Many New Faces at Iowa State College Faculty
The Iowa State College register shows about forty new faculty members entering the term, raising the instruction force toward one third of the total. The changes reflect possible budget limits and staffing shifts, with promotions in several departments including dairy, engineering, science, and humanities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Iowa State College
H. C. Pierce Poultry
E. N. Wentworth
E. W. Hamilton
R. E. Carr
J. B. Smith
H. B. Bell
G. W. Crossley
John Bower
H. Horneman
C. H. Stange
W. E. Madson
J. E. Kirkum
C. H.ford
F. M. Okey
R. W. Crum
R. A. Norman
R. C. King
J. Varela
J. T. Bates
J. Swain
College Needs Machines for Enrollment Counts
The piece argues for turnstiles and adding machines at the college to quickly and accurately tally enrollment and financials at opening. It contrasts college delays with the state fair and common schools where counts are readily produced, calling for an applied rapid finding chair and better math tools.
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S. C
King
Unclear OCR Verse Echoes Senate Entry Theme
Fragmentary lines evoke a plea for courage and endurance amid political struggle. The text references the Senate, possible supporters, foes, divine aid, and memory, but lacks concrete facts, names, dates, or events to anchor a news item.
Iowa State Fair of 1907 Praised as Most Satisfactory
The Iowa State Fair of 1907 is hailed as the most satisfactory and successful in state history. Livestock, machinery, and exhibits shine, with clean amusements and no disorder. Receipts near 100000 dollars may yield a small surplus for improvements. Ames College prominence noted alongside the Model House and Miss Rausch’s demonstrations.
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Iowa
State Board of Agriculture
Ames College
Iowa State College
Soils Department
Weather Delays Put Crop Prospects In Flux
Last week brought intense heat and a near end of summer warmth as farmers watched corn from shade. Prof. Holden expects about seventy percent of last year’s crop now, with eighty five percent possible if frost stays away until maturation. An above average year could become near average if conditions hold.
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P. G. Holden
Prof
Holden
Weather summary for Des Moines week ending Sept 2 1907
For the week ending September 2 1907 Des Moines Iowa saw very warm and showery weather with average daily temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal. Heavy showers occurred Wednesday night and Thursday morning in the central district. rainfall was copious in all districts except southwest and south central. Rain delayed threshing but benefited crops with soil in good condition for plowing and corn making strong progress. Most advanced fields should be practically safe about September 25 under normal conditions.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Central
South Central
Theatre Opens in Former Bowling Alley Room
The former bowling alley room opened Monday night offering moving pictures and illustrated songs. Shows run seven to ten thirty nightly with matinees Monday Thursday and Saturday two thirty to five. The venue has new seats fixtures and paint and drew a full house on opening night.
Model house at fair preserves home like room displays
A sitting room, bedroom, and kitchen were complete and neat, with handy utensils many home made at no expense enhancing the housekeeper's comfort. The model house, a valuable educational feature, will be maintained as a permanent exhibit.
Ames Schools See Sharp Attendance Increase Likely
Ames schools report total enrollment around 920 across facilities with gains of about 60 students from last year. Open day saw most teachers present as sickness or travel kept some away, and board members plus Supt. King noted pressurized space needs.
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Ames
Supt. King
Beardshear
Welch
Uth Side
Central
Scott
Troubles of the man who sells school books
A druggist, busy on a noon, helps a boy pick term books while stories of school book buying mix with a local builder’s financial troubles. The text follows shop chatter and a contractor Schleuter facing a receiver as Ames College considers delaying work.
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Fellows
Josh
Jim
Sam
Henry W. Schleuter
Chicago
Stanton
Schleuter
Denver
Ames
Polk County Court House
Des Moines
First Chapel Exercises Open Semester at Ames
President Storms addresses gathered students in the morning chapel at 10 45 with music, prayer, and a sermon on Luke. Dr Cessna announces Sunday morning chapel addresses by Storms and other speakers throughout September and the term, focusing on religious life and college character.
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Alex
Thompson
Cessna
Storms
Exer
Ames
Iowa
Renee Dr. Storms
Hig
Futu
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Peoria
Illinois
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West Virginia
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Margaret Hall
Kilbourne
Emma Leonard
Halloway
Caroline Laird
C. G
U. S. Senate
SU Ant
Wilane
William B. Allison
Albert B. Cummins
James B. Weaver
Model Kitchen
Miss Rausch
Weather Crop Bulletin
H. W. Schleuter
College Safe
Sonny
G. Spalding & Co
New York
San Francisco
Montreal
President Storms
Centra
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