Governor Folk Enforces Civic Duty in Ames Address
Governor Folk urges citizens to enforce laws against vice and privilege, praising public conscience and individual responsibility. He cites his St Louis race track fight and Missouri Sunday closing, warns that reform faces opposition from vested interests, and calls for steady, collective effort.
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Governor Folk
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Ames
Boone
Folk
Dean Stang
St. Louis
Roosevelt
la Follette
Wisconsin
Cummins
Town
Dent Storms
President Storms
County Farm Building Proposal for Insane and Poor Care
A taxpayer argues for a new county farm building to house the indigent and incurable insane, noting grand jury and township concerns about the current facility. He contends long-term county savings justify the expenditure, cites state hospital costs, and urges voters to consider the humanity and economy of the plan.
Ray of Light at Boone Prohibition Efforts Spark Debate
Mrs. Farrow edits the W T U column moving from Davenport and Dubuque to Boone, denouncing saloons as a detriment. Gov Folk says four dozen men can stop law breaking. Mrs. Warren urged to rally eleven more to complete the Boone effort. question remains if eleven noncowards can be found.
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Boone
Farrow
Boone News- Republican
Davenport
Dubuque
County Farm Hospital Vote Urges Ballot Support
Residents are urged to vote next Monday on a new county hospital at the farm site. The measure seeks to fund and locate a medical facility serving the region.
Many New Features at Short Course Ames 1910
The Ames Short Course runs January 3 to 15 1910 with lectures from John Gosling and Prof Zavitz. Departments cover animal husbandry horticulture dairying engineering and agronomy plus special programs for first and second year students. Contests include the Iowa Small Grain Growers Association with 2500 in premiums and a separate 1000 Kellogg prize for corn. The new agricultural building auditorium and laboratories enhance facilities for all participants.
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Ames
John Gosling
Kansas City
C. A. Zavitz
Ontario Agricultural College
Zavitz
Guelph
Blair
Experiment Station
Montana
Iowa
Iowa Small Grain Growers’ Association
H. G. Bell
P. C. Taff
Iowa State College
Wm. McArthur
Two Big Clubs Host Louisiana Purchase Celebration
The Cosmopolitan Club invites Ames Commercial Club members as guests of honor at a Louisiana Purchase Celebration in the Odd Fellows hall Saturday evening. The program features an address by J. B. Haberkorn with responses by J. G. Tilden, a Louisiana Purchase anniversary, speeches on movement of the Cosmopolitan Club, and talks on judicial systems.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Iowa State College
Ames Commercial Club
Louisiana Purchase
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. B. Haberkorn
J. G. Tilden
L. B. Schmidt
H. C. Pierce
Will Tydeman
Parley Sheldon
C. G. Lee
State University debaters win at Iowa City and Urbana
Friday night the debating teams representing the State University defeated Illinois and Nebraska. The Income Tax topic was argued at Urbana against Illinois and at Iowa City against Nebraska. George Allen of Milford township was on the winning Iowa City squad.
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Story County
Iowa
The
State University
Illinois
Nebraska
Urbana
Iowa City
George Allen
Phillip Allen
Milford Township
New King Silo A Great Invention At Experiment Station
The Experiment Station at the College reveals the Iowa Silo invented by Prof. Matt L. King of Ames. The hollow block reinforced silo proves durable and cheaper than stave silos. The station plans to publish a bulletin with construction details for farmers. Friday and Saturday bowls from the Ames Poultry Show prizes will be shown at F. J. Olson’s downtown flower store.
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Iowa
King
Middle West
Commercial Club
Ames
F. J. Olson
College Students Await Holiday Exit Rush At Depot
The college prepares blank forms for students to collect tickets and clear trunks at Christmas. A wave of students will rush home after exams, piling 500 trunks and suitcases on the depot platform. Many plan to return after New Years, delaying holiday rest for landladies and neighbors while the town benefits.
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Sister Mary
Pella Plans New Light Water Plant and Sewer System
Pella moves to build a combined light and water plant along with a complete new sewer system. The investment lays groundwork for a prosperous Iowa city of the future.
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Pella
Iowa City
Snowy walkways aid youngsters toboggan slides
A charitable view says the snow stays on the sidewalks to help children enjoy toboggan slides.
Ames Coming Events List For January To August
Short Course runs January 3 through 15 with events including Ames Poultry Show January 3 to 7 and Iowa Small Grain Growers Association convention January 10. Iowa Corn Show also spans January 3 to 15. International Graduate School occurs July and August. Rural Mail Carriers convention in August, Story County Old Soldiers Reunion in August, Ames Chautauqua August 10 to 19, and W R C convention in September.
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Ames Poultry Show
Iowa Small Grain Growers Associate
Iowa Corny Show
International Graduate School
Iowa State Rural Mail Carriers
Story County Old Soldiers
Ames Chautauqua
Story County Urges Update for Care of Unfortunate
Voters are urged to support a hospital measure this Monday to ensure up to date care for the needy and vulnerable residents. The appeal highlights improved facilities and services under the proposed plan.
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Story County
First Iowa Small Grain Show Promises Big Premiums
The first pure small grain show in Iowa will be held at Ames during the short course January 3 10. Premiums totaling 2500 attract many awards including 125 grain binder 125 grain drill 50 gang plow 50 disk harrow 50 tool set 50 hay rake 50 litter carrier and 90 scholarship. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor and be at least one half bushel. H G Bell assistant professor of farm crops at Iowa State College is secretary and will answer inquiries.
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Ames
Iowa
I. 8
S. C
H. G. Bell
I. Ss. C
Iowa State College Wins Big at Chicago Live Stock Show
At the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago, fat cattle sheep and swine fed and shown by Iowa State College won more prizes than any exhibitor or firm. Awards totaled 53 including one grand championship six championships twenty one firsts eleven seconds eleven thirds and three fourths. The $100 Clay Robinson special for best five of each species was won eight of ten years by the college. Over 75 percent of winning animals were bred on the college farm and all animals were used daily in livestock judging.
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College Farm
Chicago
Iowa State College
Clay Robinson
Agricultural College
Iowa College
Maxwell Park Association Elects Officers and Plans Auditorium
The Maxwell Park Association elected new officers on Monday. President W. J. Semmons, Secretary W. W. B. Niles, and Treasurer Parley Sheldon were named. A committee was formed to meet with the Chautauqua association to plan an auditorium construction.
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Maxwell Park Association
Ww. J. Semmons
Www. B Niles
Parley Sheldon
Chautauqua Association
Curfew Rang for Foxy the Ames Campus Dog
Foxy the campus fox terrier and beloved farm and college pet died after a short illness. He arrived five years ago, became dean of campus pets, earned mock degrees in ratting, kept rats at bay, and was famed for his friendly welcomes at the hog barn.
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College
Foxy
Ames
Mr. Rowe
Stranger and Native Debate Curfew Law Over Dogs
Stranger notes few dogs in the area while Native cites a curfew law. The exchange highlights tensions between residents over pet presence and local regulations.
Boone Drug Store Goes Bankrupt in Assignee Proceeding
A Boone drug store has gone broke and is now under the control of an assignee. The filing indicates insolvency and a court appointment to manage assets and debts. Local creditors await further action and liquidation steps.
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Boone
Great stock show at Ames in January
The Iowa State College Animal Husbandry Department outlines a January Farmers Short Course from January 3 to 15 1919 showcasing a vast livestock program. Twelve prize winners from H G McMillan & Sons and the international shorthorn herd of Carpenter & Ross join college stock including Roan Jim to be killed for a black test.
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Iowa State College
H. G. McMillan & Sons
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Carpenter & Ross
Mansfield
Ohio
John Gosling
Kansas City
Cooper & Nephews
London
England
Cotswold
Lincoln
Hampshire
Oxford
Shropshire
Chandler Bros
Chariton
Notable Students Contest Showcases Record Breakers
Iowa won the International students contest with record scores. The total surpassed the 4 580 point previous mark by 350 points, while individual records also fell as Thornburg Thompson and Baker of Iowa Newls of Ohio and White of Ontario posted top scores.
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Iowa
Ontario
Ohio
Thornburg, Thompson and Baker
Newls
White
Live Stock World
Penick Visits Peoria Distillery By-Products Study
R A Penick of the 1910 class visited Peoria Illinois last week to inspect by-products from the Great Western Distillery. He aims to publish a paper on the feeding value of these by-products for cattle, noting the distillery’s 5000 bushels per day corn capacity and yearly 50000 bushels of other grain handling.
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R. A. Penick
Peoria
Ill
Penick
Guy Graham Visits Old Virginia After Veterinary Graduation
Guy Graham returning from a visit with his parents in the city spends time with friends and attends the Beta dance. He graduated in 1908 in Veterinary Medicine and now works in government inspection. He currently heads an infected cattle herd near Richmond, Virginia, as the government researches cures and preventatives for tuberculosis.
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Guy Graham
Old
Virginia
Mr. Graham
Graham
Richmond
Heroic deeds and the rare act of world impact
A reflection on how few individuals truly meet the expectation of startling the world with heroic acts, while many aspire without delivering lasting impact.
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Solon
State Hospital
Cerro Gordo County
A.S. Clark
Prof
Canada
Cosmopolitan and
Commercial Clubs
Silo
State OF
Ames Live Stock
Maxwell Park Association Officers
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