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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
1
Col. James P. Donahue, owner of The Colfax hotel, demonstrates relentless optimism as he outlines expansion plans and recalls a costly yet successful build. He cites robust return visitors from Chicago and Midwest cities and asserts Colfax waters attract guests while promising a future addition of one hundred rooms.
Mr and Mrs William Crooks marked their fifty years of marriage with a quiet celebration at 1202 Duff Avenue Ames Iowa. They wed March 18 1860 in Jackson County Ohio and moved to Pekin Kansas before settling in Nevada then Ames. Their seven children and twenty one grandchildren joined about fifty guests for a noon dinner and a cake inscribed 1860 1910.
Ames voters hear that Supt F E King will not seek re election after turning Ames schools around in four years He doubled high school attendance and graduates led a top Iowa teaching staff and mentions a possible academy or private business future for him.
The Iowa State College branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the physics department announce the second annual electrical show in Engineering Hall and Engineering Annex on April 13. Last year 3 000 to 4 000 attended and praised the event. Admission is free and preparations are under way to surpass last year with new exhibits and enhanced facilities.
Parley and Henry faced questions as voters consider a banker candidate. The campus imposes strict drill rules with many new recruits. On Wednesday dress parade showcased 500 khaki cadets marching to martial music led by band members in blue. The spectacle boosts campus pride and hints military maneuvers may crown commencement events.
Iowa youths aged 10 to 18 may enter in varieties including Corn Grow ing Oats Growing Garden and Potato Growing plus Sewing and Cooking contests. Last year 600 participants won 5000 in premiums at the Junior Corn Show and Judging at Ames. Entries receive instructional circulars on germination seed preparation cultivation pests and harvest notes plus guidance from the state college. Send inquiries to A V Storms Extension Department Ames Iowa.
Dr. Jennie Ghrist writes of Ames travelers' reception in Honolulu aboard the Cleveland on February 5. The party toured the city, met Bishop Restarick, visited mission schools, and observed royal sites, parks, sugar cane fields, and cultural contrasts before a thirteen day voyage toward Japan.
Earl T. Main, cashier at Williamsfield State Bank, died in Monday Rock Island wreck. L. J. Baird, president of the bank before moving to Marshall, was called to Marshall to arrange burial. Main, 28, leaves a wife, mother and sister. body sent to Williamsfield for burial.
Farmers are hard at work as fields resemble a typical May scene with corn husked and preparations underway for early seeding and planting.
The contenders have aligned to back the measures advanced by the departing administration, signaling unified backing ahead of the transition.
The Intelligencer urges Ames voters to turn out for the upcoming city election on Monday. Services highlight two mayoral candidates Parley Sheldon and Henry Wilson, both former mayors with solid records, plus candidates for treasurer M A Manning assessor Carl E Little and aldermen at large C C Tallman M P Cleghorn Edwin Rex. Voters are reminded to vote early and often to keep Ames growing.
Henry Wilson outlines his platform including improved Ames College car service, removal of railroad stock yards from residence districts, stricter pav ing contracts, fire protection in the Fourth Ward, milk and meat inspection, library support, public decency, better water supply and lights, and economy in administration. He asks voters to mark a cross opposite his name.
In a platform statement Parley Eldon defends a 25 year public service record in Ames. He asserts loyalty to the city, cites support for the Interurban and electric lines, public improvements, sewerage, and public health measures, and invites voters to judge him by merit over prejudice. He emphasizes no personal financial stake in the Interurban.
Judges Rev. W. J. Minchin Prof. Coover and Miss Maisy Schreiner were called to Des Moines Friday evening to judge the Des Moines vs Kansas City high school debate on trust regulation. Des Moines won and Ames supplied all three judges.
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