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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
2
Tallman argues against bitulithic paving in Ames citing higher royalties and reduced competition. He cites letters from Chicago St Louis and Hutchison showing wear, ruts, and wear costs, urging creosoted wood blocks as a better bidder option with local contractor Horabin.
A letter from C. C. Tallman of Ames argues against bitulithic pavement and favors creosoted wood blocks. He cites durability low maintenance local contractor benefits and cost efficiency with uniform Ames paving, urging open competition and reliance on local labor.
A Hutchinson reader describes Main street as fierce with heavy traffic and poor repairs since bitulithic paving. The worst areas are the south end with frequent holes, while earlier promises to maintain the pavement were not kept by the contracting company.
J H Fellingham of Des Moines Y M C A spoke at the college Y M C A meeting on the effectiveness of prayer in life. Mr Dennison of Omaha addressed the conference of Iowa local boys association secretaries at Alumni hall with delegates from Sioux City Des Moines Davenport and Ottumwa. Next Sunday George D McDell national secretary of the Industrial Welfare department will speak on association work among industrial employees and the Y M C A influence in the industrial world.
H. E. Martin of Iowa Falls in consultation with Sheriff Warrick seeks suitable protected locations in the county for several pairs of Russian pheasants. The effort aims to safeguard the birds from hunters as part of a statewide pheasant introduction.
Dwight W. Boydston of Nevada captured first prize with a cockerel and third with a pullet at the St Paul poultry show, highlighting a strong run of Single Comb Buff Orpingtons. The winning cockerel previously took first at the Des Moines state show.
Professor H P Baker former head of the department of Horticulture and Forestry at I S C returns from Munich Germany after a year of study and earning the Doctor of Economics in Forestry. He resumes as head of the Forestry department at Pennsylvania State College. The Baker family mourns the loss of their second oldest child who died of pneumonia shortly after returning home.
A bill introduced in both houses requests a total appropriation of 728950 for three state schools. Of this 342500 goes to I B C with allocations for educational support agricultural programs and facilities. A separate measure proposes a special tax levy of one fifth of a mill for repairs and equipment with oversight by the state board of education.
After five days of merrymaking the Catholic Fair closed at midnight Saturday, a standout event both socially and financially. Net proceeds expected around 925 with a coal prize for the nearest guess. winners include Ames residents and nearby towns for prizes such as a black heifer, a phonograph, embroidery, and a silk flag awarded to Woodmen with 5480 votes.
News from Ames reports that Prof. W. R. Gardner, who earned a horticulture master's degree at Iowa State College in 1907, has moved from the University of Maine to Oregon Agricultural College and Experiment Station where he serves as associate horticulturist.
The Story county rural mail carriers thirty three strong visit Ames next Wednesday for their annual meeting on Washington's Birthday. W. C. Mains presides as president with Tol liff Thompson and W. B. Klump as vice presidents and Ole K. Helvig as secretary treasurer.
The third lecture course event featured a all female Spanish orchestra with Mr Jones as bass singer. They performed in costume and delivered a delightful program. Mr Jones also sang and read to strong audience appreciation.
Fraser reports say no coal has been hoisted from the interurban mine amid a recent fire. Water remains, pumps fail to relieve the situation, and the north half of the mine up to the shaft has caved in, causing trouble for workers and officials.
Stanley Fracker of Storm Lake has been selected as assistant in the biology department at the college. He is a Buena Vista College graduate and has worked as an assistant at the University of Michigan since September.
On Washington's birthday February 22 the post office opens until 10 30 a m. City carriers make one complete delivery. Rural carriers serve windows 8 30 to 10 30. The office closes for the day at 10 30.
At mid winter commencement at the State University in Iowa City next Wednesday Laura Smith of this city will receive a degree from the nurses training school College of Homeopathic medicine. Thirty candidates will receive degrees then. Miss Smith is the only candidate from her department. Lieutenant Governor George W. Clarke will deliver the commencement address.
In a bowling contest at Onawa last Wednesday Yank Brown the star baseball pitcher placed second with 515 pins. Brown, a former I S C baseball man, is currently with the Boston National League team.
A fine new $800 safe was installed in the vault of the Farmers Savings Bank at Slater last week. The safe is burglar proof and modern in every respect.
The Cambridge school board advertises the sale by auction of the old school ground and building scheduled for February 18 at 1 30 p m.
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