Marsh urges better farming and home building in Iowa
Wilbur W. Marsh of Waterloo spoke at the Commercial club at Odd Fellows Temple and to students in A hall. He urged rural stability, home-building, and longer-term land use, criticizing current farming practices and praising Guernsey island farmers as a model for smaller, better farms and soil fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Odd Fellows Temple
Bosworth
Sheldon
Sheldon Than
Wilbur W. Marsh
Waterloo
Mr. Marsh
Lown
Frank Fowler
Frank
Nevada
Aghall
Guernsey
Marsh
Rouge
Court rounds up cases as judge disposes docket
Judge Wright held court with a shrinking docket. Gauch vs Halley and Roberts settled with Halley owing 1200 and note cancellation of 1500, 800 may be paid in 30 days. Houge vs Board of Supervisors compromised to post bond with injunctive hearing on short notice. Ferguson vs Chamberlain redemptions denied but taxes returned. Clark insurance of 1000 goes to widow. Ferguson vs George awarded judgment to I J Ferguson. Court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Gauch
Halley and
Roberts
Halley
Gauca
Texas
Jos. Houge
Board of Supervisors
Boone Story Ditch No. 3
Ferguson
Edward 8. Clark
Owa Division Split Promises New Northwestern Structure
The Northwestern announces Iowa division reorganization effective May 1, splitting the Iowa line into Eastern and Western divisions. The Eastern Iowa division runs from Boone to Clinton including the Des Moines branch, while the Western Iowa division runs Boone to Omaha with the Harlan and Audubon branches. H. Walliser will move to Belle Plaine as the new eastern superintendent. F. H. Hammill remains superintendent of the Western Iowa division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Chicago
Iowa
Nevada
Boone News-Republican
Boone Yards
Clinton
Des Moines
Omaha
Harlan
Audubon
H. Walliser
Winona
Belle Plaine
F. H. Hammill
Western Iowa
Informal Arbor and Bird Day Programs Planned
An especial effort is being made in grade schools this spring to interest pupils in nature and outdoor life. Tomorrow afternoon informal programs will be given in each room in ward schools with talks by teachers and a general discussion by the pupils.
Neilson Must Serve Full Seven Year Term
The Story City man Neis Neilson who claimed wrongful imprisonment in the Ohio state penitentiary must serve his full sentence. Court records show a prior three year Illinois sentence for the same crime, and no pardon is recommended.
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Neis Neilson
Story City
Ohio State Penitentiary
Neilson
Illinois
Milford No 32 Damages Delayed By County Board
County board of supervisors met Monday to consider Milford No 32 but reached no conclusions. The matter was postponed to May 6 and members will seek to form their own opinion on damages before then.
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County Board of Supervisors
Milford
Guernsey Breeder Marsh Awards Dairy Judging Medal
Waterloo breeder W. W. Marsh announces a gold medal for the top dairy judging student. This will bring the total medals awarded to three next year.
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W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Fire alarm at Mrs Layman home turns out to be nothing serious
A fire alarm was turned in Sunday morning from the residence of Mrs Layman but the incident proved non hazardous.
Special Convocation Boosts For Des Moines Glee Club Contest
A college morning convocation in Ag hall at 9 30 boosts for the girls glee club contest in Des Moines tomorrow evening. Contenders Drake Highland Park Simpson Ames compete with 200 to 400 delegations promised by the first three. I S C hopes to outshine by Ames singers with 28 glee club members. a special Ames car leaves at 2 pm Friday. Judges include Prof Sadler Prof Rowe and Prof Killeen from Iowa colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sadler
Central University
Rowe
Tab& College
Killeen
Coe College
Ames and Iowa Open College Baseball in Pitchers’ Duel
The season opener drew about 1800 as Ames faced Iowa. Clark pitched for Ames allowing two hits and two walks with Ringheim catching, while Wagner started for Iowa before Baird relieved. Only two runs scored, both by Ames, in a tight game that ended with Hook’s late double and a baserunning mishap.
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Ames
Iowa
Clark
Ringheim
Iowa Wagner
Hook
Wagner
Baird
Former College Trustee Charles F. Saylor Dies
Charles F. Saylor, college alumnus and former trustee, died in Des Moines on Thursday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 o clock at Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, with interment in Glendale Cemetery. A 1882 graduate, Saylor served as sugar department special agent for about a decade and was regarded as the nation’s leading sugar expert.
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Charles F. Saylor
Des Moines
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church
Glendale
Saylor
James Wilson
McKinley
Hobo Bracelets Given Try-Out In Ames
Report says Tramps were escorted to work by Marshal Ricketts and fitted with insignia. They cleaned an alley between Main and Fifth streets until Tuesday noon, drawing crowds as they labored with ball and chain. Other towns discuss baths or rock piles as cures for the tramp nuisance.
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St. Louis
Marshal Ricketts
Main
Fifth Streets
Boone
Ames
Nevada
Marshal Boller
Foreign labor gangs arrive for C N W railway project
The C N W railway company plans summer improvements bringing several foreign laborer gangs to the city. Boarding cars are sidetracked south of the passenger station and the yard fills with dark skinned workers. Osmund Johnson of Boone, formerly foreman here, now oversees the work. So far the groups have behaved peaceably with no complaints about the Little Italy area.
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C. & N. W. Railway Company
Osmund Johnson
Boone
Little
Italy
Contestants Prep For Ames Chautauqua Declamatory Contest
Nine students including Anita Meltzer Laura Niles Ethel Briggs Harriet Kintzley Oberton Bollman Frank Mixa Hazel Johnson Hannah Valentine and Beulah Hoot have signaled entry to determine Ames high school representative. Selections are this week with May 12 set for final drill and practice.
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Ames High School
Anita Meltzer
Laura Niles
Ethel Briggs
Harriet Kintzley
Oberton Bollman
Frank Mixa
Hazel Johnson
Hannah Valentine
Beulah Hoot
Northwestern engines refuse to stay on track in mishaps
Large mogul engines on main line freights jumped the track twice this week near the electric light plant and the interlocking plant. Authorities report no injuries and crews recovered the locomotives quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Electric Light Plant
Mrs Jennie Beyer Reelected Leader At Boone WHMS Meet
Mrs Jennie McElyea Beyer was reelected president of the Boone district of the Woman's Home Missionary Society at the convention held in Woodward Friday.
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Jennie McElyea Beyer
Boone
The
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Woodward
History of the Dairy Department Featured in I H C Student
This issue presents a brief history of the Dairy department and a short sketch of training for each instructor currently in place.
Ames to Have Central Nurses Registry
The Ames nursing community plans a Central Nurses Registry with Geo Judisch of Judisch Bros. drug store in charge. It will save physicians time by listing available nurses on a not busy list, while busy nurses are placed on a busy list. Nurses register their status and education to enable proper matching with doctors.
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Ames
Geo
Judisch
Judisch Bros. Drug Store
Senator Kenyon to Speak at Chautauqua on August 18
The Chautauqua committee announces Senator W S Kenyon will deliver the closing day address on August 18. The event marks a notable success for Ames organizers seeking speeches from distinguished figures.
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Kenyon
Chautauqua
Cadet Inspection At College Parade This Afternoon
At four o'clock this afternoon the college student cadets will parade for inspection by Captain Coates of the 13th U S Cavalry. The browr coated battalion will perform maneuvers while the college band provides music as a large crowd gathers for the event.
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U. S Army
Coates
13Th
U. S. A. Cavalry
Engineering students to speak at college chapel
The college chapel week features senior engineering students as speakers with a lineup including I Harter George Long Warren Smith and R E Edgecomb The year’s Sunday speakers include Rev Father Nugent Des Moines Prof MacMurray Cedar Rapids Dr Newton Cedar Rapids Dr Shailer Matthews Chicago University dean of divinity and noted thinker
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I. H. Harter
George G. Long
Warren T. Smith
R. EB. Edgecomb
Father Nugent
Des Moines
MacMurray
Newton
Cedar Rapids
Middle West
Shailer Matthews
Matthews
Divinity School
Chicago University
Northwestern engineer Lou Shull seriously injured in Boise Council Bluffs incident
Lou Shull a Northwestern engineer of Boone well known locally was seriously hurt when an object thrown from a Milwaukee freight train struck his face and shoulder while he rode in the cab in the yards at Council Bluffs. The blows required eight stitches.
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Lou Shull
Boone
Council Bluffs
Milwaukee
John Payne Dies in Water Town New York
Dr. Hunt received a Tuesday message announcing the death of John Payne a locally known figure who for about a year was associated with the Tilden store. He died that morning at his uncle Dr J C Graham's home in Water Town New York.
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Dr. Hunt
John Payne
Tilden
Watertown
N. Y
J. C. Graham
Water glass breaks on popcorn wagon incident
A broken water glass fell in a popcorn wagon on Monday afternoon causing brief activity. Damage remained very slight and was easily repaired.
Iowa booster number in June issue preview
The Iowa Agriculturist staff previews a special booster issue set for June. The piece notes preparation is underway to feature state farming communities and agricultural progress in a dedicated issue.
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Iowa Agriculturist
Iowa
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Judg Wright
I. J. Ferguson
W. P. George
OWA
Northwestern Railroad
College
Chas. F. Saylor
Crooks
Nevada Journal
Central Nurses’ Registry
Chautauqua Management
W. S. Kenyon
Army
College Chapel
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