Moore and Holden Seek Iowa Governor Race
A Des Moines Times-Republican report outlines potential gubernatorial bids by Ernie Moore of Cedar Rapids and Prof. Perry Greeley Holden of Ames. Holden defends his record, denies graft, and says he will present his work to the people, while Moore argues about the value of Holdens' extension programs and short courses.
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Perry Greeley Holden
R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Moore
P. G
Holden
Mr. Moore
Times-Republican
Des Moines
Ernie Moore
Agricultural Extension Department
State College
Ames
Agricultural College
State House
Representativ Moore
Iowa
Western land remarks echoed in Des Moines interview
A Des Moines resident recalls being unknowingly interviewed about western land during a station stop. He explains that a Des Moines newspaper later published quotes from him and notes spending $25 on postage for inquiries. He asserts no state funds funded his actions and insists he has profited from no private enterprises due to his official role. He adds support for Mr Moo’s gubernatorial bid and urges public choice.
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Sebastian
The
Rock Iand
Ames
Ting
Des Moines
Moo
New Route Proposed for Des Moines Interurban Entry
Pred M. Hubbell writes to Col. Parley Sheldon and receivers for Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Railway proposing a faster entry for the interurban to Des Moines. Using Des Moines Western tracks from northeast Des Moines to East Sixth then Court Avenue to West Fifth, south to an interurban shed over Cherry Street between Union Depot and courthouse. Union Station could serve both interurban and steam roads, avoiding the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul objection.
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M. Hubbell
Parley Sheldon
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railway
Des Moines
Hubbell
Des Moines & Western
East Sixth
Court Avenue
West Fifth Street
Cherry Street
Union Depot
Court House
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern
Des Moines Union
Des Moines City Railway
Union Station
Town Lines Divided and Belle Plaine as New HQ
An order effective April 30 places Belle Plaine as the eastern Iowa division headquarters for the Chicago and Northwestern railway. William Walliser of Winona Minnesota leads the division with dispatchers clerks and an operator. Freight crews will change at Belle Plaine while through passenger trains run Clinton to Boone. The Belle Plaine yards will be enlarged and the Luzerne to Belle Plaine double track rebuilt at an estimated cost of 750000 dollars. Ames and Des Moines branches move under Belle Plaine jurisdiction.
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Belle Plaine
Eastern
Clinton
Boone
Luzerne
Ames
Des Moines
Ames in an Imposing Flac Father Munn Returns
Mr H L Munn returns from California after a year and a half away and praises Ames. He praises the C N W station, street paving, and new main street lighting and says he is proud to call Ames home. He doubts he will ever leave.
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Father Munn
California
Ames
H. L. Munn
Iowa
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Mr. Munn
Main Street
Mrs Moser Injured In Runaway Pony Cart Incident
Mrs Moser riding with her granddaughter in a pony cart last Thursday became frightened by the animal. She jumped and fell on her elbow, dislocating it. She was carried home three and a half miles east of town and made as comfortable as possible.
Commencement Day Speaker Named for June 8
New York's greatest pulpit orator will deliver the commencement day address at the college on Thursday morning June 8 and then give the principal address at the District Epworth League convention in the Methodist church that evening.
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New York
The Intelligencer Finds New Home and Room to Grow
The Intelligencer moves into a new building erected by Mr. John Cole for a tiny rink. The quarters are roomy, light, sanitary and solid, with access on Story Street and the alley. The move will expand printing and job work capacity, with a possible new book inside within a year and additional equipment for large projects.
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John Cole
Story Street
Iide
Brodie to Lead Yakima Irrigation Experiment in Summer
R W Brodie, Iowa Agricultural College graduate, will lead the irrigation experiment work in Yakima Valley near Zillah under the United States Department of Agriculture. Stephen O Jayne of Spokane has completed arrangements for equipment on the 10 acre experimental farm. The study will cover fruit irrigation and alfalfa growth.
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Odie
Washington
Yakima Valley
Spokane
R. W. Brodie
Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
Iowa
Stephen O. Jayne
United States Department of Agriculture
Zillah
Ames Man Nominated to Iowa Academy Officers
At the Iowa Academy of Science meeting in Cedar Rapids on April 29 an Ames college man was chosen as an officer for the next year. Elected were L. Begeman president A. A. Bennett first vice president C N Kinney second vice president L F Ross secretary Geo F Kay treasurer and executive committee members B H Batley H M Kelley H S Conrad.
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Iowa Academy of Science Association
Cedar Rapids
Ames College
L. Begeman
State Teachers’ College
A. A. Bennett
Ames Agricultural College
C N. Kinney
Drake University
Des Moines
L. F. Ross
Geo. F. Kay
State University of
Honor Students Across College Departments Named
The list of honor students for this year features W. E. Wilbur, C. H. Cooley, A. H. Beitel, Howard A. Vaughn, Shirley Storm, Maude Arnold, R. S. Porter, M. R. Toistrup, B. A. Stewart and others. These students had the highest four year averages in their respective departments including Vet and Dairy.
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W. E. Wilbur
C. H. Cooley
E. B
A. H. Beitel
M. E
Howard A. Vaughn
A. H
Shirley Storm
H. E
Maude Arnold
R. S. Porterfield
Vet
M. R. Toistrup
Dairy
B. A. Stewart
Pythian Sisters Hold Iowa District Convention in Boone
The District convention of the Pythian Sisters of Iowa met in Boone at the K P hall on Tuesday. About 150 delegates and visitors attended from towns across the state, including twelve from Ames, concluding the day with a dancing party in the evening.
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Iowa
Pythian Sisters
Boone
Ames
K. P. Hall
Vote for New High Friday Next Week
Ames voters face a special election to decide on educational matters and the town's future facilities. The old building is crowded and unsanitary, and barriers to progress have been removed for this pivotal vote. Women may vote and are urged to show resolve at the polls. Weston to Kenyon: Weston, Webster City secretary, is urged for a high office. described as discreet and diplomatic by Judge Lee, with strong ties to north Iowa politics.
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Ames
Iowa
Des Moines
Kenyon
Weston
Lee
Uring
Washington
Ames High contestants named for Chautauqua declamatory contest
May 12 set to test Ames High School declamatory contestants at Chautauqua. Participants include Laura Niles Anita Meltzer Harriett Kintzley Ethel Briggs Oberon Hollman Hanah Valentine Hazel Johnson Beulah Hoot and Frank Mixa.
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Ames High School
Chautauqua
Laura Niles
Anita Meltzer
Harriett Kintzley
Ethel Briggs
Oberon Hollman
Hanah Valentine
Hazel Johnson
Beulah Hoot
Frank Mixa
Fowle Sought as Pastor in Grand Island Nebraska
Grand Island Nebraska, an industrial center, seeks Rev. Walter L. Fowle for the leading Baptist church. A church committee secretly arrived to hear him preach, including the president of Grand Island Baptist College. No call has been offered yet. Fowle may choose the field after studying the opportunity during his Sunday visit.
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Fowle
Grand Island
Nebraska
Walter L. Fowle
The
Baptist College
Boone Saloons Stay Open As Five-Year Fight Ends
The Boone News-Republican reports the Citizen's League failed to close the saloons after examining petition legality and election rules. League chairman L. V. Harpel said no legal path remained to oust the saloons, though the Civic League will stay active with the Commercial Association to promote orderly industry and good labor in Boone.
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Boone News-Republican
Citizen's League
Preent L. V. Harpel
News-Republican
League
Teague
Messrs
Harper
Fry
Gance
Hart
Ritz
Heaps
Citizen's League 1
Civic League
Boone Commercial Association
Ames Events List May to August
A condensed schedule of Ames events includes senior receptions at Association Hall on May 6 and graduation week May 26 to May 30 with class day exercises, music recitals at Ag Hall May 27 and June 3, college commencement at Methodist church June 8, and the Ames Chautauqua August 9 to 18. Reverend W I Fowle, Rev J address, and Dr N W Hillis are among named speakers. Events feature alumni banquet May 29 and Decoration Day May 30 with various performances by students and glee clubs.
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Association Hall
Ag. Hall
Methodist
W. I. Fowle
Methodist Church
Joseph Newton
Cedar Rapids
E. W. Stanton
Mme
Lucile Tewksbury
David Dugan
Boys’ Glee Club
Barbour Buys Stock From Cap Kooser Garage
Tom Barbour purchased the stock in Cap Kooser s garage on Monday while Kooser retains ownership of the building. Fleetwood joins Barbour as repairman. Kooser has not decided his plans for the summer.
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Barbour
Cap Kooser
Tom Barbour
Fleetwood
Mr. Barbour
Kooser
Big Engines Move Through on Coast-Bound Freight Trains
Two more 205 ton Baldwins roll through for the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company. These engines with low wheels are built for heavy loads and slow speed. Each costs about 18000 dollars. In three months thirty two such engines have passed this line.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Oregon, Washington Railroad & Naigation Company
Mail counting at the post office and new address rule
A May mail counting program begins at the post office counting every mail type including letters cards periodicals and merchandise. A new rule requires publishers to update addresses or face penalties to improve service and reduce subscriber annoyance.
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Bosworth
Medical Society Meeting in Story County at Dr Maxwell’s Office
The Story County Medical Society held its quarterly meeting at Dr. Maxwell’s office Tuesday afternoon with unusually large attendance and several visitors. President OConnor of Nevada presided. Censors were Drs. Dyer Ames Juel Maxwell and Smith Nevada. Dr. Woodberry Cole and Dr. Budge Ames were voted into membership. Prof Judisch IA State College Veterinary Department spoke on drug incompatibilities. Dr. Dyer presented a paper on nasal obstructions and Dr. Smith Nevada reviewed fetal circulation.
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Medical Society
Story County Medical Society
Maxwell
O'Connor
Nevada
Board of Censors
Dyer
Ames
Juel
Smith
Woodberry
Cole
Budge
Judisch
Veterinary Department
Iowa State College
Sunday School Missionary Ames Pastor Enters Religious Work
Leonard S. Fowle named Missionary for the American Sunday School Union with headquarters in Osceola Iowa. He will visit his Ames relatives this week before departing for new work amid well wishes from local friends. Rev Walter I Fowle reports record missionary activity in Iowa Baptist work. Council adjourns for two weeks with meeting set to resume on the 15th.
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Leonard S. Fowle
American Sunday School Union
Osceola
Iowa
Ames
Walter I. Fowle
State Board of Baptist State Convention
Des Moines
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Ender
Commo
Story Stree
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Sunday School
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