Democratic Seventh District Convention Des Moines Iowa
A delegate convention of the democrats of the Seventh congressional district of Iowa will be held at the court house in Des Moines at 2 o'clock p m on Saturday September 1 1906 to nominate a candidate for congress and transact other business. Representation is one delegate per county plus one for each hundred votes over fifty cast for John T Mulvaney at the 1904 general election. Counties listed include Dallas Madison Marion Polk Story Warren and others. Chas O Donnell is chairman with Clint L Price as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Congressional District
Iowa
Court House
Des Moines
John T. Mulvaney
Dallas
Madison
Marion Polk
al Story
Warren
Chas, O'Donnell
Clint L. Price
The Japs and Baracas Play Ball in Hectic Exhibition
The much awaited Jap game drew faulty attendance as four Americans carried the play. Toby the Jap pitcher and Bloem for the Baracas impressed, with Toby eight strikeouts and Bloem seven. Japs edged Monroe 7 to 6 in a later game after a 7-6 loss shown in the Prairie City stop and the Pella team held the line amid crowded expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum's
Circus
Toby
Green
Indians
Pella
Bloem
Baracas
Baraca
Monroe
Prairie City
Vanden Berg
Grain and Feed Cattle or Provisions Auction Notice
Grain and feed cattle provisions and a two and a half story brick residence with large closets and hallways in South Pel. Includes a good heating plant barn and out houses. Apply at Chrontel.
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Pel ‘Blevan
Earthquake Hits Valparaiso Chile Wreaks Havoc
An earthquake last Saturday devastated Valparaiso Chile from Plaza de la Victoria to Las Delicias with four fifths of homes destroyed and one third damaged near the customs house. All churches hospitals and theaters in the city were ruined except Espiritu Santo, with over 2,000 dead. Fires were fought, water restored, and 80,000 residents expected to flee as telegraph links to Santiago were reconnected and refugees moved by steamer.
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Chili
Valparaiso
Plaza de la Victoria
Las Delicias
Espiritu Santo
Havas Agency
San Francisco
Santiago
Mrs Allen Dead Mother of City Mayor Dies
Mrs. Mariam Allen, age 73 years and five months, mother of Mayor Allen, died at her daughter’s home August 22. She had suffered ill health for some time. Funeral from Dr. Allen’s residence tomorrow Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in Oakland cemetery.
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Mariam Allen
Allen
Bishop
Diverse Baptist Church Services and Schedules
Multiple churches list weekly services with English and Holland language sermons. Baptist Church led by Pastor LeGrand hosts Sunday school at 9:30 and services at 10:45 and 7:30. Evening program includes violin solo and choir, plus offerings and benediction.
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Arev. A. LeGrand
Jonah
Harry de Reus
Harnet van Spanckeren
Solo
Mrs. Fisk
F. QO. Edwards
Epworth
Babylon
van der Werf
Wm. J. van Kersen
Weal
Vat Strong
Homecoming Bride Finds New Life on North Carolina Farm
Johanna Gersler arrives in a southern town to marry a widower dairy farmer. John Burden greets her with hopeful warmth as Hayes arranges a match, and the couple marry at a hotel before moving to Burden’s farm. The scene ends with a tender pledge to build a home together despite language barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burdes
Biupty
Mrs. Johnson
Charley Johnson
Cerny
Johnson
Hayes
Joye
Johanna
Hnglis
Johanna Gersler
America
Burden
John Burden
Burdeni
Jenny
Central College Hires New Professor A D Cox
Central College secures Prof A D Cox of Boston Mass a Colby graduate to teach sciences and lead athletics. President Garrison praises him as a strong man for Central while local notes mention Oskaloosa trips and various community events and visits around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
A. D. Cox
Boston
Mass
Colby College
Matte
Cox
Perry Academy
Lebago
Maine
Garrison
East
Central
To Lose Third Husband T Tuttle Announces Divorce Plan
T. O. Tuttle, husband of Della Pringle, reports from El Paso that after eight weeks with Rich Stock company he signed thirty weeks of work and will likely stay the season. He says Della remains in Long Beach California and they have separated. he plans to sue for divorce soon, possibly returning to Knoxville.
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T. O. Tuttle
Della Pringle
the Express
el Paso
Texas
Rich Stock Company
Rich
Della
Long Beach
Calfornia
Adams
Knoxville
Licenses Granted To Wed And Local Moves Noted
The clerk granted marriage licenses to Paul Wagoner age 20 and 18 year old Ingaben Or cutt. B F Spilman bought a farm near Eddyville and Rev H A Orcas, brother of Mrs Spilman, will move from Atton to the farm. Mr and Mrs Spilman plan moving to Eddyville with Rev H A Cross of Afton Iowa handling business here. J B Vriezelaar of Otley visited the city yesterday. Mrs F G Payne, sister in law of Dr Payne, was in town this week, leaving Wednesday.
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Leenses
Paul Wagoner
Ingaben Orcutt
B. F. Spilman
Eddyville
H. A. Orcas
J.B. Vriezelaar
Otley
F. G. Payne
Dr. Payne
For Members of the Band Nomination Board Decision
A Chronicle style note records the nomination process for the Board of Supervisors. The text references a rejection and the quality convention in Bay context, outlining a formal decision affecting band members and the supervisory body.
As Much As You Could Do In Education Fragment
The conversation centers on a boy named Joe and his uncle Phil as they discuss education and opportunity. Uncle Phil contrasts Joe with Burritt, noting Burritt’s exceptional persistence and intellect but acknowledging Joe’s own potential and struggles balancing work on a farm with study. The text also mentions visitors Christian Uplock Huizinga and Edward Vander Wagen arriving for a church event, a small house fire, and historical Iowa land price trends including an 80 acre tract near Pella selling near 200 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Burritt
Uncle Phily
Phil S
Christian Uplock
Lee Huizinga
Rehoboth’ Mi
New Mexico
Edward Vander Wagen
Christian Reformed Churches
Orange City
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Huizinga
Theological College
Democrats of Iowa Seek Campaign Donations for Ticket
A reform spirited appeal urged Iowa Democrats to unite and fund the campaign for the ticket. It asserts no corporate money supports the slate and asks every supporter to contribute one dollar via post or draft to enable victory for the people.
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Iowa
Democrats of
Waterloo
Éocrat
Sreagurer
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Wold
Pella Markets
Grain and Feed
Mrs. Allen
First Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Ms. Ouncingham
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Hayes
Martin Hayes
Newt Sulé Z
M. Hospers
Oskaloosa
Wm. Van’tsant
Grinnell
John Doedyns
Oma
Bethel Church
H. A. Manley
The
Luke Vander Linden
Lena Ulrich
Chicago
H. P. Klein
Gertrude
L .H. Sadler
Omaha
D. O. A. Stoddard
BR. L. Ryan
Deadwood
South Dakota
L. van Rees
Fowler Auto Co
Wm. van Baalen
H. C. Ver Ploeg
New Sharon
Misses Jennings
Rhode
Minnie Blancher
Belle Marsh
J. B. Sexton
West Market
Nettie de Gooyer
Vanderpol’s
W. J. van Dalen
Post Office Department
Hattie Swearingen
J. B. Swaringen
Newton
John ‘Vander Werf
W. Dieffenbach
Franklin Street
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