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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1909

Page

4

Dr Chappel Ends Season Weather Bulletin For Ames Crops

Weather and crop report notes a good corn outlook majorly stable with most corn beyond frost risk. Rainfall was light but adequate for pastures and fall plowing with cooler temperatures and light frosts in late September. Potatoes are below average though apples and grapes show improvement. Fall plowing and seeding continue. hay and small grains yield quality remains strong.

Chappel Ames Iowa Story Zearing

Iowa Municipal League Concludes Fort Dodge Meeting

The Iowa Municipal League closed a successful Fort Dodge session and will meet next fall in Waterloo. Mayor Tilden Frank Linebaugh and Dr. Maxwell attended. Prof A T Erwin spoke on Municipal Control of Shade Trees. Dr. Maxwell elected trustee of the accounting department for one year. New officers include President S J Bennett Fort Dodge, Vice President S L Charles LeMars, Secretary Treasurer Frank G Pierce Marshalltown, Trustee Co D Huston Cedar Rapids.

Iowa Municipal League Fort Dodge Waterloo Tilden Frank Linebaugh Dr. Maxwell A. T. Erwin Linebaugh Maxwell Accounting Department J. Bennett S. L. Charles LeMars Frank G. Pierce Marshalltown Co. D. Huston Cedar Rapids

Chautauqua Acts Signed For 1910 Attractions

Contracts are signed for Cericello's Juvenile Italian band and the Hinshaw Grand Opera Company. The former features gifted boys guided by a nine year old conductor, while the latter will perform Il Trovatore in costume. Ames gains a leading opera troupe for the event.

Cericello Hinshaw Grand Opera Company Il Trovatore Ames

Pitsors Shine At Scenic Theatre In Ames

The Pitsors Phyllis and Ernest Pitsor drew the largest crowds of the week at Scenic theatre Ames praising their Love Behind the Scenes. Critics say they are the best in their line seen in Ames with high ticket prices yet strong attendance and hometown welcome.

Ernest Pitsor Ames Pitsors Phyllis Stageland Pitsor Thompson and Armstrong Mr. Pitsor

Ames Laymen Banquet Promotes Broad Christianity

About 140 men attended a Methodist church banquet in Ames aiming to unite church and non affiliated men under a broad Christian creed. Speakers included Sen Comfort Harvey Van Law of Marshalltown and local leaders like J J Grove Benton Stull F P Harris B H Hibbard and F E King. Captain K W Brown presided as toastmaster and the Ames male quartet provided the music.

Methodist Church K. W. Brown Methodist Church Choir Messrs Troger Good Cline Hoffman Comfort Harvey van Law Marshalltown Iowa J. J. Grove Benton Stull F. P. Harris B. H. Hibbard Ames F. E. King M. H. Beckman Sec’y Y. M. C. A

Story County Sunday School Convention Schedule

The program for the Story county Sunday School Convention at Maxwell lists sessions from 2:30 PM to 11:45 PM with talks on teaching, equipment, junior work, adult classes, and home departments. The agenda includes addresses by state and local officers, prayer, music, offerings, reports, installation of officers, and open discussion.

Story County Maxwell S. P. Telford H. J. Garlock Mary Veneman J. B. Angelo H. G. Hicks Frank F. Fitch Jennie Smith W. J. Porter Maxwell Male Quartet W. H. Lisley R. E. Shaw Nevada Collins M. E Baraca Arthur Dean W. Johnson Ames Davis Iowa Center W. G. Hohanshel Home Department C. M. Minkler H. G. Hohanshelt

Renew Youth at Gibson's Fountain Offers College Inn Upgrades

L M Gibson proprietor of the College Inn installs a new iceless fountain by L A Becker Company of Chicago costing 3000 dollars. Marble base weighs 4500 pounds and the silver plated finish features onyx illuminated draft arm. Charles Wetzman handles setup with E L Roll remaining as dispenser. The shop will expand with stationery and student supplies while preserving cardinal and gold college decor. The improvements aim to make Ames College Inn a premier ice cream parlor store.

L. M. Gibson College Inn L. A. Becker Company Chicago Charles Wetzman E. L. Roll Mr. Gibson Gibson Ames

Baptist Meetings in Odd Fellows Hall

During construction of the new church the Baptist people will meet in the second floor room of the Odd Fellows hall. Meetings aim for popular character and invite all to join. Evening gatherings will focus on general interest topics, with Sunday’s topic The Outworking of Sin illustrated by The Scarlet Letter.

Odd Fellows’ Hall America

Millionaire Hudson Drives Bible Class Movement Meeting

1 000 000 Men in the Banca Bible Classes led by Marshall A Hudson of Syracuse aims to organize global Bible classes. The movement’s growth will be discussed tonight at eight at the Church of Christ with Luther Tesh detailing its scope and methods. Audience urged to attend, program listed including hymns, invocation, offering, and talks.

Marshall A. Hudson Syracuse N. Y Basaca Philathea Hudson Church of Christ Luther M. Tesh Rev W. Johnson

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Advised By Doctor

A reader is advised to consult a physician about Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for colds and to follow the doctor’s instruction. The note suggests two options and emphasizes doing what the doctor says.

Ayer

On the Campus Hears from Iowa State Fraternity Events

The Sigma Nu and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities hosted dancing parties last weekend for members and pledges. Professors and alumni were noted speakers and hires, with Dr. Pammer addressing Iowa needs at a quarterly conference and O. O. Comagan taking a Northwest Farmer editor role in Winnipeg. William Owen announced lectures at Ames and a public Merchant of Venice talk, while new faculty member Dr. Dimock joined the veterinary department following Cuban sanitary service. City storm sewer plans and assessments in Ames accompany the report.

Sigma Nu Storms Sigma Alpha’ Epsilon L. H. Pammer State Board of Control Iowa O. O. Comagan Northwest Farmer Winnepeg Can Northwest Guy Lambert Iowa State College Stillwater Okla State Agricultural College

Shakespeare Play Saturday Night at the Armory

William E. Owen and his company present As You Like It at the Armory on Saturday night. Tickets go on sale at Judish Bros drug store and sell quickly. The troupe features actors who previously performed with Robertson on campus last June. Bartholomew promises a splendid show with a special teacher and pupil discount for Ames schools.

Shakespeare William E. Owen Armory Judish Bros. Drug Store William Owen Owen Robertson Camus Bartholomew Ames

Taft Defends Iowa Senators On Tariff Vote

The Jewell Record notes Taft may claim Iowa and other statesmen abandoned their party by not voting for the Payne tariff bill, while their constituents insist the lawmakers did right and stand with them more firmly than ever.

Taft Iowa Jewell

City of Ames Seeks Storm Sewer Bids 1909

The City Council of Ames Iowa invites sealed bids for storm sewers along Center Avenue East Avenue South Lincoln Street from Hanover Street to South Lincoln Street and Center Avenue to Des Moines Avenue. Bids due by 7 30 PM October 4 1909 with 5 percent certified check as liquidated damages. Council to review bids 8 PM October 4 1909 at city hall.

Des Moines Avenue Lincoln Street Boone Street Duff Avenue Ames Iowa A. B. Maxwell Center Avenue East Avenue Hanover Street

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