Valentine Wins City Caucus Vote for School Director
In Ames a high turnout framed the Monday caucus with 370 votes cast, E W Valentine defeating Dr W B Niles 225 to 145 to win the school director seat. The meeting also set the stage for a city council slate including Parley Sheldon and Henry Wilson for mayor and other posts as wards and at large positions proceed to final nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Niles
E. W. Valentine
Valentine
Henry Wilson
Ed Rex
Ben Edwards
Cole’s Hall
Ames
Parley Sheldon
Lew Tilden
Hullibarger
M. K. Smith
Sheldon
Wilson
Smith
Mm. A. Manning
Carlos Little
Tallman
Cleghorn
Rex
Edwards
Geo. White
Geo. Graham
A. L. Potter
Graham
Potter
Ames City Paving Plans Adopted for 1910 Creosote Block Streets
March 15 1910 notice states the Ames City Council approved paving plans and specifications for creosote block streets and on file with the City Clerk. The undersigned pledge to complete the work in 1910 in accordance with the plans. Parley Sheldon Henry Wilson Edwin Rex C Tallman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Parley Sheldon
Henry Wilson
Edwin Rex
C. Tallman
M. P. Cleghorn
Building Begins On Women’s Dormitory At Margaret Hall
Ground broken behind Margaret Hall for a new three story Women’s Building to house dormitories and classrooms. Constructed with pressed brick and fireproof design, the Benson and Marxer contract from Des Moines sets the total cost at about $75,000 for completion and furnishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hall
Benson & Marxer
Des Moines
St Patrick’s Day Parade Brought Campus Joyful Mayhem
On March 17 1910 engineers at the college staged a lively campus celebration with a green dress parade across the grounds. Civils wore green accents while others followed in a boisterous march ending with class room drawing tables. The day is remembered for its spirited demonstrations and songs honoring Saint Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineering Hall
Central Building
Kirk
St. Patrick
Civil Engineering Banquet At Odd Fellows Hall
The Civil Engineering society of Iowa State College holds its first banquet at the Odd Fellows hall this evening with a six course feast. Prof J B Kirkham serves as toastmaster and guests include Prof H B Walker, Prof L B Spinney, Rex Edgecomb, 3 W Byer, C Coykendall, and Dean Marston covering topics from specifications to the finished structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Engineering Society of
Iowa State College
Odd Fellows
J. B. Kirkham
H. B. Walker
L. B. Spinney
Rex Edgecomb
Ames and Drake Debate Tonight at Triangular Meet
The Triangular Debate brings Ames, Drake, and Grinnell together Friday evening. Ames negative team faces Drake here, affirmative clashes with Grinnell Scarlet and Black at Grinnell on Income Tax. Negative debaters are Burlingame Fuller and Quaife. Affirmative debaters are McCall Lungren and Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Grinnell
Ames
J. H. Burlingame
J. M. Fuller
B. L. Quaife
Tom McCall
A. F. Lungren
R. C. Palmer
Editor Conaway Heads to Colfax for Rheumatism Relief
Freeman R. Conaway left Monday for Colfax hoping water baths would allay a threatened attack of inflammatory rheumatism and enable him to report back soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conaway
Colfax
Freeman R. Conaway
Horrabin Lowest Bidder for City Paving Contract
At an adjourned city council meeting bids for the new paving were opened. After review, Wm Horrabin of Iowa City had the lowest overall figure, with his bids on preliminary work bringing the total lowest. The mayor was instructed to contract Horrabin for paving Onondaga and connected streets to Story and Northwestern tracks. A gas company letter said gas mains will be laid before paving starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Horrabin
Iowa City
B. J. Sweatt
Boone
Iowa
J. W. Turner Improvement Co
Des Moines
Western Paving Co
Miracle Concrete Corporation
Wm. Horrabin
New soil laboratories near completion at Ames
The soil department lab complex is almost finished with Easter occupancy planned for the bacteriology lab. Ames expects a top grade facility aiding instructors and students and a stronger soil bacteriology course than most schools. Beginning work labs won't be ready until term end and will not be used until next fall.
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Soil Department
Ames
Cinder Path Aims For May Peak As Track Team Grows
The cinder path aspirants train steadily in warm weather and approach their best form for May. Mosher will run the two mile though he is small, showing nerve and grit. Jack has trained the squad but will not assign special stunts yet. distance men face long grinds, sprinters short dashes, and weight men tosses and jogs as six weeks remain before meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosher
Jack
Clarke Mosher Elected Captain For 1911 Basketball Team
Clarke Mosher was elected captain of Ames basketball for 1911 at a called meeting. His leadership and two years of high class play at guard and forward promise a strong next season. The squad adds Teddy Waltrup and potential prep players, aiming for a fast, capable lineup a year ahead of the Iowa contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Mosher
Mosher
Iowa
Ames
Herbert
Walker
Chappell
Joe Brown
Teddy
Waltrup
Harry Brown
Sioux City
Dan McCarthy Jr Bitten by Dog Saturday
Dan McCarthy Jr was severely bitten by a dog on Saturday. His wounds are healing and he will be able to be out soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McCarthy Jr
President Storms Outlines Iowa State Growth and Reforms
Dr. A B Storms president of Iowa State College details progress over seven years including reorganized divisions Agriculture Engineering Veterinary Medicine and Science new deans for junior and senior colleges higher admission standards and a broader scientific basis for courses. He cites increased enrollment budgets facilities and a stronger faculty. A separate fire damaged Mrs Henry Hodson's Onondaga home with $1000 loss but full insurance. Popcorn wagon signals spring in Ames as Co E Smith resumes wagon service at Douglass and Main streets.
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A. B. Storms
Iowa State College
Sie
Agriculture
Veterinary Medicine
Stanton
Ames
Hodson
Henry Hodson
Onondaga
Northwestern
Co. E. Smith
College engineers visit Des Moines Auto Show
Electrical and mechanical students from the college were given a holiday last Friday to attend the Des Moines Auto Show. They toured the city and the event, gaining valuable hints and enjoying a productive outing. The students plan to attend the Auto Show annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Governor's Will to Be in Ames for Talks and Receptions
Mrs. B F Carroll wife of Iowa's governor will visit Ames Tuesday and Wednesday. She will speak at 2:30 in the library assembly room Tuesday with an informal reception afterward. She will address College girls in Alumni Hall from 5 to 6 Tuesday and speak to High School girls at 1:45 Wednesday, followed by a Priscilla club address at Mrs Pammel's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Carroll
Iowa
Ames
Greeley
Rogers and Grilley 4 Good Number at College Lecture
Rogers and Grilley presented the third program of the college lecture course at new Ag hall on Saturday night. The harp and reading act pleased the audience with high caliber playing and strong impersonation. Grilley, a longtime actor and Boston School of Oratory graduate, is noted for old man character work. The final lecture date is April 23 with the I. C. Glee Club scheduled to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Grilley
New Ag Hall
Mr. Grilley
Boston School of Oratory
Lyceum
I. S. C. Glee Club
Program of Teachers Meeting in Ames High School
Section five of the Story County Teachers Association meets at 9 AM on April 9 in the Ames high school assembly room. The program includes a Round Table on arithmetic methods led by Edith Ferguson, followed by a spelling contest for eighth grade and below, and language teaching methods with Emily Watkins. Rural pupils may enter the spelling contest. teachers to report names by postal card to F E King. Winners receive books for the Chautauqua county contest.
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Washington Township
Story County Teachers’ Association
Ames High School
Edith Ferguson
Emily Watkins
F. E. King
Ames
Iowa
New Lockers for the Aggie Athletes
The Aggie athletic teams receive eighty new steel lockers donated by the council. The fireproof sanitary lockers will be allotted to varsity members and as many other athletes as space allows, replacing worn storage for their clothes and equipment.
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Aggie
Ames High Declamatory Contest Rescheduled to April 5
The Ames high school declamatory contest date has moved to April 5 and will be staged in the Congregational church. Drills and other entertainment will be prepared for the event.
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Ames High School
Congregational Church
More resignations on the campus
Professor W. J. Kennedy of the Animal Husbandry department resigns to join Flynn Dairy Co of Des Moines as head of the dairy farm operations. The Flynn firm plans major expansion with a new plant at the alley of Atlantic Street and University Avenue and a baby milk program. Mrs. Alice Feuling also resigns as head of Domestic Science, August 1, and Miss Edith Carlton ends her Extension work with the college.
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W. J. Kennedy
Department of
T. F. Flynn
C. C. Knight
Frank P. Flynn
W. V. Flynn
Oliver J. Fay
Flynn Farm Company
Chicago
Atl Street
University Avenue
New York
Feuling
Alice Dynes
Iowa State College
Edith Carlton
Charlton
Miss Semmons An Honor Student of 1910 List
The official honor roll for 1910 lists D. W. McElroy of Keokuk at the top of electrical engineering and the overall school. Miss Mildred Semmons of Ames leads the science course and ranks second to McElroy in the student body, with active roles in college activities. Other honorees include Henry Wallace, C. H. Scheman, D. H. Bergman, J. J. Nicolay, Amy Parsons, E. S. Estel, and M. L. Beecher across various departments.
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Semmons
Strar Knapp
D. W. McElroy
Keokux
Mildred Semmons
McElroy
Miss Semmons
Ames High School
Ames
le Mars
Iowa
D. Wulroy
Henry Wallace
C. H. Scheman
D. H. Bergman
J. J. Nicolay
Amy Parsons
E. S. Estel
M. L. Beecher
Wettstein Orders Your Suit From Chicago Tailors
The Wettstein Tailoring firm plans to partner with the Royal Tailors of Chicago while continuing to make clothes locally. They will also offer custom suits at shelf-suit prices with in-house measuring. The Wettsteins urge customers to consult them for ordering or tailoring and warn about measurement errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wettstein
Wettstein Tailoring Compaq
Royal Tailors of
Chicago
Wettstein’s
Ames
Dr Crissman to Lecture in Ames
Pastor Dr oe D Crissman of the First Methodist Church of Ames will lecture Thursday evening April 7 under the auspices of the Fes Aid society. It will be his first lecture in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crissman
Oe D. Crissman
First Methodist Church of
Ames
Fes’ Aid Society
Methodist
Chu ‘Eh
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M. A. Manning
Carl &. Little
C. C. Tallman
W. D. Meltzer
George White
M. Hullibarger
Ames and Drake
Horrabin
Storms
Mrs. Carroll
A. H. and
D. BE
Prof. Kennedy
Fenling
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