This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
1
On his birthday Dr Beardshear urged Ames College trustees to open a street between the College and Ames to spare students from tracks and bridges. He argued farmers would use it and keep roads clean. the board approved the plan but has since rescinded the resolution.
The Intelligencer suggests a board of trustees led by President Hungerford faces a land company driven motive over opening a road between the college and Ames. A broadside is prepared while editors and real estate interests discuss how a highway would boost value, raise funds, and aid a local academy for prospective students.
New Ames Chautauqua officers named with J. J. Grove as president Parley Sheldon as vice president Rev Walter I Fowle as secretary and M A Manning as treasurer The board also selected Rev H D Williams as platform manager The annual meeting praised past leadership and outlined plans for grounds stock show and potential expansion including Ames Academy and streetcar line access.
Archbishop Keane dedicated the Ames Catholic church which quickly outgrew its small building. From about a dozen members eight years ago the congregation has grown to nearly 200 under Rev. Francis Renier. Future plans include adding a transept and sacristies to house more worshippers.
Pinkerton warns bank officials and police that thieves are moving westward toward Omaha and the Northwest as a financial flurry drives money into hiding. Banks adopt vault safeguards while a Des Moines widow loses 3625 after hiding funds beneath a mattress and burglars strike.
The Saturday Ames Nebraskas game remains undecided awaiting Walter Camp in New York to interpret rule 4 section 2 after Starr Thayers placed kick bounced along the ground hit a Nebraska player and went over the goal. Referee Outland awaits Camps decision and Coach Clyde Williams notes the best part until the ruling.
The foundation of a new church project is about half finished after six weeks of work. Contractor John R. Gier of Conrad Iowa has built many churches including at Shalltown Mt. Vernon and New Men. Brick work led by Edwin Bond of Ft. Dodge, carpentry led by Mr. Commack of Radcliffe, and pink mottled brick on site. First floor aims to be closed in for the winter.
A Southwestern Teachers association discussion at Iowa State College provoked mixed views on whether women’s basketball is modest. Professors Ensign, Van Storm, Waterhouse, Barrett and others weighed in, with some defending bloomers while others urged caution and reform. County superintendents pressed for teaching standards amid the debate.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.