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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
1
Temperance workers urge Boone residents to end the town’s saloon dominance, citing crimes, boy drinking, and disturbances tied to the “model saloons.” They accuse Boone presses of silence and call for boycotts and outside support to close the saloons.
The Great Negro Will Lecture at Agricultural Hall Saturday evening as the third program on the college course. Fifty chairs will be on the platform at cents for extra listeners. Washington will be met in Ames by R M Hyde and John L Thompson and escorted to Des Moines. He speaks at churches then addresses the State legislature. Prof Hicks of St Louis predicts March weather but misfires, while Iowa braces for a lively three days starting March 14 and spring mentions.
Fraternal groups schedule meetings this evening including Pythian Sisters and Homesteaders in local halls. The W R C meets tomorrow, and the Rebekah Lodge plans a regular session Friday with two candidates for initiation Mr and Mrs John Johnson of Kelley among those expected.
J W Emerson of Iowa State College Ames took first place with America and Peace in the Orient. E P Johnson of Morningside College Sioux City placed second, P F Dickensheets of Leander Clark College finished third. Several schools participated and Clark tied for first before final ranking adjustments. Emerson a Burchnal resident with prior debate and oratory honors. Iowa State College previously won in 1907 and was runner up in 1909.
Ames High hosts North High in a school debate at the Baptist Church Friday evening at 8 o’clock. North High seeks a decisive win after two recent defeats and will argue against the income tax while urging Ames High supporters to attend and cheer the team. Admission 25 cents.
The Canadian Reciprocity Question debate features Ames Grinnell and Drake colleges in an annual triangular contest. Drake to host the negative with Palmer Miller and Macklin, while Pollock Davis and Truax uphold the affirmative from home. The event promises a strong contest as all sides prepare arguments.
The Girls Glee Club contest will feature Highland Park Simpson Drake and Ames as the four entrants. Des Moines hosts the event planned for April with the date to be announced. Meanwhile the troupe prepares The Egyptian Princess set with an elaborate Egyptian scenery and a three violin soprano orchestra.
Fire broke out Friday near noon at the Veterinary Hospital on campus. Students assembled and extinguished the blaze without alarm, causing minor damage to floors and roof around the chimney from which the fire likely started.
The Gamma Thetas living in the Smith house in Ames filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State Saturday with 15000 capital. Incorporators include J M Mallory Davenport W D Cameron Ames Herbert Miller Des Moines Edward McCoy Creston and W H Simms Bearman. They plan a chapter house this summer. Dr Guy Graham of Parke Davis & Co visited Ames and travels to Missouri and Texas. Henry Wilson and C G Farnum terms as school directors expire. supporters urged for re election.
The Nevada Representative reports Story County transfers filed in the recorder’s office for the week starting March. Deeds totaled 118 with lands at 1 115 020 89 dollars and town lots at 62 920 14 dollars, totaling 1 177 941 03. An acre estimate suggests farms at 100 to 150 dollars per acre, implying strong value in the county.
Obituary notes Rev John Knudson a long serving Quaker minister born in Salem Henry county Iowa later at New Sharon and Marshall county. He never took payment for church work, died at 74 leaving a sizable estate valued over 100000 with farms willed to six sons one daughter and his wife. Mrs Lulu Hughes Reelected Illinois Royal Neighbors Oracle. Sioux City April Firsters seek a chaplain after Rev OBrien’s move to Montana.
The Seventh district Osteopathic physicians hold their annual convention at Perry on Saturday March 18. Dr. C M Proctor of Ames is president. The program will cover topics including tonsillitis and pelvic displacements.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity will hold its sixth annual banquet on Thursday evening at its chapter house. Several alumni are expected to return for the event and the Des Moines Alumni Association will be present as guests.
Frank Bateman has purchased the interest of Mr. Doolittle in Ames Auto and will join as an active member taking charge of the livery department. Captain Kooser will assume charge of the repair department.
At a recent Ames athletic board meeting thirty-one merited athletes were awarded honorary athletic letters. The list honors baseball, football, and track stars from the 1890s including Zmunt, Foster, Brownlie, German, Myers, Brewer, Edson, Hammer, and others. A Grinnell vs Ames football clash is slated for next fall, likely at Grinnell.
The Ames College baseball schedule lists games from April 21 to May 30 with opponents Missouri Grinnell Iowa Iowa City Cornell and Simpson and a November 18 Ames Iowa game. Separately Professors Beyer and Smith signed a football contract for November 18, the Drake vs Iowa date, to be played at Iowa City State College. The Veterinary Medical Society of Iowa State College announces its seventh annual banquet at the Savery hotel on Friday evening, March 10.
At Story House Saturday afternoon the City Library will feature a reflector scope show with interesting pictures displayed for attendees.
The Laymen's Movement invites Ames residents to attend church services for six weeks starting next Sunday. The campaign urges daily effort to boost church attendance, arguing churches strengthen Ames and Iowa State College and attract better citizens and property values.
Men from Ames churches dine at the Methodist church dining room with talks from 6 to 8 on community action education and faith. Speakers include J. E. Arnold F. F. Harris F. W. Hicks J. R. Lincoln Albert Doggett C. F. Curtis and Mayor Sheldon urging laymen to strengthen church life and civic progress.
A misprint in the Intelligencer lowered potatoes from J. and C. Steward’s bin price to 65 cents instead of 85. The error caused confusion and a run on Steward stock as buyers rushed to take advantage before the mistake was corrected.
Dave Ives boxed his luggage and moved his baggage to the cars, pulling his freight to Sioux Rapids. He disposed of Ames holdings and plans to pursue agriculture after hearing Agony students praise farm life.
Mr 8 V Kassem a former member of the Seventh Iowa Infantry received the reunion program for the Iowa brigade comprising the Second Seventh Eighth Twelfth and Fourteenth Iowa infantry The forty ninth anniversary of the battle of Shiloh will be observed Col Samuel Mahon is president and R L Turner secretary The city council postponed paving Grand avenue until the next meeting
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