Ames News in March 1898 Highlights Local Life
Miss Cora Wilkinson assists in J. J. Grove’s store during invoice. Auction of a 120 acre Duff farm tract at $38 per acre. J. J. Grove buys the opera house grocery. Wm. Meyers opens Watkin’s lake as summer resort. Church notices, lectures, and concerts fill Ames with social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Wilkinson
J. J. Grove
Spring & Son
Duncan’s
Old Duff Farm
Ness Norrean
Nevada
F. T. McLain
O. M. Johnson
School Election Results Favor Parney Sheldon Treasurer
The annual school election last Monday had no director’s contest with C A Duntz unopposed. The treasurer race, now elective, was spirited as voters backed Parney Sheldon over W M Greeley by 165 to 99 amid bank supporters rallying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Duntz
W. M. Greeley
Parney Sheldon
Community notices from Ames campus events and market update
Tomorrow evening the P E O sisters entertain at Mrs Cur tiss home on the college campus. Miss Mae Henderson lectures at the Christian church on selections from The Heart of Old Hickory. Congregational Ladies market runs Saturdays at McDaniels Richs meat market. Balance Washer now available at the Ames factory Northwestern M r a Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Henderson
Drake University
Old Hickory
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Drake School of Oratory
Ames
J. H. Boyd
Nevada
Duncan
John Butler
C. F. Curtiss
Mae Henderson
McDaniels & Rich’s
Northwestern
M’r’a. Co
Citizens caucus to nominate city leaders in Read's Hall
A citizens caucus is set for Read's Hall on Thursday night March 17 at 7 o clock to nominate candidates for Mayor City Solicitor Assessor and Treasurer. After adjournment first second and third wards will hold caucuses in Read's hall to nominate a councilman candidate. The 4th ward caucus meets in Prof Weems recitation room Agricultural Hall on March 17 at 5 o clock to nominate a councilman candidate Herman Knapp Committeeman.
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Read's Hall
Read’s Hall
F. T. McLarin
L. C. Tripen
F. N. Fowler
Weems
Agricultural Hall
Herman Knapp
Harnesses and Saddlery Ad With Two Year Warranties
GooLey and Jones advertise bridles and harnesses with two year warranty. They invite customers to see improvements and compare prices, promising store work priced as low as factory work and two year guarantees.
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GooLey & Jones
ApAMs Bros. Slash Coffee Price to Ten Cents Per Pound
ApAMs Bros. announces a drastic cut selling coffee at 10 cents a pound, aiming to attract customers and boost sales in the current market. The move highlights aggressive pricing by the local grocer amid persistent demand for cheap staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apams Bros
Local War Prep and Crime Headlines From Nearby Notes
Grand Junction forms a military company to be ready for Spain conflict while residents discuss potential war. Madrid reports acetylin gas use with a white light option. Slater Co operative Creamery reports a successful year and satisfied stockholders. J M Gilbert buys Til den warehouse for 450 dollars. Perham of Ogden gets ten year sentence for burglary and theft of seven dollars and fifty cents. W D Moore steals thirteen thousand dollars and faces three and a half years. Ogden Reporter notes fairness concerns. Try Victor Coffee from Miller and Kooser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Slater Co-operative Creamery Co
Perham
Ogden
W. D. Moore
Boone County
Moore
Ministers Meet in Ames County Churches Discuss Encouragements
Ministers from county churches gathered in Ames after a county notice. Attendees included Rev. Henderson Nevada, Rev. Shrader Nevada, G. L. Wilson County S. S. Missionary, Rev. Ennis Nevada, and a Friend's church minister. The association aims to complete its organization at the next meeting in Nevada on May second Monday.
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Ames
Henderson
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Nevada
Shrader
Lutheran Church of Nevada
G. L. Wilson
Ennis
Presbyterian Church
Friend’s Church
Blackman
Lace Curtains Tapestry and Chenille Curtains Offer
Lace curtains tapestry and chenille curtains advertised for 10 cents in a local sale. Durable fabrics featured with patterns and fringe options offered to shoppers seeking affordable window coverings.
Silk Capes and New Garments At Local Shop
Local store advertises a full assortment of new shirts waists hosiery and underwear with summer corsets offered at lower prices. The quirky slogan promises silk skirts and capes for sale, highlighting affordable fashion items for the season.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Ad
An Iowa small town ad praises Foley's Honey and Tar as a top throat remedy. It also notes plans to extend double track rail from Tama to Ames after Des Moines branch improvements. The piece ends with a belief in One Minute Cough Cure preventing pneumonia and lung issues.
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Foley
Sam Jones
Belle Plaine
Ames
Iowa
Des Moines
Tama
Belle Plaine Union
Wealentien A
Tadiech Bros
Painless Tooth Extraction Event at West House
Dr Perkins offers painless tooth extractions with guarantees. Free extractions available from 1 to 2 pm on Friday March 25. One day only. See other advertising matter.
Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed By Advert
A claim that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy safely treats whooping cough is advertised as liquefying mucus and easing coughing. It promises speedier recovery with no danger to children or babies and notes availability at druggists. Also mentions fresh fruit at Adams bros.
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W. L. Furgason
Balton
Miss
Furgason
Chamberlain
Spring hat styles at Knox and Dunlap Hats
A local ad promotes Spring styles with Knox and Dunlap Fedora hats at 45 cents. It highlights a large line of fancy shirts from 1.00 to 1.50, gloves at 15 cents, and boys suits for ages 14 to 19 priced at 3.00, framed as cheaper than ever.
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Dunlap
Pay Train performance at Opera House March 21
One night event titled the Pay Train at the Opera House on March 21. Tickets priced 25 35 and 50 cents are on sale at Bosworth's.
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Opera House
Bosworth’s
Wanted Agents in Iowa to Sell Washing Machine
An advertisement seeks agents in every Iowa county to sell a new washing machine. It lists a contact at Northwestern Mr'n. Co. in Ames Iowa and offers $100 to loan on real estate secured by M. K. Surry, Trustee.
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E. J. Coffin
W.H. Wynn
Bradford Knapp
G. Hamilton
Ohio
Northwestern Manufacturing Co
W. E. Bisbee
H. Lies
Iowa
Northwestern Mr’n. Co
Ames, Iowa
M. K. Surry
Wardrobe Note From 47-1 L H Bryeuam
A short notice describes a top baggy item and wardrobe option with a prompt inquiry directed to 47 1 L H Bryeuam. The language implies a catalog or personal trade reference without further context.
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L. H. Bryeuam
Eight Names Presented as Mayoral Candidates
City politics move forward with eight nominees presented for mayor at the caucus. Cramer and Thos Thompson are among the candidates expected to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vv. Cramer
Thos. Thompson
Great Medicine Outshines Inferior Cough Syrups
An argument favors Foley Sem ad Tar Cough Syrups over inferior remedies praised by unscrupulous ers claiming parity. The writer asserts the superior, unequalled merits of the cited medicine.
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the Intelligencer
Hudson Bros. Publishers
Church of Christ
Geo. Nelson
Miss Halverson
Bertha
Blanche Ballard
Odeboldt
Thomas Robinson
Daniel Embree
W. W. Wilson
North
Charles Sargent
Boone
Wm. Clark
J. F. Cavell
Miss Winstow
Newton
Anna Cramey
Story City
Grace Perkins
C. E Giddings
Aires
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C. H. Lies
T. J. Loughran
Shannon
Rockwell City
Baptist Church
George
Cramer
Wisconsin
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Jennie Beyer
Copper
Rey Williams
Bloomington
Albert Grove
Manson
Wm. Meyers
Watkin’s Law and Grounds
Geo
Olsen
Volga
South Dakota
Commerce
McLain
E. J. Christy
Chem. Lab
Cedar Rapids
Mary Fellows
Klondike
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Mrs. Alexander
Geo. H. Maxwell
Huron
D. D
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Christ Ian
Chicago
Perry Ayers
Minnie Adams
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Matlock
Castenla
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Franklin Township
L. C. Allen
Peter Coull
Will
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Illinois Central
Coull
Douglass
Congregational Church
Eli Phillips
Terre Haute
Ind
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Phillips
L. M. Larson
Allen
Judge Hindman
Ft. Dodge
Colorado
Clinton
Lisbon
Jay A. King
Board of Control
Ladie’s Aid Society
Union Depot
Turner McLain
Pleasantville
Frolictown
N. E. Hansen
South Dakota Agricultural College
Europe
Asia
Wilson
Asia Minor
Patsy
Geo. Baker
E. Pitsor
Andy Watts
Watts
Pitsor
Beulah Bingham
C. M. Soper
Emmet Compton
Cemetery Association
Miller & Kooser
U. B
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Sid Hamilton
W. H. Thurston
Old Cemetery Association
The
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Dams Bros
Citizen’s Caucus
Grand Junction
Spain
J. M. Gilbert
Tilden
Morris Bros
Mother Earth
Victor Coffee
Gero
Roberson
L. W. Phillips
Cando
Towner County
North Dakota
Beeghley
Melbourne
Tilden Bros
Irun
Brussels
Andy
Bos Wee
Tilden Bras, & Cp
Ed. Miller
Thayer Lot
Nichols Bros
Zem Nichol
South Ames
J. H. Queal & Co
Coles
Ole O. Roe
Ole
Ames Times
Story County
City Politics
Wallace
Ben Har
Judisch Bros
Minnesota
Mitten & Kooser
Lke Foley
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