Ames Plan Adopts Two Tickets for March Election
The Ames plan selects two tickets for March 30 with mayor candidates Galen Tilden and Van Chamberlain and a slate of aldermen across wards. The caucus filled the hall as Henry Wilson was chosen chairman by acclamation, while Maxwell and Sheldon faced notable shifts in support and a surprise mayoral result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen Tilden
van Chamberlain
Milo Manning
Carl Little
Ww. D. Meltzer
A . Potter
Geo White
Henry Wilson
Geo. W. O’brien
P. Qa Rich
Wilber Wilson
John Hoover
L. G. Hardin
Geo. Judisch
F. R. Conaway
Ed Rex
Prof
Erwin
Hardin
Citizen's Caucus
Ames
Dean Stanton
House
Wilson
Dr. Maxwell
George W. O’brien
One & Peoples
Citizens
Duntz
Pallot
Parley Sheldon
G. H. Maxwell
Tees
Sheldon
Maxwell
Col. McCarthy
Underwar
McCarthy
Tilden
Mr. Meltzer
F. x. Conaway
Potter
White
O'Brien
Tom Thompson
O. P. Rich
J. L. Snyder
Ben Edwards
Prof. Erwin
Fire destroys rooms at John Ashdown restaurant
A Thursday night blaze damaged the upstairs rooms of the John Ashdown restaurant. Mrs. Knight lost all her furniture and the stock downstairs was ruined by water and smoke. Insurance stood at 400 dollars for Mrs. Knight and 1000 dollars for Ashdown. Cause of the fire is unknown.
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John Ashdown
Louise Gaiter Rescued After Poison Incident
Louise Gaiter daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Gaiter swallowed a poisonous drug Friday morning. Prompt medical attention saved her life and she is now well and happy.
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Louise
Louise Gaiter
B. H. Gaiter
Ames Man Goes to Convention as 7th District Delegate
Do Quade was chosen as delegate to the National convention in Chicago after a Des Moines 7th District convention. He received every vote and the slate of delegates and alternates was decided without contest. Story county thanks Polk county and Marion county for harmony.
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Des Moines
Do @ Quade
Chicago
Hdoward J. Clark
Polk County
Story
Marion
Story County
Clark
Marion County
Quade
Hint
Books Are Read on the Farm Benefit Explained
A library bill allows township trustees to contract with a nearby town library to serve rural residents. The measure permits a tax up to one mill, with contracts set for definite sums. Ames and Nevada libraries attract country visitors and students, boosting use and support across towns.
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General Assembly
Nevada
Ames
Ames City
Democratic County Convention to Name Seven Delegates
Story county Democrats meet at the Nevada courthouse on March 21 1908 at 2 30 PM to select seven delegates and seven alternates for the state Democratic convention in Cedar Rapids on March 26 1908. The call is issued by T J Matheny county chairman.
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Story County
Court House
Nevada
Cedar Rapids
Democratic Party
Story Democracy
Missouri
Arkansas
Polk
Des Moines
Walt Butler
Evans
Democratic State Committee
Iowa
T. J. Matheny, Co
Delegates Planned for Democratic Convention
The Ames Intelligencer reports Parley Carl and Joan call to form a delegation team. John Doe and Richard Roe are expected as other two Story county delegates to the Democratic convention.
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Does
Roes
Ames Intelligencer
Carl
Joan
John Doe
Richard Roe
Story County
Jeweil Record
Ames School Fire Drill Highlights Fire Safety Upgrades
Following a deadly Collingwood fire, Ames conducted school fire drills in all buildings. A Central Building visit showed rapid evacuation in 90 seconds, with updated safety measures including a steam boiler, readily attached hoses, reduced furnace heat, and consideration of external heating plants and fire escapes.
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Collingwood
Ames
Shannon
Semi-Centennial of the College at Ames
Fifty years ago a bill authorizing Ames College was signed and Iowa State College became a state institution. A Thanksgiving Day service is planned, with a chapel program to honor the milestone as the community marks the semi centennial.
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Ames College
Iowa State College
Proverbial Advice on Living in the Moment
A reflective line urges happiness by living today for its sake without concern for tomorrow. It emphasizes seizing present joy over future anxieties and encourages mindful immediacy.
Flag Pole Raised on Iowa State Campus
A brass ball topped flag pole was planted on the Iowa State College campus Monday. It stands where an old windmill once stood before students removed it. Old Glory will wave from the new campus addition, marking a fitting symbol for the state institution.
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Iowa State College
Nevada and Ames libraries inspire community stock interest
The piece urges public support for libraries in Ames and Nevada highlighting growth at Ames and Nevada as a longstanding, well sustained public good. It calls for local residents to consider purchasing stock to fund more books and better facilities, sharing ownership of a community resource.
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Ames
Nevada
Editors and Babies in Story County Allegations
The Ames Intelligencer accused Story county editors of few editorial babies in the past year. Guy Mills contests the claim citing a baby in his home. Boreman of the Cole Observer adds a disclaimer noting three births among Story county editors in the year.
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Claude Campbell
Ames Intelligencer
Story County
Rod
Reland
Guy Mills
McCalisburg Tribune
Boreman
Cole Observer
Jewell Record
Liszt Quips He'll Eat for Two at Dinner
A hostess alarmed by thirteen guests at a Liszt dinner is reassured when the composer jokes that he will eat for two. This light remark reflects Liszt's witty, calm demeanor as reported by the Democratic Telegram.
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Liszt
Democratic Telegram
Rope accident wounds ex-Alderman in West Ames
Ex-Alderman T. J. Wilcon of the 4th ward was struck by a heavy rope while moving a house in West Ames. The rope broke and lashed his leg, already healing from a prior injury, leaving a severe flesh laceration. He remains bedbound for many days as doctors treat the wound and his leg is elevated by rope and pulley.
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T. J. Wilcon
West Ames
North Western cuts art programs at Iowa parks
The North Western railway abandons its landscape policy replacing Jerry Sexton who managed state parks with section men. Floriculture and horticulture work are dropped to save costs. Sexton is dismissed as the road prioritizes bonds and railway upkeep over park beauty.
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Jerry Sexton
State of
Iowa
Jerry
Wall Street
School election stance splits editorials on superintendent retention
The Ames Intelligencer backs voter choice on retaining the superintendent while the Observer argues the current system is better. The piece notes low voter turnout, policy risks, and critiques of a rival clique. It praises Colo's education board as representative and warns against changing procedures for Cole.
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Ames Intelligencer
Observer
Conaway
Colo
Board of Education
Cole
The Cambridge Boys Idea
Cambridge Leader notes a call for high school boys to work on Saturdays to earn money for the Athletic Association. The plan aims to involve students in fund raising through weekend labor.
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Cambridge Boys
The
Athletic Association
Cambridge
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Lake Young
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Wilcox
N-W. R. BR
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Sexton
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