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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
2
A local excerpt notes Senator Cummins turning sixty and predicts he will be over seventy after two terms. The piece implies future political treatment by younger ambitions, referencing the compared fate of Senator Allison in a quiet community tone.
Prof. F. C. Ensign is elevated to state high school inspector for Iowa with duties covering Iowa City Ames and Cedar Falls. The board at Cedar Rapids reassigns him from university education staff to oversee high school inspection statewide, signaling policy changes and a broader unified effort among the three institutions.
President James H. Trewin of the State Educational Board voices a strong call at the Law alumni dinner on February 22 urging abolition of football and all intercollegiate and inter high school athletics. He argues the contests should meet the same fate as other activities.
A Iowa City reader urges reform in intercollegiate athletics away from winning at all costs toward the greatest good for the many students. The letter cites evils from victory focus and advocates adopting a rational motto for athletics. It also reports Hon. Thomas McCulla’s dispute over a freight charge and rail routing issues in Iowa.
Senator Funk of the State Board of Education debunks press reports that President Storms was asked to resign. In the Spirit Lake Beacon on February 25 he notes the board has not met since December 10 and members have not conferred amid ongoing rumors.
The Nevada Representative reports C. A. Batman known as Bert announces his candidacy for county auditor. Deputy auditor since three years, Batman is praised for reliability, fitness, and public service while drawing broad support from friends and the public as he seeks nomination and election.
An Ames socialite and campus figure recounts a nighttime serenade that sparked talk she said I dont think there is nothing more nicer than to be woken up at night with vocal singing. The remark may fuel libel discussion while local gossip runs hot.
Daily until April 15 tours offered via Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line. Personally conducted California tours in Pullman sleeping cars depart Chicago Tuesdays and Thursdays. Double berth Chicago to coast seven dollars. Write 8S A Hutchison manager Tours Dept 212 Clark St Chicago or contact North Western Line ticket agents.
An Ames store advertises Rexall Mucu-Tone as a blood carried remedy for catarrh, claiming a physician developed method and offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The Loughran & Bauer Drug Co promotes the product along with Intelligencer stationery offerings.
Notice to qualified electors of the Independent District of Ames Story County Iowa that the annual meeting will be held at the city hall on the second Monday in March 1919 from 1 to 6 pm A director will be elected for a three year term to succeed W B Niles and a treasurer for a two year term to succeed Parley Sheldon The meeting will handle lawful business C H Pasley Secretary Dated March 1 1910 Administrator's Notice states the administrator of H A Cook deceased asks creditors and claimants to present claims to the Story County Court Dated February 26 1910 E J Penfield Administrator 4d13 Mother says there's only one flour Gold Medal Flour best JOMN
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