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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
1
The college has reopened its campus under normal conditions. Old faces return while new students fill spots as professors refresh lectures with new verses. Registration days occur in September 1907 and January 1908, with gains noted and a sense of continuity in the academic routine.
A quiet sunrise anniversary celebration marked the silver wedding of President and Mrs Albert B. Friends, roses, souvenir spoons and refreshments followed a night of music and speeches at Knole. The couple, long in love, enjoyed the gesture and well wishes from self invited guests, with hopes for many more happy years together.
Obituary notice for Hiram Blake 75 and Helen Blake of Ames Iowa with details of Hiram Blake’s Civil War service in the 12th Illinois Infantry. Birth July 19 1832 in Kellogg Iowa marriage 1868 Nancy Evans children Minnie Minnie Thompson Jessie, death in Marshalltown 1867, later moved to Cass County Iowa. Funeral at Christian church conducted by Rev Shea with G A R post honors.
The Intelligencer questions Carroll Herald claims of state herd neglect at Iowa State College led by a board of control. John Downie denounces the charge amid personal letters reflecting on livestock oversight and past ten years of state farm management. Funeral details for Mr. Blake note Masonic services and out of town attendees.
Frank D. Jackson fifteenth governor of Iowa was born January 26 1854 in Arcade NY. He studied at Ames Agricultural College and the State University law school graduating in 1874. He led Republican forces, served as secretary of state, helped found Royal Union Mutual Life, and was elected governor in 1908. He writes gratitude to Mr Conaway for his congratulations and reflects on public service.
Lewis Richard Jones, born December 10 1839 in Ohio, died Saturday night at his Boone daughter’s home after a yearlong illness from Brights disease. The body was moved to Ontario for burial after services at the Christian church and a Boone church service earlier Tuesday. Mr Jones lived in Ohio Indiana and Iowa during his life, first settling near Story County Boone line.
A historical profile of Frank D Jackson noting his rise to Iowa governorship, his policy reversal on liquor control, refusal of a second term, and impact on state politics. It covers his background from Arcade New York to Des Moines, education at Ames, legal career, and later role as Royal Union Mutual Insurance president with family details.
Mr. 8. V. Kalsem came to Iowa fifty two years ago walking from Burlington to Oskaloosa and establishing a wagon shop. He lived in Iowa before the railroads entered the state and built the first carriage in Mahaska county before moving to Ames for many years.
Major John F. Lacey speaks before Mahaska County Farmers Institute, urging women and boys to advocate bird and wildlife preservation. He praises nature study, laments vanished wild pigeons, cites Theodore Roosevelt, warns about child labor and idle youth, and stresses informing future generations through preserver actions.
Evangelist George Weston Taylor of Los Angeles along with his wife Carrie Beale Taylor conduct meetings at the Ames Baptist church. The couple, noted cornetist and vocalist, attract broad ministerial praise and promise the greatest Ames meetings in years. The service begins at 7 30 nightly with inclusive outreach and non sectarian aims.
Story county figures Mayor Parley Sheldon and Assessor Carl Little represented at the 7th District and Democratic conferences in Des Moines. The delegation eyed national issues and local races, but faced a practical hurdle in gathering enough Democrats for petitions to place a ticket in the field.
The Armory hosts a home talent show titled Captain continual Rackett this Friday evening. The event invites the public to attend the full production from start to finish.
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