30 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
Mexican ambassador Enrique Creel told Iowa State College students and faculty that he regards the institution as the best of its kind globally. He noted two of his sons study at Ames, praising American ideals shaping Mexican progress and recalling his youth when English was rare.
A historical note highlights closer ties between our nations as many citizens travel to Mexico annually and over 2000 of our youths study in Mexican schools, reflecting an ongoing cross border education exchange.
Carl Burkhalter a top waiter at Stairs Cafe was smoking in his room at the Ed Rutherford home last Thursday evening. A spark from his pipe set the fuzzy bath robe alight, alarms rang and he yelled fire to wake the household until cousin Lewis Kelsey helped him escape unharmed.
Jim Ferguson has served as freight agent since Mr. Jenkins left for Marshalltown due to illness and will continue in the role until Jenkins recovers fully.
The Commercial Club committee met at Story County Bank with General Lincoln after his Washington trip. He said the five thousand population requirement blocks a larger building grant, and Captain Hull’s letter indicates the House will pass the fifty thousand dollar bill, with a chance to seek more in the Senate. The group would accept fifty thousand if needed, hoping it improves the city.
Mrs Louis B Allen had been confined to her home and bed for two weeks due to sickness but has recovered enough to be around again.
The YMCA boys enjoy a warm indoor swimming pool in the basement of the ascension building. The 14 foot deep tank tapers to three feet, warmed to about 80 degrees, with water changed every forty eight hours. A small fee grants access for college men year round.
Fred Brugger, All-Iowa tackle and Cyclone football player last year, was elected track captain by the athletic council. Brugger led with seven votes, topping Knowles seven to five, while Mutch and Davis had three each. He is expected to excel in weight events at the spring field meet, with dual meets scheduled against Grinnell and Drake.
The Hard Times skating party at the skating rink last Tuesday drew a large turnout of skaters and spectators. The event began at 7 30 PM and continued with active attendance throughout the evening.
Frank Kooser of Milford township announces his candidacy for sheriff. A Story county native, he has long been active in Republican politics and enjoys broad local support and familiarity through years on the home place.
The Times reports daily demand for houses and rooms in Ames with strong interest in moderate sized flats. Builders could meet this need with affordable, modern flats near the business district and streetcar lines, promising good investment returns. The piece pitches a pioneer investor to create a flats block to aid local citizens seeking housing.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to kind friends and neighbors for their assistance during the sickness and death of beloved wife and mother, Isaac A. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Keeney extend thanks. A social note mentions enjoying a hearty laugh with Captain Racket at the Armory Friday evening February 7.
Sheriff Bill Ricketts returned from Fort Collins Colorado with proper papers to bring back Sim on Ritland of Slater Iowa, a defendant in a seduction case to be tried in Story county district court. Plaintiff is Miss Mabel Lande of Slater. The sheriff had no trouble capturing him and delivering him to the county jail.
Captain Rackett events at the Armory scheduled for Friday evening February 7.
A long spell of pressure surrounds Jack Watson and the Ames Iowa athletic relations. The Iowa board of control hesitates to resume football ties, while Ames questions Watson authority. The Register and Leader cites a wary mood at Iowa City as talks stretch toward a possible revival next week.
The Cole Observer editor denounces a county paper for word for word reprinting his articles under a decked head calling them specials. He notes there is little remedy as the Times seeks purer journalism in Story county while conceding pirates will be pirates.
A farce titled Captain Racket plays at the Armory next Friday. The show promises a lively, humorous performance led by a local troupe with a broad comic appeal for a weekend audience.
A lamp in a Cole residence exploded as kerosene sprayed the room. Mrs. O G Smith grabbed the lamp and hurled it outside where neighbors helped extinguish a blaze inside the house. The incident caused minimal damage.
Mr and Mrs Dan Cupps moved this week into the Arlington Hotel after taking a five year lease on the building. They plan to operate a hotel and boarding house there.
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