Christ led by Pastor H. D. Williams holds Bible School at 9 45 a m and En deavor Society at 6 30 p m The morning sermon at 11 00 a m is The Cost of Cowardice The evening sermon focuses on Divine Acceptance of Things That Make a Man a Restored Child of God
William J. Minchin, pastor, leads Sunday School and morning preaching. In the evening he speaks on Christian Endeavor and preaches. Morning theme is The Problem of Pain. Evening topic is All Things are Lawful, But.
Morning prayer and sermon at 11 o clock with subject Christ's Estimate of Sin. Sunday School before the service. Evening service at 7 30 with subject Who Wrote the Bible. Rector Hubert A Wilson leads at St Johns Episcopal Church.
Andrew M. Shea, Pastor. Services at the Armory Sunday April 14 1907. 9 45 a m Sunday school F M Cupps superintendent 11 00 a m sermon Danger Sig
Captain Charles Lincoln of Company L Second Infantry won first place at a major Manila military meet with ten drills from specified movements to a wall climb. The Ames native and I S C graduate gains recognition as the best drilled company in the U S Army in the Philippines.
The Intelligencer announces Ames will host Hon. Richard C. Barrett as the decoration day speaker. The event honors veterans as old soldiers thin with time, with graves decorated and services to reflect on past sacrifices.
Captain K. W. Brown plans to move his barn on North Kellogg Street across the street to the east side and remodel it into a modern house costing about 2000 to 2500 dollars. He notes the location will be convenient as streetcar service reaches the area. He is also adding about a thousand dollar two story extension to his business block formerly occupied by Mr. Judge, creating additional rooms both downstairs and upstairs.
George Hutchison, a C. N. W. brakeman, was thrown from one car against another in the railroad yards Tuesday, suffering a broken wrist. He was taken to Dr. Templeton's office where the injury was dressed.
At 6:30 p m Epworth League will discuss God Revealed in Christ led by Mabel Shannon. At 7:30 a m Fred B Smith speaks to young women with a call to sincerity from the pastor. Ladies of Ames unaffiliated with other churches are invited, with music and a warm welcome.
The Newton and Northwestern Railway accuses youths of destroying wire insulators by throwing stones or shooting them. Detectives have been assigned to catch culprits as authorities warn of severe penalties including up to five years in prison or a $500 fine and possible county jail time.
Des Moines reports an unusually mild winter with spring two weeks ahead. March warmth and early April seeding on fall-plowed land rise, though frost hit on the 6th. Rainfall stays below normal except southeast. showers and light snow bring welcome moisture as plowing for corn continues. labor shortages hinder farming. John R. Sage notes no fruit bud damage yet.
The Alden Times notes the Times-Republican has a flavor all its own and is dependable, bright and fearless. The Mount Vernon Record calls it a safe and sane Iowa paper, editorially clean and among the state’s best newspapers.
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