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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
1
Governor and Mrs. Larrabee arrive in Ames this evening to stay through Saturday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Conaway. He will address students at Chapel Friday at 9 45 AM and a Friday reception for the couple runs 3 to 5 PM at 617 Northwestern Avenue. Citizens may greet them during those hours.
The Iowa State College board debated road needs and safety paths. They approved a cinder track and footbridge routes while opposing delays from local press criticism. The discussion tied to funding for a direct Ames road and improved interurban bridges and stations.
The Intelligencer backs a new boulevard linking Ames to the college, extending west from Chautauqua grounds across Squaw creek and under a railroad bridge to the college area. The plan aims to shorten travel for residents and students, despite concerns about trestle safety on the electric line.
The Mitchellville Index editor was misled into untrue remarks about the Iowa State College. The Ames Intelligencer printed a full correction and Marmon now supports the college as part of the Intelligencer boosters corps.
Repeated dangers on the Ames route to the college as students walk along railroad bridges. A young man was killed crossing the bridge and several near misses have occurred, prompting warnings for safe passage.
William Milo Stone, sixth governor of Iowa, born October 14 1827 in Jefferson County New York. Admitted to bar in 1851, moved to Iowa 1854, Knoxville resident, helped found the Republican Party in 1856, helped nominate Lincoln in 1860 and witnessed his assassination. Served as private to major in the Third Iowa infantry, captured at Shiloh. Nominated for governor in 1868, served two terms and died in Oklahoma City July 18 1893.
A tribute recalls William Milo Stone born 1827 in New York who rose from mules to law to politics and war service. He led Iowa units in the Civil War, became governor for two terms, later served in public life, and died in 1893.
The First National Corn Exposition opened in Chicago on October fifth with a notable corn display. Highlights include the Funk Brothers model farm from Bloomington and a strong women’s home arts exhibit by the Art Craft Institute. The event runs through October 19 with judging contests, premiums, and state yield records led by Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska.
William Doyle, a Ames yard laborer, was fatally injured when struck by a train. He declared an oral will leaving his entire estate to the Catholic Church, with Father Renier offering to accept for the church. James O'Donnell was appointed administrator. the court valued the real estate and a $300 oral will transfer from Northwestern Railroad settlement may grow if heirs do not appear.
Motivational call to action urging action and effort with spirited imagery of swinging for a home run. The note uses athletic metaphor to encourage prompt progress and aggressive effort.
A Denver Post quotation admonishes trustees to avoid self deception and warns that attempts to fool others may backfire while stressing personal integrity. The saying counsels prudence and honesty in governance and conduct.
The Ames Chautauqua Association postponed its annual meeting after the board could not finalize the report for settlement with stockholders. President A. M. Shea said completion was expected in two weeks, with adjournment set for October 24 at 2 pm at the secretary’s office. Rev. W. L. Fowle named temporary secretary. Stockholders attended in good measure at Ames Savings Bank.
A street scene in Brooklyn Life recounts Mary’s lamb gamboling on the road when an automobile arrives, ending with the lamb becoming meat.
The Ames city council met in regular session with no action on gas expansion or Onondago street paving. They granted one building permit extension, ordered cement walks on Story and Kellogg streets, and approved monthly bills while discussing temporary crossings and ongoing projects.
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