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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

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Ames Short Course Draws Strong Attendance and Prizes

The Ames short course at Iowa State College drew growing interest with 628 in stock and corn judging, 63 in dairy, and about 30 in domestic science. Scholarships helped attract new students, and prizes included the Whiting trophy to C. R. Bishop, the Wallace’s Farmer trophy to the Packwood Corn club, and the Allee trophy to J. H. Mason for a painting.

Iowa State College Iowa Paul GC. Taff Panora Holden Story County Whiting C. R. Bishop Altoona Packwood Corn Club Allee J. H. Mason Carlisle George ‘Allee Montgomery Chicago H. Higgins Keswick John Beaty Ames

Ames Post Office Bill Promoted by Capt Hull

Capt John A T Hull introduced a 50000 dollar bill in the lower house to buy land and erect a post office building at Ames. Officials note stamp sales and money order volume push Ames ahead, with Ames mail traffic set to grow faster than nearby towns. Deputy Postmaster W D Rich supplied figures.

John A. T. Hull Congress Ames Hull Boone Webster City Estherville W. D. Rich

Workaday Perseverance at Northwestern Railroad

Stung by layoffs, Northwestern Railroad cuts back but keeps John Cox at work. Cox refuses layoff, continues sweeping depots and firing furnaces, while others shift roles and new baggage duties arise. Ames locals praise Cox for steadfast performance despite orders.

Nevada veteran will make stand for senate nomination

Hon. J A Fitchpatrick of Nevada announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for senator in Boone Story district. Petitions are being signed by Nevada residents as the general primary approaches next summer. Fitchpatrick, a longtime county and district leader, previously served in 1900 and 1902, with a noted Senate record.

J. A. Fitchpatrick Nevada Boone Story Fitchpatrick Senate White George White Des Moines Story County House

Slater News Thanks Readers for Subscriptions

Readers are thanked for recent subscription payments with a brief note from Slater News expressing gratitude and a light humorous remark about always needing money.

Slater News

Trio for County Superintendent Candidacy

Mr. Scott of Ames, Principal Kirk of Maxwell and Prin Wydell of Ro land are candidates for county superintendent. Scott visited Friday to interview voters in support of his bid, per Collins Gazette.

Mr. Scott Ames Kirk Maxwell and Prin Wydell Roland Scott Collins Gazette

Fertilizer Contest Awards Announced with Cash Prizes

The winners named were Higgins first and Beaty second, with A. B. Wood of Fonda in third place. First prize paid $12, second $8, and third $5. Entries came from across the state, many from farmers eager about soil fertilization, while Higgins and Beaty attend college at 3 BC.

A. B. Wood Fonda Higgins Beaty

Judge W. D. Evans Will Hear Cases This Week

The district court opens Monday with Judge W B Evans of Hampton presiding and J H Williams of Ames as reporter. Jury lists were drawn by Clerk Soper Auditor Dunahugh and Recorder Tesdahl under the new law. Grand jurors serve year and report January 14. trial jurors report January 20 for equity and probate work.

Soper Dunahugh Tesdahl Board of Supervisors District Court W. B. Evans Hampton J. H. Williams Ames

Sportsmen's Luck in the Rockies trip described

A Philadelphia party returned from a three month Wyoming trek hosted by Mr. Gilpin Loveing at his 7000 foot ranch near Dubois. They boast deer antelope and mountain sheep heads and claim bronzed, fit riders with long horseback journeys and nights on rough trails. The ranch lies eighty miles from Lander near The North Western Line amid prime big game country. the first part of The Virginian is said to have been written there.

Philadelphia Omaha Bee Wyoming Mr. Lovering Lander America Owen Wister

Poultry Show Delights Iowans At Ames Armory

The second annual Ames Poultry Breeders Association show opened Tuesday at the Armory. About 1 380 birds on display with more coops expected. Judges began scoring as birds filled the floor and stage. Attendance was strong with many visitors and a predicted record turnout.

Ames Poultry Breeders’ Association Armory

Gum Shoe Senator Whiting Faces Unexpected Misfortune

Senator Will C. Whiting famed Iowa Democrat, touring crops in Ames with the Corn Growers, loses his gum shoes on a Northwestern train. He assists a woman with seven children at Jewell Junction and remains noted for his gallant, amiable conduct amid the mishap.

Will C. Whiting Iowa Ames Corn Growers Association Northwestern Jewell Junction Whiting Sheldon Neek

Ames Devotions and Prospects for Planing Mill Stir Interest

John Clem of Tama City considered Ames for a planing mill to produce window frames doors and related items. Local religious meetings led by the Ames Ministerial Alliance fostered unity and devotion with topics on missions intemperance and eternal things. Senator Whiting reportedly left the governor race after losing his mascot during a humorous seat gag.

John Clem Tama City F. B. Spence Ames Clem Randall Whiting

Moon and Sun Times With First Quarter Moon Details

Tonight and tomorrow morning sun set at 4 47 and rise at 7 20. Moon sets at 11 45 p m. Moon is six days old at 8 45 a m and at first quarter.

West Ames to get a sewerage system plans directed

City council directed city engineer McDonald to draft sewer plans for West Ames with work likely starting after frost in spring. Board of Health reviewed fourth ward sanitation noting surface sewers tile drains and streams tied to sewerage and disposal plant. East Ames sewerage system was ordered with special assessment per recent ordinance notice.

West Ames McDonald Board of Health Fourth Ward East Ames

Government demands current newspaper subscriptions

Government notice asks whether subscriptions are paid up and up to date. It emphasizes no arrears and requests verification of payment status for all subscribers.

Community Leaders Named In Street Corridor Notices

Street level notices list several residents as leaders for local areas. Margaret Leland leads Story Street, J J Grove at 616 Kellogg Avenue, Pros per Templeton heads a district, T Q Miller at 1227 Hoggatt Avenue and J A Campbell lead nearby. W H Poole at Kellogg and Boone coordinates with W R McCaskey. Silas Kalsem on Boone Street with Walter Perkins as leader. H J Alsley at 223 Pike Avenue teams with L W Forman in a similar capacity.

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