02 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1912
Page
1
A Northwestern passenger train struck a man Saturday morning near College Park. The injured man, identified as Newhard, underwent an operation for suppuration and remains in hospital with a guarded recovery. The 64 year old Newland, a longtime Northwestern repairer, was also mentioned in the incident report.
The Times increases publication frequency from weekly to three times a week to better serve readers. Ben Read joins as manager and editor alongside owner oversight while veterans attend a soldiers dinner on the McCall lawn.
The State Historical Society of Iowa in Iowa City hosts researchers from Iowa and other states studying Iowa history. Professors Brindley and Downer present works on Iowa labor, industry, and legislation, with funding and editorial support from local colleges and publishers.
The article reports on the college year at Ames College opening with high enrollment and strong interest from students across multiple states. It notes record applications, rising attendance, and preparations as dorms fill and classes begin, highlighting figures from registrars and local papers.
Sublets of the day draw interest as attendees gather for a tasting event. Patrons were noted for their attire and the evening featured a delicate menu with notable dishes and prices.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a house fire or incident with chimneys and injuries. Mentions Iowa and engineering topics, but details are garbled and names or places are unreadable. Further readable facts are minimal.
Students return from vacation at Ames High as the new wing opens with modern equipment and improved facilities. Teachers and staff report smooth transition, with work resuming at once and preliminary features to be completed by week’s end.
A collision occurred at the corner of Main and Kellogg streets Friday evening when a vehicle struck another, injuring no one seriously. The car driven by Axel Jobin collided with Lou Roberson, whose steering wheel was found. damage was limited to a bent wheel.
The article describes a fall festival in Aleta with speakers including Elon and Peary Salim. Attendance features stages for performances and community activities with plans Thursday through Saturday events. A nurse reports a partner suffered a severe injury and is not expected to recover this year.
Locals beat Cambridge eight to five on a breezy Sunday afternoon as Ames tied the game in the fourth inning and pushed across five runs in the seventh. Cambridge answered with another run in the fifth and two in the sixth but fell short as Cambridge pitchers combined for the loss.
A secretary from the special tax commission will present a paper on proposed reforms. The discussion centers on improving laws and the role of taxation at the National Tax Association conference in Des Moines.
Labor day passed with formal observance noted at the post office. A community picnic by the Story County Hui Leiter UCawic is planned for Iowa Saniterim TM Park, Newata.
Julius Tikden will substitute in the primary election for Mims Gia Simpson who has been granted leave of absence. Howard Hill, after two years at Harvard Law School, plans to resume work this year at the University of Chicago.
The Poderate Church Couneth met yesterday to discuss wiring work for the conservation and religious movement efforts. Leaders emphasized inter church coordination and support for ongoing community projects and services.
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