Grand March of All Nations at Ames Skating Party
A large masquerade skating event at Cole's Hall in Ames drew about 125 skaters with a fifth on the floor. Prizes were awarded to top skaters and costumes, and a "Hard Times" skating party was announced for January 28 with band or orchestra music.
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Messrs
Maxwell
Roup
Tallman
Max Philipps
Arvid Alm
Ada Griffith
Ethel Underwood
Hart and
Kinkade
Yeoman
Akin
Fred Walkey
Mary Kintzley
Mr. Cole
Iowa Corn Growers elect officers at annual meeting
The Iowa Corn Growers Association held its annual officer election on Thursday at Iowa State College. J Sundberg of Whiting was chosen president with J WY. Coverdale of Elwood elected vice president. Prof M L Bowman initially sought secretary but declined, leaving B W Crossley as a candidate who also declined. In the end M L Mosher and L C Burnett were nominated with Bowman withdrawing and Crossley pressed to serve. Fred McCulloch of Hartwick elected secretary of membership and treasurer. District vice presidents listed across nine districts. The report hints at Chautauqua program plans for 1908 and ongoing preparation.
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Iowa Corn Grower's Association
Iowa State Ing
Uncle Asa College
Asa Turner
Farrar
J. Sundberg
Whiting
Iowa
J. WY. Coverdale
Elwood
M. L. Bowman
B. W. Crossley
M.L. Mosher
L. C. Burnett
Bowman
Crossley
Mosher
Burnett
Prof
Fred McCulloch
Hartwick
Geo. M. Allee
Newell
M. S. Nelson
Goldfield
A. E. Quaife
Ionia $Rd
Paul. C. Taff
Panora
C. O. Garrett
Mitchellville
L. C. Hutchinson
West Branch
F. H. Klopping
Neola
Fred Wooley
Garden Grove
W. A. Hook
Packwood
Keg of Beer Triggers Fight at Smoky Row
A long silent Smoky Row resort returns to trouble when an eight gallon keg of beer sparked a drunken brawl at the Kimler brothers home near the lumber yard. The Brown brothers faced assault and battery charges, pleading guilty and paying fines. Rumors claim the Browns may reveal bootlegger activity to the grand jury.
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Kimler Brothers
Kimler
Marshal Willey
Pearl
Frank Brown
Not Swallowed by the Missouri Dague Thompson Mystery
An Ames youth reports seeing Dague Thompson alive in Des Moines after rumors of his suicide attempt by carbolic acid and the Missouri River. He allegedly spent time near the Des Moines depot, received a dollar loan, and was seen smoking a cigarette while joking about the supposed act.
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Dague Thompson
Here
Council Bluffs
Missouri
Ames
Des Moines
Thompson
Missouri River
Milk Route Sold In City To Ed Gunder
Wm McCoy sold his milk route in this city to Ed Gunder who lives north of town. Gunder takes possession at once and plans to meet customers, possibly adding a wagon in spring. Mccoy will retire. Church of Christ elected officers last Sunday with J J Grove as chairman C A Duntz vice chairman I J Scott secretary Jesse Bennett treasurer J C Hearn financial clerk.
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Wm. McCoy
Ed. Gunder
Gunder
Mce-Coy
Church of Christ
J. J. Grove
C. A. Duntz
I. J. Scott
Jesse Bennett
J. C. Hearn
Every Knock is a Boost in Slater News
Editor Maland of the Slater News criticizes Ames Chautauqua for next season while noting his own past banter. The column argues that every little knock boosts interest and that hiring people can make ventures profitable.
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Maland
The
Slater News
Balm for Lost Love Narrated in District Court Petition
The petition from Story county describes Mabel Lande, a young woman, seeking five thousand dollars in damages for ruination and disgrace after her fiancé Simon Ritland allegedly promised marriage, secured a license, then refused to wed and fathered a child born in September. The case highlights claims of broken promises and social injury. Dr. J. F. Tilden is noted as a local dentist.
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Slater
Story County
Mabel Lande
Simon Ritland
Mr. Ritland
Conference invitation could grow Missouri Valley lineup
A Kansas City dispatch reports a Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting adopting a resolution inviting Iowa State College and the universities of Oklahoma, Colorado and Nebraska to join. If Ames accepts, the Cyclones would face big western schools like Nebraska, St. Louis, Kansas City, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado in faster, larger games.
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Kansas City
Daily Press
Missouri
Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Iowa State College
Oklahoma
Colorado
Nebraska
Association
Ames
Missouri Valley Conference
Cyclone
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas
West
Sewer for Fourth Ward Progress Sparks City Council Action
A joint Iowa State College board and city council session last Monday discussed building a sewer and water system in the Fourth Ward. The council endorsed connecting with the college sewer and water tank via a college pumping station, with a full report due at the next meeting from the sewer committee. The Fourth Ward faces a critical need for water and sewerage, and construction is anticipated soon.
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Board of Trustees
Iowa State College
College
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