30 Jun 1898
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
1
A local retailer details a sale on boys' clothing including suits at 8.50, satin lined menlike styles, and substantial reductions on shirt waists from 1.50 up. Silk waists and capes marked down, plus lawn fabrics and trims at lowered prices.
We have just received our second supply of these goods. Ladies' Crash Skirts range from $1.00 to $1.50 and Ladies' Crash Suits from $1.75 to $3.00. Don’t delay purchases as hot sellers and likely to be scarce soon.
The Ames Intelligencer reports Madrid in Boone county may seek a name change amid war news and local notes. Included are remarks from the Detroit Tribune and Chicago News about heroism and royalty, plus local items on recruiting, cattle prices, and regional politics.
In open field near Santiago the Rough Riders, though ambushed and dismounted, twice engaged a force six thousand strong and scattered the Spaniards. The regiment proved their fighting spirit beyond doubt.
The Mobile Register extols a united nation as North and South fight a foreign foe in uniform blue and republic flag. It urges July Fourth celebrations with public exercises, oration, civic and military parades, and a grand display of fireworks to lift spirits and patriotism.
Washington reports Tama Jim keeps active in defense matters despite wartime blackout. He drafts a retaliation plan against Germany by countering German scientists accused of finding harmful substances in exports. An American bureau would detect pests like San Jose Scale and, in response, expose trichinae or worse, sustaining the war effort and market leverage.
The article argues for continued American sovereignty over the Philippines without statehood, weighing native rights Spanish losses and US interests. It also urges the Iowa board to reconsider abandoning the veterinary chair led by Prof. Niles, advocating stronger faculty and a revived veterinary program in Ames.
A 1008 page medical work richly illustrated is offered free on receipt of 21 one cent stamps to cover postage. Send to the Worlds Dispenser Medical Association in Buffalo for delivery.
Field observations reveal corn advancing well with dark healthy color and strong stands across Story County. Oat fields show vigorous growth with some weed pressure but overall above average. Small fruit yields look promising with cherries especially abundant. expect raspberries blackberries currants and grapes to follow. Measured rainfall limited spring growth yet yields remain fair in quantity and quality.
The lemon juice with sugar and water may form lemon ade. A common method is to boil sugar and water with a hint of rind. Once the syrup cools, flavor with lemon juice as advised by Mrs. S. T. Rover in the Ladies' Home Journal.
The writer expects a strong wheat year in the United States and jokes about famine elsewhere. Farmers in Story county seem pleased as wheat prices likely stay low. Station grounds show promising plots, reinforcing optimism for the crop season.
The writer questions why farmers neglect small fruit and a proper on farm table. They lament the lack of an ice house and imply practical neglect of agricultural conveniences and post harvest handling.
A Clarksville Star quotation laments that some people retreat to sourness when they cannot reach the top, contrasting golden pippins with crabs in life’s heap. The saying frames ambition and resignation as natural human responses in social status.
Patent medicine claim describing Hood's Pills as a remedy for nausea sick head ache biliousness and liver ills priced at 25 cents.
In Gate City a failed attempt to corner the wheat trade by known figure Leiter backfired as market forces pushed prices up while the claimant’s scheme collapsed. The episode highlights volatility in agricultural markets and the risks of manipulation.
Congressman Clark asserts the Philippines will remain with the United States, claiming it is in Araan blood and that divine forces determine the republics territorial fate. He quotes a belief that where gods will and purpose lead, the nation must follow.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.