Great Talent for College Course Opens with Diverse Acts
A six act winter lecture course opens February 4 featuring Catherine Ridgeway cartoonist Alton Packard James R. Garfield Booker T. Washington Marion Green Quartet and College Glee Club in the New Agricultural Hall audience expected to exceed capacity. Prizes awarded in dairy and butter scoring contests accompany the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Ridgeway
Packard
Marion Green
College Glee Club
Alton Packard
Booker T. Washington
James R. Gofield
James R. Garfield
Washington
Sioux City
MacMurray
America
Short Course ends with strong turnout and prizes
The Short Course closed after a highly successful session with 590 enrolled, including 314 new men. Junior classes for under-21s drew heavy interest, while girls’ divisions awarded prizes for bread, ironing, and hand sewing. The Armour scholarships totaled 12,000 dollars distributed to top students, and concluding events featured notable talks and a country dairy gathering.
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A. V. Storm
Ora Thompson
Clarinda
Lulu Carlson
Yorktown
Thompson
Lucinda Will
Corinth
Wind
Page
Blanche Ingram
Tessie Smith
Iowa Grain Improvement Association
Cc. O. Garrett
Mitchellville
Garrett
Iowa
Field
Page County
Pres. Stanton
Prof
Kimball
Shoemaker
Armour
Clay Robinson
Rosenbaum
State Fair
Twn
R. L. Freeman
Fontanelle
C. A. Taylor
Nevada
D. H. Hunter
Woodstock
H. A. Long
Polk City
E. Pearson
With
C. Chris Fracos
Gowrie
Thomas Corcoran
Community Wide Bible Campaign Set for Ames Lent
A citywide religious drive in Ames begins February 28 with a banquet and a week of meetings across churches neighborhoods clubs and groups. Secretary M H Bickham the Y M C A board and the Ames Ministerial Association back the effort. Speakers include Dr. Graham Taylor E T Colton and others. a simple campaign aims to boost church attendance during Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
M. H. Bickham
Y. M. C. A. Board
Ames Ministerial Association
Graham Taylor
Chicago
E. T. Colton
W. A. Tener
R. A. Waite
Leonard Paulson
Fred Hansen
A. G. Cushman
America
Churches of
Robert Burns Birthday Celebration by Ames Scots
The Scottish Society of Ames marks Robert Burns 153rd birthday with a Champlin Hall program on Wednesday January 25 at 8 p m. Part I features remarks, songs, readings, and solos by local performers. Part II offers a Highland dance program and multiple tunes. Tickets cost 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for youths..Finishing with a special Boone street car, ticket sales close January 21.
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Scottish Society of Ames
Robert Burns
Champlin’s
T.sloss
Kyle
Coneybear
Cedar Rapids
J. P. Read
Mrs. Maxwell
Miss Wilson
Edinburgh
Rory O’more
Boone Street
Wm. Thompson
Ruby Tait
Walker Appointed Court Reporter In Eldora Court
Judge Lee fills vacancy with Will Walker of Nevada as new court reporter for Eldora court, while W S Weston of Webster City is called away on other business.
Pink Gown War on Campus Triggers Color Clash Debate
A college campus erupts over a lab dress rule requiring pink gowns for domestic science students. Students with red hair protest the color clash, urging the board of education to rescind the order and restore harmony by choosing a different color.
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Fairfield
Dow
Green County
Board of Education
General Rush Lincoln Reflects on Iowa Resources and Weather
General James Rush Lincoln returns from Kentucky praising Iowa's climate and resources while criticizing misperceptions about population decline and crop risks. He notes a harsh season includes a 30 degree wind chill yet recalls Iowa as an underrated advertising prospect. he jokes outsiders misplace Iowa within impossible borders.
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James Rush Lincoln
Kentucky
Iowa
Mercury
Indianapolis
Des Moines
Indiana
Ohio
Rocky Mountains
North Pole
Ozarks
Professors Inspect Mason City Gas Plant Standards E E Seniors Cite Economy
Prof Cleghorn and students visited Mason City to test the People's Gas and Electric Co plant. The test shows the plant is the most economically operated in the state and will inspire theses by Iowa State College electrical engineering seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleghorn
Mason City
People’s Gas and Electric Co
I. S. C. Electrical Engineering
Jones Goes to Chicago
Mr. F. O. Jones, class of 1910, formerly Gamma Theta, has been visiting his parents on Hyland avenue. He returns from Minnesota where he has worked on county drainage and will join the Illinois Central railway in Chicago until March first before returning to Minnesota to resume his former post.
Late Automobile Patent Decision Redefines Selden Coverage
The editors summarize a court ruling on the Selden patent noting that the modern automobile does not fall under Selden. Independent manufacturers are not bound to royalties, and an injunction against Otto engine users is dissolved. The decision emphasizes a need for final judicial settlement and reflects the patent law’s tragic consequences for inventors and defendants alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selden
Court of Last Resort
Governor Larrabee to celebrate 79th birthday at Clermont
Former Iowa governor William Larrabee will mark his 79th birthday Friday at his Clermont home. An attempt to invite him to Des Moines as a legislative guest was declined. He stays near home enjoying clean air and water and follows events in Des Moines and Washington. The Intelligencer sends best wishes to Iowa’s long‑serving leader.
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Wm. Larrabee
Clermont
Des Moines
Washington
Intelligencer
Iowa
Representative W P George Given Key House Committee Roles
Speaker Stillman assigns Representative W P George to Ways and Means Agriculture Railroads and Transportation Commerce and Trade and Schools and Text Books committees. He is named chairman of the Suppression of Intemperance committee, a leading panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. George
Stillman
House
Agriculture
Commerce and Trade
Mr. George
Nevada Pioneer L W King Dies at 85 in Nevada
L W King aged 85 died at his Nevada home on Tuesday. The family arrived in Story county in 1867. He was the father of W L King of the King Printing Co. The Masons have charge of the funeral on Friday.
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L. W. King
Nevada
Story County
W. L. King
The
King Printing Co
Schools Open Smoothly Amid Illness and Quarantine
City schools opened with smooth operations though seventh grade at Central Building faced closure after Harry Simpson died of diphtheria. The building underwent fumigation using formaldehyde, delaying exams until Wednesday. Dr. Cc G Tilden, aided by the School Board and Supt. Hicks, oversaw health measures and quarantines to protect students. Miss Knudson began teaching German and English. Prof. Jenners, recovering from appendicitis, was absent but has since resumed duties.
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Jenners
Miss Knudson
Harry Simpson
Central Building
Ames
Cc. G. Tilden
Board of Health Officer
School Board
Supt. Hicks
Iowa colleges face scattered football dates amid tangle
Ames schedules its three definite games with Drake Missouri and Nebraska and hopes for a November date with Iowa City. Clyde Williams leads an Ames eight in Des Moines for a practice game on a large floor before a Missouri trip where Mosher stars for Ames. Missouri wins 40 to 22 and 43 to 26 in two games. Western athletics advance as J A G Smith praises stricter eligibility and Williams gains national officer recognition.
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Iowa
Ames
Drake
Missouri
Nebraska
Coe
Iowa City
Clyde Williams
Des Moines
College
Pfund
Mosher
Walker
Chappel
Kerrigan
Weis
F. Brown
H. Brown
Tigers of
Columbia
Mosen
Chappell
Tigers
Capt
Moson
Costello
Kansas
Jayhawkers
West
J. A. G. Smith
National Amateur Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Chicago
National Officers’ Board
New Postmaster Takes Office Amid Routine Ahead
Friday saw regis tered pharmacist L M Bosworth assume duties as postmaster with a smooth handover from C E Haverly. The office will operate by formula not rule, keep the same staff, and await a new building and equipment. A rumor of a moving picture machine remains unconfirmed.
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L. M. Bosworth
C. E. Haverly
Bosworth
Margaret Hall
Kelly
England
Floyd
Montgomery Wards
Trey
Northwestern's Influence on Chicago & North Western Ry
A Chicago clergyman lauds the railroad after a trip, praising the line's economic value and its strong educational impact. He notes the road’s straight graceful tracks, signals, stations, lighting, and the courteous staff, calling it a major educational affair.
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Chicago
Chicago & North Western Ry
Iowa
Commonwealth
Iowa Grain Show Honors Best Exposition and Contests
The Iowa Grain Improvement Association closed its most successful show yet. C. L. Jacobson of Roland won the Poland China gilt for the best ten ears of corn from Birkstrand Bros of Cambridge, while Ray F. Bennett of Ames took the Duroc Jersey gilt for the best single ear sample of corn from Story county, offered by O. Osborne of Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Grain Improvement Association
C. L. Jacobson
Roland
Poland
Birkstrand Bros
Cambridge
Ray F. Bennett
Ames
O. Osborne
Maxwell
Story County
J. J. Grove Re-elected President
J J Grove was re-elected president of the Retail Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Association, which reports its best year with a net increase of 750000. In Des Moines he also joined the Iowa Retail Merchants Association executive board and was chosen as a delegate to the national convention in Denver in June with Ira B. Thomas of Des Moines.
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J. J. Grove
Retail Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Des Moines
Iowa State Retail Merchants’ Association
Ira B. Thomas
Denver
Colorado
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L. Freeman
Norwalk
McKay Brothers
Buckingham
F. Koenig
Magnolia
C. O. Mountain
West Liberty
Ayrshire
F. Kelly
Guy Batchelder
Woolbines
R. J. Erb
Masonville
W. E. Mittelstadt
Manchester
R. W. Chadwick
Waterloo
A. F. Watson
Volga
G. J. Gudknecht
Lone Rock
Community Wide Bible Campaign
Ministerial Association
Champlin's Hall
Neen
General Lincoln
BIG
Grinnell
Foster's
Des Moines Press Club
Press Club OF
Iowa State College
Ames Glee Club
Alexander S. Thompson
Foster’s Opera House
Grinnell College
Iowa State University
Middle West
Dean Frank Nagel
Dean Holmes Cowper
James Do. Davis
Greater Des
Foster’s
Frank G. Moorhead
Supreme Court
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George
Seine Akent
M. Bosworth
Northwestern
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