Mother's Day Traditions and Flower Guide Across the Nation
An article recounts Mother's Day origins by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia and notes the tradition of wearing white carnations for deceased mothers and colored flowers for living ones. It covers florist concerns over carnations' price and availability, Olson's stance against price hikes, and local adaptations including garden-grown blooms.
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Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
F. J
Ames
Olson
Mr. Olsan
Boone
Abraham Lincoln
Jarvig
Charity Buttons and Maternity Aid Stir Public Debate
The speaker presses for buttons and insignia and fund collecting for poor mothers and hospital beds while Miss Jarvis condemns the move. She argues for remembering nature and mother wit rather than commercial features.
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Miss Jarvis
After Paton Robbery Two Killers Held Off In Schoolhouse
Eyewitness J W McCartney recalls a post office robbery near Paton where two robbers fought a pursuing group at a schoolhouse. J W Busby, a former Ames marshal, was killed during the exchange, with speculation the death was self inflicted to avoid capture. Authorities moved the second robber to Jefferson amid crowd unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCartney
Paton
Mr. McCartney
Grand Junction
J. W. Busby
Jefferson
McCartney
Ames
Busby
Dan McCarthy
New Interurban Time Card Brings Late Saturday Ames Service
The Ft. Dodge Des Moines and Southern updates include minor Ames-Des Moines schedule tweaks with earlier Ames arrivals from Des Moines and a new 11 p.m. Saturday Des Moines departure arriving in Ames at 12:35. Sunday and weekday changes affect first and last cars, with a 9:15 connection from Ft. Dodge and a 7:45 departure from Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge, Des Moines & Southern
Ames-Des Moines
Ames
Des Moines
Ft. Dodge
Northwestern
Hautauqua Contest of Ames High School
The annual Chautauqua declamatory contest at Ames High School will be at Congregational church Friday evening May 12 at 8 o clock. Contestants may win 5 dollars if their selection is performed at the Chautauqua and an additional 5 dollars from the association. Seven contestants entered, five dramatic and two humorous. Admission 25 cents.
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Congregational Church
Ames Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Keep Ames going forward High School bonds vote urged
The Ames School Board asks voters to authorize bonds for a new high school and South Side building due to overcrowded aging facilities. It cites health and fire safety concerns, plans a modern structure with labs, gym, auditorium, and separate women’s ballots, urging residents to vote this Friday.
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Independent School District
Ames
Iowa
Norman
Cleveland
Perthees
Oiive Iowa
Jaa Wits Renalee Trae Ceo
Seasion
Hicks Travels to Des Moines for Teacher Search
Supt. F. W. Hicks made a business trip to Des Moines on Thursday to recruit teachers for the coming year.
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Supt
F. W. Hicks
Des Moines
Captain Robert McCleave Named Iowa Militia Instructor
Captain Robert McCleave of the Second U S Infantry will be detailed as instructor for the Iowa National Guard. He will not report to Governor Carroll until after June 1 following graduation from Army Staff School at Fort Leavenworth. Born in 1874 in New Mexico, he entered the army in 1899 and has served from private to commissioned officer, with long service in the ranks. The Ames Company hopes he will retire to Ames early in the season.
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Robert McCleave
Iowa Militia
Second
United States Infantry
Iowa National Guard
McCleave
Governor Carroll
Army Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
School of the Line
Army
Seventh Artillery
New Mexico
Ames
Cosmopolitan Club Programs at Agricultural Hall
The Cosmopolitan Club will host an event at Agricultural Hall on the College Lat e clock. Speakers include Vaughn Beresford Macklin and Prof V Gregory.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Vaughn
Beresford, Macklin
V. Gregory
Ladies invited to attend the election Friday
A public notice invites women to attend the election on Friday. The brief emphasizes civic participation and lists no additional details or dates beyond Friday.
Seniors Confront Board Over Big Tent Commencement
The campus erupts as seniors protest discarding a big tent for commencement arguing Hall of Agriculture lacks space. The board argues most graduates leave for job markets, suggesting venue changes plus sermons and talks at the Methodist church to seat all attendees.
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Board of Education
Methodist Church
Ames
Rummell Starred at Armory for Initial Ames Show Tonight
Rummell and his Armory company present The Consul s Secretary tonight at the Ames Armory after a January arrival. Rummell, veteran stage director, has written sensational plays and will tour Iowa Falls Cedar Falls and several Missouri towns with week stands on the Airdome circuit.
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the Armory
C. C. Rummell
Armory
Rummell
Ames
Armory Company
Old Mexico
Mr. Rummell
Mexico
U. S
Bartholomew
The
Wek
Iowa Falls
Airdome
Cedar Falls
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Kelleys
Mrs. Osborn Injured in Runaway Accident
Mrs. T. C. Osborn suffered a broken shoulder when a runaway team bolted while en route to town. She leaped clear and was cared for at a nearby residence. A doctor said the shoulder cap was broken and recovery could take three to four months.
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Osborn
T. C. Osborn
Hycelinger
Iowa Peace Oratorical Contest at Central University of Pella
The Iowa Peace Oratorical Contest will be held Friday May 12 at Central University of Pella with contestants from ISC Iowa Wesleyan Parsons Coe Penn Leander Clark Morningside Luther and Central Colleges. First prize seventy five dollars from Hallam and Nellie Seabury of New Bedford MA. second prize fifty dollars from Mrs Sallie Stalker-Smith Ames. An automobile parade at 1 30 followed by a Central Parsons baseball game. Dutch treat after the contest. Dr John Brindley buys two lots on path western avenue and 8th St for future twin houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central University of Pella
Iowa Wesleyan
Parsons
Coe
Penn
Leander Clark
Marningside
Luther
Central Colleges
Hallam
Nellie Seabury
New Bedford
Massachusetts
Sallie Stalker-Smith
Ames
Central
Central University
Onions Face Extinction Threat in Iowa Plantings
In Buchanan and Black Hawk counties an insect outbreak devastates onion crops. Dr. L. H. Pammel investigates amid beetles and worms, seeking a single spray to stop the damage.
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Buchanan
Blackhawk
Iowa
Bermuda
L. H. Pammel
Jessup
Black Hawk
Commercial League
Botany
Pammel
Dr. Pammel
Stange
Illinois Central Expresa
Munn Lumber Company Burglarized In Local Break In
Sneak thieves entered the Munn Lumber Company office between Saturday night and Monday morning. It is the second break in within a year and this time 20 cents in change was taken. They forced a window pane and crawled inside. No clues or exact time of entry are known.
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Munn Lumber Company
Ames Man Heads East to Trainmen's Convention
An Ames man with a strong Northern air and Mrs. Will Watts of Spokane visited Ames with his sister Mrs. E. E. Sowers on Grand Avenue. He works for Fort Northern Railway and paused in Ames while en route to the Trainmen's convention in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. He plans to visit other eastern cities and return to Ames for a few days in June.
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Air
Will Watts
Spokane
Washington
E. E. Sowers
Grand Avenue
Will
Fort Northern Railway
Ames
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Wholesale House Enlarges on South Kellogg Avenue
Lee and Munn are adding forty feet to their Danforth wholesale house on South Kellogg Avenue. The firm, a maker of ice cream and pop, soda fountain supplies, reports business beyond expectations and notes Ames is becoming more industrial.
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Lee & Munn
Danforth
Kellogg Avenue
Ames
Ames Board Member Visits to Scout Teacher Candidate
Describes Mr. Prior Tinsley of Harlan visiting Ames to observe I. S. C. a teacher of manual training for the coming year. He stayed with his brother Mr. J. W. Tinsley on Saturday and Sunday.
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Ames
Prior Tinsley
Harlan
J. W. Tinsley
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the Glee Club
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Benton
Clark
AS. Rummell
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