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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
2
Ames hosts a grand Fourth of July with an Ames Cornet Band parade floats and a reading of the Declaration. Henry Wallace addresses attendees in Des Moines style noting Iowa growth and U S policy while city events and athletic contests conclude the day.
The Baptist church marks thirty years since organization with a Sunday through Tuesday program. Events include Sunday School and Covenant Meeting with Lord's Supper, a sermon by Rev. H D Wever, a pastor's service, reminiscences by Mrs Mary Stebbins, and a dinner after a Tuesday program. Local pastors and attendees invited. Also ad for Chamberlain Medicine Co Pain Balm highlighting local use and sales.
Orin Griffith and Anna Halley wed last Monday at the bride's parents home in Indian Creek township. Rev. Henderson officiated before a large gathering. A bountiful dinner followed. The couple hosted a reception in McCallsburg on Tuesday. They will reside with the groom's parents for now.
Apams Bros advertises the celebrated Waseca White Rose Flour for bread with a satisfaction guarantee.
The report notes no new actions at Santiago after the fleet destroyed Cervera’s fleet last Sunday. Ship commanders Sampson and Shafter favor careful preparation before further attack, with Schley directing operations until Sampson returns. Credit is given to both commanders, and Schley is forecast as the Santiago hero.
A Virginia man rode forty miles to Fairfax Station to obtain Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and brought back a dozen bottles. The Fairfax druggist notes the remedy is a general favorite and effective for lung and throat troubles. For sale by all druggists.
A brief advert notes a one pound can of Victor Coffee praised as a dandy. Miller and Kooser are cited sellers or distributors. The item emphasizes quality and portability for customers seeking a compact coffee option.
The annual encampment of the Story County Veteran association will be held at Nevada on Thursday and Friday, 4 and 56, 1898. By order s. Hamilton, O. 8. Hammon. Adjutant. Colonel. Poultry wire netting exactly answers the purpose sold by Swank & White. "Sleepy Eye" Flour, the best in the market. M. Reap. 7s Called GRAIN-O. It is a delicious appetizing, nourishing food drink to take the place of coffee. Sold by all and liked by all who have used it because when properly prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but is free from all its injurious es. GRAIN-O aids digestion an ens the nerves. It is not a stimulant but a health benefier, and children as well as adults, can drink it with great benefit. Costs about one-fourth as much as coffee. 15 and 25c.
The Northern Pacific offers an 80 page pocket memorandum with Cuba maps naval vessel lists ship illustrations a glossary of military terms and command rosters. Priced at ten cents and available from General Passenger Agent N P R 1 St Paul Minn.
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