Ames Resident Seeks County Report On Township Roads
Mr. W M Hardy of Ames asks the county auditor for a full copy of the forthcoming township roads and expenditures report. He urges detailed statements on tax collection, spending, parceling, contractor work, and whether any board members worked off funds themselves, plus reasons for conditions delaying repairs and grader use. The plea notes taxpayer interest and requests the auditor to require complete compliance and provide a blank form. The item closes with local toast descriptions and notes of camp activity.
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W. M. Hardy
Ames
Iowa
Happy Athletes at Ames Banquet Recognize Cardin al A Winners
Dr. Storms hosts a banquet for the football team and Cardinal Guild. Awards go to Brugger, Lyman, and Plager for A sweaters while Shady, Jack, and others receive gold footballs with a cardinal A. Jack Watson signs a five year lease to stay at Ames. Beyer notes a possible appropriation to build a gymnasium.
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Jack Watson
Jack
Two Prize Jerseys At College Milking Test
Prof H G Van Pelt leads a year long milking test with two prize Jersey cows at the college. One cow belongs to J J Richardson and descends from Brown Bessie, the 1893 World's Fair champion. The other cow, owned by J F White, has produced 9000 pounds of milk in a season.
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H. G. van Pelt
J. J. Richardson
Brown Bessie
Chicago
J. F. White
Woodmen Hold Banquet With Five Camps Attending
Woodmen of the World M W A Ames camp No 458 held its annual election and entertained Nevada, Kelly, Cambridge, Gilbert and Boone camps Friday night After work at Woodman hall the banquet was served at Odd Fellows hall Toasts were given as follows
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Slater Camp
Ames Camp No
Nevada
Kelly
Cambridge
Gilbert and Boone
Woodman Hall
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Oratorical Contest Chooses I. C. Representatives
The annual oratorical contest at I. C. College Chapel chose six entrants from as many societies. F. W. Kelley of Crescent won first with The Right to Live, delivering strongest style. W. E. Packard of Phian took second with The Hope of the Nation and J. D. Woodruff was third with The Salvation of the Black Man. Packard becomes alternate and state delegate. The event drew notable local figures and featured lively, if hearsay sprinkled, discussion of nuptial plots and jurisdictional banter.
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College Chapel Y
F. W. Kelley
the Crescent Society
Kelly
W. E. Packard
Phian Society
J. D. Woodruff
A. Henderson
Story City
Mr. Dorn
Ver
Iowa
Wedding Stopper at the Altar in Local Office
A couple attempted to wed in Squire J. A. Campbell's office in The Intelligencer Annex but were halted by the justice who required a marriage license. The pair, delays, and humorous exchange underscored the legal necessity before a ceremony could proceed.
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McClain
Weaver
Annie Tatlon
Squire Campbell
Nevada
J. A. Campbell
Intelligencer
Rewin
Supreme
Campbell
What Men Don t Want for Christmas Gifts
The Sioux City Tribune argues men prefer useful gifts over artistic ones. It mocks crocheted neckties, mink muffs, and embroidered suspenders, praising plain items like sofas and cigars and warning against delicate, impractical presents.
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Sioux City Tribune
Charley
Short Courses at Ames Expand to Domestic Science and Dairy
Annual two week programs at Iowa State College run December 3 to January 12 with added work in Domestic Science Horticulture Botter making and Farm Dairying. New corn judging lab boosts facilities while experts from Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin and Canada join lectures on fruit cold storage spraying orchard management and dairying. Tuition is 300 for state residents 5 for non residents with reduced fare on certificates.
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Iowa State College
King Edward
Green
Minnesota
Blair
Illinois
W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
James W. Robertson
Canada
America
Alice Dynee
Bradley Institute
Nellie Kedzie Jones
Michigan
Bureau of Information
Agricultural Hall
Ames
Slow Progress on YMCA Building at the College
Work on the college YMCA building proceeds slowly. Lathing is finished but plastering waits for enclosure and heat. windows and doors must be in before plastering can start. Heat availability is uncertain and may delay finishing until after the spring term. A tunnel is under start but will take weeks.
Holiday Excursion Rates Set on North Western Line
Reduced excursion tickets will be sold on ten dates December 20 21 23 24 25 29 30 31 1906 and January 1 1907 valid for return to January 7 1907. Tickets cover stations on North Western Line including Chicago and North Western Railway and other allied lines. Consult railway agents for full details.
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North-Western
St. P
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Des Moines Daily Register and Leader Ad
The Register and Leader is promoted as Iowa’s leading paper with full AP reports and extensive Iowa news. Aimed at Iowa homes, the ad touts circulation growth and one year mail subscription for four dollars.
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Des Moines Daily Register and Leader
Register and Leader
Iowa
Iowa News
Associated Press
Daily Register
Leader
The
Intelli
Aden
Yazoo Mississippi Valley pamphlet released by Illinois Central
New pamphlet by the Illinois Central Railroad describes resources and possibilities of the richest war in the United States. Free address available from J. F. Merry, General Immigration Agent, at the Town.
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Illinois Central Railroad, Company
United States
Very Low Rates to Denver for Western Live Stock Show
Excursion tickets at low fares on the North-Western line for the National and Western Live Stock Show in Denver. Tickets on sale January 19, 20, and 21 with favorable return terms. Apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Denver
Colo
National and Western
North-Western
Chicago & Northestern Railway
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