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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
3
Ames community page reports deliveries to Chicago and local travels, church notices, and social events. Highlights include Beardshear speech at Lincoln Nebraska, a fatality near State Center, a Yellow Stone Park lecture, and Gen. Lincoln’s oath of office reception at Margaret Hall with Beardshear toasts.
Weats and Pike of Fernandina Florida report Chamberlain's Remedies as the best medicine for rheumatism lame back neuralgia sprains cuts bruises burns scalds sore throat and more. Available 25 and 50 cents per bottle sold by all druggists.
The Des Moines Jobbers and Manufacturers Association plans an excursion north to Algona next Tuesday. They will brief stops at key towns along the route with Ames expecting a lengthy stop. The Commercial Club will handle the matter.
Very low excursion fares to San Francisco on June 28 and 29 with return allowed through August 31 for North American Turner Union meeting. Tickets via Chicago & North Western Railway offices. Ingall s lecture postponed to next Friday at college chapel on Dives and Lazarus.
Excursion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip for the event to be held June 14 to 17 via the North Western Line. Limited return to June 18. For sale dates contact agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
The piece lists Ames natives and residents who joined or served in national service, from James Wilson in McKinley’s cabinet to Gen J R Lincoln and H P Williams among Iowa leaders, doctors, and soldiers. It highlights many IA C graduates serving in the army and naval roles, noting Ames’ pride in their contributions.
Des Moines, June 6, 1898. May 22 a fire destroyed Rev. W. D. Elwell’s Ames residence. Tuos. C. Miller reports Hawkeye Insurance Co. of Des Moines fully settled the claim through Ames agent A. H. Thayer and recommends the company to others.
In 1891 attorney Chas P. Johnson of Louisville Kentucky suffered a severe summer complaint. After failures with various remedies a friend supplied Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which quickly cured him and he keeps it at home now. He praises the product and recommends it to others. For sale by all druggists.
After several meetings Ames settles on an elaborate observance of Independence Day in 1898. The event will be in the city park with a general committee and subcommittees handling finance fireworks amusements grounds advertising and music and speaker. Subscriptions are reported generous to assure a fitting program for the war year.
The Ames Lodge of Odd Fellows marks Memorial Day Sunday June 12 with a 8 p m program at the Methodist church featuring instrumental and vocal music, invocation, ritualistic charge, roll call, and an address. After service the lodge decorates graves at the cemetery and invites all to attend both church and cemetery ceremonies. Com J H Miller and Com J B Uiorr K G Leg.
Adams Bros advertises coffee at ten cents per pound, highlighting a sale price for customers. The offer emphasizes value and quick purchase, with possible limited quantities and a local shop tone.
The Ames city outpaces Des Moines in army appointments relative to population, yet Des Moines remains unjealous. The Bee notes Ames as home to the state’s top educational institution and one of the nation’s best practical schools, urging focus on Iowa State Agricultural College students and teachers. The ad mentions bee hive orders from the Northwestern Manufacturing Co. at 21.
The Demorest birthday anniversary and Gold Medal Contest will be observed in Ames at the M E church. Twelve speakers, all Demorest silver medalists, will compete judged by locals. First prize is the Demorest Gold Medal, second prize a book, third a portrait of Mr Demorest. Music and tickets priced 20 cents, children 10 cents.
Swank and Waite, described as headquarters for builder's hardware, confront assertions over supply lines and catalog accuracy impacting contractors and retailers. The note signals ongoing disputes and potential product availability concerns.
Grain-O is an ap petizing nourishing drink sold by grocers to replace coffee. It tastes like coffee when prepared yet contains no injurious properties. It aids digestion and strengthens nerves, is not a stimulant, and benefits both children and adults. Cost about one fourth of coffee at 15 and 25 cents.
About sixty workers struck west of here Tuesday seeking higher wages after being paid 1.25 and demanding 1.50, plus higher board costs, leaving four dollars for six days of hard labor. Management questions motive, noting losses of two days’ work and no promise of a raise. Ladies' black and tan Oxfords offered at 1.00 with warranty against ripping.
A lakes and forests region article describes a two week canoe trip from Detroit Lake through a chain of beautiful lakes linked by a river. The party, guided and camping in tents, finds solitude amid civilization and highlights moderate outdoor expense. Readers are offered Wonderland 98 from Northern Pacific Railways for six cents, plus farm loan ads and rail rate notices. The piece promotes low rail fares via the Chicago Great Western for various June and July meetings and conventions with time tables and agent contacts.
For Up-to-date shirt waists see our line at TILDEN Bros. & Co. offering current styles and ready-to-wear options.
At the Chicago and Northwestern railway annual meeting the director's report shows gross earnings of 36,992,726 with operating expenses 30,646,960 yielding net income 5,802,701. Dividends of 7 percent on preferred and 5 percent on common stock amount to 5,519,823. Surplus for the year stands at 2,282,877 with gross earnings up 5,015,483 and net receipts up 991,935.
One Minute Cough Cure praised by L M Kennon merchant of Ellijay Ga as the best he has sold or used. Ju disch Bros.
Farmers troubled by lice mites and bed bugs may avoid losses by Carver's Louse and Vermin Exterminator. If not in stock, write E. J. Carver & Co. Cole Ia for supplier details. Adams Bros settling accounts as S C P Jones Milesburg Pa praises DeWitts Little Early Risers after forty years use. Judisch Bros.
Absolute safety without extra cost, Blue Flame Sunshine Oil stove promises no explosion, no odor, greater heat in less time than any gasoline stove. Sold by Swank and White.
S M Geary of Pierson Michigan reports DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve curing more piles today than all other remedies combined and claims it also cures eczema and other skin diseases.
A ladies cloth top in tan is offered by Tipe Bros. Co at a bargain price. Regularly three dollars, it is now two dollars and fifty cents. This brief sale note highlights a budget women’s top available from the retailer.
Headquarters Ellsworth Post No 30 G A R Ames Iowa thanks citizens for Memorial Day observance on May 30 1898 praises cadets officers and music speakers and decoration. expresses gratitude and solemnity.
In a good location this two room unit measures between forty and fifty feet in length. One room is especially suitable for a barber shop and if rented for that purpose water works will be installed with a porcelain bath tub and all customary conveniences provided. J. E. Duncan.
ApaMs Bros announces very low prices on canned goods at its cash grocery. The move aims to attract shoppers and clear stock with aggressive discounts on vegetables fruit and assorted canned items. Local patrons anticipate substantial savings across pantry staples.
A periods sale advertises items at half price including a table of eelots and clothing at 50c on the dollar. Fresh fruit is offered by ApCams Bros, with Tripen Bros and Co promoting a table of goods at reduced rates.
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