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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
6
E W Hearne spoke on student volunteers abroad during Easter chapel services at I S C. Music by Mrs Resler and others received praise. Updates note renovations, beet factory talks, and cadet volunteering amid campus activities and staff changes.
Purported sales pitch claims Electric Bitters can cure back pain weak kidneys malaria nervous troubles and more. It says the vegetable tonic purifies blood stimulates liver and kidneys relieves constipation headaches sleeplessness and melancholy with a money back guarantee at 50 cents a bottle from L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store.
W M Repine of Tiskilwa Illinois extols Dr King's New Discovery as a certain cure for coughs colds and consumption in his home saying it surpasses all other remedies and offers free trials at L M Bosworth Drug Store.
The two year old son of W L Furgason of Bolton Mississippi suffered a severe bout of whooping cough. After several doctors failed to help the parent swore by Chamberlain s Cough Remedy priced at 25 cents. The first dose produced relief and in forty eight hours the child was completely free of cough. The parent calls it the best remedy for children and recommends it universally. Sizes 25 and 50 cents sold by all druggists.
An advertisement extols Adams Bros keeping the High Grade flour standard. It urges trying White House coffee sold in two Ilo cans and calls Miller & Kooser the best in the world.
We are agents for three major U S paper mills selling the latest fabric designs by sample. Patterns start at 2 cents per roll. We offer up to date colorings and wall goods at lower prices than any local house. Call at the first door east of Geo O Briens warehouse to view sample books.
The Ames course will feature three lectures by John B. DeMotte on character building, Rev. Robert McIntyre on social topics, and Hon. John J. Ingalls on Dives and Lazarus. Season tickets cost $1.00 and single tickets 50 cents. Tickets available at Judisch Bros. Ames and Y M C A room 96 at the college.
George Alonzo Myers born March 15 1890 died April 7 1898 aged 8 years 3 weeks and five days after a short illness. He spoke of a river and a gate and asked his parents to join the good people beyond and then passed away peacefully.
All accounts on our books prior to January 1 1898 must be settled before April 9 1898. J. H. QuEAL & Co. urges prompt payment to close old balances and avoid collection actions.
Travel cheaply on the Chicago Great Western Railway Homeseekers Excursions to southern western and northwestern points on Tuesdays April 5 and 19. Fare is two dollars more than a one way fare for the round trip. F H Hunter CGW agent at Des Moines will answer inquiries on rates routes and train service. Adams Bros advertise Down to Date coffee and seed corn for sale by W P Coon.
The advertisement touts a salve that claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or a refund. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
Carl Lytle visits from Des Moines for Easter. Rev Mahoney from Slater to preach at 8 p m Sunday. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs J Oliver next Thursday. Mark Spohn did papering for Frank Foster last week. Most town children without whooping cough now have it. Seeding near completion and farmers plowing for corn. Mrs Vanfosen of Lil visiting Foster families. Mrs Harry Cook is quite sick.
Medical Superintendent of Chicago Working Wo mans Home extols Dr Calwell's Syrup Pepsin as a laxative and remedy for stomach and bowel ailments. She notes its effectiveness for sick headache and urges sufferers to try it. Available in 10c 50c and 100 sizes by L. M. Bosworth.
In this paper an advice column warns that constipation weakens the body's defenses and impedes fever recovery. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a relief, claiming a 100¢ bottle suffices to prove its benefit with other sizes available 50¢ and 1.00.
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and babies. Claims it liquefies mucus, aids expectoration, reduces coughing episodes, and speeds recovery with no dangerous substances. Sold by all outlets.
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