Letter from a Civil War veteran to a president figure
A veteran writes about his youth in service, recalling meeting visits to Des Moines and Ames, noting he was near the commander at Petersburg on April 2, 1865, and asking after staff member Jim Gibson while expressing loyalty and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ames
Jim Gibson
Petersburg
F. C
Armory
A. B. Storms
Br. O. H. Cessna
Fannie Wilkins Ryan
W. L. Ryan
A. H. Buck
C. E. Haverly
Galen Tilden
BE. T. Hagerman
America
Francis C. Renier
Relief Corps
Frederick C. Tilden
Minneapolis
Minn
Geo. G. Tilden
Tilden Bros
R. R
Spottsylvania
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Loyal Legion of Iowa
Vermont Officers’ Association
State Capitol
McGibbon
Brigade
Vermont
Goshen
Rochester
Brandon
MacGibbon
McGibbons House
Justice of the Peace
Kidney Trouble Behind Back Pain Warned
Advertised Pineuies claim to treat kidney related backache by addressing the kidney cause. Detoxifying effect described as quick relief from backache and bladder issues with nightly Pinenses dosage recommended for 30 days.
Gamble Seals Deal On Trial Price Guarantee
The item is offered at a trial price of 1.90 with a guaranteed option or money back, sold by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Midsummer Excursion to Chicago by Rail
Round trip tickets to Chicago on the Chicago and North Western Railway on sale for 10 dollars from this station with return limit June 30. Inquiries to agent. Also a note on rheumatism calling it the worst of all illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North Western Ry
No Need of Suffering from Rheumatism
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism and a relief for pain. It claims chronic pain can be relieved and sleep restored, recommending use even for long standing cases and noting prices of 25 and 10 cents. Sold by all druggists.
Best fishing trips via North Western Line to lake region
Summer retreat in Wisconsin Minnesota and Northern Michigan invites travelers by direct North Western Line trains. Neat hotels boarding houses and camps offer accommodations. Descriptive booklets and full details available from local ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
North Western Line
They Learned That Paint Holds Up Under Weather
The narrator cites a Carthage Illinois example where W L Roswell painted his house with Devoe lead and zinc paint two years ago. A painter warned the red would fade and the white would not cover dark ground in one coat, yet the red has not faded and the white covered in one coat. Loughran and Bauer sell our paint.
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W. L. Roswell
Carthage
Ill
Devoe
Loughran
Bauer
Mystery Ring Sparks Quiet Notice Among Friends
A girl’s engagement ring becomes the quiet topic as a true friend recalls the moment the ring was shown, noting no one publicly acknowledged its meaning. The reflection hints at social restraint and personal discretion in sensitive moments.
Notice to Contractors for Proposals for Sewers Ames Iowa
May 13 1998 notice invites proposals for extensive sanitary sewer works in Ames Iowa Fourth Ward All bids due 8:00 pm June 8 1908 with plan details to be read in City Hall Contracts cover sewerage systems outlets tanks filter beds and pumping plants with substantial concrete steel and pipe specifications Plan and specs by city engineers on file at City Clerk office Plans available for $5.00 return conditions include bonds checks and partial and special assessments as described in the notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Rene Steel
F. O. B. Ames
Pike Ave
Hyland Ave
Ontario Ave
Boone
A. Marston
T. H. MacDonald
A. B. Maxwell
M. A. Manning
City Treas
T. Hire City
City of
LOS
Sala
A. B . Maxwel City
Cle Galen Bina
Chicago North Western excursion rates for national convention
Excursion fares set by the Chicago North Western Railway for travel to the national convention. Tickets sold at the above daily rate from June 12 to 17. Limit June 30. Inquire with ticket agents for details.
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Chi North Western Ry
Ask
Agen
Little Pills promisehealth from Rings and rose complexion
A damaged ad asserts Rings Little Pills relieve sick headaches and biliousness, claiming quick relief and a rosy complexion. It suggests the remedy eases griping and sickness and notes its sale by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gam*le
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ames & Gilbert Station
Loughran Machine CO
Bosworth Drug Store
Mutual Telephone
Ames, Iowa
Hed. Munn, Lumdet CO
Chicago
Fred Tilden
L. A. Kant
Bl. A. Grant
Old
Virginia
Vermont Regt
Story County
Ash Ave
Boone St
Colleve
Welch Ave
Welch St
Woodman St
Hyland
West St
M. H
Ridge Ave
Lynn Ave
Chamberlain St
Haywood Ave
Storms St . Tenon
Boone Ts
Retu
Scott
Canier
Canier Brothers & Herman
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