Commencement at the Iowa State College Ames 1908
Iowa State College at Ames enters a landmark commencement year as the class of 1908 grows. Seniors number about 160 with juniors expected to exceed 200 next year. Alumni Hall will be dedicated June 3 with a reception and banquet. commencement on June 4 features the largest class yet and a concert, oratorio The Messiah, and baccalaureate on May 1. President William C. Thompson to address, and a junior class play plus May Day festivities highlight the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
State College
Ames
William C. Thompson
State University of Ohio
Alexander 8. Thompson
Agnes Petring
New York
Garnet Hedge
Chicago
Frederick Martin
Clara Dutton Thompson
Newens
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Storms
Christian Associations
Ben Greet
Alma Mater
Butterflies Junior Class Play Opens June 2
Rehearsals start under Prof. Newens for the college junior class production titled The Butterflies. The cast is being trained with the event scheduled for Tuesday June 2 and announced unusually early for preparation.
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Newens
Ames Cleanup Day Proclaimed by Mayor
The city of Ames declares a general spring cleaning day with a mayoral proclamation. Residents are urged to tidy yards alleys and streets to improve the town’s appearance and livability for the summer.
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Ames
Des Moines Area Weather and Ames Streetcar Commentary
Week ending April 20 reports unusually favorable farming conditions in Iowa with above normal temperatures and light rainfall in parts. Frost did not cause damage, oats and winter grains show good stands, and fruit prospects look bright. Ames electric interurban line praised for service. debates over fenders, schedule timing, and terminals noted amid ongoing improvements.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Appanoose
Des Moines River
M. K. Smith
Ames
College Line
Wrong Decision by Up-Wright Judge
Judge Wright of Nevada suffered a severe bruise on his right side after being thrown from a Ft. Dodge interurban car. He was knocked unconscious and carried to a drug store before being revived and taken home.
Proclamation by the Mayor Sets City Cleanup Day
Ames residents urged to clear weeds dirt and filth from premises and alleys on Friday April 4 1908. Civic Improvement Society will provide teams wagons chaired by the street commissioner to supervise and collect refuse. The health department rules and city ordinances will be enforced to keep Ames healthy and attractive.
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City of
Ames
Civic Improvement Society
Health Department
Galen Tilden
Hagerman to Speak May 30 at Ames Memorial Day
Rev Dr. E T Hagerman pastor of the First Methodist Church Des Moines renowned western orator will be the May 30 orator at Ames. Commander Haverly names Memorial Day committee Henry Wilson chairman Fred Tilden A B Liddle H F Hollingsworth Ben Brenniman. W R will appoint a cooperating committee.
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E. T. Hagerman
First Methodist Church of
Des Moines
West
Ames
Haverly
Henry Wilson
Fred ©. Tilden
Liddle
H. F. Hollingsworth
Ben Brenniman
W. R
Township Officers Filing Affidavits Due May 3
County auditor reminds candidates for township offices they need not file petitions but must file an affidavit of candidacy at least thirty days before the primary. Few affidavits have been filed as the May 3 deadline approaches, per the Representative.
Ames Vaccine Co Opens Hog Cholera Vaccine Plant
G H Hambleton and F L Carpenter start vaccine production near Bloomington at the Munden Ferry site. The Ames Vaccine Co will vaccinate hogs to prevent cholera, continuing a line of government work led by Dr Niles at the Experiment Station.
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G. H. Hambleton
F. L. Carpenter
Munden Forry
Bloomington
Ames Vaccine Co
Niles
Mambleton
Dr. Niles
Mr. Carpenter
Drainage by well water proposed by Prof Holden in Iowa travel tale
Traveling with Prof P G Holden on an Iowa interurban trip, farmers and travelers quiz him on corn and drainage. He endorses well drainage to dry ponds near Huxley, cites Illinois as proof, and stresses safety for wells. He also jokes about future journeys and farming wisdom.
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Holden
Iowa
P. G. Holden
Huxley
Tom Thompson
Prof. Holden
Illinois
Story County
J. A. Bateman
Intelligencer
J. W. Bateman
Maroney
Boone
Hoggatt Street
Des Moines
Prof
High Financier Lester Burrell Found Guilty in District Court
Lester Burrell was convicted of cheating by false pretenses after a jury verdict in district court. Defense of insanity was rejected by Judge Wright, with three physicians testifying to Burrells sanity before trial. The article notes Burrell's self-styled finance schemes and calls for severe discipline or a path to Wall Street.
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Lester Burrell
D. J. Vinje
Burrell
Wright
Juniors Plan Class Play With Butterflies Cast
The junior class and the Butterflies perform a class play on June 2. Cast includes Hiram Green, Susan Blise, Farnum, Bilser, and others with Miss Watts Miss Hopkins and Mrs. Beverly Stuart Dodge among participants. The production emphasizes experienced performers from the sophomore Frederick Ossian group and local faculty mention.
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Miss Watts
Miss Hopkins
Frederick Ossian
Andrew Strong
W. Lambert Barrington
H. R
Baker Coddie
C. J. Snyder Mariam Stuart Dodge
Ruth Watts
Beverly Stuart Dodge
Cowep Ead Ella Hopkins
Ossian
Pearl van Duzer
Hiram Green
A. EB. Quaife Bilser
F. D. Payne
Susan Blise
Pay Farnum
Government to aid Northwest dairy industry
The United States government will boost butter production by placing three agents in Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota to travel among creameries giving production ideas. FF L Odell formerly with the State Food and Dairy department will serve as the Iowa inspector.
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United States
Northwest
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
FF. L. Odell
State Food and Dairy Department
Accident injures student in college lab
Harry Caldwell suffered eye injuries after acid splashed into his eyes in the college chemical laboratory Monday. He received medical attention and was treated for the exposure.
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Harry Caldwell
Ames Restaurant Owner Vindicated After Grand Jury Indictment Dropped
Polk county grand jury misled in indicting John E. Judge of Ames and County Attorney De Graff dismissed the case Monday morning. Evidence showed Judge sought legitimate sale of his bakery restaurant assets to a Dakota farm buyer and did not intend to defraud. Friends congratulate Judge on complete vindication as ownership dispute cleared.
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Polk County Grand Jury
John E
Ames
de Graff
Judge
Dr Koch visits America seeks rest in U S Midwest
Dr Robert Koch, renowned bacteriologist, travels to the United States to rest and visit relatives in Iowa Missouri and Chicago. He refuses public lectures to secure needed rest and plans to return to Germany soon after meeting Dr Pammel in Keystone.
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Robert Koch
America
Iowa
Missouri
Chicago
Pammel
Keystone
Dr. Koch
Koch
Germany
Two Wheeled Gig Causes Disaster
George Robertson, who had just bought a motorcycle, rode east on Onondaga Street at high speed Sunday. He could not stop the bike and rammed the Duff Avenue crossing gate, throwing him several feet and wounding his left arm. The motorcycle was wrecked. he kept his pipe and good humor.
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George Robertson
Onondaga Street
Duff Ave
Robertson
Motorcycle Runaway Causes Wreck in Family Ride
The H. B. Goble family and son Racine were riding when a motorcycle spooked the team. The buggy tipped as the tongue struck the ground and Mr Goble and Racine were tossed out. Mrs Goble and two children stayed seated, horses broke loose and were recaptured. no serious injuries reported.
Three Year Old GIRL Dies After Botched Bath Tragedy
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Kelley died after being buried in a pail of hot water on Thursday. Funeral services were held at Evergreen church at 10 AM conducted by Rev J W Steverson of the U B church.
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Sam Kelley
Evergreen Church
U. B. Church
55th Regiment I N G to Hold Des Moines Gathering
The 55th regiment I N G will meet in Des Moines on Saturday. Flags of Spanish American War regiments will be placed in hermetically sealed cases at the State House near Civil War flags. Spanish war veterans will give speeches. An evening dinner at the Savery follows at seven with a social session afterward.
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Des Moines
United States
Spain
State House
Savery
Miss Leda Mason Triumphs at Cambridge Chautauqua
Miss Leda Mason won first place at the Cambridge Chautauqua Declamatory contest and will represent Cambridge High School in the Ames August event. Albert Betts was named alternate.
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Leda Mason
Cambridge
Cambridge High School
Ames
Albert Betts
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Ames High Commencement
Stars
Ames High School
Alumni Hall
Brandt
Ellen
Mont R. Sawyers
Davenport
Sawyers
Princeton
Weather Service
Up-Wright
Judge Wright
DR. Hagerman
Township
Mother Earth
Harriman
Wall Street
Government
Man
John Judge
Dr. Pammel
R. R. Gate
Goble
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