Prof Bissell Resigns From Ames State College After Sixteen Years
Prof G W Bissell gives notice to resign at end of current school year to become chair of Mechanical Engineering and Dean of Engineering at Michigan Agricultural College in Lansing Michigan. He laments leaving Ames but says the move is necessary for his own justice and growth.
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Lews State College
G. W. Bissell
Michigan Agricultural School
Lansing
Michigan
Bissell
Ames
Lansing gains for engineering amid dean’s new role
The piece notes growing opportunities in Lansing for consultation work with large manufacturers as engineering education expands. It states Prof. Bissell’s departure impacts the Iowa college, where about a thousand students study, four hundred in engineering, with attendance rising in recent years.
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Lansing
Bissell
Iowa
Senior Class Votes to Wear Caps and Gowns after Stormy Debate
Senior class discussions at the college last week led to a vote approving caps and gowns for commencement. Girls played a decisive role in swinging votes and celebrated by wearing caps in class. Some defeated students retaliated at the door, with one voter left protesting the intimidation.
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C. E
E. M’s
C. B
Decoration Day Program Appointed by G A R
At the G A R meeting a committee of Geo Pitsor chair man G W Lyman M E S Rable E Haverly and Dr E A Cramblil was named to arrange a Memorial Day program for May 30. Col B W Wilson Iowa’s bravest officer in the War of Rebellion died at his Chelsea home. He led the 28th Iowa and served in the Mexican War.
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Geo. Pitsor
Cchairman
G. W. Lyman
M. E
Rable
E. Haverly
E. A. Cramblil
B. W. Wilson
Iowa
Chelsea
Johnathan
Pythias
Haverly
Lanning
Charley's Aunt Spectacular by Sophomore Class
The sophomore class play Saturday night drew a large crowd and was praised for overall quality. Harley McElyea starred as Charley's Aunt with strong supporting work from Frances Hopkins Ruth Watts and Ruth Dyer.
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Harley McElyea
Charley
Frances Hopkins
Ruth Dyer
Miss Hopkin
Ruth Watts
Leatner
Newens
Settling Up Old Accounts And Shifting Tariffs
D A Nash discusses changing debt habits and a tariff shift noting that years ago people paid bills after New Year and Fourth of July with notes or transfers to new books, while today bills are settled more promptly as merchants face obligations. He keeps his own subscription paid ahead and observes a broader trend toward prepayment.
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D. A. Nash
A Big Monopoly in Huxley Steers Local Trusts
Editor attorney J. L. Brown of Huxley rails at mail order houses and trusts while also running the town’s restaurant and practicing law. He may soon seek city offices such as solicitor, mayor or school director as he expands his influence in local business and politics.
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J. L. Brown
Huxley
Baptist Church Service Notices and Times
Sunday School at 9 45 with Walter I Fowle as pastor spans the morning. Spirit- Sady and 3 00 are referenced with church events and schedules visible in the fragment.
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Walter I. Fowle
Chapel Sermons Highlight Local Clergy
At the College Chapel Rev H D Atchison of Dubuque led Sunday service. Next Sunday Rev McCqord of Marshalltown will deliver the address for the First Presbyterian Church.
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College
H. D. Atchison
Dubuque
McCqord
Marshalltown
First Presbyterian Church
Sunday Religious Services and Meetings In Town
At the Episcopal Church morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 with topic Our Lord's Attitude Toward Authority Sunday School before service. U B Church holds 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 worship on The Salt of the Earth with later youth meetings and 7:30 pm sermon The Conscience. Christian church hosts Rev H D Williams midweek meetings. Congregational Church reports large reception of members and forty five total new members in nine months. Letter discusses DeVoe paint pricing and branding in Ames Iowa.
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The
Episcopal Church
Herbert A. Wilson
Mr. Bowen
Des Moines
Congregational Church
H. C. Harris
Ames
Iowa
Devoe
DeVoe & Co
New York
Chicago
Loughran & Bauer
Sunday in Ames Churches Christian Science Service
Christian Science services Sunday evening at 7 30 in Odd Fellows hall. Subject Substance.
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Christian Science
Odd Fellows Hall
Sermons Proclaimed by Pastor William J Minehin
Morning sermon on the Doctrine of the Atonement and evening discourse The Carboniferous Age of Theology V8 the Modern Age. The sermons address current conditions and aim to engage thoughtful minds at the Congregational Church on Kel logg and Iowa streets.
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Congregational Church
William J. Minehin
Kellogg
Iowa
Methodist Church Services and Programs Schedule
Andrew M. Shea pastor. services at the Armory on Story street. Sunday school 9 45 supervised by F M Capps. Sermon at 11 titled The Family Altar. Junior league 3 15 on Life Through Christ led by Albert Hollingsworth. Evening sermon at 7 30 The Convert and His Reading.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
Armory
Story Street
F. M. Capps
Albert Hollingsworth
Revival closes with twenty six conversions at Johnsons Grove
Rev A M Elliott of Ames wraps up a four week revival at Johnsons Grove northeast of Nevada with twenty six conversions. Presiding Elder Ilgen Fritz led the quarterly meeting there on Sunday and G O Paulsrud, pastor on Oak Street near Boone, announced Sunday evening service at 8.
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G. O. Paulsrud
Oak Street
Boone
Johnson's
A. M. Elliott
Ames
Johnson’s Grove
Nevada
Ilgen Fritz
Lenten Devotions At Sunday Service Saint Patrick’s Day Mass
Frances C. Renier pastor announces Lenten devotions next Sunday evening at 7 30 with instruction confession. The following Sunday morning March 17 Saint Patrick's Day Mass will be celebrated at 10 30. Rev W J Minchin was called to Des Moines yesterday to open the House of Representatives with prayer.
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Frances C. Renier
W. J. Minchin
Des Moines
House of Representatives
Mr. Hoggatt's Stagnant Condition At Clarinda Hospital
Supt. Witee reports John Hoggatt's condition at Clarinda hospital remains about the same with the best care provided. There is little hope for recovery, mentally or physically.
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Hoggatt
Supt
Witee
The
Clarinda Hospital
John Hoggatt
Triangular Debate Set For March 15 Among Grinnell Ames Drake
The annual triangular debate includes Grinnell vs Ames in the college chapel and Ames versus Drake in Des Moines with lines drawn for a March 15 event.
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Grinnell
Ames
Drake
College Chapel
Des Moines
Ames in Brief Highlights Local Tidbits and Aims
Tax reminders for Ames Savings Bank attendees. Mr and Mrs Clay Foster return from Texas trip. H A Wettstein visits with son Adolph. Lutheran Aid meets Mrs Lew Gamrath. Ameste to meet Mrs Myram. A Liddle travels to State Center to assist sister ill with La Grippe. Vic Hugo vaudeville Friday at Armory features acrobats and comedians. Harvey Peck’s father injured in wagon fall. S Cramer heads to Wisconsin then returns by April. O H Cessna to speak at Iowa City March 19 on constitutional anniversary. Illusion songs and refined vocal performances at the Armory with 25 35 cent admission. Rumor of A M Gilbert jaw fracture from sleet denied. injuries from ice slip reported.
Fleming finishing machine line at Gaxman Bros
Daniel Bros. and Herman install the Fleming finishing machine by Landis Machine Co and Wagner motor to soling shoes. They offer same work in minutes at prices 75c for men 50c for women 80c for boys and 40c for girls using L M Oak Sole Leather. Call to see the machines.
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Daniel Bros. and
Herman
Fleming
Landis Machine Co
Wagner
L&m
Gaxman Bros, & Henaaw
Ames Area Bank List Payment Spots
A complete list of Ames and Story County Bank locations where you can pay. The notice provides payment sites within Ames and surrounding Story County, guiding residents to convenient branches for bill settlements.
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Ames
Story County Bank
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Kirksville Merchant
Mr. W S Pelham of Kirksville Iowa calls Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the leading throat remedy for over twenty years. He notes its effectiveness for croup and throat troubles and its pleasant, non injurious formula, with mothers favoring it. Sold by Loughran Bauer and Joel Cagwin Co.
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Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Joel Cagwin, Co
Dowanver Named Auditor for Story County Iowa
F G Dowanver serves as Auditor of Story County Iowa with responsibilities over county records finances and elections. He assumes duties as the county official overseeing financial audits and public accountability.
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F. G. Dowanver
Story County
Iowa
School levy notice for Ames Independent District
The board of education estimates necessary levies for the coming year for the teachers fund nine thousand dollars, contingent fund five thousand dollars, and school house fund five thousand dollars. Tallman signs as secretary.
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Ames
Story County
Iowa
Board of Education
Tallman
Seo’y
Mareh
Wreas
Notice of Ames District Election
Notice to electors of the Ames Story county district that a director for a term will be chosen. Election at Ames Hall on the 11th day. polls open 1 p.m. close 6 p.m. Official by Tallman secretary.
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Ames
d‘Dintrict
Ny Hall
Pigee
C. A. Duntz
Tallman
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