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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
2
The Ames Iowa weekly The Foretigencer lists publication on Thursdays in Story County. Editors F R and M C Donaway run the paper with a subscription price of 1.00 dollars per year in advance.
A long editorial laments retired officials nagging in politics and schools while praising Governor Larrabee for supporting Cummins. It argues for longer school years, cites German comparisons, and notes Iowa towns with ten month terms plus a proposal for summer industrial schools.
The Intelligencer reports a broad list of Republican leaders praising the party’s election victory. Few papers mock or crow at rivals. some editorials show personal bitterness but most Republicans promote a restrained, conciliatory tone.
A New York based campaign committee launches anti municipal ownership while Ames affirms continued ownership of electric light and water plants. The city views these facilities as paying investments and contemplates a gas plant via municipal or corporate means when feasible. Legislative leeway may allow an experimental review of municipal utility operation.
The effort to defeat Judge Connor in the Tenth district failed as he stayed in close touch with constituents and was triumphantly re elected. Story county shares many ties with the district and regards him as their own.
Lawmakers show mixed feelings on Rush Benedict losing a house race but prefer his return to run the entire operation. If Benedict accepts, members expect him to win the chief clerk position with no opposition.
In Jasper County last week the Baxter New Era played the Colfax Clipper. The Clipper broke a hamstring and the editor of Colfax Clipper confronted Wood with both feet. The event was an off fight with no celebration.
Howard Tedford of Mt. Ayr tows a quiet campaign line while passing time sawing wood. Ringgold county remains Republican while Benton county leans Democratic amid grand promises. Des Moines rhetoric clashes with action as a capital label asserts strength. Ames government building plans stall until the first appropriation bill is signed. Governor Cummins and Major Lacey fail to make headway in Jasper.
Ames aims to obtain a federal building to be dedicated at the two year semi centennial celebration. An appropriation is sought for a government building at Ames before tariffs are removed. The Episcopalians come to Ames next week followed by college presidents and school principals the week after.
Fragmentary text mentions Elbert Hubbard and a remark on football relation to education and bull fights to agriculture, plus local club and street reference with widespread approval.
City of Ames plans a new hotel and seventy five residence buildings to support growth. The library requires a benefit to maintain services while institutions stay up to standard. The Commercial Club will need to hire a larger staff to support expanded operations.
The Ames Masonic lodge faces confusion over the almanac causing a disputed meeting date. Officials cite moon phase timing differences that shift the open air gathering by seven days, with October 25 or November 1 as possible dates depending on the full moon record. Secretary Fowler asserts the official calendar shows October.
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