This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
2
An Iowa clipping argues that a hopeful mental attitude is key to success. It cites Success Magazine on sustaining belief in a brighter future, notes many great achievers rose from poverty through perseverance, and warns against listening to naysayers despite early drudgery. It also critiques climate cures for tuberculosis and reflects on peaceful progress amid arms development.
Miss Alice Roosevelt wed Congressman Nicholas Longworth in a White House ceremony on February 17 with no bridesmaids and a simple, solemn rite. The East Room setting featured orchids and white flowers, a naval band, and a brief reception before the couple left for a South Florida honeymoon. Afterward, the Longworths plan an extended European tour and hope for future political prominence in Washington.
Mrs Edward Lett and her three children aged up to four perished in a late evening blaze that consumed their home on South Tenth street. Cause of the fire remains unknown.
Governor A B Cummins confirms candidacy for the Republican nomination for Iowa governor. He plans to explain his reason in a forthcoming letter to Iowa Republicans. The race pits Cummins against George D Perkins of Sioux City, signaling a hard fought pre convention with nationwide speaking tours across districts.
A seed corn special train leaves Des Moines marking the season start. Professor P. G. Holden of Ames will lecture on seed corn planting as in prior years. The Iowa State Grain Dealers association supervises tours with G. A. Wells and local grain company agents assisting at each stop.
Cedar Rapids reports President Roosevelt weighs naming E. F. Clark head of the Order of Railway Conductors as a member of the interstate commission if a bill to raise the commission passes. The president reportedly favors a representative of organized railway labor, with Clark as a likely choice. The move would not block Hepburn colleagues from possible commission appointment.
A destructive blaze on the Milwaukee road at Nemaha nine miles NW of Sac City destroyed two stores a billiard hall a livery barn and lumber sheds. The S McTigue implement office was the origin. The printing office was torn down and dragged away to save a large store with losses estimated near $20 000.
Henry Angus Rogers was arrested in Dubuque on charges of embezzling 250 dollars while secretary treasurer of the Benton club. He says he is the son of Count Angus, a multimillionaire baron in Denmark, and that he lost the money at poker before being taken from a train en route to Chicago to return to Denmark.
O M Oleson of Fort Dodge has been notified that Christiania college Norway has conferred upon him the title of knight. Only two other Americans share the honor. The knighthood recognizes his efforts to advance the recent tour of Norwegian students in the United States.
A fire originating from a defective flue destroyed eleven business buildings in Morning Sun. The chemical engine failed and no water was available, allowing the blaze to burn out with an estimated loss of about $29,000, partly insured.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.