Church and School Dispute Delays Ames Land Purchase
Ames school board and Episcopal church clash over land valuation blocks high school site plans. Appraisers set 2900 dollars for the lots including the church, church appeals to district court, while board and Commercial Club push to move forward. Church officials decry the valuation as confiscation and vow to contest.
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Board of Education
Ames
Commercial Club
George F. Henry
Des Moines
Episcopal Diocese of
Iowa
State of Iowa
Lincoln couple visits Des Moines and heads to Washington
Captain and Mrs. Lincoln came from Des Moines to stay with General James Rush Lincoln, the farmers’ father. They left Tuesday morning by car for Washington D C where the Captain will enter the war college.
College notes on students and staff travels
Word arrives that John Clarkson of Beta Theta Pi is spending the summer in Europe and will return for the September opening. Dean Marston and Professor Marston have been ill this week and are confined to home.
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Europe
John Clarkson
Beta Theta Pi
Dean Marston TM
Prof
Marston
Voters to decide on sale and spending for old Third Ward school
The board of education cannot sell the old Third Ward school without district consent and must specify how sale receipts will be spent. An election is called for Friday August 11 to decide on the sale and the use of funds, with the district seeking voter interest despite likely objections to polling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Board of Education
Special Delivery Rules Expounded By Government Post
Government guidance outlines immediate delivery for 10 cents, or use of ordinary stamps with Special Delivery notation. Carriers deliver within city limits or within a mile for rural routes, including Sundays and holidays. Details cover rates, hours, forwarding, and residence delivery requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Des Moines Interurban Time Card Exposed In Ames Review
Ames readers note discrepancies in Des Moines time cards with trains listed but not run and a larger timetable in the city’s schedule. The report highlights inflated Northwestern line counts and a contrast with Ames rail activity, alongside local notices and botany and residence news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ames
Northwestern
Iowa
Iowa Mothers to judge babies by physical development at fair
At Iowa State College Aug 28 and 29 a unique baby contest will grade infants on height weight flesh firmness and skin color rather than looks. Judges include physicians and child specialists with nurses on site. Talks on balanced rations fresh air and clothing accompany the event to promote child welfare.
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Iowa
Iowa Congress of Mothers
Agriculture Extension Department
Iowa State College
Iowa State Fair
Miss Rose
Cornell University
New York
Delineator
Congress
Firefighters suffer injuries in Ames practice run
An Ames Volunteer Fire Company drill on Main street ended with three members injured as a wagon failed to couple. Lynn Morris urged speed, Charley Rooger jumped off, and Frank Stultz missed work while Frank Rogers suffered arm and knee scrapes requiring medical dressing.
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Grand Avenue
Main Street
Ames Volunteer Fire Company
Lynn Morris
Ames and College
Groves Corner
Charley Rooger
Frank Stultz
Frank Rogers
Dr. Tilden
Mr. Rogers
Frank
Henry Augustus Adrian Educational Orator of the Pacific
Henry Augustus Adrian represents Luther Burbank and tours as an educational orator. His lectures captivate audiences with data, information, and pictures provided by Burbank, presenting them in a clear, instructive manner aimed at improving national educational facilities.
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Adrian
Luther Burbank
The
Pacific
Burbank
Professors Arnett Arrive in Ames to Occupy Shane Home
Prof and Mrs Arnett have arrived in Ames and will reside at the Shane residence on Ash Avenue until their own home is ready. They have leased the Ash Avenue house from Mrs Feulling.
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Ames
Elizabeth Campbell
Boone
Prof
Mrs. Arnett
Shane
Ash Avenue
Feulling
Bingemann Named Hawkeye Auditor For 23 Exchanges
Hawkeye Telephone company appoints W. H. Bingemann as general auditor overseeing 23 exchanges in central Iowa. He moves to Des Moines from Ames where he managed the Ames exchange with noted success. The independent firm is Iowa Telephone controlled, and his tenure reflects steady, trouble free leadership.
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AGO
Northwestern
Ing Wes
Denver
Los Angeles
China
Japan
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Chicago-Des Moines
Ames Carroll
Overland
Angeles
Centennial
Enieago
Moines
Atlantic Express
Iowa Dakota
Saylor
Iowa
Minn
Des Moines
Eagle Grove
Ames-Des Moines
de Morassenger
Chicago Des Mi
Des Moines Express
A. F. Bingemann
Ames Telephone Exchange
Hawkeye Telephone Company
Hawkeye
Iowa Telephone Company
Bingemann
Ames
Soldiers Reunion At Maxwell Today
Veterans of the United States will hold their annual reunion at Maxwell this week. Ames will be well represented with many old soldiers and several wives attending. The program includes Iowa State Band music, readings, and speeches, with events on August 3 and 4 featuring a campfire, games, and a business meeting.
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Ames
Maine Attrac
Veterans of the
Iowa State Band
W. H. Lisley
HG. Hicks
James
Hall, Collins
Ladies’ Quartet
Reading
Mabel Enfield
Marguerite Richard
Lot Abraham
Bessie Johnson
Blanche Sarsfield
Drug Corps
Lem Veneman
Southwick
America
Fowler Builds New Bungalow on South Ash Avenue
Chester C. Fowler is constructing a two story bungalow on south Ash avenue facing west. Outside work nears completion and occupancy is expected soon. The Ames Country Club will organize a baseball team to play county clubs including Boone Ft. Dodge and Webster City with plans for matches and local competition.
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Fowler
Chester C. Fowler
South Ash Avenue
Fourth Ward
Ames Country Club
Boone
Ft. Dodge
Webster City
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