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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1884
Page
2
A discouraging rumor claims many old students will not return to the Iowa State Agricultural College this year amid discontent with the Board of Trustees decision to remove President Welch. Alumni fear for the college’s life and permanence and vow to oppose the policy, hoping the term opens soon to ease fears.
Alumni in Des Moines and across the state urge legislature to pass Mr Mc Call's bill creating a representative in every congressional district. They argue the move will bring informed oversight, contrasting it with current management by perceived outsiders. A visiting committee notes admissions plummet from 180 to 27, signaling the policy's damage.
The editorial in support of Tune McCall bill argues for an eleven member Board with district representation to curb secret political maneuvering. It praises intelligent, educated trustees and warns against hack-work and brush peddlers, claiming the reform will raise Iowa’s educational standing and protect the college from corrupt influences.
The Boone printing offices struggle to compete with Culver Page Hoyne on prices. Local shops must pay for stock, while the Chicago house settles at twelve cents on the dollar, making paper costs about one eighth of local prices. Boone Dem.
A letter in the Town State Register questions statements about President Welch allegedly neglecting duties to abroad for railway bond sales. It asserts no proof yet and calls on THE REGISTER to respond, noting the college prospers with many applicants.
The Reaister reports on the board vote removing President Welch and the faculty and students protest. It defends Welch’s governance, disputes railway securities rumors tied to Clarkson, and notes lawmakers considered the issue but sought to avoid a press wrangle. The piece cites correspondence and testimonials from Gov. Kirkwood, trustees, and faculty.
The letters recount Wright Grattan and Stryker pressuring removal of President Welch at the Agricultural College. Welch defends his tenure, cites faculty protests and trustee votes, and notes support from Kirkwood and others. He argues the Legislature has more info, condemning lobby influence and urging the College’s public interest above personal clashes.
A lamp in the Hutchins House Nevada exploded Wednesday evening but was put out before causing any notable damage.
A Story County official reports favoring the vacation of a public highway starting at the southeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 25 in township 83 range 24. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the Auditor by noon April 11, 1884, or the highway will be vacated. Written by County Auditor G. McCarthy.
Landowners along the line of a described public highway are notified that Lars Thompson John Anfonson Elling Halverson and Ole Tesdall have reported in favor of vacating and locating a new road. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon March 24 1884 or the highway will be changed. Witness dated January 23, 1884.
The ad touts Athlophoros as unlike any preparation, claiming it acts on blood, muscles and joints to remove poison and acid. It asserts the product is skillfully prepared and harmless to delicate constitutions, prompting readers to choose health over suffering.
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