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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1906

Page

4

Fifty Years of Republican Party's Rise and Record

The piece recalls the 1856 first national convention nominating John C Fremont and William L Dayton, notes electoral and legislative gains through 1860, and highlights the party's role in ending slavery, preserving unity, and achieving prosperity under Republican leadership. It blends historical summary with local notices and community updates.

Philadelphia John C. Fremont California William L. Dayton New Jersey Republican Party Senate House United States

Iowa State Fair set for record 52nd year Aug 24 31

Des Moines reports the Iowa State Fair will run August 24 through 31, the largest in its 52 year history. Premiums rise with new classifications and a Knabenshue airship display is planned along with Liberati’s grand military band and top vaudeville acts.

Des Moines Tur Iowa State Board of Agriculture Knabenshue United States Louisiana Purchase and Portland Expositions Washington, D. C Knabenshues Washington Washington Monument White House Capitol Building

Lost solid gold hunting case watch sought for return

A ladies solid gold hunting case watch was taken and a reward is offered for its return to Baker Jewelry Store. The notice urges the finder to deliver the timepiece to the shop for reward eligibility.

Baker Jewelry Store

Gilbert Farm Sells for Thirty Thousand Dollars

The Ed Gilbert farm near Gilbert, totaling 270 acres with improvements, was sold Friday by agent J R Manden to H D Powellson of Keota Iowa for 30000. The seller Kenworthy had bought it recently at 100 per acre, marking a large local land deal and rising Story county values.

J. R. Manden Ed. Gilbert Gilbert H. D. Powellson Keota Iowa Powellson Kenworthy Story County

Marriage of Effie McKim to Dr. L M Hurt at IS College home

Effie McKim daughter of J L and Mrs McKim married Dr L M Hurt of this city at the bride parents home south of the college. Both are Iowa State College graduates with Miss McKim teaching in South Dakota last year. They left for Chicago for the summer where Hurt will work in packing house inspection tied to beef trust inquiry.

J. L. McKim Effie McKim L. M. Hurt Iowa State College Miss McKim South Dakota Hurt Division of Veterinary Science Chicago Beef Trust the Times

Marriage of Genevieve Kegley and Carl A. Peterson

At the bride’s father J J Kegley home on Onondaga street last Thursday at high noon Miss Genevieve Kegley wed Carl A Peterson of Red Oak Iowa Rev Andrew M Shea of the Methodist church officiating About fifty guests attended in a rose and fern decorated home The ceremony used a ring exchange and white chiffon gown for the bride A wedding dinner followed and gifts were exchanged The bride is the youngest daughter of J J Kegley Biography notes the groom is a recent graduate

J.J. Kegley Onondaga Street Genevieve Kegley Carl A. Peterson Red Oak Iowa Andrew M. Shea Methodist Church Shea

Petersons to Make Chicago Home After Iowa State Class

A son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson of Red Oak Iowa graduates from Iowa State College and has accepted a lucrative position with Western Electrical Co Chicago. The couple will visit Red Oak briefly before moving to Chicago for their future home as friends extend best wishes.

Iowa State College Carl Peterson Red Oak Iowa Western Electrical Co Chicago

Ellsworth Post G A R Thanks For Decoration Day Help

The Ellsworth Post No 30 G A R Ames Iowa adopts a resolution thanking the W R C, committees, school officials, Captain Knapp and local merchants and citizens for their role in Decoration Day 1906 observance. Post Adjutant A S Lippi signs the order.

Elsworth Ames Iowa Ellsworth Post Ellsworth Knapp A. S. Lippi

Frog Hollow Invincibles Face Underwood’s Town Team in Narrow Loss

A village baseball clash in Underwood's pasture ended 10 to 9 as the Frog Hollow Invincibles from the southwest edged the local town team. Winedge Cox pitched well for the haymakers and both teams showed fine teamwork. The rematch is set for next Sunday.

Frog Hollow Invincibles Underwood’s Winedge Cox

Baptist Church Sermon Themes On Jewish Work Speaker Cohn

On Sunday June 24 at the Baptist Church Mr Joseph Cohn of New York son of a converted Jewish Rabbi will address Jewish work. Morning topic The Tide Tossed Tramp of Time. Evening topic How a Rabbi Came to Christ or The Threshold of a Dry bones Resurrection. Come and hear the Jews side.

Baptist Church Joseph Cohn New York

Absolute divorce sought in Story County Iowa case

District Court of Iowa Story County August term 1906 Rose A Spratt petitions for divorce from William G Spratt on grounds of wilful desertion for two years without cause. If defendant fails to appear by August 27 1906 a default will be entered and divorce granted. H E Slattery attorney for plaintiff.

District Court of the State of Iowa Story County A. D. Rose A. Spratt William G. Spratt Rose A. Spratt District Court of Story Iowa Court House Nevada Mar County H. E. Slattery

School Board Delays New Fourth Ward Building Contract

The school board opened bids for a new fourth ward school building but did not award a contract. A meeting is set for Friday evening to reconsider bids and likely let the contract then.

Fourth Ward

Hatcher Wins County Medal At McCallsburg Shoot

The Story County Gun Club held a shoot at McCallsburg yesterday with many county shooters present. Hatcher from Maxwell won the county medal and Howard Adams scored the high average of 62 out of 70. Attendees from this place included W. W. Talbott Loren Young P. P. Brown and Howard Adams.

Story County Gun Club McCallsburg Hatcher Maxwell Howard Adams W. W. Talbott Loren Young P. P. Brown

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