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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
1
Reminiscences recounting the start of the Civil War near Ames Iowa and the nation’s shock at Fort Sumter. Veterans describe enlistment, the secession crisis, and the lasting toll of the conflict on families and the country.
The era boasts doubled population and fivefold growth in manufacturing and agriculture. Edison popularizes electric light and phonograph, Bell enriches world with the telephone, and Delany, Westinghouse, Tesla, Pupin contribute major inventions. A memory of Ter 臭 and Horace Greeley's abolitionist quarrel frames a period of patriotic fervor.
Francis C. Renter of St Cecilia Ames clarifies that St Patrick was depicted in a cab not astride a mule, and that Catholic students and faculty meant no offense while seeking a novel celebration at the state college. Bearshear and Crescents win inter society contest with Watson and Vaughn delivering notable orations.
Ames citizens are invited to a Thursday 7 30 PM meeting in the Odd Fellows block dining room to elect officers and discuss business. A motion will be made to set annual dues at 12 dollars. The event aims to boost Ames prosperity.
The Marion Green Quareette will appear as the fifth item on the College Lecture Course at the Agricultural assembly Saturday evening. This is the last outsiders' number. the remaining event will feature the College Glee Club on May 6th.
Ward G Owens has returned to Colfax after weeks away recovering from an appendectomy performed at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He spent time at home then traveled to Chicago last week for miners’ business.
The Iowa State College military department will parade with band and full equipment on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Captain Cootes of the 13th Cavalry will represent the war department in inspecting the cadets, General James Rush Lincoln to command with student officers assisting. The event on campus is expected to attract many visitors. Hon W P George visits Colfax during legislative assembly events in a feature in the Colfax Clipper.
Roland Record notes Representative George of Ame has impressed constituents by voting for temperance measures in all required votes. He won his seat against a prohibitionist after a spirited race with liquor interests reportedly backing his opponent. Howard initially attacked him but now credits his legislative work.
W. J. Benson sold his 200 acre farm northwest of Blencoe to C. A. Duntz of Ames Iowa. Benson receives a South Dakota farm and a Minnesota farm in the deal. Duntz came to Onawa Tuesday to close the transaction.
The Alpha Zeta local chapter hosts a lecture by Waterloo’s W. W. Marsh on the Dairy Cow and Conservation. Marsh, a Democratic leader, covers economic industrial and conservation angles after travels studying dairy cattle globally. A joint discussion on Canadian reciprocity with faculty critics may follow.
Bradford Knapp has been appointed to take the place of his father Dr. S A Knapp and lead the southern demonstration farm program. He has been one of his father’s top assistants and will continue the planned work. Also visiting were E C Higbie and C G Selvig seeking agricultural and home economics teachers for high schools. They plan to hire Iowa State graduates, noting Ames’ strong performance in Minnesota.
The senior class at the high school will present the play Bachelor's Hall at the Armory on April 28. Cast members are Will Hous er, Calvin Ringgenberg, Glen Ufford, Harry Hall, Charles Meltzer, Fred Hultz, Jay Harris, Joe Eldridge, Elizabeth Kennedy, Norma freer, Constance Bird, Ruth Curtis, and Leone King. roles yet to be assigned.
The annual examination of rural students will be held Saturday afternoon to promote country school pupils to the ninth grade of the high school.
Churches on Good Friday stage a burial tableau with a statue of Christ carried to an artificial tomb altar. Darkened windows and a single light highlight the pale crucified figure while crowds watch in awe. In Austria many processions lead by priests and choristers parade the streets.
An officer describes Texas guard units arriving safely and forming a new cavalry organization. He notes Captain White’s leadership, the Eleventh Regiment, and plans for two cavalry regiments with squadrons. Details cover encinerators, latrines, kitchens, and large recruiting, including 300 to 400 new horses.
The article outlines a busy commencement slate at I S C with a graduates recital in late May, a pupil recital in early June, a June 2 seniors dancing party, Baccalaureate Sunday with a speaker to be chosen, a June 5 junior class play, and a June 7 senior play fired with Dr Newell Dwight Hillis delivering the commencement address. It also notes a proposed chapter house move for the Bamma Thetas and property changes involving the Pammel and Duff avenues properties.
E. J. Clarkson and E. C. Harte attended the Eleventh District Beta Theta Pi convention in Lincoln Nebraska last week. Chapters from Minnesota Iowa and Nebraska were represented this year. The Ames delegation won the convention for Ames next year.
The legislature ended a prolonged contest by electing Judge Kenyon as senator on the second ballot. Initial tallies showed 76 for Kenyon, 51 for Porter, 28 for Deemer. final results moved Kenyon to 85, Porter 51, Deemer 19. Votes by Chapman and Van Camp tipped the balance amid a cheering crowd.
Representative Moore attacked Prof. Perry Greeley Holden head of ISU extension for alleged $5,000 pre-spent funds. The Iowa Educational Board and President Trewin defend Holden, demand formal charges, and appeal for a full investigation with transparency for the people of the state.
The three year old son of F E Hessell fell while playing on a Sunday afternoon, struck his head on a rock, and cut the face above the eye. He was taken to a physician, dressed the wound, and is progressing as expected.
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