Ames to host great summer school in agriculture
Secretary Wilson will speak at the fourth session of the Graduate School of Agriculture at Iowa State College Ames. The program includes welcome by Dean Curtiss and remarks by President Thompson, Armsby, and True. Farm visitors are urged for Wednesday Farmer's Day to view fields and the oats program linked to the Dolliver bill.
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Ames
Iowa
America
Graduate School of Agriculture
True
O. H. Cessna
H. P. Armsby
Iowa State College
C. F. Curtiss
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
Thompson
Armsby
James Wilson
Congress
Ames College
L. GC. Burnett
Russia
Asia
Our Starry Banner Saluted by Horatio King
Poem honoring the American flag. Quoting General Horatio C. King, the verse venerates the flag as emblem of liberty and protector of nations in bondage, pledging unwavering devotion and renewal of national ideals.
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Free
Squirrels and birds blamed for farm damage at college
Farmers like Burnett clash with science officials over wildlife policy on campus. Administration bans molestation of animals yet corn fields suffer as fields north of the Central building face a carnage while students are urged to target black birds. Wildlife nesting on the south side is encouraged to avoid crops.
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Burnett
Epworth League Convention Elects Ames Leader in Surprise
The Epworth League district convention in Nevada concluded as the most successful in the group’s history. Ames captured the presidency without contest, with Floyd M. Williams elected amid Roosevelt-style applause. Next year the conventions head to Ames. Officers include First Vice-President Grace Youtz Panora Iowa and Secretary-Treasurer Clyde A. Noland Ogden Iowa.
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Epworth League
Nevada
Ames
Association
Williams
Roosevelt
Floyd
Allright
Ames League
Floyd M. Williams
Iowa
Grace Youtz
Panora
C. C. Smith
Effie M. Ross
Des Moines
Thyra Brookings
Woodward
Clyde A. Noland
Ogden
Miss Rollins
Maxwell
Boone Story Picnic to Unite Lodges on Campus
A July 14 picnic on the college campus unites Boone Kelley Ames lodges for a day of sports and attractions. Delegations arrive by morning train and 10 o clock interurban with committees named for finance grounds parade decorations badges advertising transportation sports programs speakers and music. Grand officers clerks and stenographers from Des Moines lodges are hoped to join.
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Boone, Kelley
Ames
Boone
Kelley Lodge
Wm. Kingkade
George Beach
Grounds
W. W. Clark
Frank Whalen
E. A. Miller
Whalen
Kingkade
Ada Miller
Ctharine Sullivan
Jas. Johnstone
C. A. Oliver
K. A. Crain
Kelley
Geo. Hopkins
Richard Clem
A. G. Eggleston
J. B. Judge
L. M. Bosworth
F. R. Conaway
George Hopkins
M. J. Reilley
Des Moines
General Weaver to Attend Story County Veterans Reunion
General James B. Weaver has written Col. Parley Sheldon that he will be at Ames for the Story County Veterans Association reunion. He is popular with veterans and regarded as one of Iowa's greatest orators, famed for bravery with an Iowa regiment.
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James B. Weaver
Parley Sheldon
Ames
Story County Veterans Association
General Weaver
Iowa
Death of Solomon Thompson of Chicago
Solomon Thompson of Champlain Avenue Chicago died last Friday at three in the morning from inflammation of the brain after a three week illness. He was laid to rest in the Valparaiso Indiana cemetery on Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Thompson, who had been called to Chicago by his illness, returned to Ames on Monday.
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Solomon Thompson
Champlain Ave
Chicago
Tom Thompson
Valparaiso
Ind
Thompson
Ames
Story City Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Story City
General Lincoln
Messrs
Corneliussen
O. B. Peterson
Mollison
George D. Crissman
Lincoln
Nevada
O. H. Cessna
Cambridge
Sheldahl
Huxley
J. J. Ferroe
Sir. Joseph Judge
N. B. Brunning
Chas. Tallman
Cessna
Dr. Crissman
College
Dr. 12
Ned
Crissman
McClellan
Fred Willey Seriously Ill At Home
Fred Willey was taken suddenly and seriously ill Sunday afternoon at his Sixth street home with heart trouble. He is improving after the past two days. Mrs Willey, who had been visiting in Minneapolis, returned home Wednesday after being sent for.
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Fred Willey
Sixth Street
Ames is Greater Than Des Moines
Des Moines claims larger city status but Ames touts higher education output. In 1910 Des Moines shows one graduate per 25 population versus Ames with one per 70, suggesting Ames graduates outpace Des Moines. The piece asserts Ames is greater than Greater Des Moines in education.
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Ames
Des Moines
Ameen
Des Smolnsn
Miss Mare Kingkade Hurt by Bare Wire at Des Moines Home
Miss Mare Kingkade suffered a severe burn on her third finger when she touched an uninsulated electric wire at Mrs. Martin’s Fifth Street house in Des Moines. The home lacked a meter and used gas. Dr. Baker treats the injury hoping to save the finger and avoid ending her stenography career.
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Mare Kingkade
Mrs. Martin
Fifth St
Des Moines
Ames to Install Five-Light Electroliers Citywide
Ames plans new five-light electroliers to line two blocks from Duff Ave to Kellogg Ave. property owners will invest in fixtures and bid for the project after a representative from a major electrical manufacturer confirmed city support. Four lights will be placed on each block side.
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Ames
Ames Engineering Co
Duff Ave
Kellogg Ave
State Superintendent of Nebraska Joins Ames Force
E. C. Bishop state superintendent of schools of Nebraska will join the I. B. C. faculty to oversee the agricultural department serving Nebraska school boys and girls.
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Nebraska
Ames
E. C. Bishop
Youngest Person Hurts Foot On Rusty Spike Near Ames
Mildred Person daughter of George Person living south of Ames stepped on a rusty spike. Dr Templeton treated and cauterized the wound hoping for no complications.
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Mildred Person
George Person
Ames
Templeton
Family plans summer camping trip to Quebec province
Charles 8. Day of West Hardin street will lead a party including his wife, daughter Hallie, Miss Ethel Metzler, Mrs. Geo Rodgers and her Ames, Iowa relative to Lake Timiskaming. They will camp in tents near the lake for the summer, fishing and hunting moose already familiar with the area. They depart Findlay June 2.
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Charles
Findlay
Findlay, O
Mr Joe Jacobs Expands To Chicago Wholesale House
Mr Joe Jacobs of the Fair Store will move to Chicago to join a wholesale clothing house and factory while dividing time with Ames store. He built a successful Ames business and will remain connected to the Ames department store. The new venture operates five stores and will occupy him along with the Ames and Huxley stores.
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Joe Jacobs
Fair
Chicago
Ames
Huxley
Mr. Jacobs
Intelligencer
Dozen Local Boys Questioned Over Vandalism Incident
A group of twelve youths aged 14 to 18 were summoned by Mayor Sheldon after vandalism at the Sheehey home on Car roll Ave. The mayor postponed warrants after a talk, citing escalating incidents. They promised restitution by Wednesday evening and were released with guidance on behavior.
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Sheldon
Sheehey
Carroll Ave
Charivari
Glorious Day Recalled By T Sapp In Quiet Righteousness
The poem-like fragment recalls a noisy celebration and advises restraint amid danger and conflict. It mentions a neighbor in police court for arson on a barn and calls for honoring parents while avoiding provocative acts and false witness.
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T. Sapp
Man Hurt When Dog Disturbs Cyclist on Sunday
Alvah Hill sustained serious injuries Sunday afternoon while riding a motorcycle. The accident was caused by a dog that chased and tormented riders on the street, leaving Hill with wounds that prevent him from working and ongoing suffering.
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Alvah Hill
Alvah
Iowa corn in peak condition as drought grinds on
Des Moines reports the Iowa weather and crop service bulletin praising an ideal corn week. Crops show rapid growth and clean fields though rain was scarce and pasturage and potatoes suffer. Small grains thrive while early potatoes and hay fare better in the drought.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George M. Chappel
Bulletin
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Garnett Blows Head Off in Barracks Accident
Des Moines reports P. J. Garnett private of troop B Sixth United States cavalry killed by accidental gun discharge while cleaning his weapon. He died instantly on the barrack porch, having enlisted in Brooklyn in 1909. Remains to be shipped home.
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Des Moines
P. J. Garnett
Sixth
United States Cavalry
Brooklyn
N. Y
Melvin Brooks Moves To Des Moines Hospital
Melvin Brooks was taken Saturday morning to Methodist hospital in Des Moines after a severe stroke of paralysis. His condition is as improved as could be expected for this stage of recovery.
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Melvin Brooks
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
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