Fourth Annual Ames Chautauqua Draws Crowds Despite Storms
The Ames Chautauqua enters its fourth year with lectures by Rev. E L Eaton Dr Frank M Bristol and Senator Elmer J Burkett along with Ames City Band performances and a Newens human nature study. Sunday services highlighted by Rev Eaton and Cedar Rapids preacher G B Van Arsdal attracted the largest audience yet.
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E. L. Eaton
E. L Eaton
Ames City Band
Frank M. Bristol
American Vitagraph Co
B. L. Eaton
Frank M. Bristoll
Elmer J. Burkett
Ames Band
Parl and Newall O Co
Bell Ringers
Ames Chautauqua
Montgomery
Newens
Eaton
G. B. van Arsdal
Cedar Rapids
Port Chautauqua
John Ruskin
Bob Ingersoll
Josh Billings
Beauchamp
Raton
Packard
Ames City Schools Reopen With Renovations and New Texts
The Ames City Schools plan a September 2 opening after extensive improvements at South Side and Welch buildings. New texts are adopted for grades 5 7 with plans for high school changes, and an expanded program to raise standards.
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Ames City
King
Welch
Mutual Phone
Hoggatt Street
Ames Street Naming Lag Slows Colorado Carriers
Citywide delay on numbering and street name postings threatens a September deadline. Assistant Postmaster Rich cites only about one third of Ames homes numbered amid carrier-availability disputes and a balky public.
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Rich
College
Boone Ames Chautauqua Dates Cause Friction
The Boone Democrat blames Redpath Lyceum Bureau for arbitrarily setting Chautauqua dates in Boone without Boone input and warns against future clashes with Ames and Jefferson events. The paper praises Ames for its handling and hopes for a successful Chau tauqua there.
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Boone Democrat
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Boone
Ames
Jefferson
Bureau
Brother Conaway
Wise counsel on education and pupil development
A superintendent writes that education is a growth and changes in health, disposition, or circumstances should come gradually through right influences. He cautions against expecting sudden transformations in character or scholarship and thanks readers for any guidance offered.
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F. &. King
Junior Class Oversees Ames Meteor Ledger Report
At a recent Ames high school Junior class meeting Nina Nichols, business manager of the Meteor Board, presented credits and debits for the publication. Total receipts were 485.50 with expenses including printing and engraving, postage, ink, and freight. deposits were made to Ames Savings Bank in June 1907 at 4 percent. The board praised the Meteor’s editorial and financial success and courage in publishing for the first time.
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Ames High School
Nina Nichols
Meteor Board
Fedson
Des Moines
Ames Savings Bank
Meteor
Good Threshing Weather in Des Moines Area
Weather crop bulletin for week ending August 19 1907 reports a slight excess in temperature sunshine and humidity. Early days were fair then showers with heavy storms in central to east districts causing damage to corn oats and wheat. Corn growth rapid in well drained fields with some uneven conditions. potatoes pastures and garden truck in excellent condition.
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Des Moines
Iowa
South Central
East Central
Ames Poultry Show Starts January 7 At Local Arena
The Ames Poultry Show runs January 7 9 and 10 at a local venue featuring exhibitors from area farms. Birds are judged in multiple classes with awards announced at the close of the event.
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Ames
Ames Exposition Week Schedule and Highlights
The Ames Exposition runs August 23 to 30 with daily activities from exhibits and music to races airships and parades. Ames leaders include President Storms and Dr. Curtiss, with Prof. Dinsmore overseeing cattle displays and Miss Rausch directing domestic science events. Live stock entries set records, featuring 805 cattle 462 horses and 3000 hogs along with machinery displays and nightly shows.
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Amnes
Annes
Des Moines
Iowa
Old Settlers
Ames
State Mail
Directory Board
Storms
Chas. F. Curtiss
Wayne Dinsmore
Mary F. Rausch
Dinsmore
Chicago
Rural Mail Carriers Meet In Des Moines Convention
Bert B. Child secretary of the Iowa State Rural Letter Carriers Association announced the state convention to be held at the Des Moines Commercial Club rooms next Tuesday and Wednesday. The program features W R Spillman and R M Fulton, with talks on Good Roads and rural service growth by state and local officials. The gathering includes many topics, social events, and a state fair, inviting all carriers and friends to attend.
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Bert B. Child
Iowa State Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Commercial Club
Des Moines
Child
Postal Department
U. S
Iowa
State Association
W. R. Spillman
Washington, D. C
R. M. Fulton
St. Louis
Milo Ward
Lester Eaton
Joseph I. Myerly
Association
Co. MM. Adams
Davenport
W. 8. Hoon
Ames
Cha
Thos. H. MacDonald
Sec’v
Iowa Highway Commission
C. M. Adams
B. B. Child
Nevada
Battle on Weeds Aims at Eradication Plan in Ames
The Iowa state board of agriculture forms a special committee led by Gov. Packard and H. R. Wright with Dr. C. F. Curtiss to investigate noxious weeds. They seek cooperation from farmers institutes and local officials to identify weeds and practical eradication methods across highways and private grounds.
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Special Committee
Ames
Intelligencer
State Board of Agriculture
B. Packard
H. R. Wright
C. F. Curtiss
Department of Botany
Farmers’ Institutes
Woman's Clubs
Hst
L. H. Pammel
Iowa
Board of Agriculture
Ames Prominent Advertisers Vie in Story County
Story City Herald notes Ames businesses fill large ad spaces weekly, boasting price quotes to draw customers and calling Ames a hub of lively commerce in Story County.
Weed called velvet leaf spreads in Iowa counties
W F Steigerwalt of Ames reports a large velvet leaf weed to the Intelligencer, not seen before in Carroll county. The plant grows several feet tall, common in hog pastures and waste ground with jimson weed. It spreads rapidly due to numerous seeds and is not on the state eradication list.
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W. F. Steigerwalt
Ames
Carroll County
Intelligencer
State Board of Agriculture
Two Ames Men Sentenced for Depot Break-In
Gene Breezley received thirty days in the county jail after being tried Saturday for breaking into the Northwestern freight depot and taking a case of beer. Twese Ly Masterson faced a lighter sentence for involvement in the same incident, with Breezley tried before Justice Thompson and Masterson by Justice Campbell. Thefts are increasing in Ames.
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Ames
Gene Breezley
Northwestern
Twese
Ames Sympathy In Moving Picture Craze Warns Readers
The Colo Observer urges Ames to endure the "moving picture craze" with quick action and finality, urging readers to shut eyes and finish the effort promptly.
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Colo
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