Plan to shift school superintendent removal to voters
Webster City superintendent L H Ford advocates letting voters in each district remove the district superintendent, with boards choosing principals. He argues open elections will curb local frictions, improve stability, and reflect public will. Ames shows low taxes and strong enrollment. critics warn small groups can influence elections.
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L. H. Ford
Webster City
Iowa
Lincoln
Ford
Ames
Hip Hip AmeriKay Car Display At Ames Auto Event
The Ames hotel hosts a public auto gathering with the Howard Auto Company and Des Moines participants. Notable moments include Monty’s arrival, deejayed cheers, and the Italian car Zust arriving from Marshalltown with E. J. Beebee as pilot. The event features a grand entrance, a lunch menu, and a ride by Ash Wednesday.
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Paris
Ames
Mecca
Iowa
Des Moines
Nebraska
Howard Auto Company
Jones
Burnett
Howard
Will Wallace
Council Bluffs
Hotel
Howard Automobile Company
Messrs
Koch
Hellen
Newman
Stevenson
Wallace
Band
Dorr
Duffy
Gordon
Eastberg
Crooks
Boone
Sheldon
A. B. Storms
Peters
Bosworth
Maxwell
Hardin
Minchin
Conaway
Smith
Capuin
Howard Company
Zust
Marshalltown
E. J. Beebee
L. E. Morris
Miss. Smith
Hotel Ames
Onondago
Professors Endorse Sabbatical Year Idea at Meeting
The General Faculty meeting endorsed a plan for a sabbatical year with full pay every seven years for professors to study and refresh teaching methods. Prof Barrett’s paper on the Sabbatical Year was read in his absence. some colleges already use the arrangement.
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Barrett
Iowa Hawkeye Picnic Draws Thousands in Los Angeles
Twenty thousand Iowans gathered at East Lake Park Los Angeles on Washingtons Birthday for the Hawkeye picnic. Ex Gov Horace Boies spoke. Ames College students formed a permanent Iowa State College alums organization and many attendees registered at headquarters across Nevada and Story counties.
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Los Angeles
Iowa
East Lake Park
California
Washington
Horace Boies
Ames College
Iowa State College
Los Angeles College of
South Hill St
Col
A. B. Shaw
Dr. Welch
Chas. H. Kegley
Chas. L. Tibbites
Santa Anna
N. P. Nelson
Real Estate
Chas
Hunt
el Monte
H. Kegley
Clay St
Winnifred D. Shaw
A. F. Shaw
Hollywood
Agnes King Shaw
Rev. C. Shaw
Winnifred A. Shaw
Genevieve W. Shaw
W. R. Batty
Windemere Ave
M. C. Hilliard
Mission Road
L. Tibbetts
P. S. Slutz
1St St
Emma I. Casly
Azusa
Will R. Myers
N. Ave
Anna C. Richmond
Claremont
Bert C. Richmond
W. EB. D. Morrison
McGarry St
G. W. Hersey
Upland
Maud Hersey
Hutchinson
M. D
G. Whitmore
Paul Hansen
Chinook
Wash
Chas. H. Craig
N. Temple St
I. F. Baker
Ole Hoveland
38Th St
Eva N. Parrott-Conger
Menlo Ave
Guy Noble
D. D. Hughes
Valencia St
G. W. Wattles
Omaha
Jennie Leet Wattles
Globe
Japan
Story County
Ames
M. Stalker
Bert Richmond
Myrtle Richmond
Effie Dodds
Lottie C. Hughes
C. H. Redey
P. Cronam
Jennie Christ
I. A. Ringhim
F. A. McLain
M. BE. Williams
Emma McLaughlin
A. Dewitt Bishop
J. S. Blick
Abbie Withey
N. M. Robinson
A. C. Hummelbaugh
Fern McCleary
J. R. McCleary
Ida Moore
F. A. Halley
W. W. Stockwell
J. J. Haslett
A C. Richmond
L. E Briggs
H. Chamberlain
E. A. Ingram
Goodin
Belle Alderman
Dobson
J. R. Brown
Dora Fink
John Cogeshall
John Sawyer
Frank Thompson
W. F. Lyman
D. Booker
M. C. Tyler
Isiah Reid
H. Robinson
J. M. Raugh
W. P. Fitchpatrick
Otis Briggs
Mr. Fitton
J. H. Mathews
R. C G. Sarsfield
G. H. Briggs
F. L. Thompson
Oo. Alderman
Letta
Briggs McCall
R. C. Briggs
J. C. Briggs
Samuel Briggs
Hettie A. Withey
W. E. Williams
Wiff. Woodard
Maxwell
Co. McLain
Fred McLain
Frank Mclain
A. Thompson
Fred Stewart
D. O. Dawson
Side Banbaker
Florence Pearson
Tours in Sleeping Cars on Union Pacific Northwest Line
Daily personally conducted tours in tourist sleeping cars from Chicago. Double berth only seven dollars through. For particulars contact 8 A Hutchinson Manager Tourist Dept 212 Clark 5 St Chicago Ill or your nearest ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern
A. Hutchinson
Clark 5
Chicago, Ill
Ames Voters Eye Polls After Local Notice
Voters in Ames plan to visit polling places to cast ballots as local notices authorize the election. Community leaders emphasize participation and compliance with listed deadlines and procedures.
Ames Plan for City Government Reform Called Worthwhile
Mr. Galen Tilden argues for Ames to study Des Moines methods and adopt reforms. He favors broader caucus ballots with up to three ballots to nominate two candidates per office, encouraging home industry and civic interest while allowing any candidate to enter the field.
Harry McColly Stricken With Typhoid in Oklahoma
Harry McColly aged 23, recently operated on, is now yellow fever typhoid fever at his brother’s home in Gage Oklahoma. His mother has stayed by his bedside for over four weeks and letters to him show hopeful signs of recovery.
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Harry McColly
Gage
Oklahoma
Mr. McColly
Trustees Meet Today at College Board
The board of trustees holds a meeting at the college today to discuss governance matters and upcoming plans for the new term. Trustees from the college community will review reports and approve agenda items.
Local Social List of Residents by Towns
A readable roster of residents listing individuals and couples by town including McCallsburg Cole Collins Story City Iowa Center Roland and more. The compilation names Gaylen Pearson Maud Miller A C Larson F L Ridell Mr and Mrs F A McLain Mr and Mrs F W Hill Amy FE H Gridley Miss Roe Anderson Mrs Anna R Grid ley Ida Raugh Myrtle Pearson and others.
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Gaylen Pearson
Maud Miller
A. C. Larson
F. L. Ridell
F. A. McLain
F. W. Hill
Amy
FE. H. Gridley
City Council Addresses Health Laws and Water Works Plans
The Ames council met after illness delayed business. They accepted the plat for a new athletic park west of Hyland avenue, discussed Health Board rules, and will study theater fire exits. Voters may approve 15 000 for fourth ward water works bonds. Election judges and clerks named for March 30.
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Athletic Park
Hyland Avenue
Board of Health
Senic Theatre
Hight
Ames
G. H. Maxwell
H. McDowell
W. H. Stultz
A. H. Thayer
Carl Little
Geo. Baker
Geo. Graham
G. Ufford
C. Tullman
A. B. Maxwell
M. Hullibarger
John Snyder
John Lanning
J. M. Poucher
W. A. Perkins
Fourth Ward
J. O. Dowell
W. M. Wilson
L. W. Foreman
Oath Briley
Coroner Grants Certificate for Christian Science Death
The coroner in Ames issued a certificate for Mrs. H C Roop who died Friday morning around 7 30 at her home 325 Onondaga St She declined medical aid and the cause of death was listed as unknown Sophionea Roop 54 2 7 was the deceased Funeral services were held in Webster City with her husband adopted daughter Mrs Gee and sister Mrs M Hammer among the mourners.
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Hanson
H. C. Roop
Onondaga St
Sophionea Roop
Ames
Webster City
Gee, Gray
M. Hammer
Ames Defeats Drake 36 16 In Fast Saturday Game
Ames trounced Drake 36 to 16 in a brisk Saturday matinee. The Ames lineup included Luberger Herbert McElhinney Case and others as they controlled play from the start, delivering a one sided win with solid defense and quick transition.
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Ames
Drake University
Ames Fellows
Ames. Luberger
Herbert
McElhinney
Pire
Hockett
Wilbur Starr Company at Christian Church Concert
The fifth lecture course evening featured Wilbur Starr with a rich baritone and engaging impersonations. Livinston violin opened with grace while Dodds delighted as contralto. duets with Starr popular, Mrs Starr contributed cello and piano. Encores numbered three for each performer, a high class musical evening remembered.
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Christian Church
Wilbur Starr
Miss Livingston
Miss Dodds
Stock Company at the Armory
The Woodford Stock company performs three nights at the Armory starting Thursday. Led by Mr. Woodford with child prodigy Baby Gladys Montrose, aged eight, the show features a strong cast and special ties between acts for a continuous performance. Ladies admitted free with one paid reserved seat.
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Armory
Woodford Stock Company
Mr. Woodford
Gladys Montrose
We Are Seldom Sorry for Sting In Words We Said
A reflective line notes the regret over sharp remarks left unspoken and the impact those silent stings may carry in conversations and memory.
Local Ames Caucuses Set For St Patrick's Day Nominations
A city wide caucus of qualified electors will meet at the armory on Tuesday March 17 1908 at 730 p m for mayor treasurer assessor and city committee chairman nominations. Ward caucuses will also occur to nominate councilmen in each ward and elect a committeeman with routine business and leadership listed for each ward chairman.
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Ames
Armory
Candiaewet
Parley Sheldon
A. Manning
Carl Little
Geo. BH. Maxwell
Geo. H. Graham
E. Barker
John Snyder
Wilbur Wilson
F. H. Munn
Henry Wilson
F. N. Fowler
Ben Edwards
Lon G. Hardin
Semmons Wins Third Prize for Best Display Ad
W. J. Semmons wins the third prize for best display advertisement in the Intelligencer, the second time this week. He competes with entrants from across the country and credit is shared with Harry Mason, foreman of the Intelligencer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Semmons
Intelligencer
Harry Mason
North Ames Gains Suburban Grocery and Meat Market
North Ames residents will see a new grocery store and meat market on North Douglass Avenue in connection with the Club bakery. M. Barker and partners have moved an entire building to the lot, marking the first suburban retail venture in the northern part of Ames.
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M. Barker
Douglass Avenue
Club
Ames
Guthrie Enteres Race for County Supervisor in Ames Area
A. K. Guthrie declares candidacy for county supervisor after interviewing Ames republicans this week. The McCallsburg Tribune notes Guthrie has long been a Story county landowner and taxpayer, moved near McCallsburg last fall, led the Farmers Creamery since its three years ago presidency, and is described as a fighter for his party who understands county needs and would serve voters well as supervisor.
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A. K. Guthrie
Ames
McCallsburg Tribune
Guthrie
Story County
Farmers’ Creamery Company
McCallsburg
Mrs Hardcastle Praises California from Tustin Letter
Mrs Dan Hardcastle writes from Tustin California praising southern California. She notes year round bloom orange lemon trees ripe fruit and warm February weather while inviting Iowa friends to visit the garden spot of the world.
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Tustin
Calif
Intelligencer
California
Los Angeles
Iowa
Cour
Mrs
Dan Hardcastle
Civic Improvement Society Meeting In Library
The Civic Improvement society will meet Monday afternoon in the Library building at 3 o'clock. The annual election of officers will occur and all the ladies are urged to be present. Dues are 50 cents a year and civic pride shows prompt a large membership.
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Civic Improvement Society
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Talian
Biff
Git
Chug
Roberts
Montague Roberts
Ames Hotel
Monty
Warren Beckwith
Nevada
Big Picnil
Tilden
Have
Galen Tilden
Mr. Tilden
Greater
Story City
Dr. C. W. Allen
Gladys Allen
Mary Allen
Iowa Center
Alice Gifford
Roland
Carl Olson
Josie Evanson
Drake
Wilbur Starr Company
Ames City
St. Patrick's
Semmons
Ladies Home Journal
North Ames
Mrs. Hardcastle
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