Parley Sheldon Becomes Mayor in Ames Administration
Parley Sheldon takes office as mayor of Ames with strong council backing. The administration is endorsed by three re-elected aldermen and a full slate of city officials including M. P. Cleg horn and C. C. Tallman as at large aldermen, ward aldermen First through Fourth, Treasurer M. A. Manning, and Assessor Carl L. Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Parley Sheldon
M. P. Cleghorn
C. C. Tallman
D. Meltzer
George White
M. Hullibarger
W. R. Lambert
M. A. Manning
Carl L. Little
Carl Little
Meltzer
White
Hullibarger
Wilson
Sheldon
Mr. Wilson
Iowa
Ames votes endorse current city administration in strong showing
M A Manning for treasurer and Carl Little for assessor won clear majorities. Ward aldermen also reelected with little opposition, signaling strong support for the administration. The Intelligencer notes personal clashes arose but praises the voters’ choice of proactive leaders and a forward program for Ames.
Parley Sheldon Faces Busy Summer Projects
Col Parley Sheldon plans a packed slate including office block construction paving electric line work Chautauqua management auditorium and grounds development public utilities water supply fire protection and city hall construction along with seed corn testing and continued administration for widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Parley Sheldon
Rumors of Professors’ Dismissal Denied by College Board
The college board denies rumors that any faculty members face expulsion or that a committee of deposters exists. Professors Boyd and Lambert assure Dean Stanton there is no truth to the reports, which originated from unauthorized sources and spreading through Des Moines papers. The board seeks harmony and cooperation across departments.
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Board of Control
Des Moines
Boyd
Lambert
Dean Stanton
Intelligencer
Board In Justice
Boone editors host profitable Iowa convention in Boone
The Upper Des Moines association met in Boone for a productive convention discussing newspaper conduct and job offices. Speakers praised Iowa prospects, with Lafe Young urging focus on Iowa growth over western boosters. The event featured music, a reception, and hospitality from Boone merchants. the group plans to meet again in June at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Young, Jr
Greater Des Moines
Iowa
West
Earth
California
Florida
Young
Boone
Intelligencer
Dave Brant
Iowa City Republican
Taft
Joe Cannon
Sam Moore
Prince of Good Fellows
Iowa City
Ames Merchants Duped by Charm in Alluring Shoplifting Ruse
A young woman with striking gold hair posed as a niece of M. A. Manning of the Ames Savings Bank and obtained goods from multiple merchants. She carried items valued at about 5560 with plumes and millinery, and fled Saturday. Mrs. Manning denied knowledge of a niece and investigators seek the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Merchants
M. A. Manning
Ames Savings Bank
Bridal
de Milo
Buffalo Skull Found In Riverbank Near Ames
George Simms unearthed a well preserved buffalo skull three and a half miles northeast of Ames from the Skunk river bank. The skull is on display at the Intelligencer office front window, with interest in uncovering more skeleton remains possibly forming a mound.
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Skunk River
Ames
George Simms
Intelligencer
Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Simms
Birth dispute over a Hanson baby at Brint and L. O. Hanson
Mr and Mrs Hanson claim a newborn boy based on a newspaper notice but a mix up with a rural mailbox label led them to contact Brint Hanson. The paper clarifies the date and home of the birth, and Judge Lee may be asked to settle the controversy.
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Hanson
Intelligencer
Brint Hanson
L. O. Hanson
Stork
Brint’s
L. O
Lee
Solomon
Record Snake Slaying Set at Boone by Officer Wilbert
William Wilbert a special officer with the local police department claims to have killed forty two snakes in one day at Boone on Easter Sunday. He notes he has not taken a drink for twenty nine years and credits his restraint to that record hunting day.
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Boone
William Wilbert
Wilbert
Register and Leader
All Fools Day Pranks Warned and Refined
A Harper's Weekly excerpt lists April Fools ideas while cautioning breaches of promise suits. It notes removing roofs of local buildings and muffling church bells, warns against sending fake chocolate with a golf ball, and suggests realistic pranks such as waxed pearls and hidden ice in pianos. Additional mischief includes locking a teacher out overnight and forcing him to recite without a book, with a tip to involve school board sons.
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Carnegie Library
Presbyterian Church
Harper’s Weekly
Ames High to Stage Senior Class Play April 22
Ames high school plans its senior class play on April 22 using Myrtle Reed’s At the Sign of the Jack o Lantern. Miss McElrath trains the cast, rearranging lines to fit each performer, and a strong ensemble is expected with Harlan Carr and Richard Chester headlining roles.
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Ames
Myrtle Reed
Miss McElrath
Harlan Carr
Kenneth Kelse
Richard Chester
Clyde Griffith
Harold Perkins
Frank Beach
Israel Skiles
Morris van Auren
Henry Blake
Rollin Thomas Ebenezer Holmes
Arthur Storm
Dorothy Carr
June Dunham
Sarah Smithers
Laura Gibson
Holmes
Reba King
Belinda Dodd
Hermine Knapp
Elaine St. Claire
Nellie Noble
Beautify the Yards Lecture by Prof Erwin
Prof A T Erwin will present an illustrated talk on Home Yards for Ames ladies on Wednesday April 6 at 3 PM in the city library. At 4 PM he will show pictures to the school children. The Civic Improvement Society plans a prize for best flower garden by students. the lecture is seen as inspiration.
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A. T. Erwin
Ames
Erwin
Civic Improvement Society
Prof. Erwin
Ames Chautauqua Declamatory Contest Details
The Ames high school declamatory contest will be held April 5 at 8:00 PM at the Congregational Church to select a county Chautauqua representative. Contestants include Beulah Hoot Lucile Aplin Nellie Noble Julia Arnold and Harriet Kintsley with music and children’s drills. Admission is 25 cents and the winner receives 5 dollars in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames High School
Congregational Church
Beulah Hoot
Lucile Aplin
Nellie Noble
Patsy
Julia Arnold
Harriet Kintsley
W. P. George
the Chautauqua
Spelling Contest Plan for Story County Schools
Story County plans a countywide spelling contest with local rural contests on May 21 1910. Supervisors from multiple townships will conduct district contests with prizes for eighth and seventh grade winners and county participation at Ames.
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Story County
Sherman
Lincoln
Zearing
Supt
Figert
Warren
McCallisbore
Pierce
Howard
Roland
Stutaman
Lafayette
Story City
Supt. Street
Franklin
Gilbert Station
Torp
Washington
Ames
King
Milford
Nevada
Scott
Grant
Nims
Richland
Fernald
Feroo
New Albany
Dr McWilliams In Critical Health After Illness
Dr. McWilliams remains critically ill with extended fears for his recovery as doctors treat him and monitor his condition over several hours.
Be careful about the things you kick tomorrow
A brief warning appears to urge caution about actions planned for the next day. The wording suggests mindful behavior and forethought to avoid unintended consequences. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Board Comes to Locate Vet House in Ames
The board of control of educational institutions will arrive in Ames Friday morning to inspect college affairs and locate the new veterinary building authorized for construction this year. Several campus locations have been suggested, pleasing some and displeasing others. It is not expected they will relocate students or close the mechanical engineering department on opening day.
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Board of Control of
Ames
Iowa City
Mechanical Engineering
Ames Sees Strenuous Practice Ahead For Football Season
Vacation workouts begin with double sessions as Jack directs 11 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 4 PM drills. Team in good shape. spring rules debate looms, final committee meeting set for April 29. Ames aims for a strong fall with Captain Scott leading a deep, capable squad.
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Ames
Aggies
Williams
Scott
Chapel
Fulton
Smith
Ketman
Jewell
Troeger
TeVeltrup
Hunt
Harte
Cockerell
la Sourd
Vincent
McCoy
Congregational Convention Dates Moved to April 26 27
The Congregational convention now runs April 26 and 27 due to conflicts with MCA meetings. The change was approved to avoid scheduling clashes.
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Don
Cleghorn
OSS. Ee Ee
Tallman
Ae Oe
Col. Parley Sheldon
Ames Chautauqua
Ira J. Scott
Chautauqua Association
J. Scott
BOARD
VET House
Jack
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