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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
5
The notice outlines local notices priced at five cents per line per insertion with free listings for non revenue church services club meetings and memorials of respect or condolence all others payable at five cents per line per additional publication. Display ads rates available on application changes due by Paceday evening weekly.
A long list of residents and visitors frequent Story City and nearby towns. Mentions include Mr. Clark in Madrid, Des Moines visits by Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Pickett, Rev. Richardson of Boone, and many others from Grinnell Webster City and Chicago. Also reports on burglaries at Bower and McCartney market and Owen's barber shop, and funeral arrangements for Josh Grove. Community events note Memorial Day talks, Baccalaureate services, and local club notices.
Ames dominated the seventeenth annual field meet scoring 48 points at the Fair Grounds with Grinnell second at 38 and Normal third at 23. Iowa 20, Drake 15, while Coe Des Moines and Simpson failed to score. Reddy Hamilton starred for Ames before Grinnell’s Huff and a record mile relay victory by Grinnell.
The ad proclaims Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint costs no more and wears twice as long when ground by machinery, claiming machine labor outperforms hand work. It urges readers to contact Loughran & Bauer for details and purchase.
The store continues a rug sale through June 1 offering 9 by 12 foot rugs priced from 10 to 35 dollars with a 10 percent markdown. Examples include $10 rugs for $9 and $nor. Velvet rugs at $1.00 from $2.25.
A local ad promotes children’s white canvas and patent leather Oxfords in all sizes. Each pair includes a free pair of hose with every purchase this week or next.
O G Lee of Ames, a leading local lawyer, receives unanimous Story county bar support and strong statewide backing for District Judge. The endorsement highlights his uprightness and efficiency, public service in Ames, and belief he would merit broader county consideration at the judicial convention. Geo O White backs rail regulation, fares, primaries, and college welfare. Alumni reception for Ames High School held at Manning residence with music, speaking, and refreshments.
Frank M. Darner, long a successful traveling salesman, quits the road to start a home based business. He has opened an office as a real estate broker above Bosworth's drug store and will be available to clients seeking property deals.
A mixed set of small items notes a lost black and white spotted pig found by F. B. Owens, seniors attending a class play in Nevada, Lon G. Hardin ill in bed, Warren Daniel in Boone, and a government land opening on the Sho shone Reservation Aug 15 1906 with routes via the Chicago and North Western system. Copy sent for pamphlets and maps to W B Kniskern in Chicago.
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.