Ames County Fair Planned on Maxwell Park Grounds
Ames move to revive a county or district fair proposes using Maxwell Park and Chautauqua grounds for exhibit halls amphitheatre and a speed track. Plans call for a harvest festival with farm products livestock art and a fast track, aiming to draw crowds from Story county and nearby cities. Progress promises include paving, a gas plant, telephone consolidation and record attendance at Iowa State College and Ames Public School by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Ames
Story County
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Boone
Webster City
Chautauqua Park
Maxwell Park Association
Ames Chautauqua
Chautauqua Company
Curtiss
Prof
Marston
Prof. McDonald
C. L. Siverly
Col Parley Sheldon
Siverly
Iowa State College
Gas In Ames Premise Nears Service With Early Installation
Machinery at the gas plant is installed and producing gas with boilers fired for a week. Smoke indicates gas is near ready. Manager Griffin says gas will be in pipes and ready before September first. Citizens seeking gas before hot weather should hurry plumbing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Griffin
Paving Resumes on Ames Streets Amid Block Arrival
Work restarts on Ames streets with one block laid on Douglas and Main Street paving beginning. Mayor Sheldon and former Mayor Tilden attend as a supplier shipment is rushed from Joliet and East St Louis to speed early completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Main Street
Perry
Ames
Sheldon
J. G. Tilden
Col. Sheldon
Mr. Tilden
Joliet
Ill
East St. Louis
Horrabin
Maxwell to Visit Ames for Old Settlers Reunion Parade
Maxwell will send boosters to Ames Friday August 26 to visit the Old Soldiers Reunion and parade Main Street. The Maxwell Commercial Club will stage an Automobile Trip to promote the Old Settlers Picnic and Home Coming in Maxwell on September 8. Fifteen autos with the Maxwell band will travel to Ames arriving at 2 30 p m for one hour of citizen greeting and an invitation to Maxwell events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Boosters
Maxwell
Old Soldiers
Maxwell Commercial Club
Old Settlers
Miss Merle White Stops Runaway Horse
A Saturday runaway incident near Chautauqua grounds ended safely due to Miss Merle White's quick actions. Mr Horn and Mrs Horn with Miss White were in a carriage when the horse bolted. Mrs Thompson later freed the lines, but Miss White climbed over the seat and controlled the horse, averting disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle White
Mr. Horn
Mrs. Horn
Miss White
Chautauqua Grounds
Dr Macklin Speaks at Des Moines Auxiliaries Outing
Dr Macklin of Des Moines and West street was an honored guest at the C W E M auxiliaries outing in Des Moines held Friday at Greenwood Park. He addressed the gathering at 3 pm and a picnic followed at 6 30 pm. He also spoke at University Place Church of Christ on conditions in Chicago the Sunday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Macklin
West Street
Des Moines
Greenwood Park
Horses perish in Nevada barn fire after lightning strike
A Nevada farm barn owned by John Hopkins was destroyed by a lightning sparked fire during a storm. tenant Orville Sarsfield suffered heavy losses including two dead horses, a runaway horse, ten tons of hay, corn, oats, harnesses and equipment valued with partial insurance.
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John Hopkins
Nevada
Orville Sarsfield
Sarsfield
Doctor Morgan to Stay in United States
Dr. Morgan and Mrs. Morgan return from their honeymoon and visit Mrs. Morgan's father Dr. O. H. Cessna. Dr. Morgan accepts a position with the Agricultural Department in Washington and will work in animal husbandry in four southern states, moving to North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morgan
States
Charles M. Morgan
Macy Family Plans Philadelphia Move After Promotion
Mrs. E. C. Macy and her two children visit Seattle home of Mrs. Til den for several weeks. Mr. Macy receives promotion with Stone Webster Company of Boston to lead a Philadelphia division and supervise its work.
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E. C. Macy
Seattle
Fred C. Tilden
Macy
Stone & Webster Company
Boston
Philadelphia
Dean Corlette Injures Foot. Crutches Ahead of Return
Dean Corlette dislocated a small bone in his foot this week and has been using crutches. A promotion to canes was made Wednesday and he hopes to be around again soon.
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Dean Corlette
Old Soldiers Reunion Committee Appointments
The Story county Veterans' association lists committees for the Ames reunion on August 25 and 26, 1910. Finance E W Valentine L C Tilden Rob McCarthy A L Champ lin M K Smith. Vocal Music C C Haverly. Entertainments Ladies' Relief Corps. Martial Music M E McMichael R D Clark. Advertising L M Bosworth. Program Party Sheldon. Grounds and Privileges Thomas Thompson A B Liddle A H Buck C D Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Veterans’ Association
Ames
E. W. Valentine
L. C. Tilden
Rob. McCarthy
A. L. Champlin
M. K. Smith
Cc. E. Haverly
Ladies’ Relief Corps
M. E. McMichael
R. D. Clark
L. M
Soldiers' Reunion at Ames Draws Civil War Veterans
The Soldiers Reunion will be held August 25 and 26 in Ames city park drawing veterans and patriotic citizens from Central Iowa. Speakers include Gen James B Weaver and Col Henry Andrews Dyer with Mrs Hattie Whedon of Winterset likely to attend with Iowa W R C members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Jas. B. Weaver
Weaver
West
Col
Roosevelt
Henry Andrews Dyer
Col. Dyer
Intelligencer
Lohrville
Farnhamville
Boone
Griswold
Hattie Whedon
Winterset
Iown
Ww. R. C
Col. T. J. Miller
Ames State Fair Extension Department Announces Meetings
The Extension Department of Iowa State College schedules educational sessions at the state fair. Prof. Holden will arrange dates and speakers for Short Courses Farmers Institutes and cooperative gatherings. Programs run daily in the College Building with multiple topics including Domestic Science lantern slides and ministerial and organization meetings on specific dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Holden
Exposition
Farmers’ Institute
Fire whistle to warn Ames city from campus plant
The Fourth ward Civic Improvement Society buys a 10 inch diameter, 5 foot long fire whistle for the Central heating plant on campus. Operated by the college, it can be heard eight miles away and is restricted to fire alarm use except if the Iowa game in Ames on November 5 is won, it may be sounded up to six hours.
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Civic Improvement Society
Fourth Ward
West Ames
Ladies’ Society
Iowa
Ames
Faville Resigns to Lead Western Farmer in Spokane
Prof. E. B. Faville, editor of Successful Farming for eight years, resigns to become editorial manager of the Western Farmer at Spokane. He will move his family to Spokane soon. Col. Faville, an Ames native, has achieved success.
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E. EB. Faville
Western Farmer
Spokane
Col. Faville
Ames
Des Moines Man Visits Brother at Home
Mr. Fred Hodson of Des Moines is visiting at the home of his brother.
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Fred Hodson
Des Moines
Chautauqua Schedule Highlights Friday and Saturday
Friday marks the last day with Rev. John A. Seibert Bible study sessions at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. musical preludes and Mascot performances culminating in an 8 p.m. Ciricillo's Band concert. Saturday features declamatory contests at 10:30 a.m. and a full program including Huxley Band and Gov. A. E. Shallenberger at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. leading into 8 p.m. Hawks performance.
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John A. Seibert
Osceola Pooler
Ciricillo
Mascot
Odes to Mr Hawks Heard in Lincoln Lecture
A reader lauds Mr Hawks for entertaining lectures that lift worn spirits and restore energy. The letter praises his epigrams, pathos, and stories, noting crowds, admiration, and respect for his stage presence and “snowy locks” as it promises memory in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Mr. Hawks
Lincoln
Nebraska State Journal
Shallenberg Rally At Ames Chautauqua Draws Large Crowd
The Nebraska governor A C Shallenberg, allied with prohibitionist views, spurred by his stand on saloon closures in Omaha, headlines the Ames Chautauqua closing day with a promise to reveal humor and political stance. He is guest at Dr J C Copestake’s home and a cousin of Copestake. Sunshine Hawks will close the meeting Friday night.
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Nebraska
A. C. Shallenberg
Shallenberg
J. C. Copestake
Copestake
Omaha
Sunshine Hawks
Chautauqua notes praise for Geo R Stuart humor
Geo R Stuart addressed the Ames chautauqua labeling humor as divine and essential. He urged cultivating laughter as medicine and noted clowns exist in all realms. Audience enjoyed Hinshaw Grand Opera Company with The Bohemian Girl performed in the evening.
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Geo. R. Stuart
Ames
Chautauqua
Hinshaw Grand Opera Company
Mrs Lilla G English Enlivens Program With Songs And Talks
Mrs Lilla G English added greatly to the program with songs and talks. Though not as famous as Mrs Maude Ballington Booth, she connected with the people and will be remembered.
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Lilla G. English
Maude Ballington Booth
Booth
Governor Glenn Seeks North South Cooperation on Mutual Advantage
Governor Glenn highlighted cross regional collaboration aiming to align northern and southern interests for shared benefits. He urged joint efforts on policies and projects to boost development and reduce regional tensions.
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Glenn
Spelling Contest Awards Honor Two Winners
Ruby Wasser of Ames and Winifred M. Wills of Cambridge led the spelling contest prizes. In Seventh grade twelve contestants won 50 cents each plus special awards ranging to 5 dollars and a 3 dollar music roll from C. E. Holmes for Wasser. Eighth grade fourteen pupils won 1 dollar each, with Wills earning 10 dollars from Chautauqua and a 10 dollar mandolin, while Hilda Berhow of Huxley took second with 5 dollars and a 2 dollar music roll.
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Ruby Wasser
Ames
Winifred M. Wills
Cambridge
C. E. Holmes
Mary Perry
Cole
Chautauqua
Hilda Berhow
Huxley
Dr. Monroe Markley Delivers Lighthearted Music Talk
Denver speaker Dr. Monroe Markley entertains a Monday audience with Music in the Heart remarks. He argues melody boosts mood and life outlook, notes hymns’ non sectarian nature, praises Annie Laurie, and recalls a Sultan of Sulu anecdote about an orchestra tuning to please.
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Monroe Markley
Denver
Markley
Annie Laurie
Sulu
Germany
Leavig
MacMurray Shines At Gore Day Boosts County Fair Hope
Prof. Arthur MacMurray filled on opening day for Senator Gore and drew a packed tent the next day. The event energized interest in Ben Hur and spurred community horsemen to back Ames hosting a county fair. The association president was heard urging on the scene.
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Arthur MacMurray
Gore
MacMurray
Ben Hur
Ames
Hur
Judge Wade Praised as Orator and Civil Leader in Iowa
Judge Martin J. Wade emerges as a prominent Iowa Democrat admired for his natural oratory and belief in good citizenship. He favors Lincoln over Jackson and delivered a speech likely to outlast the session’s other remarks.
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Martin J. Wade
Iowa
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Chautauqua Advertising Efforts in Ames Boost Attendance
Secretary George and his assistants of the advertising committee report strong growth in popular ity for the Ames Chautauqua. Rev. W. S. Fowle is praised as a pleasing platform manager, with careful detailing and good nature from the crowd. The next program is expected to be outstanding thanks to effective promotion.
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George
Rev
W. S. Fowle
Ames
Practical Chautauqua talk by Dr Hohenshelt of Boone
Dr. Hohenshelt of Boone president of the state Sunday School association gave a practical address at the Chautauqua. He is a close student of these matters and speaks with an understanding of the church recruiting station’s needs.
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Hohenshelt
Boone
State Sunday School Association
Rochester Man Lectures on A Joy Ride in the Water Wagon
Mr. Clinton Howard of Rochester introduces his lecture to Capt. Brown and audience members as they depart due to the approaching storm. He speaks under difficulties caused by many leaving and discusses his humorous water wagon topic.
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Clinton Howard
Rochester
New York
Capt. Brown
Anderson's Speech Delights Scholars and Historians
The Hon. Rasmus B. Anderson delivered a polished and intellectual address praised by scholars and historians for its appealing arguments and thoughtful insight.
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Rasmus B. Anderson
Eureka Glee Club Performs On Chimes And Crayon Sketches
The Eureka Glee Club entertained the audience with chimes and a crayon drawing by one member of the quartet, delivering part of the program with visual work.
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Eureka Glee Club
Readings by Burdette Riley and Wilcox At Mrs Pooler’s Reading
Mrs Osceola Pooler appeared twice on Tuesday in readings from Lovey Mary and in selections by Burdette Riley and Wilcox.
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Osceola Pooler
Burdette, Riley and Wilcox
Crowd at Chautauqua Draws Thousands Amid Busy Grounds
Sunday crowd at Chautauqua estimated six thousand strong with vehicles in constant flow. At one moment the grounds hosted six hundred buggies and sixty one automobiles.
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Chautauqua
Boys 10 Organize American Scouts in Ames
The Intelligencer reports Ames youths and parents considering forming the Boy Scouts of America with help from Walter Fiss and Seton Thompson. The article argues outdoor life, nature study, and self government build manhood, detailing camp life, woodcraft, and the need for guided activities.
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Ames
Order of American Boys
Seton Thompson
Chautauqua Park
Order of the
Boy Scouts of America
Thompson
Walter Fiss
Fiss
Boy Scouts
Intelligencer
Mr. Fiss
New York
Catskills
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Maxwell Park
Bolt
Mr. Macy
Committees For
Faville
A. E. Shallenberger
W. Hawks
Hawks
American Scouts
Walter Fils
Gontinuld
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