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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
4
The Intelligencer doubts a Boone letter in favor of law enforcement is from a local resident. The Boone Democrat criticizes the News-Republican column The People's Rostrum for using fictitious signatures, noting no T. L. Thomson appears in local directories.
Dr H F Ritz of the Christian Church writes to the Ames Intelligencer defending ministers who oppose local saloons. He asserts he speaks out against saloons from pulpit and privately and asks for civic righteousness in a dry town.
A Boozers excursion to Boone drew ire from Ames residents who deride a Boone business alliance with saloons offering a thirty cent round trip. They accuse local merchants of promoting drunken shopping trips and warn against fueling vice in Ames. No daylight tickets were sold, and critics urge restraint.
Saturday saw Missouri’s Black and Ames’ Johnson ejected after a slugging duel. The clash sparked a crowd reaction as Johnson, chafing at the insult, landed a blow to Black’s ribs but was eventually judged in need of temper restraint.
On the athletic field a curtain raiser precedes the I. C. S. Des Moines College match at State Field Saturday at 1 15 P M. Admission is 35 cents for both games. The season closes for the High School with next Saturday's final home game. Ames needs a win against North High to gain support. Earlier contests show Ames deserves backing. the last meeting ended Ames 2 North High 0.
Curtain riser for the Ames Missouri game sees Harlan High and Ames High in a close football clash. Neither side gains a clear edge at halftime or full time as Eldridge Cameron and Greenlee lead Ames while Miller Campbell and Nelson star for Harlan under coach Jobby Jeansen.
In a hard fought game the Ames Cyclones and Missouri Tigers played a full hour with neither side breaking through for a win. Ames outgained Missouri in distance and penalties but failed to convert drives into points and the field conditions plus clever play kept scoring limited.
Brilliancy was spasmodic and Troeser’s loss hurt Ames. Missouri directed line smashes at Grey who fought heroically. Johnson Harte Ringheim Wilmarine and Chappel starred for Ames, all contributing equally as the team fought as a unit.
Des Moines College travels to Ames for a game this Saturday. The small school matchup could yield an upset as Des Moines hopes to challenge the giants of Ames.
The team trains at a strong pace and aims for peak form by the Cornell game. Cornell, unbeaten by Ames last year, faces a tough test as the Cyclones hope to assert themselves. The tone suggests a hard showdown with both sides prepared for a hard contest.
Missouri remains in Cedar Rapids this week preparing for the Iowa game. The writer muses that Iowa may feel lucky to beat Missouri, hoping Ames reads the score comparisons as proof their team holds the upper hand over the Aggies.
Grinnell meets its old rival Drake this week in Des Moines. A hoodoo story suggests Drake cannot beat Grinnell, and the superstition may fuel Grinnell to defeat the Quacks on the court.
Local society women discuss the forthcoming engagement of Vanda Enos and Her Girls at the Opera House on Thursday November 4. The group suggests club women and social leaders should participate in the event.
The article notes Miss Enos will visit on a sentimental stop rather than business, with a strong company including Lulu Hatfield Soloman and Nina Marie Youman. Accompanist Orline Derr. Seats for Madam Langendorff go on sale November 2 at College Book Store and Bosworth's. Mr. O B Peterson of Story City was in Ames calling on friends en route to the county seat.
Fritz Berick, longtime employee of the Ames Engineering Company since his college graduation last June, departs Saturday for Chicago to join the Lakeside Electric Company.
Des Moines Capital and Intelligencer subscriptions offered at 3.00 with delivery to any address through January 1, 1911. The liberal offer invites prompt action to secure full benefits.
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