Roosevelt leads new party convention in Chicago
The national convention in Chicago was largely attended as Roosevelt and his supporters launched a party dubbed Roosevelt Progressive or New Party. He ruled the gathering with an iron hand and led the convention to nominate him amid strong enthusiasm. The platform promised broad reforms while aiming to defeat the Republican party and back Wilson in the fall election.
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Chicago
New Party
Roosevelt
Roose
Wilson
Bert Dunham Injured in Silo Fall at State Center
Bert Dunham was seriously injured last Saturday afternoon in a fall from a thirty four foot silo while working on scaffold at State Center. He suffered internal injuries but no broken bones and is recovering at home after treatment.
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Bert Dunham
Bert
State Center
C. J. Dunham
Ames City Band Friday Concert in City Park
The Ames City Band schedules a Friday evening concert in the city park. The program includes March Imperial Overture Niphrata Airs from Modern Opera The Melody of Love My Beautiful Lady The Commander Irene Voices of the Night When Knighthood was in Chicago The Prince of Pilsen The Lance Jack Megaphone Belles and more.
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Ames City Band
Irene
the Prince of Pilsen
Lance Jack
Megaphone Belles
Interurban Schedule for Ames Des Moines Transit Times
Timetable lists Ames Des Moines interurban departures and arrivals with multiple train numbers and times. Parlor car service noted on Kelley and arrival windows range from early morning to late evening, including Saturday service No 4 with 11 02 p m departure from Des Moines to Ames and 12 23 a m arrival.
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Des Moines
Kelley
Des
Ames
Card of thanks for Velma Ball and family losses
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy in the loss of Velma Ball and little Mert. Signed by A. M. Ball B. F. Ball Ora Huffman and family A. P. Ball and family W. A. Ball. Jack Brusch returned from Marshalltown and resumes work at the Tilden Store clothing department.
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Velma Ball
Little Mert
Jack Brusch
Marshalltown
Tilden
Jack
Ames
Birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Roberson
A fine pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Roberson on Saturday August 2. The infant is named Glen Iacks Roberson and excitement is high as plans to drive one of Yad’s MF cars are hinted.
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M. Roberson
Loa
Glen Iacks Roberson
Yad’s
Banke
Tipton
Max Morgan Banks
Hanks
Local visitors praise Chamberlains remedy in Polk City
Letters from Lindsay Scott of Temple Indiana and M E Gevharat of Oriole Pennsylvania commend Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Advertisements note availability through T J Loughran and L M Bosworth in local listings.
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Chamberlain
Lindsay Scott
Temple, Ind
T. J. Loughran
L. M. Bosworth
Champerlain
M. E. Gevharat
Oriole
F. M. Bosworth
Wooden Ammunition in Afghan Tribal Conflict
The Afghan tribes An Khel and Mala Khel fought with a cannon drawn by 150 men. A Sikh gunner was paid 20 rupees per hit on the village fort, but the wooden shells bound with iron bands caused equal damage to both sides. After three days the bombardment ended with only three direct hits reported.
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London Standard
Surprise for Her Ends With Generous Tip
A Cleveland Leader item describes a man returning to an automobile triumph bearing a pitcher of sweet milk and two glasses. The hostess, busy with customers, asks for about a nickel, but he leaves a quarter as a tip, prompting her to exclaim in surprise at the taste.
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Cleveland
Hhis Bill
Ames Women Host Neighborhood Gathering
Mrs Dick Lawson entertained about thirty ladies at her lawn on Tuesday. Program featured songs readings and solos by members' children and friends. Guests included Mrs M E Smith of Des Moines and several locals.
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Dick Lawson
W. Hi. BR. Clab
Bere
M. E. Smith
Bes Moines
Wild Wirren
Andrews
William Taylor
Myra Wingsbury
DeLora Craumn
Havel Nelson
Grace Powell
Jessie Powell
Ver
Dallas County Backache Affects Farmers In 1912
Letter from Me. PB. Meetwood reports farmers moving hay to free barn space for crops and renting outside ground to stack corn at husking time in Dallas County. Author notes county against the world and mentions partial recovery from illness.
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Redfield
Iowa
Hardin
Dallas County
Meetwood
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