Seed corn week urged to boost Iowa harvests
The Iowa State College Extension urges farmers to observe seed corn week from September 26 to 30. Save well matured ears this fall to ensure strong stands next spring, protecting seed from early frost. Planting guidance, quantities, and drying methods are outlined to maximize seed quality and county wealth. The Passion Play pictures by Howland Hanson headed to Ames with dates to be announced.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Department of Agricultural Extension
Ames In Brief Highlights Local Happenings And Notices
Ames society is active with seed corn tips and Lemmons ready to fly. Men are wanted for paving and gas works while gas mains expand on the south side and near the college. Local travelers include Floyd Williams at the State Postmaster convention and Gemnel leaving for Independence.
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Ames Society
Lemmons
Ames
Barton Co
Floyd Williams
Fort Dodge
J. M. Gemnel
Independence
Cc. H. Pasely
G. G. Barton & Co
F. J. Olson
Holland
George Snook
Main Street
Palace
Sidney Anderson
Tawney
Minesota
FT. L. Rice
Mr. Anderson
Carlyle Campbell
Chamberlain, S. D
Howard Banks
Nevada
Northwestern
Sioux City
Banks
Bill Thompson
Gen. Lincoln
Muscatine
English Press Correspondent Visits Ames from Scotland
Mr. Thos Eigorton, a cousin of Mrs. BE Valentine, arrived in Ames for a brief visit. Originally sent from Scotland by the English government to China as a press correspondent, he has resigned recently to be nearer relatives in the United States. He plans to reside in the U S for five years and seek naturalization before pursuing a similar government post.
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Thos. Eigorton
BE. W. Valentine
Ames
Eigorton
Scotland
China
United States
Bigerton
To Pave Grand Avenue Petition Aims for City Council action
Col Daniel McCarthy circulates a petition urging the city council to order paving of Grand Avenue with the specific paving type left to the council. Work not before next spring. parkings to be widened to thirty feet. Indications point to general paving of residential streets next year with other streets following Grand Avenue.
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Daniel McCarthy
Grand Avenue
Nine year old daughter injured in horseback accident near college
Doris Wherry, daughter of Mr. L. L. Wherry living two miles south of the College, was thrown from a horse. She broke her leg and cut her foot on barbed wire. Danger of blood poisoning is past and she is improving.
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Doris Wherry
L. L. Wherry
Christian Science Services Next Sunday in Smith's Hall
Christian Science services are held Sunday at 10 45 in Smith's Hall. The lesson subject is Reality.
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Christian Science
Smith’s Hall
St Cecilia Church Announces 1:45 Mass and Pastor’s Europe Tour Talk
St. Cecilia's Catholic Church led by Pastor F. C. Renier schedules 1:45 mass and notes the pastor will discuss insights from his recent tour through Europe on religious matters of interest.
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St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
F. C. Renier
Europe
Chapel Schedule Brings Des Moines Pastors to Campus
Orange H. Cessna Chaplain presides. Rev Howland Hanson of First Baptist Des Moines will speak at the College Chapel Sunday morning and again at the Y M C A in the afternoon.
Baptist Church Services and Missionary Meeting
Walter I. Fowle pastors a morning Bible School at 9 45 and sermon at 11 with a topic The Democratic Influence of the Gospel. Elder Junior Union and B Y P U Conquest Missionary Meeting led by Mrs Mabel Harris occur at 6 20 and 7 30 adults. Paths of Power address.
Minchin Preaches Morning and Evening at Congregational Church
William J. Minchin, minister, will lead both services at First Congregational Church. Morning theme Nothing Unclean of Itself. evening theme Our Habits. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Y P S C EB at 6 30 p m. All without a church home invited to attend.
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First Congregational Church
William J. Minchin
Minchin
Services at Champlin's Hall Determine Regularity of Meetings
In's Hall notices services at Champ lin's Hall Sunday at 3 PM with Dr Crissman presiding. The gathering will decide if such services continue regularly and invites all fourth ward residents and unaffiliated friends to attend.
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S Hall
Champlin’s Hall
Crissman
Fourth Ward
Christian Church and Methodist Services Announced
Christian Church John T. Houser Pastor Bible School 10 a m preaching and baptismal service 11 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m preaching 7 30 p m All are welcome Methodist Episcopal Church George D Crissman Minister Services 11 a m and 7 30 p m Morning theme The Price of Efficiency in the Christian Life Evening The Place and Fact of the Retribution in the Christian Economy
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Christian Church
John T. Houser
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Episcopal Church
George D. Crissman
Noted Evangelists Coming at Baptist Church
Rev. P. C. Nelson and Prof. Wood plan to visit Ames in late October for three weeks. Nelson has held successful union meetings across Iowa with hundreds converting. The program avoids sectarian lines and supports the broader Christian community. Wood, a skilled chorus director, will strengthen the effort.
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Baptist Church
P. C. Nelson
Prof
Wood
Ames
Mr. Nelson
Iowa
Nelson
Carpenters Visit Ames After Des Moines Convention
Delegates from the United States and Canada carpenters convened in Des Moines and will travel to Ames Saturday morning to tour the industrial college. The event aims to showcase Ames and its campus, with a lunch provided at noon by college authorities and a day of tours and local hospitality.
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Des Moines
The
Carpenters
United States
Canada
Iowa
Ames
Ames College
Schreiner Named Principal Pro Tem at Des Moines Visit
At a special board meeting Miss Schreiner was offered the high school principal post for next year at 1200 dollars after a rival offer from Des Moines West High. The board kept her in place for another year while praising her work as teacher and principal. Mrs. Stayner buys a 1.5 HP chore-boy electric motor to run washing, wringer, and well pump in the summer kitchen.
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Board of Education
Miss Schreiner
Des Moines West High School
West High
Des Moines
G. E. Stayner
G. E
Local Residents Attend Mission Talk at State Center
A party including Mr. and Mrs O'Donnell Rev Francis Renier Mr and Mrs Chas Tallman Miss Agnes Cavanaugh and Mr John Judge traveled by automobile Tuesday evening to State Center to hear Fathers Drumm and Roman in the ongoing mission.
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O'Donnell
Francis Renier
Chas. Tallman
Agnes Cavanaugh
John Judge
State Center
Fathers Drumm and Roman
Webster City women study corsetry in Des Moines
Mrs. A. I. Hart of Webster City visited Mrs. George Foote on Lincoln avenue Monday. On Tuesday they traveled to Des Moines for a week's instruction under an expert corsetier from Meadville Pennsylvania conducting a school in the capital city.
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Webster City
George Foote
Lincoln Avenue
Des Moines
Meadeville
Pennsylvania
Tilden Store Company to Take Over Tilden Bros Retail Line
A new Tilden Store Company will be formed to operate the retail business of Tilden Bros Inc with 50000 capital under Iowa law. W C Stevenson of Marshall Field will be a director and active manager while Tilden Bros retains stock and involvement. Inventory in October precedes transfer, with surplus lines sold at bargain prices.
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Tilden Bros. & Inc
Tilden Store Company
Iown
W. C. Stevenson
Marshall Field & Co
Tilden Bros. & Co
Mrs Jones Seriously Injured in Fall After Rain
Mrs L C Jones slipped on a slippery doorstep Thursday morning and fractured her arm near the shoulder. Dr Templeton reduced the fracture and reports she is doing nicely.
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Mrs. Jones
Excursion Days Discussion With Chicago Railroad Leaders
Mayor Sheldon and Dean Curtiss traveled to Chicago to press railroad managers on excursion days. They urged that harvest festivals benefit Iowa farmers and urged officials to support the plan.
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Sheldon
Dean Curtiss
Chicago
Iowa
Bloomington Revival Draws Crowds at Local Church
Revival services led by Rev. J. T. Houger at Bloomington Church attract large crowds with many conversions reported. Services continue this week and next as interest grows.
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Bloomington
J. T. Houger
Kingsbury Brothers Reunite Across States
Albert Kingsbury returned to Rockford Illinois after a two week visit with Ames relatives. Last week he and his brother Ben Kingsbury saw a third relative in Maywood Nebraska whom they had not met in twenty four years.
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Kingsbury
Albert Kingsbury
Ben Kingsbury
Rockford
Illinois
Ames
Maywood
Nebraska
Sophomores Triumph In Push Ball Victory
The Sophomores defeated the Freshmen 17 to 0 in a fierce push ball game Friday. The field was littered with clothing scraps from both classes, attracting rag pickers as the match raged.
Miss Easterly Begins Evangelist Work In Elliott
Miss Blanche Easterly leaves Monday to devote full time to evangelistic work. She will assist the Rev. Mr. Thompson in revival services at Elliott for six to eight weeks.
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Miss Easterly
Blanche Easterly
Elliott
Mr. Thompson
Ames Savings Bank Sees Strong Condition Amid Harvest Season
Statement shows good condition for Ames Savings Bank with total deposits of 285587.19 dollars. The report notes ample money in the country and low danger of want while crops move to markets.
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Ames Savings Bank
Story County Sunday School Convention in Nevada
President J. W. Bateman announces the Story County Sunday School convention will be held in Nevada on Wednesday and Thursday October 12 and 13. A strong program is planned and the association seeks full county school representation.
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County
J. W. Bateman
Story County
Nevada
Association
Isle of Spice brings famed Whitneys to Armory stage
B C Whitney presents Isle of Spice a gloom-dispelling musical to be staged at the Armory on Thursday evening September 29. The show features famous numbers like The Goo Goo Man The Broomstick Witches and Uncle Sam's Marines. Bobbie Woolsie leads a large company with a noted chorus praised as the prettiest sprightliest on the road.
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Isle of Spice
B. C
Whitney
Armory
Pege
Brady
You and
Law Club Formed With Judge Lee as Instructor
A law club has been started and is expected to yield great benefit from meetings and discussions. Judge Lee will serve as instructor and chaperone. Members include L. C. and J. G. Tilden, Dr. C. M. Proctor, Father Renier, Dr. Crissman, Dr. T. L. Rice, C. L. Oliverly, Prof. John E. Brindley. Next meeting with Judge Lee on Oct. 1.
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Law Club
Judge Lee
L. C
J. G. Tilden
C. M. Proctor
Father Renier
Crissman
T. L. Rice
C. L. &Iverly
John E. Brindley
Methodist Clergy Exchange Moves to Des Moines Capitol
Des Moines welcomes Dr. G A Scott from Milwaukee who will exchange pulpits with Rev Dr Hagerman of the First Methodist. Scott, brother of the late Mrs Anna Potter, is moving to the Capitol city next week. His son Glen Scott has a 1.8 cc classification. the family originally hailed from Toulon Illinois.
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Des Moines
G. A. Scott
Milwaukee
Hagerman
Capitol City
Scott
A. L. Potter
Anna Potter
Glen Scott
Toulon
Ills
Barton & Co. Slashes Prices to Beat Wholesale Cost
Quality and style in all the clothing sold by Barton & Co. is marked down to less than wholesale cost and in some cases below production cost. The store urges students of economy to buy now as prices are far under regular levels.
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Barton & Co
Football Rules Radical Changes Announced
Football authorities unveil major overhauls to tackle safety. Tackling is rebuilt to reduce danger and ball advancement by dragging a runner is barred. Penalties apply to violations. The changes reflect a broad shift in how the game is officiated and played.
College football schedule headlines for Iowa teams
On Saturdays in October and November the schedule lists games including Coe at Ames on Oct 1 Minnesota at Minneapolis Oct 8 Des Moines College at Ames Oct 15 Missouri at Columbia Oct 22 Morning Side at Ames Oct 29 Iowa at Nov 5 Nebraska at Lincoln Nov 12 Drake at Des Moines on Nov 24 a Thursday.
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Coe
Ames
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Des Moines College
Missouri
Columbia
Morningside
Iowa
Nebraska
Lincoln
Drake
Des Moines
Football rules unsettled after Chicago and New York clinics
Coaches and officials from the Big Eight and Missouri Valley gathered in Chicago and New York to discuss the new football rule changes. They agreed on several points including allowed forward passes behind the line and penalties for crawling or diving tackles, while some technicalities remain under subcommittee review.
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Chicago
New York
Big Eight
Missouri
York State
Williams
Stagg
College happenings at state fairs and gatherings
Mr. R. K. Bliss and Prof. H. F. Luick judged events at Atlantic and Waverly fairs this week. G. E. Stayner arranged the Hog Special in Des Moines. Harold Clemmer led an assembly in Champlin's Hall. Miss Philips spoke at farmer gatherings in Swea City Jewell Junction and Gilmore. L. Moshier and G. R. Bliss lectured at Davenport Mt Pleasant Sigourney and Zearing. A. Storm Burger and Colwell oversee the college exhibit at the Tri-State Fair in Sioux City, covering Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota.
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R. K. Bliss
Atlantic
H. F. Luick
Waverly
G. E. Stayner
Des Moines
Harold Clemmer
Champlin’s Hall
Miss Philips
Swea City
Jewell Junction
Gilmore
Cushman
Carl Harris
Chicago
8. E. House
L. Moshier
Davenport
Mt. Pleasant
Sigourney
G. R. Bliss
Zearing
New Sharon
Oskaloosa
Miss Knowles
Thorsday
A. V. Storm
Messrs
A. A. Burger
H. D. Colwell
Sioux City
Iowa
Abraska
South Dakota
Varsit Unveils New Uniforms Amid Safety Concerns
The Varsit introduce new kits featuring red and white striped stockings and all white sweaters chosen to prevent blood poisoning risks seen last year. The design emphasizes safety and smart appearance for the team.
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Varsit
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