Grinnell Triumphs In Close Intercollegiate Tilt
Grinnell defeated I S C in a tight intercollegiate match played on Ames campus. Despite errors both sides fought hard with late drama as Higgs delivered a clutch homerun driving in Routzong after Grinnell rallied to take the lead in the ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.S. C
Grinnell
I. 8. C. Rooters
Tkey
Anes
Higgs
Ames Boys
Ames
Okey Brothers
Routzong
Roxy
Ames Times Celebrates Sixth Year in Ames
The Ames Times marks its six year anniversary noting the May 12 1892 launch and six years plus one week due to leap year. The piece recalls spring weather, local political chatter, a college column, a baseball report, and community thanks to readers as the paper pledges to keep a clean local sheet for all people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
J. B. Weaver
Oregon
Dolliver
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Farmer’s Alliance
Bob Armstrong
Hawley Creamery
Gene Taylor
U. B
Parley Sheldon
Council Bluffs
the Times
Field Day at Iowa State College Ends With Mixed Results
Iowa State College held its annual field meet on a windy Friday. Freshmen challenged Juniors in events led by Gibson and Palmer, with winners listed across sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, and bicycle races.
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Iowa State College
Read
Boardman
Winnie
Spencer
Sexton
C. Griffith
W. Griffith
Gray
Gibson
Cowles
Smith
Griffith
Roberts
McElroy
Kolp
Hayings
Sutton
Palmer
Union School Report for Franklin Township District No 6
Report from Union school district No 6 in Franklin township for the month ending May 6 shows 20 days taught, 14 pupils enrolled, average belonging 12.6, average daily attendance 12.2, attendance 97 percent. Tardy cases total 2. perfect attendance credited to Ada Valley Earl Plumb Pleasant Frank Charley Fincham Dick Morris and Kelsie Stephenson.
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Union
Union School
Franklin Township
Ada, Valley
Earl Plumb
Pleasant
Frank
Charley Fincham
Dick Morris
Kelsie Stephenson
Local Markets and War News Lead Into May Concert
Markets show corn oats rye and wheat quotes as a backdrop to war updates from the Philippines. Commodore Dewey’s dispatches report a decisive victory with no American casualties, while rumors of battles and fleet movements circulate near Cadiz. A May 14 M E Church concert program and seed ad follow, highlighting community notices.
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M. E. Church
Garnett Hedge
St City
M. E. Ich
Ames
Acnt
Hedge
Dewey
Philippine Islands
Peregrina Sons
Cape Verde
Cadiz
Oregon
South America
Cuba
Sampson
Porto Rico
War outlook brightens as U S forces press Spain
Washington dispatches say the war may end soon as the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila and the U S push toward Cuba leave the Spaniards nonplussed and likely seeking peace.
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Ing
Manila
Excursions For Homeseekers On the Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers homeseeker excursions on May 3 17 and June 7 21 at one fare plus 2.00 round trip. Tickets are valid fifteen days for going and twenty one days for return with liberal stopovers. Sales cover most regions including the South Atlantic Gulf Mississippi Valley Southwest Colorado Great Northwest Minnesota Wisconsin Northern Michigan and Northwest Iowa. F H Hunter agent Des Moines provides rates and details. June 20. Also notices for butter Adams Bros and seed corn distribution by Crooks feed yard on May 14 led by Mr Sample and L H Pammel.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
South Atlantic States
Gulf States
Mississippi Valley
Southwest
Colorado
Great Northwest
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
America
Iowa
Missouri
F. H. Hunter
Des Moines
Commendatory Resolutions by Ellsworth Post G A R
Ellsworth Post G A R No 3 Depart Iowa passed resolutions praising President McKinley for steady handling of the Spain crisis. They commend his wisdom in seeking honorable settlement, unity in government, and readiness to sacrifice for peace. The group pledges support to the administration and honors his leadership in foreign policy and national defense.
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Ellsworth
McKinley
Iowa
G. A
Spain
Cuba
Sows and Pigs for Sale in Good Stock
Local classified notice lists sows and pigs for sale. Sellers advertise quality stock and readiness for buyers, noting available items and asking buyers to inquire for details.
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Adams Bros
Tit Pen Bros. & Co
Ayers’ Gallery
Nevada
Kit
J. R Decker
F. M. Noble
Tur Society of Willing Workes Witl Jeet
Amanda Carlton
Wellnespy
Story County
Bry Myers
Watkins
Story City
Billy
Pabst
Das. V. Ball
Myrtle Stratton
M. E. Parsonage
Rev. S
Mr. Bali
Geo. Richmond
Omaha
Alice Stuckslager
Mrs. White
Sioux Rapids
Rutherford Me
Geo. Waité
Bradley and White
Oskaloosa
Miss C N
Scott Millinery
Dunlap
J Beyer
Osceola
N Goodwin
Sheffield
w.Damn
Aisebster City
Rdman
Loretta Hanmi
Nev
S. G. Hamilid
Ford
Jerves
Washington
Wild
Charley
West
Ey Sargert
Wm. Clark
Anfin Piland
Anfin
J. W. Heman
Milford Township
Mansfield, Ill
Joe Weidman
Belle Plaine
Weman
Ames F
JO. Hulse
Miguri
Hulse
Harry Pitsizer
Phmond
Chicago
Richmond
Albert Dakota
Ufe
M Fan Chamberlain
Warren Chagtmain
Des Mois
Em Chamberlain
Dra Sanitarium
Thome
Jackon Beyer
Wiljen
W. Sowers & Co
E. A. Kegley
J. H. Kegley
Svay
Ris Barber
Hig Farm
Grant Taship
King’s Daughters
Brownies
Northwestern
Ssworth Post
G B. Swartz
Rapids
Iowa Woman's Relief Corps
Georgia McClellan
Denson
Hik Moore
County
Geo. McCullough
Dunkard Loch
Bre
M. Jd.ho
McCartney
Mirror
Flaty
Wasco
Mr. Weld
Chas Sargent
Boone
Pierce
P. Ball
Knight
Rose M
Josiah Marsh
K. P
Lodgsh
M. Read's
F. H. Scamirer
Kintziey
Commercial Club
Read's Hall
Tilden Bros. & Co
Tinpen Bros. & Co
Rose Cramblitt
Bigelow & Smith
Story County Teachers’ Association
C. P
Gilbert
A. G. Beecham
Leora Grove
E. Carey
Bloomington
Taere
C. R. Gale
Marshalltown
Judisch’s
Bosworth’s
Chas. Shockley
Cedar Falls Street Railway
Cedar Falls and Normal Railway Company
McElyea
C. W. McElyea
S. F. McElyea
Jennie E. Beyers
Ellsworth Post
Relief Corps
College of
Dentistry
G. W. Miller
the Savery
Fairchild
Clinton
Lewis Schooler
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
Wilton W. McCarthy
Walnut Street
I. C. Brownlie
C. E. Hoag
Winser
Edson
Grinrod
Bristol
Bone
Fisher
Bunker
McElroy and
C. Griffth
McBurney
M. E. Orchestra
M. E
Wheeler
Garnett B. Hedges
Penfork
Hawley
Forepaugh Aggregation Southwell
Casinsnes
Spekei Een Posch
San Domingo
Marks
Watson
Garnett B. Hedge
Sailors Dream
Ladies
T. J. Keeley
P. C. Cowan
Cor. Wash Boulevard
Regan
James T. Regan Co
Boone, Iowa
Lilde
As CO
Tilden
U. S
Crook’s
Sample
L. H. Pammel
G. A. R. Pass
Dent
Drew, Selby & Shoes
Oxfords
Sedwell DeWirdisb
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