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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
Legislature Meddling in State Educational Affairs
Nevada Representative critiques a Des Moines trend to meddle with educational institutions arguing for cautious inquiry before enacting inconsistent measures. He defends legislative competence to supervise and questions boards of trustees' exclusive knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
General Assembly
Nevada
Payne
Special to the Jour nal and News-Republican use criticized
The Nevada Journal and the Boone News-Republican are pressured to credit Intelligencer material rather than republishing as specials. Critics label such practice humbug journalism noting examples like the Inter-urban Courtship, Meltzer farm sale, Ames Semi-Centennial, and Holden defense without proper credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Journal
Boone News-Republican
News-Republican
Intelligencer
Meltzer
Ames
Prof
Holden
Too Late to Kick Now Is a Journal Critique
The Manson Journal denounces a man aided by the paper and its proprietors during his campaign. It contends the editors must not lie to win votes and urges voters to defeat any candidate who relies on deceit. The piece notes it is too late for punishment but calls for accountability and publication of the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Manson Journal
Captain Greeley Drives Ames Hotel Ambition
On his birth anniversary Captain Greeley vowed Ames should gain a credit worthy hotel. He warned that if local financiers hesitate he will fund the project himself, showing the nerve to proceed if he decides it is his duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Greeley
Ames
Ames Post Office Project Moves Ahead With Funds
The city receives the first installment of a $60,000 government appropriation for a post office building. $50,000 remains for construction as deeds and abstracts are in order. The government sold the ground years ago for a nominal price and now the site returns at a satisfactory value. Building operations to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Congress Should Share Work Instead of Relying on One Man
A speaker argues that the 891 members of Congress should divide responsibilities rather than burdening a single individual. He notes Uncle Joe will turn 73 on May 7, implying age-related strain on leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of the United States
Joe
Hubbard Leads Iowa Fans With Stand for Principle
Congressman Hubbard gains strong support in Iowa as he fights for a principle, showing resolve regardless of cabinet or patronage outcomes when speakership distributions are made.
Col Sheldon outlines demolition to free site for Morris block
Col Sheldon says the old livery stable will be torn down as soon as Frank Morris moves to his new building. Excavations will start for Morris’s large new business block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Sheldon
Frank Morris
Political Debate Over Cannon Speakership Retired
The remark suggests public preference for Mr. Cannon to retire from the speakership. It reflects a sentiment that growth in leadership would satisfy national expectations and stabilize legislative leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Iowa Delegation Seeks Tariff Reform via Allies
The passage claims most Iowa congress members except Mr. Hubbard have wed Joe Cannon to push reform. It suggests reforming tariffs through their allies rather than the progressives, hinting at political maneuvering within the party and trust relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Congress
Mr. Hubbard
Joe Cannon
Four New Buildings Started This Week In Ames
Despite the blizzard Ames kept building pace with four new construction starts this week. Local crews reported uninterrupted operations and steady material delivery, signaling resilient progress across the town’s development projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Boone town reports eighteen houses of worship
The Boone Democrat, after harsh reaction to a Herald remark about churchgoing, defends Boone with a claim that the town has eighteen churches all well filled each Sabbath. The Herald replies urging restraint and accuracy in reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Democrat
Herald
Boone
Democrat
Tryig
Solomon
Story City Herald
Knocker theme stirs Minnesota Editorial Association session
At the Minnesota Editorial Association meeting in St Paul February 18 19 editor J E Childs of the Waseca Herald defended public critics or knockers led by Charles B Schurman of West St Paul and asserted that without knockers figures like Washington Lincoln and Jefferson would not have pushed progress The speaker praised Jim Hill and warned against stifling critical voices calling for more knocker influence to steer public life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Editorial Association
St. Paul
Charles 8. Schurman
West St. Paul
Jim” Hill
J. E. Childs
Waseca Herald
Mr. Childs
Martin Luther
God
Republic
Washington
Franklin and
Jefferson
Jim Hill
Hill
Organ Dedication Recital Priced Affordably in Ames
Ames residents can attend the pipe organ dedication with tickets at 75 cents for reserved seats 50 cents general admission and 25 cents for children under 12. The article notes Dr Falk's concerts are usually 1.00 per ticket elsewhere. It urges support for the instrument in Ames as a valuable city asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Birth of Master Charles Austin Wettstein in Newton
Mr and Mrs A A Wettstein announce the birth of their first child Master Charles Austin Wettstein born March 16 in Newton Iowa. He is named for the patron saint and will have a formal celebration after Mr Wettstein's 30th birthday. The family previously lived in Berne Switzerland where Charles Austin was born March 20 1879. They came to Newton in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wettstein
Charles Austin Wettstein
Charles Austin
Shrine Temple
Des Moines
Wettstein
Berne
Switzerland
Newton
Iowa
A Trip to Yellowstone Park Featured in Oak Leaves
Oak Leaves from Oakland School Des Moines editors Ross Carrell Donald Murphy and Abraham Davidson publish interesting pieces by Ross Carrell on Yellowstone Park and Helen Knotts on The Legend of the Church of the Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland School
Des Moines
Ross Carrell
Donald Murphy
Abraham Davidson
Yellowstone Park
Ames
Helen Knotts
W. T. Smith
Church of the Indian
Pils O
A Heavenly Race Demands Thy Zeal and an Immortal Crown
A devotional poem fragment urges persistent prayer as the Christian duty and source of comfort. It exhorts believers to watch and pray in pain fear guilt and distress, trusting Jesus to meet all needs when spoken in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Joseph Hart
College Chapel Guest Preacher for Sunday Service
Dr. J. C. Butcher, longtime missionary in India, will speak at the Sunday chapel address with Dr. O. H. Cessna serving as chaplain coordinating the service.
The Christian Church Evangelistic Campaign Ends
J. T. Houser, minister, leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Arnold as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m on The Thing Most Needful. Endeavor at 6 30 p m and sermon at 7 30 on Paul Before Agrippa. Come bring a friend and give your hearts to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
J. T. Houser
Arnold
Paul
Ogrippa
Church Schedule Promises Evening Sermons and Classes
Walter I. Fowle, minister, leads Bible School at 9 45 a.m. Sermon at 11 00 a.m. titled The Temptation of Jesus. Junior Union at 3 00 p.m. B Y P O at 6 30 p.m. Sermon The Builder of the Build ings at 7 30 p.m. Details reflect a full church program for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter I. Fowle
Jesus
Junior Union
Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Special organ recital
Andrew M. Shea serves at 9:45 a. m. Sunday School at 11:00 a. m. Sermon The Home by Pastor at 6:30 p. m. Epworth League topics Facing our Record at 7:30 p. m. Rev John C. Butcher D. D. of India preaches. Hear the new organ played by Dr Falk Monday March 22 1909 Tickets at Kooser's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
Epworth League
John C. Butcher
D. D
India
Falk
Kooser’s
Lutheran services set with Norwegian and English sermons
Prof. I. A. Guello of Jewell Junction will preach at 11:00 a.m. in Norwegian and at 8:00 p.m. in English at the Lutheran church. The Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Martin Erics Thursday afternoon March 25 at two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
I. A. Guello
Jewell Junction
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Martin Erics
Churches of Ames Unite for Laymen Missionary Conference
Ames churches form local committee to organize a state wide Laymen Missionary Conference in Des Moines on the 23rd to 25th with delegates from Congregational Methodist Christian Baptist United Brethren. Capt K W Brown chairs the Ames group with Marion Capps as secretary and aims to boost missions and evangelization across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Churchmen of
Ames
Congregational Church
Marshalltown
A. B. Noble
Ed. Rex
Marion Capps
Melvin Brooks
J. J. Grove
Clyde Kentzley
J. H. Cresswell
Capt
K. W. Brown
United Brethers
Perry Clark
Joe Doggett
Iowa
Des Moines Mission Conference Address by Ames Pastor
Reverend Mr Fowie delivered an address at the Iowa state mission conference held at the First Baptist Church in Des Moines last week. Attending from Ames were Prof and Mrs Criswell, Mrs Brown Lydia Brown Ray McCrory Forest Cameron Mrs Hannegan and the local Baptist pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowie
Criswell
Brown
Lydia Brown
Ray McCrory
Forest Cameron
Hannegan
The
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of
Des Moines
Fowle
Ames
Iowa
Roup Honored as Mathematics Professor at Coronado
Cc J Roup, Ames graduate 1902 and 1906 Minnesota Law, is named professor of mathematics at the military school in Coronado California. Friends send congratulations. He is the son of Mr J S Roup of Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. J. Roup
Ames
Minnesota University of Law
Military School
Coronado
Calif
J. S. Roup
White's Hardware Store Cleaned Items Requested
A note requests anyone with items to clean to send them to White's Hardware Store. Mutual phone 475 and contact O. A. Jones are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Mutual Phone
O. A. Jones
Prof Falk Delights Bloomington With Popular Organ Concert
The Bloomington Leader praises Prof. Falk as the city’s greatest organ master to visit. His concert last evening at Christ Church drew a crowded, door to door audience, proving organ concerts can be popular and memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Falk
Christ Church
Jones Delivers Mutual Phone Call Offer
A terse note mentions mutual phone contact via number 475 and signs A. Jones. The fragment provides limited context but indicates a communication offer linked to a person named A. Jones.
Insurance Agents McCartney and Judge Serve Ames Iowa
The American Fidelity Co. insures bank burglary employers liability automobiles and plate glass with agents McCartney and Judge based in Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Fidelity Co
McCartney & Judge
Ames
Iowa
Dr Falk Praised as World Class Organist
Jamestown N Y Journal lauds Dr Falk as a leading organist with rare ability. It notes his technical knowledge and skill, and marvels at his organ management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown, N. Y
Falk
See the most complete line of Wall Paper at Loughran & Bauer's
A local advertisement promotes a full assortment of wallpaper at Loughran and Bauer's store. The notice highlights a wide variety for home decor and interior design projects available to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loughran & Bauer's
Loughran & Bauer
Inauguration contrast: Taft ceremony vs Jackson era
The piece contrasts Taft's inauguration as a cheap affair with the more austere ceremonies of Andrew Jackson's time, lamenting the modern expense and spectacle versus earlier simplicity. It emphasizes the perceived drift in national ceremony and cost between eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Jackson
Story City wedding costs rise since earlier inaugurations
In Story county the cost of an ordinary wedding has risen dramatically over four decades, reflecting broad wealth and progress. The piece contrasts past and present expenditures, noting the shift in domestic fortunes since primitive days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Story City
Black Crow Belief Stirs Mockingbird Debate
A quotation from the Atlanta Constitution discusses a boastful black crow who thinks himself superior, living and dying in the belief that no mockingbird can beat him, illustrating racial arrogance in a satirical light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brier Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. R. and
M. C. Conaway
Congressman Hubbard
Hubbard
Pona Saki
Aia
Churches OF Ames
UNITE
Mutual Phone 475
A. Jones
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