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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1898
Page
10
An early advertisement claims Grain-O tastes like the finest coffee when prepared yet has no harmful properties. It is described as a health builder aiding the nerves and suitable for children and adults. Sold by grocers nationwide, it costs about as much as coffee.
Trains leave Marshalltown daily at 3 40 a m for Des Moines Aften Jet and at 4 16 a m daily. Services include free chair cars Pullman standard cars and dining cars on European plan. For Cedar Rapids Waterloo and St Paul routes rates and information available from J A Elvis Agent Marshalltown Ia.
The snippet lists train names such as Chi Express Fast Mail and Overland Limited with varied times from morning to night, plus notes on baggage handling and room 1b check-ins. It reads like a partial timetable page with routes to Chicago and Des Moines and a caution about Sunday restrictions.
The North Western Line announces tourist tickets to Omaha at very low September rates. Agents will sell tickets September 22 and 23 with a deadline of September 26. This Commercial Traveler’s Day notice invites inquiries for full details.
For the National Encampment Vet erans in Omaha September 12 to 16, Northwestern Line agents sell round trip tickets at reduced rates for travel September 10 and 11, valid to September 21. Excursion tickets to the Count Fair at Webster City available September 12 to 16 at reduced rates, with return by September 17. Apply to agents for details.
North Western Line offers discounted excursion tickets to the Big 4 Fair in Belle Plaine from September 12 to 15, with travel limited to September 16. Applications should be made through Chicago and North Western agents.
State Republican Convention in August at Ames Iowa and September 7 8 1898 in Marshalltown Iowa for the Democratic party People s party and Free Silver Republican party with delegates and platforms noted.
Castor The Kind You Is Always Bought Lee is featured in an advertisement noting product quality and reliability. The line emphasizes enduring value and trusted sponsorship.
An ad notes that GR-O does not stimulate and nourishes. It spoils sleep if consumed at night, but tastes like coffee. It is marketed as a grain-based beverage suitable for nervous people and children, available in packaged form with pricing references.
Northern Pacific publishes a compact vest pocket digest on the navies and armies of Spain and the United States at the war’s start. Includes a map of Cuba, naval ship illustrations, glossary of terms, Spanish translations, and more. Send ten cents to General Passenger Agent, N P R I, St Paul Minn.
The Borzoi, Russian wolfhound known for silky long coats withstands severe winters. British breeders earned top status about 15 years ago by securing Russia's best specimens. In recent years Germany and Britain have driven the breed forward rapidly.
The ordnance survey map of England with over 108000 sheets costs 1 million dollars a year for 20 years to maintain and is claimed to be the largest map in the world. Scales range from ten feet to one eighth inch per mile and sheets at 25 inches show every hedge fence wall building and even each isolated tree in the country.
The natives of Su Matra resist vaccination and continue offerings to the Smallpox devil. They prepare a ritual including fowl and buffalo heart and liver mixed with yellow rice placed in a ship model. The object is launched into the sea as part of a traditional ceremony.
On a parade ground at Calcutta several adjutants or argalas, birds of the stork family, walk about as if in formation. They resemble soldiers so closely that strangers at a distance often mistake them for grenadiers.
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