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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
1
A campus class scrap between 1914 and 1913 classes erupted during chapel, ending when President Stanton intervened and addressed the students. Kenneth Kelso, an Ames freshman, emerged as the hero as sophomores failed to retaliate amid the surprise bout. Margaret Hall quipped about watching the push ball game during the disturbance.
Early cool snaps and forecasts of a hard winter spur merchants to stock up on coal flannels and storm sash. The coal strike ended and retailers expect brisk Christmas buying starting in September as shoppers prepare for a potential prolonged cold season.
Ten alumni keep the Glee Club strong as about six new members join. Prof. Thompson will examine applicants Saturday for membership. A mass meeting on November 4 precedes the Iowa game with a planned big concert. Eleven members were awarded gold Glee Club A fobs last spring to encourage singers.
The article recalls Francis Scott Key writing the Star Spangled Banner during the Fort McHenry bombardment, praising its enduring pull on American patriotism. It notes a chautauqua performance where an Italian band led 2000 people in a unified rendition, highlighting deep national feeling.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Scott a Story county pioneer were held Monday in Nevada She moved from Freeport Illinois to Nevada in 1862 and resided there until about twelve years ago when she and Col John Scott moved to Des Moines where she died Saturday morning of acute nephritis She authored a book on domestic science and was greatly interested in the subject
A satirical line notes that a muzzle message from Mayor Sheldon would have suited dogs, implying a wish for plain speech or radio communication. The remark frames a political jab about rhetoric and media.
The annual class contest will be held Friday at 2 o'clock on State Field with five contests and fifty men per side. Prof Samuel W Beyers referees, Bud Coover Fred Law Hubbard and Jack Watson act as umpires. Free admission. President Stanton intervened in a chapel area mixup, using fists and speech to calm the crowd. the contest ends tomorrow.
The Ames gas program notes residents with gas in kitchens take pride in new comforts. Factory supply has been satisfactory, with limited mains during testing. Completion aims for the west line before frost. early winter could delay gas service, but piping and stove installation can proceed later.
The piece notes a strong Democratic shift in Maine and remarks on how leaders and insurgents lack broad press mentions. It warns against assuming nationwide partisan waves, suggesting Iowa Republicans could still win state and congressional offices including Gov. Carroll and Walter I. Smith if they unite.
Editor Harvey Ingham of the Register and Leader spent the forenoon in Ames reviewing new improvements. He was bound for Algona to deliver today’s homecoming address as principal orator. Born in Algona, he recalls learning to handle a flint-lock musket to protect local communities from historic raids.
A terse note claims prices keep steady for gloves despite rumors of a drastic dog-related tax or incident in Ames while bolagna sausage shows a price uptick. Authorities have not confirmed specifics.
The Central Iowa Baptist Association holds an encouraging session with many outside guests and growing enrollment. Reports praise missionary work, church dedication at Ames, and advance plans. speakers include Dr. S. E. Wilcox, Mr. Wy land, Rev. Fred Berry, Dr. Henry Williams, Rev. Samuel Batten, Rev. Atwood, Dr. Naomi Garton, and others.
Mayor Henderson reported a large Norse gathering in Story City with over 5000 visitors from outside the county brought by Vissergatten. He praised advertising that drew families to settle, noting supervisors slept on the floor to handle the crowd and that the event boosted the town’s prospects.
The Iowa Chautauqua Alliance held its first session at the Chamberlain Hotel in Des Moines where Rev. Walter Fowler of Ames spoke for the Ames association. The group aims to bring Theodore Roosevelt William Jennings Bryan Robert La Follette and Robert Glenn to Iowa chautauqua platforms next year with several speakers tentative due to Roosevelt’s post-New Year availability.
The big new Hotel Colfax opens the fall season with strong patronage and draws both Americans and foreigners to Colfax Iowa. Local doctors from Poweshiek County Medical Society plan regular meetings there citing the waters and baths as superior. Col. Donahue hosts warmly, promoting communal hospitality and preventing loneliness.
A Baptist gathering this week featured Fowle leading the table as friends shared fellowship and meals while noting that part of the paving remains unfinished.
A historical notice outlines a three day Bible study institute at Alumni Hall Ames with sessions Sept 16 to 18. It lists leaders professors and topics such as Life of Paul Social Significance Life of Christ and Will of God plus gatherings for fraternity men church workers and visiting delegates.
Clayton S. Cooper heads YMCA international bible study efforts and will give a chapel address Sunday after directing the bible study institute opening Friday at the Association building. New classes expand next week with special courses for newcomers and eager students.
On opening day 890 students registered with 300 in the high school. Missing details indicate growth expected by month’s end. Miss Marcia Hadley, Nebraska graduate, will teach eighth grade in Central building, while Mrs. Theis supplies fifth and sixth grades at Welch, and Mrs. Spring serves at Central.
An annual competition by the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held this year across 29 leading Iowa educational institutions. A bronze medal will be awarded to the top student in United States history at each college. Iowa State College has been invited but has not yet participated.
Olaf Wettland of the U S S Tris navy stationed in San Diego visits Ames with his brother S Wettland on Boone Street. The reunion marks twenty seven years since their last meeting. Another brother T Wettland from Minneapolis is also visiting.
Mr W J Semmons surveys Minnesota and returns today after visits to Minneapolis Ortonville and Milbank 8 D He notes unusually smoky weather and says residents anticipate an early frost amid chilly conditions and lingering soot in the air.
Dr Crissman returns from Perry after the Methodist conference with a unanimous request for his Ames return granted. Des Moines and Milwaukee ministers switch posts, and several pastors relocate between Boone Chariton Marengo and other towns, reshaping the state circuit assignments.
Mr. Andy Anderson of 421 Boone Street credits a fox terrier sleeping near his son Orrie with easing lifelong asthma. The family sought relief through close canine proximity, while local residents debate animal based cures. The piece also notes gospel meetings at Bloomington church led by Rev. J. T. Houser and Miss Blanche Easterly with a growing choir.
A report by A. M. Stinson under Surgeon General Wyman cautions against common rabies fallacies. It notes artificial immunity may not help during incubation, that rabid dogs are not always vicious, and transmission is not confined to summer or regions. The average incubation runs about ten weeks, with delays up to over a year in some cases.
Mrs. J. G. Wallis of 617 Eighth Street was seriously hurt last week after a sharp twig pierced her eye while picking grapes. Dr. Templeton reports conditions favorable and she is unlikely to lose the fight, though the injury remains very painful and keeps her in bed for several days.
Frank Morris plans a new foundation on the Burnett avenue and Seventh street lot. He will move his current house to the new site and dispose of the old dwelling before constructing a modern home.
Several Ames residents have attended court in Nevada this week for The State versus Anna Sexey known as Mrs. Kelly of Story City. She is remembered as the woman from Jewell Junction who ran a confidence game last spring, taking shoes cap dresses silk hosiery and a $35 hat. Witnesses for the state included Mrs. W. J. Miller Miss Clements on Tuesday and Miss Rothermal Miss Scoville and Mr. Bauge on Wednesday.
A northeast area reports a small pox scare as Jerry Jackson a ditching boss contracted the disease and a crew member became seriously ill. He and others were quarantined at a vacant house. two workers from the pennant factory were detained before vaccination compliance released the family and allowed the workers to return.
Mr. E. S. Wilson of the Interurban Company attended the Wilson family reunion in Earlham last week. Over 150 relatives gathered with many Quaker members who prepared elaborate spreads. E. S. Wilson returned home puffed up and swelling with pride and pride in his kin.
The Old Settlers picnic at Maxwell attracted a large crowd last Thursday with numerous Ames attendees led by Mayor Sheldon and several prominent locals including L. M. Bosworth, W. A. Stultz, Loughran, Little, Smith, Griffith and their spouses.
A coal shed fire broke out Saturday evening at the Lockwood Company and was quickly extinguished. Spontaneous combustion is suspected as the cause of the blaze.
Genna Craig reports John Craig of Huxley vanished while en route to Aberdeen. His wallet with 267 dollars in drafts and money orders was found in a Sioux City alley as police investigate a possible homicide.
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