Beardshear Remembered as Iowa State Leader and Friend
The Class of 1904 memorializes president Beardshear, praising his leadership from 1891 to his death in 1902. He raised Iowa State College enrollment, strengthened morale, and earned national recognition as president of the National Teachers Association. His sympathetic, inspirational style left a lasting legacy on students, faculty, and campus life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardshear
Minneapolis
National Teachers’ Association
Ames
8. C
Stanton
Iowa State College
M. L. Merritt
Local Notices and Social News from Boone Ames and Des Moines
Miss Nora Kelley and Miss Mae Dunn visited friends in Boone Ames and Des Moines while Miss Edith George enjoyed a Sunday with Pearl Clayton in Ames. Several families report travel and illness updates alongside Children Day events and an ice cream social at Hutchison school. Nellie Heyermann’s death shocks the community as James Hutchison and E Penfield travel to Michigan for business, visiting Dr Broady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith George
Ames
Pearl Clayton
Minnie Rosenfeld
Alice Cavanaugh
Coon Rapids
Maggie
Garden Prairie
Joie Kinnan
Chicago
L. G. Rosen
Hutchison School
District No. 7
Congregational Church
The
Baptist Church
James Hutchison
E. Penfield
Michigan
Dr. Broady
Ames Land Transfers From Kingsbury Blairs and Ames Ads
Lulu Gilchrist and husband sell to Sarah C White $1 lots 10 11 block 2 Kingsbury’s addition Ames. Mrs Catherine Stuart to Henry and Martha Wilson $5000 lots 6 7 block 26 Blairs addition Ames. C G Lee and wife to Lillie Mae Miller $425 lots 1 2 block 2 Lee and Little’s addition Ames. Margaret L Mehan and husband to Harry Rex $700 lot 9 block 2 Ives addition Ames. E D Mineah and Co to Citizens Lumber Co $160 lot 10 block 15 Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Gilchrist
Sarah C. White
Kingsbury’s
Ad Ames
Catherine Stuart
Henry
Martha F. Wilson
Blairs
Ames
C. G. Lee
Lillie Mae Miller
Lee
Margaret L. Mehan
Harry Rex
Ives
E. D. Mineah & Co
Citizens Lumber Co
Poison in Wallis Ward Sparks Ventilation Debate
In Paris a hospital ward yielded up to 46 percent organic matter in wall plaster. Experts note air in public rooms often contains ten to fifteen times the carbonic acid of fresh air. Tomlinson warns inhaling such gas irritates the throat and glottis, making breathing impossible in poorly ventilated rooms.
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Wallis
Paris
Tomlinson
Tying a Horse to a Hole
A London Magazine piece describes desert Indians tying horses to ground holes by digging two feet deep, dropping a knotted rope into the hole, filling with sand, and stamping until the mound hardens. The method is deemed clever and effective despite appearing impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Magazine
Cats and Cattle Boost Calf Quality in California Fields
In southern California ranching lore, cats are credited with improving cattle feed. A farmer's abundant tabby cats reduced field mice and aided clover pollination, yielding dense red clover that enhances beef quality. Investigations supported the chain of effects, and now many farmers keep cats to promote clover growth and cattle health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
World’s Pair Coach Excursions to St Louis From Ames
Low rate coach excursions to St Louis on June 13 15 and 27 via the Chicago Northwestern Bay. Round trip only 8.10 from Ames with seven day return limit. Visit the World’s Fair at minimal cost. Other daily rates with stopovers and liberal return limits. For schedules baggage and travel details contact Chicago and Northwestern ticket agents.
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St. Louis
Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y
Ames
Chicago & Northwestern Ra Y
One Way to Break Glass by Voice
A curious experiment shows a glass shattering when a note matching its tone is shouted into it. The demo, once popular with the famous bass Lablache, involved striking a glass and singing the same note to extend vibrations until the vessel fragments.
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Lablache
Basso
Our Oldest Bit of Literature
The article notes Job as the oldest literary work in the Bible, predating the Pentateuch and the law. It compares this to profane literature, citing Homer's poems as the oldest surviving non biblical poems, with the Pentateuch dated to 145 B C and Homeric works about 640 years later.
Chicago Great Western announces excursion to St. Joseph and Kansas City
On June 25 at 10 30 p m the Chicago Great Western Railway runs a popular special coach and sleeping car excursion to St. Joseph and Kansas City. Tickets valid two days. Inquiries to E J Sawyer City Ticket Agent 514 Walnut Street Des Moines Iowa.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Joseph
Kansas City
E. J. Sawyer
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Iowa
An Invitation Accepted Amid Light Conversation
A woman declares she never wears a watch due to carelessness. A young man beside her steals a kiss, and she seems not to mind.
Crop Bulletin Praises Ames Weather and Farm Progress
The week brought favorable weather with cooler nights and bright days aiding cornfield cleanup and second plowing. Wheat and hay are promising, pastures need rain, and potatoes garden crops and apples show good advancement. The Iowa Park and Forestry association volume highlights Ames and the college with several local authors and engravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Park and Forestry Association
L. H. Pammel
Philip M. Crapo
Burlington
Ames
J. B. Weems
E. E. Faviile
Charlotte M. King
Iowa
C. R. Ball
E. E. Little
J. Sexton
R. C. Barrett
C. R. Scroggie
A. B. Storms
National Prohibition Convention Dates and Travel Offer
The National Prohibition Convention will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 28 through 30. The Chicago Great Western Railway will sell round trip tickets to Indianapolis on June 26 and 27 at one fare plus $2.25, with agents or J. P. Elmer as G P A in Chicago providing information.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Indianapolis
Ind
Great Western
J.P. Elmer
Chicago
To World's Pair St Louis Via Northwestern Line
Very low rates are in effect to St Louis and return from all points. Excellent train service and liberal return limits. Ask ticket agents Chicago Northwestern Bay for full particulars.
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St. Louis
Chicago & Northwestern Ba
Amnica Salve Sold At Local Drug Store
A remote family stockpiles Boeklen’s Amnica Salve for injuries from accidents. The ad promotes it as the best on earth, priced 25 cents at L. M. Bosworth’s drug store.
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Boeklen
L. M. Bosworth
Birds Nests Used For Soup Describe Gelatinous Paste
The nests used for Chinese bird soup are gelatinous masses mainly formed from the saliva of tiny birds of China.
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China
Cheap Round Trip Rates via Chicago Great Western Railway
Summer sale offers half fare round trips from Chicago to St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Superior Ashland Bayfield Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Salt Lake City. Return ticket valid through October 31. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J P Eimer G P A Chicago Ill.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Superior
Ashland
Bayfield
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Great Western
J. P. Eimer
Chicago
Ill
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DR. Beardshear
Younr
W. M. Beardshear
Kelley
Nora Person
Boone and
Mae Dunn
Mrs. Lytle
Nellie Sheehey Heyermann
Northwestern
A. D
District Court of
Story County
oWwa
Lovina E. Nye
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Vera B. Slater
Hy’ne Company
West North Ave
Chicago, Il
Ane
Crown Cottage
Bradley & Vrooman Co
Eastman Kodak
Eastman
L.M. Bosworth
Geo. E. Baker
Cade & Steigerwalt
Herrick Refrigerators
Jersey
Henry Keltner
Allawanna
Te UY
Parley Sheldon
District Court
Onn
Curtis Knight
Buce
Arley Sheldon
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