Local notes and travels in Ames and surrounding towns
Mrs J E Davis and son visit relatives in Illinois. Thos B Jones visits in Ames from Gilbert. Des Moines visitors Mrs A J Randall and Miss Ione Saylor. Dr Harriman moves to Main Street property. Exposition opening in Omaha draws local responses. Memorial Day and Fourth of July plans attract attention. Community meetings, lectures, and parish notices fill the week as Ames reshapes patriotism and local growth.
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Thos. B. Jones
Gilbert
Ames
A. J. Randall
Des Moines
R. H. McCarthy
G. A. Underwood
Omaha
W. E. Winsett
Chicago
R. F. Hodson
Whalen
Chas. Quade
Dean Schooler
Judisch Bros. Drug Store
Embree Buys Queal Lumber Yard Promises Low Retail Prices
Daniel Embree announces purchase of J. H. Queal & Co. lumber yard and pledges to supply high grade lumber and building materials including lime hair cement and plaster at the lowest possible retail prices. Call for all needs. 21 Fresh fruit at Adams Bros.
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Daniel Embree
J. H. Queal & Co
Grain-O a Coffee Substitute for Children and Adults
Grain-O is a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It tastes like the finest coffee when prepared but is free from its injurious properties. It aids digestion, strengthens the nerves, is not a stimulant, and costs about a quarter as much as coffee. Sold by all grocers. 15 and 25c.
Farmer's Mutual Fire and Lightning Association meets in Nevada
The eleventh annual meeting of the Farmer's Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association of Story county Iowa is set for Tuesday June 7 at 10 o clock a m at City Hall Nevada for the election of three directors and other business. D M Haypen A J GraveEs secretary. 6 2 president. Ladies black and tan Oxfords for 1 warrantied not to rip. There are accounts we desire to settle before invoicing time at ADAMS Bros.
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Farmer’s Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Association
Story County
Iowa
City Hall
Nevada
D. M. Haypen
A. J. GraveEs
Ames Republican Primaries Set for June 4 in Four Wards
Primaries for the republican party in Ames are scheduled for Saturday June 4 1998 with polls from 3 to 7 p m in ward 1 at the motor depot ward 2 at city hall ward 3 at Willis Rich s carpenter shop and ward 4 at the Agricultural building from 3 to 6 p m Delegates to the county convention and a committeeman will be chosen in each ward S G Hamilton C M Soper F N Fowter and A A Bennett named for their wards plus ward 4 contacts
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Ames
Motor Depot
Willis Rich
S. G. Hamiton
C. M. Soper
F. N. Fowter
ApaMs Bros Cash Grocery Cuts Prices on Canned Goods
ApaMs Bros offers very low prices on canned goods at their cash grocery. The store emphasizes discounts to attract shoppers and move inventory. Prices highlight value and quick turnover for customers.
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ApaMs Bros
Louisville Lawyer Recovers From Summer Complaint
In 1891 attorney Charles P. Johnson of Louisville Kentucky suffered a severe summer illness. A friend provided Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which quickly cured him and he has kept it in his home since. He praises the remedy and recommends it to others. For sale by all druggists.
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Jens Peterson
Lars Hanson
Denmark
T. P. Worsley
P. M
Chas. P. Johnson
Louisville
Chamberlain
Tipen Bros. Co. Offers Full Tennis Shoes Line
The ad notes Tipen Bros. & Co. offering a full line of tennis shoes. It also promotes Blue Flame Sunshine Oil stoves by Swank & White, claiming safety, no odor, and higher heat with faster cooking times than gasoline stoves.
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Tipen Bros. & Co
Swank & White
Gold Medal Contest at Ames on Demorest birthday
The Tilden Bros. & Company announce a Gold Medal Contest in Ames on June 10 in the 15th W. C. T. U. district. About ten of twenty Demorest Silver Medal holders will declaim for the Gold Medal, with first class music and proceeds benefiting the Temple. Admission 25 cents.
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Jennings Demorest
Ames
Demorest
Richmond
Edwards
N. D
Dakota Prairies
Carver's Louse and Vermin Exterminator Promoted
Poultry raisers face lice mites and bed bugs this season and many struggle to control them. The advertisement claims Carver's Louse and Vermin Exterminator can prevent the problem and offers mailing directions from E. J. Carver & Co. of Colo Ia for locating a dealer.
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Carver
E. J. Carver & Co
Colo
Ladies Cloth Top Sale by TripeNn Bros and Co
Tan ladies top offered as up to date fashion at a bargain price. Originally three dollars, now two dollars and fifty cents. Sold by TripeNn Bros. & Co.
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Tilden Bros. & Co
TripeNn Bros. & Co
Primary election and caucus notice for Ames precinct
The Republican electors of Washington precinct are informed that the primary election will be held at the usual voting place in Ames from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday June 4 1898. At 4 p.m. the caucus will select four delegates to the county convention a committee man for the ensuing year and transact other business as may come before the caucus. H Christuan Com.
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Washington
Ames
H. Christuan
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Georgia Merchant
L M Kennon of Ellijay Georgia endorses One Minute Cough Cure as the best he has sold or used. The testimonial appears in an ad copy from Ju disch Bros.
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L. M. Kennon, Merchant, Ell, Ga
Judisch Bros
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association Policy Rates
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association advertises itself as large and inexpensive with over 50,000,000 in risks in force. It has made six assessments in fourteen years, averaging forty cents per thousand dollars per year. Rates shown include 250 dollar and 3000 dollar policy options with varying premiums. agent A. J. Graves advertises for details.
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Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
Signals and smoke clues describe Havana blockade dispatches
The article details naval scouts under Admiral Sampson tracking ships off Havana. Smoke on the horizon signals dispatch boats or supply ships, with fast dispatch boats racing to New York and wigwag messages relayed along the fleet to confirm news and ordering.
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Havana
Sampson
New York
Newa
Gambrinus
Her Preference In A Philadelphia Record Snippet
Dialogue reveals Nell denying engagement to Tom and Belle recounting that Tom would die for her while Jack offers a practical path to a good living. The exchange centers on romantic choices and future prospects.
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Nell
Tom
Belle
Jack
Philadelphia Record
Business Affairs Quip on Borrowing Trouble
A Spanish statesman asks why trouble is being borrowed and the other replies that it is the only thing they can negotiate for at the moment, reflecting a World quotation.
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New York World
Enlistment Denied Sheds Light on Homefront Duty
In Philadelphia North American a Homeguard member explains he cannot enlist. He cites the need to preserve his family’s organization under the present circumstances.
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Hepworth
Philadelphia
North American
Essays on Marriage
A short quip on gender and writing about marriage life. Dixon jokes that unmarried women often write about managing husbands while a married woman would not reveal private plays or tricks. Tidbits.
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Dixon
Very Low Rate to Omaha Excur sion on North Western Line
Special excursion fare to Omaha via the North Western Line offered for a limited ten days from sale in connection with the annual Travelers Protective Association convention to be held May 31 June 8. For sale dates contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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North-Western
Travelers’ Protective Association
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Half-Price Shoes and Clothing Sale by Titpen Bros Co
Titpen Bros. & Co. advertises a sale with a table of shoes offered at half price and a clothing table at 50 cents on the dollar. The copy emphasizes deep discounts to clear stock.
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Titpen Bros. & Co
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