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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
8
Local notes describe D D Bales family at a Marshalltown circus visit and a lively Des Moines Tuk Chautauqua opening. Ames hosts a revenue stamp distribution for residents while the Relief Corps clears over 75 dollars at a Fourth dinner. Obituary notice, civic thanks, and social events fill the Nevada Journal page.
The 1898 Fourth of July in Ames featured Franklin township capturing the flag, a large parade led by marshals and the Ames band, and a full day of athletic events from foot races to bicycle races. Winners included E Beckwith, Jack Musselman, and Clyde Kintz ley, with fireworks and a major park program concluding the celebration.
The text outlines a thirtieth anniversary program for a Baptist church with events from Sunday to Tuesday. It lists sermons by Rev. S. H. Mitchell and Rev. H. D. Weaver, addresses by Dr. F. W. Parsons and Rev. F. M. Archer, reminiscences by Mary Stebbins and older members, a roll call, and a closing talk on Baptist progress in Iowa. It also includes sale notices for 50 bushels at $1.50 per crate and rental ads for a house and a six room suite.
Reports recount Sampson and Schley crushing the Spanish fleet at Santiago. Shafter’s land battles near the Cuban coast yielded heavy losses but defended gains. the Spanish flagship Cervera and most ships were destroyed, with 1,600 prisoners taken. The Alphonso XII vessel also perished near Havana. News notes include Chicago rail schedules and local business items.
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