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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
3
The Slater News reports Dr Storms' high school graduation address focusing on this age as an era of science. He urged reverence for nature and God, stressed the public school value, and noted science and personality as guiding forces moving toward faith.
Six hundred twenty excursionists from Iowa county visited the college last Thursday under Howard Ports county superintendent. The trip aimed to spark interest in Iowa Agricultural College so they may enroll. The party traveled back via Des Moines.
Nearly 1500 people from Keokuk county visited the Iowa Agricultural College on an excursion day. The event included multiple trains, department tours, lectures, and a big tent dinner supervised by Cap. E Miller. It aims to strengthen ties with farmers through short winter courses and children’s excursions. Also noted is the death of former Governor Jin F Gue of Des Moines, a longtime supporter of the college who helped secure land grants and endowments.
The Lincoln Journal argues Iowa City and Ames clash stems from rival universities, with Ames advancing under favorable legislation while Iowa City faces internal dissensions. The piece notes two-university autonomy, concerns over duplication, and outlines broader Iowa trends toward two distinct but complementary institutions.
Alumni banquet held yesterday at Margaret hall began at one o'clock with Geo. Oatt as toast master. Prominent alumni delivered toasts on topics from college ideals to athletics and alumni prospects, followed by a poultry and veal calves sale notice by Sowers & Hoaar.
Stock wanted to Pasture. 320 acres choice pasture, well watered, about two and one half miles from Ames. Inquire of J R. Munden. If Sand and gravel, best quality. Order of Bower & Perkins. B. B. Hin.
Series of transfers recorded in Ames with owners and purchasers. Sarah Wilson transfers to Henry Wilson for Lot 8 Block 19 Blairs addition for $1. Delia Woodman to Margaret Hodson for Lots 11 and 12 Block 2 George and Littles addition for $500. Henry Wilson and wife to Catherine Stuart for Lot 8 Block 19 Blairs addition for $2000. Edwin Totten and wife to Harry Totten for Lot 16 Block 6 Gilbert Station for $1. E R Ride to Bertha Hide for Lot 7 Block 7 Gilbert Station for $1.
Des Moines Iowa reports an average weekly temperature near normal with heavy showers in north central and western districts causing local agricultural damage and delaying corn field work. Replanting continues as wet conditions slow farming. grass, small grain, potatoes and garden crops grow well. apple crop looks promising in areas with commercial orchards.
Markets note special excursion tickets offered by the Chicago North Western Line with favorable return limits due to the National Prohibition Convention June 28 to 30. Tickets and sale dates available through Chicago North Western agents. Commencement week at the college praised with a large audience and plans for a full commencement report next week.
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