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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1911
Page
1
The crowd packed Foster's Opera House as Ames topped Iowa in a city songfest. The favored club dazzled the audience with music, while critics praised Ames for the meal success and the overall performance.
The Ames Glee club took second place in a Des Moines contest after a piano tuned to concert pitch contrasted with the international standard. Judges blamed the tenors for not keeping time while the piano’s discord drew criticism from faculty and students alike.
The Chicago and Northwestern safety committees started a trial program under R Richards to inspect divisions from Clinton to Boone. They visited Des Moines Ames and Kelly with about 150 recommendations. The trip will continue west as a permanent part of the system with salaries and expenses covered.
The First Baptist church of Ames will hold its annual meeting next Wednesday February 8 with a 10 AM start and services through the day. Officers will be elected, business conducted, thanksgiving offered, and donations noted as the past year saw new worship space and many new members. Rev Hal P Fudge of Boone will deliver the evening sermon. Dinner and supper will be served.
Bert Kenyon, first assistant to Harvey Davis, injured his thumb at The Two On Cafe while carving meat. A gristle jammed the knife as he swung, causing a rapid strike and a loud yell with visible blood.
Soprano Miss Fay Cord, who started in Ames, married Marc Lagen formerly of Dubuque Indiana in a New York ceremony. Lagen, a tenor, was her former manager and is the soloist for the Dubuque choral club at the St. Louis exposition concerts.
Ma or Worthington Monday Evening Company will have inspection by Major E. C. Worthington Monday evening February 6. All members are ordered to be present with complete marching equipment. Special drill under direction of Sergeant Hays Friday evening.
A satirical verse imagines Fifth Street opened to ease life and water works. It cites Fred Hubbell pushing relocation and sea of party unity to end a bitter clash. References collide with Colonel Young and Albert in a charged political jab.
Rural areas south and west of Ames lead the effort as road making in January gains momentum. J. W. Riggs is honored for 1911 service, while three miles of bumps were leveled on Friday with D. B. Zumwalt taking second, G. R. Ross third, and L. L. Wherry fourth. The good roads fever may spread to other regions soon.
At Columbus Ohio February 1 3 officers of the American Breeders Association are listed with Dean C F Curtiss Iowa State College as Chairman Animal Section. President Hon James Wilson Secretary Hon Wm Hays Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Dr D Starr Jordan and Dr H J Webber are named for various sections.
Fernald schools principal J J Feroe demonstrated school based agriculture teaching to a crowded schoolhouse. Students tested seed corn and corn testers worked perfectly. The demonstration impressed farmers as a revelation and an Ames Minnesota influenced approach. A Union meeting with President Frank Sand of Washburn College drew large crowds at the Congregational church.
An editorial using Uncle Henry Wallace's experience and the phonograph aid to discuss quitting tobacco. It argues cures lack medical value, emphasizes will power, and outlines a staged tapering plan, urging definite dates and gradual reductions to stop entirely. It cites Pudd'nhead Wilson on habit and suggests daily cutoffs to build resolve.
A quotation by Stephen S. Wise argues patriotism should be a guiding faith shaping conscience and civic service. The text presents patriotism as a religion to sustain unselfish public duty for a noble republic.
A Belle Plaine brake man entices a Boone waitress into a quick marriage plan with a falsified name and license. The woman balks when she sees the document and learns the man’s identity, sparking public laughter and a question of whether the ceremony would proceed. The piece also offers self discipline tips for quitting tobacco, urging formal agreements and public commitment to strengthen resolve.
Tickets sales for a college lecture series hit a frenzy with holders offered 2.83 dollars for seats that went on sale at 1. The lineup features Katherine Ridgeway on Sunday night and Saturday February 4, with Alton Packard cartoonist on February 26, Booker T. Washington on March 11, James R. Garfield on April 1, Marion Green Quartet on April 15, and the College Glee Club in May. Demand could force relocating to the Methodist church if space permits.
Marshal Carter reports a rash of air rifle duels in east Nevada where youths shoot at each other. No lives lost, but eyes are at risk as several incidents occur. authorities urge parents to monitor their children’s conduct and actions.
President Frank K. Sanders of Washburn College gave two Sunday addresses. The morning sermon urged personal Christian duty. At 3 30 the Dr. spoke on the Gospel of John in New Agricultural assembly, contrasting it with the other gospels and linking it to campus Bible study.
A communication from Inwood praises the town's school, noting a 62 pupil high school offering agriculture and manual training, a girls dressmaking class with original embroidery, plus a school band and orchestra. Superintendent is Miss Lillian A. Purkhiser.
Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of Horace Greeley birth, hailed as America's greatest journalist, with calls for widespread celebration.
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