New Officers for Y M C A
The article notes Y M C A officers elected at Iowa State College with a history of growth from a dorm room to a premier building valued at sixty thousand dollars. It mentions 48 Bible study classes and compares college associations among the nation. It references an ordinance banning public drinking and penalties.
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United States
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Iowa State College
The
Wards Change Planned to Evenly Split City Population
At a recent city council meeting officials voted to redraw wards to balance population and streamline elections. The plan aims to create fairer representation by adjusting ward boundaries.
Farm accident mangles leg in Milford township
Arch Montgomery, a well known young farmer, was knocked against a barbed wire fence by his saddle horse while driving colts from his Milford home to a new farm near Shipley. His leg was cut to the bone but not expected to disable him long, after emergency dressing in Nevada. Perry Simmons bought the old house and plans to move it to Harriman addition for improvement.
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Milford Township
Shipley
Arch Montgomery
Arch
Nevada
New House Disposed by Matt McMichael
Matt McMichael recently disposed of the house where they live in a brief local transaction.
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Matt. McMichael
TOES SEVERED BY AXE ACCIDENT AT MAXWELL
Harding Witmer injured while cutting wood at his Maxwell home when a willow stick interfered with an axe, severing the second and third toes of his left foot. He lost blood and grew weak but was attended by a doctor and is recovering.
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Harding Witmer
Maxwell
Mr. Witmer
Witmer
Sexton Named Park Supervisor Across Railway System
Jerry Sexton of this city, formerly in charge of the Northwestern depot park and all railway parks between Ames and Council Bluffs, was appointed Saturday by Superintendent Hamill of the C. and N. W. Ry as superintendent of all railway parks between Clinton and Council Bluffs. He left today to outline needed work across the state and will later travel east to the Mississippi.
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Jerry Sexton
Northwestern
Ames
Council Bluffs
Hamill
Clinton
Sexton
Mississippi
Houser Buys Buick Tour Car From Boone Auto
Rev. John T. Houser purchased a large Buick touring car this week from the Boone Auto company.
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John T. Houser
Boone Auto Company
Skating Rink Closed For Season At Cole’s
Cole skating rink closed last Friday evening for the season due to warm weather. Mr. Cole enjoyed good patronage through winter and the venue will be used for dances and mass meetings during the summer.
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Cole
Spring Vacation School Break Enjoyed by Children
This week is a vacation period for boys and girls with children making the most of the break as schools pause activities.
Y M C A Growth at Ames Noted in Report
Secretary John C. Pratt issued a report on the association of Ames detailing progress since 1899. Enrollment rose from 650 to about 1500 with 719 members in the Y M C A as eight men have served abroad and over a dozen prepare for mission work.
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John C. Pratt
Ames
Prall
Association
Cambridge Tightens Liquor Ban With Street Drinking Prohibition
Cambridge city council enacts a strict booze ordinance prohibiting any person from drinking intoxicating liquor on any street avenue or highway within town limits. The measure aims to curb public intoxication and maintain order amid ongoing enforcement.
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Cambridge
Civic Improvement society dinner for sanitary fountain
The Civic Improvement society hosts a dinner at Odd Fellows hall next Wednesday evening to raise funds for a sanitary fountain. A 5:30 PM start features baked beans roast pork brown bread mashed potatoes and more with coffee and pie. Supper costs 25 cents.
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the Civic Improvement Society
Odd Fellows Hall
Minchin to Remain as Pastor After Health Request
Rev. W. J. Minchin announced at morning service that he had reconsidered his resignation due to improved health and local requests. He will stay on if granted the customary summer vacation.
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Congregational Church
W. J. Minchin
Nosbeck Buys Lot in Chamberlain's Addition on Burnett
Henry Nosbeck purchased a lot this week on Burnett Avenue in Chamberlain's addition with the intent to erect a house.
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Henry Nosbeck
Chamberlain
Burnett Avenue
Snyder Quits. Rich Elected to Succeed Ward Three Leader
At a city council meeting J L Snyder resigned as alderman of the third ward and Councilman Hullibarger moved acceptance. A ballot elected O P Rich as Snyder's successor, and Mayor Tilden swore him in at Monday's session.
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Third Ward
Rich
J. L. Snyder
Hullibarger
Sny
O. P. Rich
Mr. Snyder
Tilden
Ames High School Gathers For Year End Program
The two Ames high school literary societies Juntos and Dissenters presented a joint year end program in the assembly room. The program featured musical numbers papers recitations and a debate led by presidents Aylie Smith and Laura Gibson. Prof Noble and O E Waser spoke in the college section after remarks by Mr Smith.
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Ames High School
Literary Society
Aylie Smith
Laura Gibson
Silver Wedding at Freed Home
Mr and Mrs S P Freed celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home last Friday. Guests from Boone and relatives from Sheldon North Dakota Union Mills Indiana and Valparaiso Indiana attended. Music and visiting filled the afternoon and pink and white carnations decorated the dining room. A hundred guests were served an elegant supper and many gifts and best wishes were received.
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Mrs. S. P. Freed
Woodland Farm
S. P. Freed
Boone
J. L. Green
Sheldon
North Dakota
D. O. Freed
Union Mills
Indiana
H. C. Biggs
Valparaiso
Mrs. Freed
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Marshal Thompson
Lockwood
Freeman Myers
Beter
Myers
Douglass Avenue
Perry Simmons
Harriman Addition
Northwestern Railway
Houser
the Times
J. G. Emerson
Paul Troeger
J. D. Cline
C. R. Hutchison
Harry Brown
Bruce Crossley
Arthur MacMurray
Prof. Meeker
Prof. Beach
R. K. Bliss
C. F. Curtiss
A. A. Marston
J .B. Schmidt
O. H. Cessna
City Council of
Civic Improvement Association
Fountain Fund
Minchin
Snyder
Ceed Him
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