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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
2
The seventh district Democrats nominate Judge G. W. Crozier of Knoxville for Congress. He has strong support in his home county and is viewed as a formidable opponent to J. A. Hull. Crozier is the uncle of local fruit tree salesman J. A. Crozier.
Des Moines district notes heat and heavy rainfall caused wind and storm damage to windmills buildings and corn while still forecasting good fall plowing and potential winter wheat rise. Apple crops suffered from windstorms but pastures Meadows and clover seed prospects improve. potatoes and corn expected strong yields with continued dry spell needed. Mystic and Jersey Cream, among Iowa flours, advertised by T. J. Mitter and Son.
The Iowa Central Railway offers annual tours to Indiana Ohio and Louisville on September 4 11 19 and 28 1900 at reduced round trip fares. Tickets go on sale September 8 10 and 27 with return passage valid thirty days from sale. For details contact Geo 8 Batty Marshalltown Iowa or local agents.
T. J. Miller and Son advertise their crackers as always fresh and crisp, highlighting consistent quality and a family business name in a concise promotional note.
Smith and Bricker report transfers in Nevada and Ames Iowa including B Brown hosto Rev SH Mitchell conveyances, PJ Miller to W D Elwell, Eleanor T Bisbee to Harriet B Dun can, Cvras Highland to Levert Hauge, Edward Belcher to Daniel Whitinger, James Belcher to Araminto Whitinger, Ethalinda G Lindsay to Louis Ham, W A Perkins to James C Carpenter, Nathan Dunkelberger to Wm Lockridge, HC Mead to Nicholas Donnelly, 8 A Brooks to Charlie M Sutton. Total values range from 30 to 8500 dollars across lots, parcels and subdivisions.
If you ever expect to buy a gasoline stove now is your chance drop into Hauser's Hardware and see how cheap they are.
Governor Shaw informed J. P. Dolliver that his commission would be issued, settling the senatorial contest for now. The selection, made after a canvass of politics, aligns Shaw with a district ally while Cummins backers push for a rival contest and a larger caucus showing.
A political ramble on Cummins Dolliver and Stevens links unfolds in Iowa politics. Clear Lake in Iowa becomes a popular summer retreat with railways promoting low round trip rates and visitors from multiple states. The piece ends with local ads for hardware, canes, and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
Wednesday morning about ten o'clock a drayman unloaded a long line of men's work shirts and overalls at Joe Cohns.
Conger reports no Chinese government representatives in Pekin and chaos prevails as the imperial family leaves for the west. President McKinley signals a future U S appointment of a representative to a stable government once order returns. Allies control Pekin except the imperial city. Russia pushes for war while others seek to avoid indemnities. Conger authorized to take indefinite leave for rest before resuming duties.
The Secretary of Agriculture notes rapidly growing entries and favorable outlook for the Iowa fair. Officials report ready accommodations, extensive stock displays, top horses in speed classes, inviting camp grounds, free shows, fireworks, music and a large midway to ensure a weeklong outing for visitors.
An advertisement argues Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and allows eating foods you want, claiming it radically cures stomach troubles. The message ties financial strain in politics to sustaining health and vitality.
A somnambulist falling from a roof is cited as an illustration of one method to fall asleep, reflecting a curious sleep study or anecdote from the era.
The Illinois Central Railroad Company announces free travel for stockholders to the annual meeting in Chicago. Tickets usable four days before and on meeting day, countersigned in Chicago, with limits of one passenger per stock holding. Stock transfer and book closure details included. Meeting set for September 26, 1900, in Chicago. books close Sept 11 and reopen Sept 27.
Ames readers hear from Compton the piano man while a parade of local ads promotes Chamberlain’s remedy for dysentery, White House coffee, machine oil, laundry services, photographs, buggies, stove wood, toilet articles, disinfectants, and livestock sales near Tilden Loughran and other area businesses.
During the winter of 1897 Mr. James Reed of Clay County West Virginia bruised his leg on ice and suffered severe swelling. After ineffective treatments he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and recovered within a week, claiming amputation was avoided. Pain Balm is recommended for sprains bruises and rheumatism. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement lists stove wood at 1.50 dollars per card with home delivery offered. It is signed by Joan E. Jupar.
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