Death of Mrs. Julia McLain a community pillar
Mrs. Julia McLain died at Mt. P hospital after four weeks awaiting surgical relief. A former Vermont teacher who moved to Ames in 1870, she was renowned for culture, religion, and leadership in charity and education. Her death sparks tributes to her refinement, optimism, and influence as wife mother and neighbor. Her funeral was from the tonal church. She leaves a husband and two sons Tilden and McLain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard P. McLain
Mt. P
Our City
Ames
Rochester
Vermont
New England
Afterwood
Julia McLain
King of Love
W. H. Wynnoffig
Hus
Tilden
McLain
Eden
Obituary of W S Anderson Veteran Civic Figure
Mr W S Anderson born April 28 1842 near New Carlisle Clark Co Ohio died February 21 1901 at Fern Creek Kentucky. He served in the Civil War with the 94th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and later moved to Story County Iowa where he married Melvina J Elliott and was active in the United Brethren Church. Relocated to Kentucky in 1890 he joined the Southern Presbyterian Church and remained active until death leaving a wife and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Anderson
New Carlisle
Clark Co
Ohio
Fern Creek
Methodist Church
94Th
Ohio Volunteer, Infantry
Story Co
Iowa
Melvina J. Elliott
Ames
U. B. Church
Kentucky
Southern Presbyterian Church
Mr. Anderson
Tragic Death of Illinois Central Brakeman in Dyersville
Fred Gilbert of Waterloo Illinois Central brakeman was killed at 7 20 Saturday in Dyersville while on freight train No 52 later picked up by crew on No 85. Both legs near the body and one arm were severed the other broken. Death mystery. Gilbert was known in Ames having worked here about a year and a half ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gilbert
Illinois Central
Waterloo
Dyersville
No. 52
Gilbert
Ames
Cream of Wheat Breakfast Plan Mentioned by F Lerts
A brief note cites using Cream of Wheat for breakfast and references F Lerts as the source or promoter of the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Lerts
Local Grant News Reports Varying Shifts and Visits
In Tama County W F Skiles will occupy the Bert Wood vacancy after moving to State Center. Sowers was seen buying hogs nearby. Davis returned from Missouri and visits Wolfax. Jasin Billings of McCallsburg traveled to see her ill mother. Ezzie Mattingly of Tama visited Ira Davis. Mrs F W Penfield suffered facial bruises from a cow horn during feeding last Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Skiles
Tama Co
Bert Wood
State Center
Jasin Billings
McCallsburg
Ezzie Mattingly
Tama
Ira Davis
F. W. Penfield
Moving Notices Round Gilbert and Nevada
Mr and Mrs H Totten spent Sunday in Nevada. Georgia Conrad moves stock of agent goods in the post office this week. Brown moves into Mr McGill’s vacated house. Brown bought the property. Will McGill’s family plan California trip at week’s end. Miss Mabel Brunson visited with parents in Nevada. L Smith moves grocery stock into the Tilden block. Mr Zenith occupies Mr Smith’s vacated building. Mrs Zenor to open a military store in Gilbert soon. Rev Heskett returns home after two weeks’ absence from Gilbert.
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Georgia Conrad
Mr. Brown
McGill
Brown
Will McGill
California
Mabel Brunson
Nevada
L. Smith
Tilden
Mr. Zenor
Mr. Smith
Chase & Sanborn Seal Brand Java and Mocha Coffee
A persuasive notice praises Chase & Sanborn Seal Brand Java and Mocha coffee. It claims the product is the world’s best grade, packed in parchment lined bags, with careful selection and packing to ensure healthful enjoyment. It contrasts unsafe coffee with this premium brand and notes its deep port wine color before cream and golden after cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase & Sanborn
Cough Relief Claim From Foley's Honey and Tar
A Chicago resident reports his wife endured a severe lagrippe cough but found immediate relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims a 50 cent bottle cured her cough entirely and warns to take no substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets Advertised By Bosworth
A brief old advertisement touts Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets claiming to break up a cold while you sleep. It promises No Cure No Pay and lists the price as 25 cents. L. M. Bosworth and farm sale mention appear in the snippet.
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L. M. Bosworth
Bosworth Pitches Pile Cure Patent Remedy Ad
The advertisement touts a pile remedy by L. M. Bosworth promising cure with no pay if not. Each package includes a pile pipe free and samples offered free.
Pile Cure Ad Offers Free Sample and Guarantee
An advertising notice for a pile cure promotes a free pile pipe with each package and a positive written guarantee. The seller, L. M. Bosworth, charges 50 cents with samples free and a No Cure No Pay promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Native herbs offer cure promise with money back guarantee
Advertises B. Cowlrow as agent for native herbs for rheumatism and blood diseases. Claims a two hundred day bottle and a full refund if no cure after following directions. Includes name and remedy details.
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B. Cowdrey
Over coats discount at The New Clothing Store
A short notice offers twenty percent off over coats at The New Clothing Store run by L. O. Keepick. The ad highlights a seasonal sale and invites customers to visit the shop.
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L. O. KeEepick
Tilden and Loughran line beats competitors in fine stationery
The line from Tilden and Loughran tops rivals in fine stationery offerings. The article notes superior quality and broader selection, highlighting craftsmanship and lasting materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden & & Loughran
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Culbertson
L. H. Pammel
R. C. Barrett
Buffalo Center
Winnebago Co
Barrett
Winnebago County
Washington Township
J Kegley
Co. Supt. Hansen
A. Dean
Bateman
Washington, D C
North-Western
Washington
Chicago & North- Western
Devery
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Grant News
Mr. Sowers
Mr. Davis
Missouri
Wolfax
Gilbert Station
Mrs. H. ©. Totten
Rev. Heskett
I$c
Goat Ladies
Chase & Sanborn’s Coffees
B. A. Knudson
Cash Grocer
Rabbitee
J.L. Siffs
Mutual
Res
J .B. Elliotts
Rek
Dandermast
Sowa
Chester
White Boar
M. W. Templeton
Graham
Miller & Sons
The
Farmer’s Cooperative Association
Frances L. Sales
Missouri Valley
J. W. Adams
Banner
W. W. Umbarger
Marshall, Mo
Foey
J. A. Lambert
Rachel, N. G
J. W. Adanes
Trpen & Loughran
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