Veterans Association Meeting Ends in Ames Addresses
Story County Veteran's Association holds sessions on August 25 1910 at the Park with Col T J Miller presiding and speeches by Col Parley Sheldon and Prof B H Hibbard. August 26 features a Women's Relief Corps drill and an address by General James B Weaver of Colfax.
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T. J. Miller
Parley Sheldon
Ames
Oley Nelson
Slater
B. H. Hibbard
Women's Relief Corps
James B. Weaver
2Nd Iowa Infantry
Colfax
Weaver to Speak at Story County Old Soldiers Reunion
General James B. Weaver of Colfax, notable Populist leader and former presidential candidate, will be the principal speaker at the Story County Old Soldiers Reunion in Ames on Friday. The article reviews Weaver’s career and notes how many 1892 Populist platform ideas have since been adopted by major parties and government policy.
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James B. Weaver
Colfax
Iowa
Story County
Old Soldiers
Ames
United States
Gen. Weaver
Weaver
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Springfield
Mass
Congress
Republican Congress
Pinchot
Roosevelt
Roosevelt as Orator An English Analysis
An English writer describes Roosevelt as a powerful speaker with clear enunciation and dramatic gesture. He notes his ability to mix thunderous emphasis with humor and his drive to inspire moral improvement, calling him a preacher in general to civilized nations.
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Roosevelt
Cairo
Methodist Conference
Teddy’s Blessings and Birth Announcements
West twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Arch West of Gilbert yesterday morning. Elliott newborn to Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott on August 17, a ten pound son. Baker baby born to Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Baker of Wideaux Montana on August 21, a nine pound son. Mrs. Baker was Miss Edna Thompson, winner of four piano in the Intelligencer voting contest last August. Davis welcomes a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Davis on August 22, a ten pound baby.
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West
Arch West
Gilbert
Elliott
John Elliott
Baker
E. D. Baker
Wideaux
Montana
Edna Thompson
Davis
Dwight Davis
Roosevelt Train to Ames for Friday Arrival Address
Col Theodore Roosevelt will arrive in Ames at 7 55 Friday morning on a special Chicago and North Western train. Mayor Sheldon and the Ames reception committee plan a brief address time and a platform near the station. Dean E W Stanton was chosen acting president of Iowa State College for at least a year, a surprising non candidate appointment.
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Col
Theodore Roosevelt
U. S
San Juan Hill
Jennie Wheden
Winterset
Iowa
United States
Chicago
Chicago and North-Western Railroad
Ames
Sheldon
Col. Roosevelt
E. W. Stanton
Board of Education
Iowa State College
Dr. Stanton
Beardshear
To Teddy and the Ames Community Tribute
A poem of well wishing dated Dec 1 honors various groups including veterans rural letter carriers students presidents and professors. It expresses strength salary hopes and lasting longevity for figures such as President Stanton and returning faculty.
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Teddy
Uncle Sam
Ames
President Stanton
Dr Rice to Greet Teddy in Ames Thursday
Dr. Thos Rice, a Rough Rider and member of Roosevelt's 1st Cavalry, will chair the Reception Committee greeting Col Roosevelt as he passes through Ames Thursday morning.
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Thos. Rice
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Col. Roosevelt
Ames
Soldiers Welcome to Ames Crowd
Cultivate cheerfulness invites residents to note visitors in Ames with emphasis on soldiers being welcomed and anticipated arrival.
Iowa State College at Ames Described as World’s Greatest
The article extols the Iowa State College as the greatest institution of its kind in the world and notes its location in Ames.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Ames vets lead in state exam standings after tough Des Moines test
State board reports show six top ranks from Ames and Iowa State College among 54 veterinary surgeons who took the June 17 18 exam in Des Moines. Notables include Dr F W Law and Dr Xo D Bergman as the Ames College earns broad praise from Dean Stange and faculty.
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State Board of Examiners
Des Moines
Chicago
Kansas City
Ames
Iowa State College
F. W. Law
Xo. D. Bergman
Ames College
Dean Stange
Ames Company C Impresses at Sparta Encampment
General Lincoln praised Ames Company C for their performance at the Sparta encampment. He said they matched any company in conduct and steadiness, with only three in the hospital on the final day. No drunks were observed among guards or regulars, and Lincoln’s brigade won a sham battle judged by regular army officers. Officers presented him a smoker at the close.
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Lincoln
Sparta
Co. C
Ames
United States Army
Electric car plan eyed for Newton and Northwestern line
Receiver Col Sheldon reports 150 freight cars and two electric engines purchased to improve the Newton and Northwestern. A gasoline car may run between G and Kelley to handle passenger traffic. The Newton Colfax line may be electrified by Des Moines company with Rockwell City Fort Dodge Junction under study. The road is being upgraded to support electricity if desired.
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Sheldon
Newton and Northwestern
Col. Sheldon
Kelley
Newton
Colfax
Des Moines
Rockwell City
Fort Dodge Junction
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Theodore
Rkogrammer
Story County Veteran's Association
Henry Andrews Dyer
Mason City
Department of Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Mr. Roosevelt
London Daily Mail
Stanton
Dr. Rice
Ames Veterinary Doctors
The
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