Education Board Reports Need for New Buildings in Iowa Colleges
The State Board of Education filed a report with Governor Carroll detailing eighteen months of work and proposals for additional buildings and higher support for Iowa institutions. It covers Ames facilities, temporary agriculture courses, and plans for University, College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and State Teachers College expansions, plus salary increases to meet rising costs and attract qualified staff.
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Iowa
State Board of Education
Carroll
General Assembly
Ames
Union
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Margaret Hall
State Teachers’ College
Unseasonable Burglar Attempt Spurs Three Break-ins
A burglar in a light brown suit and derby hat attempted entry at three Second Ward homes Sunday before 4 a.m. at the Webster residence on Ninth Street a window was forced and a match shown. He moved to Houghan on Clark Avenue tearing a screen and then Banks on Banks Street grabbing a window catch before escaping.
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Second Ward
R. L. Webster
Ninth Street
Clark Avenue
A. C. Banks
Law Club Discussion Poses Questions on Common Law
Judge Lee probes law definitions with the Law Club as members struggle to articulate common law and Roman law concepts. The session leaves them richer in understanding though unsure of precise answers. Next gathering set for a hotel supper and early discussion.
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Louisiana
Miss Freed Attends State Library Convention at Devonport
Miss Freed attends the State Library convention in Devonport this week and will travel to Clinton for an over Sunday visit with the Primes.
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Miss Freed
Devonport
Clinton
L Hardin Heads to Excellsior Springs for Rest
L G Hardin of the Times left Monday for Excellsior Springs Missouri for rest and recuperation. The last report says he and Judge Prouty were swimming the Missouri River on walnut logs.
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L. Hardin
Excellsior Springs
L. G. Hardin
the Times
Judge Prouty
Missouri
Plans Revealed for New Vet Building Aimed This Fall
The board has completed plans for a new veterinary building and invites bids. Dean Stange expresses hope that construction can begin this fall.
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Dean Stange
Taft Invited to Ames for Summer Residence at College
The Register and Leader urges President William Howard Taft to visit Ames Iowa as a summer home. The Intelligencer offers the college president’s house with furnishings and campus amenities plus golf tennis courts and athletic grounds. An interurban car service would be provided for any trips and all Ames facilities await his command.
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William Howard Taft
Beverly
Register
Ames
West
Intelligencer
Iowa
The
College
Taft
Storms
Hog Special heads to 130 Iowa towns on lecture tour
The Hog Special left Des Moines Monday for a two weeks trip led by Prof. R. K. Bliss. Traveling with Geo Godfrey C R Bush Mrs Knowles and Miss Watts the party plans one hour lectures at each alternate stop reaching one hundred thirty Iowa towns.
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Des Moines
R. K. Bliss
Messrs
Geo. Godfrey
C R. Bush
Mrs Knowles
Miss Watts
Arm Rebreak for Dorothy Harriman in Des Moines
Friends report Dorothy Harriman was hospitalized at Methodist in Des Moines after a summer arm injury worsened. X rays by Dr Fay revealed severe damage leading to a Tuesday rebreak and reset with assistants Drs Templeton and Tilden. hopes for a full recovery follow.
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Dorothy Harriman
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Newton
Dorothy
Fay
Professors Webster Visit in Washington Home
Prof. Webster head of entomology in the division of agriculture Washington D C visited his son Prof R L Webster on Ninth street for a few days. He arrived after delivering an Irrigation Congress address in Pueblo Colorado as a government representative.
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Webster
F. M. Webster
Division of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
R. L. Webster
Ninth Street
Mr. Webster
Pueblo
Colo
Irrigation Congress
County Bible Work and Its Workers Convention Program
The program for the Story Sunday School Convention outlines sessions over Wednesday to Thursday. It lists devotional services, addresses by Rev. Alber and Rev. Wolfe, state workers speaking on county church needs, teacher training, and committee appointments. Discussions cover the Boy, the saloon, and making Story County a banner county.
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Story Sunday School
Alber
Story City
C. F. Curtis I
Friend Church
Nevada
R. E. Shaw
Geo. D. Crissman
Ames
A. J. Wolfe
Gilbert
Ideal
Rss
Stauffacher
Akeas
County Educators in Ames This Week
The Story County Teachers' Association holds a two day central meeting in Ames at the Christian church Friday and Saturday. Notable speakers include Prof. Arthur MacMurray and Dr. Samuel Batten with others from Coe College Grinnell College Simpson College and Ames. Membership details and ticket prices are listed for full or single admissions.
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Story County Teachers’ Association
Ames
Arthur MacMurray
Marquis
Coe College
Stoops
Grinnell College
Strickland
Simpson College
van Storm
Christian Church
Mansfield
Iowa
Calvin Ringgenberg
Story County
Parley Sheldon
Marie Reinertson
Samuel Batten
Des Moines College
Des Moines
John A. Marquis
Cedar Rapids
Ladies of
Ames Christian Church
J. D. Stoops
Grinnell
Maxwell
Coffin
Judish
Tilden
Francis L. Strickland
Indianola
Association
The
Mr Floyd Williams Heads to Chicago and Midwest Side Trips
Mr Floyd Williams leaves tomorrow for Chicago for several days of sightseeing with side trips by steamer to Milwaukee. He will then travel to Galesburg Illinois and Abingdon for a weekend house party. Mrs Ellen Baird Ward of Ames, attending at Winfield, will join as a guest.
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Floyd Williams
Chicago
Milwaukee
Galesburg
Abingdon
Ellen Baird- Ward
Ames
Winfield
Miss Grace Tinsley Resigns from Knapp Office
Miss Grace Tinsley, long time stenographer in Professor Knapp's office at the college, has resigned her position and will quit next Saturday. After a week at home she will go to Dakota in the interest of the Richardson King company.
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Miss Tinsley
Grace Tinsley
Prof. Knapp
Dakota
Richardson King Company
Herr to Preach at Webster City Congregational Meeting
Reverend H. D. Herr formerly of Ames now serving Humboldt will deliver the sermon next Tuesday before the Webster City association of Congregational churches and ministers. The gathering will be held in Eagle Grove on October 11 and 12.
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Herr
H. D. Herr
First Congregational Church of
Ames
Humboldt
Webster City Association of Congregational Churches
Eagle Grove
Ames Company Secures New Light Plant Contract
W H Best returned Saturday from Logan and will travel to Paullina to supervise erection of a light plant. He will oversee the complete wiring of the city for the Ames Engineering company.
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Ames Company
W. H. Best
Logan
Paullina
Ames Engineering Company
Masons to Convene in Boone Next Tuesday
Fraternal societies announce the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons meets in Boone Tuesday at 11 o clock with Ames jurisdiction and Gebal Council No 5 in charge Exemplar work on the royal and select degrees Royal Arch Masons session runs Tuesday to Friday Dr C E Hunt leads the Mark Master degree and Royal Arch lectures Wednesday Hon W F Cleveland Democratic congressional candidate serves as most excellent president.
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Royal Arch
W. F. Cleveland
Congress
Walter I. Smith
Order
Ames Chautauqua elects new board at Monday meeting
The Ames Chautauqua association elected directors including Houser Johnson Fowle Tilden Grove Sheldon Rex Tallman Koozer Quade Manning Bateman Crissman and Bauge. They may invest 500 in Maxwell Park with sale of stock and a permanent auditorium planned. Resolutions honored Rev W D Eliwell, father of the Ames Chautauqua. The board will elect officers at a future meeting.
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W. D. Eliwell
Ames Chautauqua
Association
Drowned Ames Native W E Edmonds Dies in Madison Spill
W E Edmonds 23, a graduate of the I S C mechanical engineering program, drowned at Madison while boating with a neighbor. He had just resigned from Allis Chalmers to join Santa Fe Railway and was to wed in four weeks. Funeral held at Ames at the Rho Sigma Gamma house with local fraternity members attending.
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W. E. Edmonds
Madison
Wis
Ames
Allis.Chalmers Automobile Company
Santa Fe Railway
Topeka
Kans
Mr. Edmonds
Mr. Edmond
Milwaukee
Tioe
Rho Sigma Gamna
Edmonds
Dean Chamberlain
Morningside College
Messrs. C. A. Richmond
H. S. Coe
City Schools September Notice on Attendance and Conduct
The superintendent warns of high school students loafing after noon and urges parental cooperation. Reports every six weeks will track pupil progress, with transfers if needed. Emphasizes punctual attendance, limited phone use for pupils, and home responsibility for afternoon study.
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Welch School
Central
Bess Denman
Iverson
Deaths. Mrs. Sarah E. Biglow
Mrs. Sarah E. Biglow died at her Washington home. Rev D D Proper will lead the Baptist church funeral. Remains to Ames for interment with her three daughters and a son. She was prominent in America and active in W A C Eastern Star P E O societies. W R C members plan to attend.
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Henry Wilson
Washington
Sarah E. Biglow
D. D. Proper
The
Baptist Church
Eastern Star
Danger of Blood Poisoning In Marshalltown Family Visits
Lee Van Epps remains bedridden in Marshalltown with severe infection from blood poisoning. Family members make daily trips and report his condition worsened by the loss of three fingers, with possible amputation extending to the entire hand.
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Lee van Epps
Marshalltown
Father Graves Ill at Home Near Ed Graves Residence
Mr A J Graves lies critically ill at the home of his son Ed Graves south of town and requires a trained nurse for care. The situation warrants careful attention as family and local friends monitor his condition.
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Graves
A. J. Graves
Ed Graves
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Education Board
William Hi. Taft
United States
County Association
Story County Teachers
Hicks
Welch
Bradshear
Central School
F. W. Hicks
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