Ames United Brethren Conference Closes After Notable Session
The Ames United Brethren conference ended with two busy sessions and a Sunday sermon by Bishop Weekley. About 250 delegates from out of town praised Ames hosts, approved strong anti divestment resolutions, and welcomed Rev J W Stiverson as the new Ames pastor.
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United Brethren
Ames
M. E
Boone
U. B
Brother Pruitt
A. Pruitt
Irwin
Shelby County
J. W. Stiverson
A. B
Iowa State College
Toledo
Leander Clark College
Beardshear
Storms
Pruitt
United Brethren Conference
Weekley
Robt. Ingersoll
Miss Eva Shontz Sparks Prohibition Rally at Armory
Miss Shontz spoke for nearly two hours drawing tears with a vivid picture of crime and liquor’s ruin. Captain Brown introduced her after prayer. Rev. Shea gave the invocation and urged pulpit and politics unite. She praised Willard, warned of Chicago’s liquor power, cited Hollister crimes, and urged a national prohibition flag.
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Eva Marshall Shontz
Armory
Miss Shantz
Captain K. W. Brown
A. M. Shea
Captain Brown
Shantz
Frances E. Willard
United Brethren
Chicago
Hollister
Gladstone
England
Fred D. Grant
Father Coffin
Sheldon
Iowa State College
Miss Shontz
Second Crop of Buds Brightens Maxwell and Surroundings
The county reports a fruitful season with crabapple trees blossoming at Maxwell and ripe strawberries being picked at Story City. Grape buds and apple blossoms appear elsewhere while Canadian lilies bloom at Slater. Many residents eye California as a destination.
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Maxwell
Story City
Slater
California
Daughter hurt on merry go round near water tank
A daughter of Mrs. Russell living near the water tank was injured last evening on the merry go round when attempting to change seats as it moved. She fell to the ground dislocating an elbow and fracturing an arm. Nevada Representative.
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Russell
Nevada
Shipment of Sheep Reaches Marshall and Hardin Counties
Ten thousand sheep have been shipped to Marshall county. Fifteen thousand more head are en route to Hardin county from New Mexico in thirty days for distribution, totaling forty thousand animals in the shipment.
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Marshall County
Hardin County
New Mexico
Corn Safe: Iowa Farm Report From Prof. Jones
Prof. J W Jones of the Agriculture Extension reports corn harvests progressing across Iowa with 85 percent out of frost. Fall plowing is active, frost has not yet harmed crops, and moisture remains ample in most areas though east central and southeast districts need more rain.
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J. W. Jones
Agriculure Extension Department
Charles City
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Carter Named Journalism Chair At Ames College
L. E. Carter who finished his course at the college this year has been chosen to fill the chair of Journalism, vacant since Will H. Ogilvie’s resignation last June. A South Carolina native and Clem son college alumnus, Carter is among the youngest faculty members and the first graduate to head a department. He begins immediately with about twenty students in the class. The chair is endowed by John Clay of the Clay Robinson company of Chicago and has been popular with upper classmen since its introduction two years ago.
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L. E. Carter
Will H. Ogilvie
Carter
South Carolina
Clemson College
Ames
Mr. Ogilvie
John Clay
Clay-Robinson Company of
Chicago
When Matrimony Turns To Cy Clone Storms Divorce Follows
A quirky line links modern marriage to cy clone storms and notes that such upheavals often end in a quiet divorce. The remark suggests a pattern of fractured unions amid technological or chaotic tensions.
Request for Farm Crop and Livestock Practice Reports
Iowa State College Experiment Station seeks reports from successful farmers on crop yields, land value per acre, soil type, previous crops, usage methods, production costs, and net profits. For feeding experiments, provide stock quality, feeding methods, cost of gains, and net profit. Respond soon and store seed in a dry vented place by October 10.
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Iowa State College
M. L. Bowman
Story City Youth Killed in Wisconsin Auto Crash
Alfred Overland twenty of Story City died after a bicycle collision with a fast moving automobile in Wisconsin. The vehicle driven by George Barling son of a railroad president, transported him to Milwaukee for care but internal injuries and a fractured skull proved fatal. Remains brought back to Story City for burial.
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Alfred Overland
Story City
Wisconsin
Overland
George Barling
Barling
Milwaukee
Old Timers recall early Ames and Civil War era
Mr. John M. Fitchpatrick of Hoburn Nebraska visits Ames and chats with L. H. Craig about forty years past when travel and growth were limited. They reminisce war days, local elections, deer hunting, and early town changes as crops and business rise. Fitchpatrick plans to return home soon.
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Story County
Mr. Craig
Central
Ames
Mr. Fitchpatrick
Four Year Old Heggem Grandson Dies in Boiler Scalding
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Heggem and Severin and O T Heggem mourn the sudden death of their sister Nels Thompson’s four year old son who fell into a hot water boiler Monday morning and died that evening. Funeral held yesterday.
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Peter Heggem
Messrs
Severin
O. T. Heggem
le Grand
Heggems
Nels Thompson
College Excursion Plans Highlight Strong Harvest Home Event
Five railroads will carry visitors to the college for the Harvest Home Excursion on October 6. Distinguished speakers include Frank W. Gunsaulus and Gov. Cummins, with N B Kendall also expected. The campus is near completion with new hall, central heating and a cleaned campus awaiting guests.
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Frank W. Gunsaulus
The
Amour Institute of
Chicago
Gunsaulus
Gov. Cummins
N. BE. Kendall
Albia
Dolliver
Claude Porter
Ames
Prof Wentworth Objects To Campus Building Location
Professor E M Wentworth of State Center visited the campus Monday and protested the site of the new Agricultural building. He predicted a large harvest festival crowd could damage the campus and vowed to eat the blueprints if the Dairy building was harmed.
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E. M. Wentworth
State Center
Iowa
Weathered heat fuels political rhetoric in Slater News
The hot spell is seen as aiding public speaking as politicians endure the heat with apparent earnestness. The Slater News notes the scene shows sweat and sustained effort, while observers assess the impact on political discourse.
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Slater News
Boll value sparks sale offer at McCallsburg Tribune
A reader note from McCallsburg Tribune discusses boll values and a proposed sale of all interest at a reduced price after a suggestion that a boll was worth five dollars to any person. The writeup hints at an office visit to discuss the deal.
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McCallsburg Tribune
Gas Discovery During Boone Well Boring Sparks Town Excitement
At P. H. Nelson’s Boone residence men uncovered a gas flow during well boring. The flow is not strong enough to break casings, and the manufactured gas plant remains operating. Officials hope the gas may prove to be of paying quality.
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P. H. Nelson
Boone
Miss Lena Kersey Falls Through Cistern Platform
Lena Kersey fell through a broken cistern platform at Hotel Zearing last Monday. She escaped with a scare and no injuries, though water was cold and wet.
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Lena Kersey
Hotel Zearing
Zearing
Merger Creates Boone News-Republican Daily
Boone News and Republican merge into the Daily News-Republican with S. G. Goldthwaite as owner editor and manager. Congressman Conner announces Goldthwaite will be named Boone postmaster, solving the paper ownership and city service questions. The Intelligencer congratulates Goldthwaite on both roles and anticipates a strong Boone daily.
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Boone
Boone News
Republican
Daily News-Republican
8. G. Goldthwaite
Conner
G. Goldthwaite
Goldthwaite
Intelligencer
Ames High School Labor Day Program Praised
President A. L. Urick of the State Federation Labor notes in his monthly bulletin a new feature at Ames High School's Labor Day program. The event included the Governor's proclamation reading an address and the reading and singing of labor poems and songs.
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A. L. Urick
State Federation Labor
High School of
Ames
Story County Corn Contest Subscriptions Offered by Intelligencer
The Intelligencer announces a year long subscription prize for the largest ear of corn grown in Story county with six months for the second best and three months for the third best. Judges will be named by Prof. Holden.
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Intelligencer
Story County
Prof
Holden
Purse Stolen From Home Near Luther Recovered
About two weeks ago a purse containing around 230 dollars vanished from Allen Jones near Luther. The money, in silver and gold with a 60 dollar Luther Savings Bank check, was later found intact except for about 10 dollars spent. Authorities suspect a local acquaintance but have no direct evidence yet.
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Allen Jones
Luther
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Luther Savings Bank
Boone
Honest poverty and dishonest poverty in tough luck
A terse reflection contrasts genuine poverty with feigned hardship, noting both as hardships but labeling the latter as especially unlucky and troubling. The remark invites a moral distinction between authentic need and pretended scarcity.
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