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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
16
A writer questions the tale of Hobson and the clip bureau that allegedly gathered wartime references. The author dismisses the story as fake and rejects the notion that Hobson seeks notoriety to define his legacy from the Santiago de Cuba victory.
An ad touts Grain-O as a tasty nourishing drink to replace coffee. It claims digestion benefits and nerve strengthening, suitable for children and adults, not a stimulant, and costs about one fourth the price of coffee, selling at 15 and 25 cents.
Reduced fares via Chicago Great Western Railway to multiple destinations in July. Destinations include Washington DC for the National Association, Nashville for Christian Endeavor, Buffalo for Baptist Young Peoples Union, San Francisco for Turner's Union, Salt Lake City for Mining Congress, Omaha for National Republican League, Portland for Council of Congressional Churches, Davenport for National Saengerfest, and Omaha for Trans Mississippi Exposition. Also June 1 to Nov 1 for the exposition. Details from F H Lorp, General Passenger Ticket Agent, Chicago.
Chicago Great Western map claimed Maple Leaf Route offers daily departures from Marshalltown at 4 40 a m to Des Moines St Joseph Leavenworth Kansas City Cedar Falls Waterloo St Paul Minneapolis and Dubuque with free chair cars Pullman sleeping cars and dining cars on European plan. Rates and details available from agent J A Kitas Marshalltown Iowa.
A fragmented timetable lists trains by line name and times for GOING FAST and GOING SOUTH WEST along with a note from G. W. Rooths that train No 15 will not carry baggage but passengers may ride to Boone and Carrel a with luggage to be checked and delivered to baggage room 15 minutes before arrival.
Weather remained cool with variable light rainfall though Thurman in Fremont county saw 9.70 inches on the 6th and 7th causing bottom land damage. Harvests advance as haying peaks. winter wheat and rye in shock, spring crops filling, and expected average yields across staples per July county figures.
Excursion tickets at exceptionally low rates to Omaha and return for a visit to the Trans Misssissippi and International Exposition and the company's exhibit, sold in connection with the National Republican League meeting July 13 15. For sale dates contact Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
North Western Line offers home seeker excursion tickets on July 19 August 2 16 September 6 20 October 4 and 18 with favorable time limits to many West and South points at low rates. Tickets and information available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulating grain based coffee substitute that nourishes and cheers without spoiling sleep. It claims suitability for nervous people youth and children and invites readers to try it in coffee with 15 and 25 percent varieties.
An advertorial note from D. D. Bales urges readers to use Foley's Honey and Tar to ease grippe symptoms. It claims the medicine heals lungs and stops the racking cough associated with the illness.
A 264 page illustrated pamphlet gathers letters from prosperous northern farmers located along the Illinois Central Railroad line in Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. It details cities towns and surrounding areas and offers homeseekers reliable information on the southern region. Free copies are available from J. F. Merry A G P A Manchester Iowa.
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