Death Angel Claims Prof Richard C. Barrett
The remains of Prof. Richard C. Barrett were brought to Ames from Des Moines after an infection of the ear and two operations. Services will be held at the College Chapel Saturday at 2 30. Barrett taught and lectured across Iowa and promoted college attendance, working long hours before his death, with his wife and daughter at his side.
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College Cemetery
Iowa
Richard C. Barrett
Ames
Barrett
Des Moines
Methodist Hospital
Europe
Institute
Barretts
Richard C Barrett Iowa educator and leader dies
Richard Cornelius Barrett an Iowa educator and public official long associated with Ames and Mitchell county, led the states teachers association and Iowa public instruction as superintendent. He advised sabbatical research policy and published The Government of Iowa, with a career spanning teaching administration and public service in Iowa. Farewell lines from Bryant conclude the tribute.
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Waverly
Bremer County
Iowa
Alva C. Barrett
Pennsylvania
Sybilla C. ( Bonstein) Barrett
Jeannette Armour Dean
Minnesota
Ruth Dean Barrett
Ames High School
Iowa State College
Waverly Public Schools
Decorah Institute and Training School
Riceville
Mitchell County
Northern Iowa Teachers Asociation
Normal Department
The
State Teachers Association
State Teachers Reading Board
Iowa State Teacher Association
Upper Iowa University
Educators of Iowa
Cornell College of
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Europe
Ames
Ames Methodist Sunday School
Ames Commercial Club
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Republican Committee
Republican League
Mitchellville County
Wisconsin
Northwest
Barrett
State University of
Iowa City
State Normal School At
Cedar Falls
State Board of Educational Examiners
Iowa Prayer At Cornerstone Of State Pavilion At St Louis Exposition
Prof Richard C Barrett offered a formal prayer on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition corner stake dedication in St Louis as Iowa prepared to build its state pavilion. The event followed Roosevelt and Cleveland's World’s Fair openings, with Iowa officials and the 54th Regiment band in attendance. The prayer invoked gratitude for harvest, public schools, and Christian citizenship, seeking divine blessing for the pavilion and Iowa’s governance.
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Iowa
Board of Commissioners
Corner Stake
St. Louis
Richard C. Barrett
Louisiana
France
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Iowa Commission
54Th Regiment
W. W. Witmer
Ames Mourns Death of Beloved Educator
Ames reflects on the death of a respected educator and honors his teachings on citizenship. The piece notes plans for December 18 Louisiana Purchase Flag Day observances in schools and commemorations of the Louisiana Purchase centennial. Letters from educators in other states praise Iowa’s leadership in distributing the school text.
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Ames
The Chaplain's Estimate by O H Cessna
The piece honors Professor Barrett of Iowa State College as a devout Christian leader who quietly guided students. It notes his modest demeanor, selfless religious work, and lasting influence, framing his death as the loss of a pillar of strength for the college community.
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O. H. Cessna
D. D
Iowa State College
Professor Barrett
Barrett
Pastor's Tribute to Richard Barrett at Ames Church
Rev Andrew M Shea notes the life of Richard C Barrett at First Methodist Ames, praising his pure Christian character and faith. He recalls Barrett presiding at Sunday school, taking Holy Communion, and meeting the Sunday school board before a heartfelt prayer service closure.
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Andrew M. Shea
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Ames
Richard C. Barrett
Funeral Messages From Community Leaders Honor Prof Barrett
Reverend Wil mam J Minchin Mayor Tilden Rev Walter I Fowl and Superintendent F E King eulogize Prof Barrett noting his affection for people civic participation and dedication as an educator and community figure after his death.
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Wil Mam J. Minchin
Congregational Church
Barrett
Tilden
Prof. Barrett
Walter I. Fowl
The
Baptist Church
F. E. King
Civic Improvement Society Sees Record Attendance at Revival
The Ames Civic Improvement society met to discuss a standing room only turnout with seventy members. The treasurer reported 60.80 dollars on hand to buy furniture for the rest room in the library and the club approved immediate purchase plus future acquisitions. Next Monday marks the first regular meeting of the year as prospects look bright under a capable president and strong membership.
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Civic
Ames Civic Improvement Society
Barrett Taught Patriotism in Iowa Schools
The text honors Prof. R. C. Barrett for shaping Iowa history and events in public instruction. It notes a pamphlet promoting Louisiana Purchase Flag Day led to programs in over 13,000 classrooms with participation by more than 700,000 pupils. Barrett urges teachers to spark study of Iowa and territorial history, institutions, and self government.
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Louisiana Purchase
New Orleans
Louisiana
France
United States
Iowa
Republic
Iowa Commission
Richard C. Barrett
Public Instruction
Department
J. H. Vaill
Connecticut
Barrett
R. C. Barrett
Ilowa
Department of Public Instruction
Louisiana Territory
Mounted Service in Fourth Ward Switch at Local Post
Ben Keltner moves to the Fourth Ward route outside the college area to operate a horse and wagon mounted service. He receives about a third more territory and an annual $200 for horse and equipment. Elmer Greenlee shifts to Keltner’s former route or to route 3, and Mr. Ellis gains the Keltner route.
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P. O
Ben Keltner
College
Elmer Greenlee
Keltner
Mr. Ellis
Ames Youths Urged Civic Clubs to Build City Pride
Mrs. W. A. Morse chaired Ames Civic Improvement clubs children’s auxiliary meeting. She urged forming a boys brigade in schools with a clean leader, a gymnasium, and a girls physical culture group to beautify schools and grounds. The plan aims to foster civic pride and cleaner morals.
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Ames Civic Improvement Club
W. A. Morse
Civic Improvement Society
Childrens
VETS BANQUET OF ISU VETERINARY SOCIETY SET
The fifth annual Veterinary Medical society banquet at Chamberlain Des Moines Friday March 12 at 8 pm honors alumni and graduating class. Committee on invitation includes N N Crawford F S Ballard Guy Gilbert and Chas Murray. Toastmaster R R Dykstra of Iowa State College will preside. Speakers include W J Dixon C F Curtiss E B Faville N N Crawford and Dr English of the 2d U S Cavalry.
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Veterinary Mudical Society
The
Iowa State College
Chamberlain
Des Moines
N. N. Crawford
F. 8. Ballard
Guy Gilbert
Chas. Murray
Ers
R. R. Dykstra
W. J. Dixon
Board of Trustees
C. F. Curtiss
E. BE. Faville
Iowa
Dr. English
U. S. Cavalry
Clyde Williams Sold To Denver Club From Toledo
Dr Clyde Williams, a football and baseball star and former Ames College coach, has been sold from Toledo to the Denver ball club. Purchased by managers Burke and Gunthrope, Williams is counted among Denver’s top acquisitions amid questions about his professional status this year and his past friendship with the Toledo manager.
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Clyde Williams
Ames
Toledo
Ames College
Bill Armour
Toledo Mudhens
Grizzly
Burke and
Gunthrope
Denver
Williams
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the Civic Society
Fourth Ward
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Greenlee
Ellis
Ricuard C. Barrett
Friendship
Golden West
Litchan Barker
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