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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
2
An Iowa bulletin warns that 17 year cicadas will emerge across central to southeastern counties from late May for about a month. The insects may injure young trees by egg laying on twigs, prompting heavy pruning or delaying planting until after July.
Morgerer Hall at the college reports full dormitory occupancy as 18 students are assigned, marking a first in the institution's history. Demand for housing strains available space, with provision for tenting and alternative arrangements as needed.
Secretary W. C. of Detison outlines efforts to promote the Iowa Transcontinental route from Clinton to Council Bluffs via the C. and N. W. line. Local officials pledge to better mark the route and the association's Ames meeting on June 18 will draw enthusiasts from Linn to Clinton counties. The Denver Chamber and Colorado clubs plan a June tour with over fifty cars, praising the route for gentle grades and scenic beauty.
The article reports that Webster College finished second in an interstate oratorical contest in Northfield. Michgan University won, with Wisconsin and Nebraska finalists also noted. Leroy T. Robinson of Michigan spoke as the final orator, praised for a strong, direct delivery.
The text lists decoration day post office hours. Delivery windows open 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 to 7:50 p.m. Money order window 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Rural carriers and street letter box pickups noted. Main office dispatch times 7:20 a.m., 6:40 p.m.
Friends report Chas Hollowell is able to sit up and resume light activity after a serious appendicitis attack. He is praised for his resilience and thanked medical staff for care.
Mrs Adolph Shane mourns as her father Mr Wieralf dies after weeks of illness. Family members and a caregiver offered devoted support during his decline in Vontezapia.
Frank Hunter aged eighty two, longtime Ames resident, lies seriously ill due to the advance of illness affecting his frame. He is under care of his daughter Mrs Arrasmith, with no specific disease identified.
The week brought cool, cloudy skies with scant rain but excess moisture in southern and central districts due to heavy prior rains. Frosts on 14th touched tender garden plants. fruit largely spared. Corn planting delayed but progress in late week. two thirds of crop in. many fruits set well. overall outlook fair with warmer temps and rain needed.
About sixty junior and ten term civil society members attended the fifth term smoker in the Odd Fellows hall last Thursday. Professors Porter Kirkham King and Crum and Messrs McCullough Ames Nichols Taylor Anderson and Drew gave witty talks. A second edition of the C Behiwinn book containing twenty songs by civil class members was unveiled. A brief business session elected W K Jones president B Sullivan vice president A B Armour secretary and Mark Chamberlain treasurer for next year.
Misa Phika Taylor of Amos graduates with the Hidwell Deaconess Home Sumlay class in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor attended the commencement exercises.
The Gilbert Telephone Company files articles of incorporation with authorized capital stock of 16 900 dollars and 500 shares. Incorporators include Bowed Sawyer J A Hatenca Veter Ormoyr A Jones and Houghland with W ts Hefanay. Officers for the first year list Hourgiland as president and A Hangman as vice president with Wenyara Bennet as secretary and treasurer.
A property transfer occurred on Donhiss Avenue with Brenneteaty exchanging tin for a tract near Miller, South Dakota. The sale price stood at about $5770 and the buyer identified as Mr JK Stevenson Wing of Store Street. Possession delayed until fall.
Almost a thousand students from eleven high schools toured Iowa State College campus in Ames. Deans Curtiss and Marston spoke while Stanton addressed attendees. A wireless telegraph link between Engineering and Central buildings drew interest with eight messages sent. Special rates were offered for the Cornell baseball game.
The Story County Normal Institute and Summer School will open Monday June 10 at seven in the Nevada and Story County high school buildings. Programs detail courses in physiology, pedagogy, grammar, geography, and more with specific instructors and tiered certificates. Enrollment begins at 7 am with a $2 Summer School fee and $1 Normal Institute fee.
L O Keedick loses his father L O Keedick who died in Mount Vernon Friday from heart failure at age seventy five after a period of ill health. The elder Keedick was ill since last Wednesday and his passing ends a long home life in the community.
Mr J OD Flint of the fourth ward was taken to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines yesterday by Dr Tenale Christ for an appendectomy. The operation was severe and complicated by other health issues.
R M Hunter of Sibley is declining quickly and his sister Mrs JB Kooser of Ames has cared for Mrs Hunter for the past two weeks.
Friends of Mrs Vera Wisiter Watson learn her health is much improved while she and Mr Watson work on government duty at Hood River Oregon.
Miss Jennie Meyers daughter of Mr George Meyers of east Doone street is seriously ill and listed for medical care.
Three engineers from the state highway commission survey the Des Moines Ames road, mapping grades from city to Ames. The county guarantees wear and tear for the steam shovel usage, with $21,000 total road funding this year. A good roads meeting is planned near Ankeny and farmers are hauling gravel to the route.
Mr Donn, superintendent of the Kansasity park system and president of the American association of milk superintendents, will address at four o clock this afternoon in Engineering assembly room. He visits Ames by invitation of the Iowa highway commission and grounds Committee of the college.
Ruth Wilcox fourteen year old daughter of Mabel Owens Wilcox died in Bozeman Montana last week from tuberculosis. Her father held a government post in Hawaii but Mrs Wilcox had returned from there to be with Ruth and died with her mother Mrs Owens present.
Mr and Mrs Will Hand of Nevada visited on Sunday for the second anniversary services of the Baptist church. They stayed at the Baptist parsonage and were cousins of Mrs Catlin.
Mr. Roscoe Packard stopped to visit friends at the Caduccia house Sunday on his way home to Marshall town from a state high school field meet in Des Moines where he competed.
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