General Assembly Adjourns and Passes Coordination Debate
The thirty-fifth Iowa general assembly adjourned with the last major act a ways and means bill raising about 2.8 million for the general state fund and an 18 mill higher direct state tax. Governor Clarke signed the measure and noted its Thomas blue sky origins. A millage for Ames and the college would yield roughly 750 thousand over two years amid disputes over the state board of education and home economic transfer proposals.
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Iowa
George W. Clarke
Thomas
Senate
State Board
Ames
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Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
College of Engineering
State College
Board of Education
Board
Cedar Rapids
Chase
Iowa State College
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Railroad Commission
Larrabee
Webster
Raymond A. Pearson
Collee
State Board of Education
Moving Pictures Advertising Ames College Life
The Great State College of Iowa plans moving picture ads to promote Ames. A leased camera and patent films will capture May Day, Agriculture Carnival, athletics, student dramatics, and campus life for statewide theater distribution free of charge. A 120 foot tower will shoot panoramas from behind the veterinary barns to show the campus.
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State College of Iowa
F. W. Beckman
College General Publicity Committee
Ames
Iowa
Main Street fronts to gain new business look
Remodeling on Main Street will change the storefronts of the Fair store and a two story Little building. Descriptions note the roof going on the Little building and its planned occupancy in a few weeks. Carl L. Little Co. will occupy the east first floor. West room to Wonderlich. upstairs remains vacant.
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Main Street
Bes Moines
Carl L. Little Company
E. C. Wonderlich
Decree Granted in Story City Divorce Suit
Nevada April 24. Judge Albrook orders Mrs. Johnson to receive absolute separation in the Johnson versus Johnson divorce. alimony of 1500 dollars a life interest in a 3500 dollar Story City residence plus 300 dollars for attorneys fees and recovery of a diamond engagement ring. The Johnson case was heard earlier in the week. The Ames city case against W H Jones rests on the immediate assignment starting June 2.
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Nevada
Story City
Albrook
Promoters Advance Interurban Trolley Plan to Ames
Promoters of a Ft. Dodge to Des Moines line extension visit Ames to gauge support. Dodge residents reportedly ready to contribute up to 250 000 dollars while other regions show similar interest. Ames and state roads reform, pensions for widows, and new women's measures also noted in the period.
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Ft. Dodge
Ames
Iowa
State Board of Control
Ames Appropriations Increase by 377000 for State College
The legislature approved a half mill tax and increased state college funding by 377,066 dollars to expand programs at Iowa State College. Funds cover collegiate departments, extension work, experiment stations, non collegiate courses, engineering and veterinary programs, home economies, equipment, and public grounds.
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Iowa State College
Academy of Science to Meet at College
The twenty sixth annual meeting of the State Academy of Science will be held in Alumni Hall Jawa State College tomorrow. The first session opens Friday afternoon with Dr. Thomas F. Purritt, professor emeritus of botany at the University of Illinois, delivering a public address. The state college faculty will host a reception in the evening. the public is invited to attend all sessions.
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Alumni Hall
Jawa State College
Thomas 4. Purritt
University of Illinois
State College
Academ
New Highway Board Holds First Session and Hears Plans
The newly appointed state highway commission led by Dean Marston met for organization. J W Holden of Scranton and Dean Marston were named members. McDonald named highway engineer. The panel aims for a 10 000 to 15 000 mile permanent network with seven million dollars yearly, county plans approved by the commission, and all road work let by public contracts under commission oversight.
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J. W. Holden
Dean Marston
State ComMission
Gonmalssier
lMcient
Iowa
Ames Savings Men Start Nat s Bank
Ames gains a national bank charter with fifty thousand dollars capital for the Ames National while preserving the Ames Savings Bank as a savings department with twenty six thousand dollars capital. Directors likely include W D Meltzer L B Briney H Hasbrouck and others. The bank will occupy Kellogg and Main streets in a modern building.
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Department of the Treasury
Ames Savings Bank
Ames Savings
National Bank
Savings Department of
the National
Savings Bank
the Savings
The
Ames National
W. D. Meltzer
L. B.bniney
Lo. Hasbrouck
A. Beach
Drs. Ames
H. M. Templeton
Main Streets
Ames Students Back Tobacco Ban On Campus
Iowa State College voters approve abolishing tobacco smoking on campus in a large referendum with over 1 260 ballots in favor from 2 100 students including 466 women. The measure introduces Oxford style skull caps for freshmen and sets conduct rules and payments for athletic admission and other campus privileges.
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Iowa State College
Oxford
Western Union Office to Move Downtown
Western Union officials seek a downtown room for the North Western depot office. The current site irritates downtown business and college patrons. Ainsworth of Des Moines notes potential press box and field loop to speed dispatch to outside newspapers.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
North Western Passenger
Council Orders New Pump Station Built
The council directed the Water Committee to begin at once the erection of a new flood proof pumping station to replace the burned wooden pumping house. A Main street frame building may move to South Brehart Avenue. no action taken. Sewer issues from South First Avenue and Olsonville area were left with the sewer committee for study. Dust from Main street prompted Tilden to urge action. referred to street commissioner.
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Goble
Main Street
Bre Helt Avenue
Fla
Furst
Olsonville
Tilden
Werehant
Counci
Lecture on Turkey to Salmone at Olsan Hall Friday
Catholic lecturer reared in Syria and familiar with Balkan war scenes will present an illustrated talk on Turkey in Olsan hall Friday evening under St. Celia's church auspices. Public invited. After the lecture parish members and guests will enjoy a dance.
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Turkey
Thomas Epperson Called By Death in Ames
The community mourns Thos Epperson who died suddenly at his Ames home from heart trouble. Born in Kentucky, he moved to Ames in 1894 and lived here most of his life, with family including wife Mrs. Epperson, daughters Beulah Fannie Nellie, and numerous relatives. Funeral services were set for 2:00 p.m. in the local Christian church with relatives gathered from Gilbert Des Moines Albia and Michigan areas.
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North Ames
Mr. Epperson
Kentucky
Ames
Gilbert
Ilinois
Epperson
Beulah
Daugthers
Fannie
Crowe’s Grocery
Nellie Haverly
Jno
Pay Worley
Bertha
Albia
J. W. Eubank
Klllsworth
Iil
Johns i. Rew
Uwarris
Chay
Ames Student Hurt In Freight Train Accident
Robertur Leigh, a freshman electrical engineering student from Clear Lake at Iowa State College, was crushed by a Chicago and Northwestern freight near the high bridge over the Des Moines River at Boone. He lost a leg and three fingers in the mishap then rushed to Pleanor Moore Hospital for urgent amputations.
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Roberturleigh
Clear Lake
Iowa State College
Chicago & Northwestern
Murieigh
Boone
Furleigh
High Bridge
Ames
Purleigh
Ames Mayor Proclaims Clean Up Day in Rainier State
Penney Sheldon mayor of Ames Washington issues a proclamation designating Saturday as general clean up day for the town. Citizens urged to curb litter remove debris and tackle housefly control to prevent disease. Ed Little of Carll It Company plans return from Arkansas to Ames next month to inspect a fruit ranch planted with apples peaches strawberries and other produce.
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Penney Sheldon
Ames
Lettus
Ed Little
Arkansas
Kid Little
Partoner
Carll Itthe & Company
Little Firm
Mr. Littl
New Hotel for Ames Within Six Months
Ames booster news reports EK W Valentine says a new modern hotel to meet growing demand will be built within six months with $40,000 financing. The Ames Commercial Club seeks a hotel operator with $20,000 to invest and pledges $20,000 itself. Approval hinges on a suitable proprietor, with site plans and details to follow. The club also promotes local advertising efforts under the slogan Ames Advertises America.
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Ames
Iowa State College
EK. W. Valentine
Ames Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Iowa
Valatine
Valentine
Armes
Dizensakooo
Anes
Des Moines
Enu
Aes
America
Gom
Messrs. Little
Local merchant recalls consistent newspaper advertising
W J Semmons, a prominent Ames trader, notes a curious pattern in his advertising. He ran large ads in the last weekly issue, the first daily, the last daily, and the first new weekly edition, highlighting his long standing marketing efforts.
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W. J. Semmons
Ames
the Intelligencer
Daily Intelligencer
Presbyterians Versus Methodists in Interchurch Baseball
The Interchurch Baseball league resumes with Presbyterian and Methodist teams at Bairdfield on North Grand Avenue. The Methodists won the prior game against the Baptists, setting a competitive tone for the upcoming clash.
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Presbyterians
Methodists
Bairdfield
North
Grand Avenue
Baptists
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