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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
7
We offer Notions Dress Goods Silks Hats Caps Silk Capes Hosiery Towels Napkins Overalls Jackets Boots and Shoes with a broad assortment. Trade has been very satisfactory. Two ply all wool fabric at 12 pairs to the square inch best in every respect only 55 cents. Other wool lines 40 cents. Ribbon prices cut 20 to 30 percent below competition.
Ames notes include S. C. Mahoney visiting the ball game. Rev. Nugent and Rev. agent to speak at chapel. Dr. Beardshear at the Western Iowa Teachers Association in Sioux City. professors Knapp and wife at the Sons of the Revolution banquet. Attendees discuss contracts for barns and labs. Sophomore-Freshman banquet planned. various visits by alumni and guests. Gen. Lincoln urged for command. lectures and concerts praised. public recitals planned.
In a well played intercollegiate style game Ames, led by Routzong on the mound, was held to three safe hits as Highland Park plated five runs. Thompson for Highland Park and Okay both performed well, while Ames’ outfield and infield showed promise ahead of the season intercollegiate pennant hunt.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a pledge of guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by L M Bosworth.
It Saves The Children notes the Tillotson family praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for Vida’s croup and other family lung issues. The ad states the remedy is sold by all druggists and that samples were distributed to ignorant parties to show its merits. Lou Tillotson injured his leg chasing a hog.
Dr Laelia Day Underhill cites Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an effective laxative and stomach remedy. She notes its value for sick headache and recommends it to sufferers. Ad mentions L. M. Bosworth products in 10c 50c and 100 dollar sizes.
Three major U S paper mills supply latest wallpaper designs and colors offered by M J Spawn. Samples shown at the first door east of Geo O Briens warehouse with price advantage claimed over local rivals in Story county. Adams Bros advertise fine table butter.
In Chilhowie Virginia Mr. R B Greeve declares he suffered from consumption and was given up to die after many remedies. He credits two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery with his cure and notes three years of good health and resumed work. Trial bottles free at L M Bosworth's drug store.
Cowden Illinois resident James Jones of Jones and Son relates how his wife saved by Dr King’s New Discovery after a severe La Grippe. He says it halted progression to consumption after one dose and a few bottles, with a free trial offered at L M Bosworth’s Drug Store.
The two year old son of W L Furgason of Bolton Miss suffered from whooping cough after several doctors failed to help. A 25 cent bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved him after the first dose and within forty eight hours he was completely free of cough. It is recommended for children and available in 25 and 50 cent sizes at all druggists.
Adams Bros advertise Down to Date coffee at 10c and offer 75 bushels of Iowa seed corn for sale. Local ad copy emphasizes high grade flour bread from Adams Bros products and repeats brand lines. W P Coon is listed among ads.
A series of community items reports visits and travels including Mr. Peterson of the Story City Messenger with his daughter Mrs. Peter Johnson. Mentions of Rev Buxton gaining friends at Evergreen church and Miss Fatland starting spring term at No 8. Henry Christman seeks the recorder post and Ben Fincham plans a new house for early fall occupancy.
A record of rural life mentions above last year’s grain acreage and good harvest prospects. Ernie and Willie Gretten build a Gilbert livery and sale stable. Ole Jacobson’s house gets final carpentry touches. Clifford Oliver returns from Chicago and plans to attend school in fall. Nellie Needham rents F B Gilbert store to open a millinery. Chet Davis under Dr Aplin care. John Arrasmith raises windmill tower and builds a well house. Milton Templeton plans to erect a barn. Chas Soper and Hardin of Ames out gunning on the Ridge.
Special excursion tickets to Iowa Falls on the North Western Line offered at reduced rates from April 25 to April 27. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western agents for the celebration event.
Seven pounds of raisins priced at two cents? (Note: This input is garbled and lacks clear event or context.)
An old advertisement warns constipation as a grave foe to health and claims Dr Caldwell's Pepsin provides relief. The copy promotes 10¢ bottles and larger sizes as a cure for indigestion and cold susceptibility.
Advert to Chamberlains Cough Rex claims safe use for children and babies with no dangerous substance. It liquefies mucus eases expectoration and reduces coughing paroxysms to speed recovery. For sale with no further details.
Foster broadcasts report a good terms arrangement for an auction featuring a McCormick binder a cham corn planter and related farming equipment from W H Donaldson Old Importing Farm with terms settled on.
Seven pounds of prunes advertised for 25 cents at Ley and White’s store.
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