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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
13
In Ames schools eighth graders chose domestic science, with about half joining the boys class. Under Miss Witter the boys learn kitchen basics, wash hands, prepare a pudding and potatoes, prune mistakes, and eagerly anticipate a camp cooking outing.
Hon James Wilson secretary of agriculture will speak to Story county residents at the Ames Armory Friday evening November 2. He will discuss current issues and the work of congress and the administration, with high regard for his public career and long service in government among notable rivals.
The next term at Nevada will include Annie R. Gilmore versus William J. Gilmore over alimony in a highly watched divorce. Other matters are O. P. Herrick versus Town of Ames for a contract dispute and multiple liquor license applications. J. D. Sims sues Mrs Christ and Christ for damages tied to his wife’s death with local and Des Moines attorneys listed.
Professor W H Stevenson returned from Manning Iowa where he established a soil experiment station on Missouri loess soil. The Iowa soils department now operates stations for major soil types aiding practical farmer statistics. Professor I O Schaub reports harvests from Somers Mersey and Sioux City with corn gains of 20 bushels per acre using department methods.
Ralph Leonard, a Boone native about 19, worked for W H Johnson and disappeared with a money box containing $30 in cash and over $500 in checks and deposit slips. The tin box was found torn open in timber. Leonard is missing despite sheriff and marshal searches. Rumor says he planned a trip to Nebraska.
The River and Harbor Expedition’s boats head via the Northwestern to Eagle Grove for construction of a second canal. Slater and Sheldahl sailors accompany the fleet, with the crew heard singing Life on the Ocean Wave as they pass Ames.
Two young ladies Miss Mabel Ersland and Miss Clara Puls narrowly escaped when a supposedly calm horse bolted through Slater streets. The buggy wrecked and the horse slid, but both women escaped unhurt and walked away, with the horse leash and line tangles described.
Lodges in Pocahontas and nearby towns meet weekly with W R C and Rebecca Friday events. Consolidation planned for Rathbone and Pythian sisters. Masons at Colo honor W S Gilger as he moves to Colorado. Odd Fellows Grand Lodge selects Des Moines for next meeting. Royal Neighbors at Maxwell host a public entertainment next Tuesday. Ames lodges report flourishing membership and a busy winter ahead.
The Ames Interurban progresses with 70 teams near W H Grover’s residence and 20 on campus as grading starts. Track lay and power installation advance toward operation within a month with bridges completed near Ballard Grove and south of the college.
An excerpt from 1960 highlights Alumni devotion to higher education and warns against politics intruding on colleges. John L Stevens emphasizes alumni influence, experience, and fellowship as vital to a school's strength and permanence.
The article recalls Geo Dixon plotting to repurpose a torn down water tower for laundry gains while Ames grows and the second annual College Day at I S C unfolds. Speaker John L. Stevens lauds the college's progress and Story Boone counties' early support, noting Morrill Act funds and land purchases shaping the school's future.
Plague of Jerebro spinal meningitis appears in Geo Ambrose cattle herd at Webster City. Twenty four cows are quarantined as itching begins. death occurs within twenty four hours after symptoms. State Veterinarian Baughman called for investigation. no cure known and separation advised to prevent spread.
In 1868 Royal Arch Masons organized in a blacksmith shop with nail keys as chairs and barrels as desks. A 1902 committee listed charter members from dispensation work including M. J. Bundy and W. G. Wright, with C. F. Taylor and A. J. Graves reporting the names. Living members are A. J. Graves, Martin Bundy, W. G. Wright and E. Taylor.
Congressman Gilbert N. Haugen will address a Slater audience Friday evening. A noted original rate regulation advocate, he has consistently backed reform measures with President Roosevelt and does not wear a corporation collar.
An advertisement for Rev. W. T. Smith sold ten college-area lots. Dr. Smith and Frank B. Spence remark that advertising pays, citing a six word local ad that moved ten barrels of apples.
Work has begun on a new B. A. Lockwood elevator south of the current structure. It measures 30 by 60 feet and rises 60 feet, with a 70 000 bushel capacity. The plan uses multiple elevators to move grain to the top of the new building, into the old elevator, then to ships for Chicago and river city destinations.
The Ames Poultry Show runs January 8 to 11 as interest in poultry doubles since the poultry men organized. Managers pledge the Ames show will be the best in the west.
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