Uniform Farm Machinery Standards Proposed At Ames
The National Convention of Agricultural Engineers in Ames urged standardization of farm equipment. Prof J B Davidson and President John G Wynn led talks on quality, education for buyers, and the need for uniform plow bolts nuts and other components. Other papers covered land rollers six stroke engines and tile drainage with a banquet concluding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Convention of Agricultural Engineers
Ames
Society
John Deer
J. I. Case
J. B. Davidson
Story County
Davidson
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
New York
Colorado
Manitoba
Canada
John G. Wynn
Frank D. Blake
the Deere & Company
Blake
H. B. Bonebright
A. O. Fox
MacGregor
Northwest
Hamilton
Dean Marston
M. L. King
E. W. Hamilton
Iowa State College
King
Iowa
John T. Stewart
University of Minnesota
Stewart
Ramsower
Ohio State University
Ames Defends County Farm Vote and School Progress
A Nevada Representative editorial defends Ames on the County Farm building vote, arguing the 154 to 88 outcome reflected progressive care for the needy and a strong local economy. It critiques Hans Hustler for opposing public schools reforms and industrial education, urging fair critique and better naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Hans Hustler
Ames
Story County
Iowa State College
Iowa
Hans
Fogie
New Year Reflections and Health Talk in Ames
Poems mark new year and resolve. Dr J W Kime of Fort Dodge will address Story County Medical Society in Ames on Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Mono Club rooms, then speak at the Methodist church on Home Treatment in Tuberculosis care, inviting the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kime
Fort Dodge
Story County Medical Society
Ames
Mono
Methodist
Iowa
Winter sleighing memories and forecasted cold season
Mr. W. F. Steigerwalt recalls the 1879-80 Iowa winter when snow stayed until May and seeding stretched into June. He predicts at least 60 days of sleighing this coming winter and has ordered another fur overcoat plus extra coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Steigerwalt
Iowa
Poultry Show Promises Strong Attendance and Prize Birds
Organizers urge a robust turnout for the Poultry Show as exhibitors prepare prize birds for display. The event aims to attract enthusiasts, buyers, and families to a showcase of top fowl and competitive classes.
Birds on Exhibit at Ames Poultry Show Next Week
A fine line of birds will be on exhibition at the Ames Poultry show next week at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Poultry Show
Armory
Donhowe Charters Special Train for Eagle Grove Sale
Henry N. Donhowe of Story City the famed auctioneer arrived Ames after a Des Moines meeting and a late Interurban delay. He chartered a special train to reach Eagle Grove for a sale and paid $78.15 for George Rogers’ ticket, saying he plans further state travel by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Donhowe
Story City
State Association
Des Moines
Ames
Alleman
Donhowe
Eagle Grove
George Rogers
Nhowe
America
Iowa Educators Plan Mass Flight to National Meeting
C R Scroggie of Des Moines has organized 100 Iowa schoolmasters to invade the National Education Association conference in Indianapolis in March. They will meet in Chicago on February 28 and travel by special train over the Big Four to Indianapolis, with return fare from Indianapolis to Chicago on the certificate plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Department of
National Educational Association
Indianapolis
C. R. Scroggie
Des Moines
Scoggie
Golden Wedding Celebration for John Nickerson and Wife
A surprise golden wedding party for Mr. and Mrs. John Nickerson was held at their new Ames home one and one half miles east. About thirty guests from Illinois, Iowa and local areas joined relatives to honor the couple who began life near Bloomington and moved to Story County fifty years ago. The couple, ages seventy one and seventy, have six children thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren with no deaths in the family. Each received a rocker during the celebration and gifts from children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
John Nickerson
Nickerson
Illinois
Iowa
Mrs. Nickerson
Colfax
Ill
Story County
Sharples
Bloomington
Jacob
Arrowsmith
Horiie
B. F. Nickerson
Webster City
Walton
James
W. R. Nickerson
John Arnold
Georgia
William of
Virginia
Minn
Coal Famine Threatens Local Supply
Local dealers struggle to meet demand as cold weather disrupts rail transport. Engines demand more fuel than in years and supply falls short. Three dealers were without coal this week and turning down orders. If cold persists coal will stay scarce and costly.
Man Seeks License at County Office for Marriage and Rabbits
A young man visited the county auditor's office seeking a license. He signed the application, answered questions, and paid one dollar but noted the document lacked the girl’s name, implying his real aim was a marriage license. He was sent to the clerk's office while friends hope he secures both a marriage and rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Auditor’s Office
Hunter’s Licenses
Dunabugh
Roland
Ushers' Committee Plans Proper New Year Observance
The ushers' committee directs events to usher in the new year in due and proper form ensuring orderly observance and ceremony.
Happy New Year Dr Cook Enjoyment of New Year Wishes
A brief note offers New Year greetings to Dr Cook and acknowledges many people feel sympathy over a loss. The message conveys goodwill and shared sentiment as a year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cook
Ames Short Course Starts Next Week With Practical Horticulture Program
The Ames Short Course begins next week offering practical instruction for business people and farmers. Highlights include horticulture and forestry with orchard planning and potato growing, spraying, and pest control. A corn contest runs January 3 to 15 with large prizes, no entry fee, and rewards for various ear classifications. Entries must be in Ames by January 5, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
John Gossling
Catalpa
Postmaster Seeks Prepaid Stamp Boxes to Curb Loose Coins
A New York rural county report finds each carrier collects about 115 one cent coins weekly. Nationwide this would total roughly 300 million coins. Postmaster DeGrau urges patrons to prepay for stamps and equip boxes with coin receptacles to prevent loss, delays, and hardship in winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverley
Sir
New York
P. V. DeGrau
Frank Fowler's Money Box
The county treasurer's collections to Christmas exceeded 423000. Drainage and sewer levies plus other increases are expected to bring next year's totals near half a million, per the Representative's estimate. The county is large and the treasurer handles substantial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Story
City Administration Seeks Strong Nerve for New Year
A brief New Year greeting to the city administration wishes perseverance and resilience, expressing hope that its nerve will hold through advancing challenges.
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the Agricultural Engineers
Upton
The
International Harvester Company
American Thresherman and Gas Review
E. B. Howard
Mr. Howard
Roland Bell Weber
Rah Hu-Ray
Are College
Eternity
Silence
Edgar E. Webb
Peter Newell
Harper's
Dr. Kime
Scroggie
Frank Fowler
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