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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
3
Smith defends the Ames school board amid accusations over coal contracts and bid practices. He argues contracts were prudent, cites past bids from Crowe Coal Mining Co and notes market swings, while urging support for Supt. King and board members Pommel and Bower against ongoing agitation and smear.
A monthly report to the Board of Education notes total enrollment 822 for all schools and 207 for the high school, with attendance and tardiness figures, comparisons to prior periods, and remarks on room records. It celebrates a donated flag and urges civic support for public schools.
Revival meetings continue at the Christian church with Buell A. Fuller of Des Moines in charge of music. All of Ames and surrounding county residents are invited to attend these services.
The store advertises a wide range of spring stable blankets claiming best value for money. The message emphasizes variety and affordability for horse gear buyers.
March 6 1905 To Whom it May Concern this certifies no one connected with the Ames school board is receiving a kickback for the coal contract I am filling for the Independent District of Ames The contract price is 38 20 delivered to the school house bins Crowe Coat Minina Co mm Crowe Pres.
In Ames Iowa on March 7 1905 and March 8 1905 James Robb and Geo W Little deny circulating reports. Robb states he never bid or intimated a price to fill ground for twenty cents per yard for the Ames school board. Little says he has heard that M K Smith got a take off on coal bought by the Ames school district and clarifies his stance.
The speaker denies making the statement that coal could have been secured for winter by contract at 2.97 per ton. He adds he could not have furnished coal at that time for less than the board had contracted.
Notice announces the dissolution of the Watkins Skellenger Co partnership between O H Watkins and O F Skellenger on March 4. All debts and obligations pass to Watkins-White Co, the succeeding firm. Addressed by O H Watkins and O F Skellenger. Also a local ad for a heavy draft team and harness goods from Sumner Miller.
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