23 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
1
Readable ad notes a daily sale at The Fair featuring Ladies Seamless Hose 4 for, Mens 10c to 39c hosiery, Fancy Linings, Bleached Table Cloths, and cheap linens. Promises a complete line of Dress Goods Silks Wash Goods and an extended clothing sale. Shoe stock highlights Douglas Royal Blue White House and Davis brands for men and women.
Mrs Hardin remains at home Sprine approaches as Ames alleys clear Eisnor Satterlee condemns divorce as the age s great evil and blames men No real presidential candidates exist among eminent educators under consideration framing them as candidates is misleading and unjust
Local retailer teams with Kalamazoo Corset Co to distribute five dozen F C and American Beauty Corsets free of charge. Women who bring a buyer for a $1 corset receive a free matching style, with the deal ending May 16 if supplies last. The offer is non recurring and intended to introduce the products.
A Des Moines widow sues a widower for 30000 claiming damages from a fractured heart. The quip lifts the case as a sharp note in a lighthearted local page full of jokes and light politics.
A Carroll Herald critique notes Des Moines may boast growth and improvement beyond its use as a breeding station during the president's visit. The piece hints at local pride in broader civic development over populating the city with large families for publicity.
The Iowa press debates work ethic among youths with Hitchcock of Lake City claiming they do not work as in his youth. The Margaret Hossack murder case ends with a new trial granted and a venue change to Madison County after Warren County declines further costs. The evidence remains circumstantial and points to Mrs. Hossack as the likely guilty party.
Readable text notes stationery perfumes and toilet articles at Loughran and Bauer's, highlighting a shop offering a range of personal and office supplies.
Des Moines reports cool wet conditions for the week with temperatures two to four degrees below normal and frost line minima on several mornings. Seeding and planting prep progressed in rough half the week as rainfall stayed limited to eastern districts yet many fields remain too wet. Northern areas show half to two thirds seeding completion while pasturage grows and fruit buds begin to bloom.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a grave illness with back and side pain, loss of appetite, and weakness. After three doctors gave up, Electric Bitters brought rapid improvement in three weeks, and he claims the tonic saved his life. Sold for 50 cents at L. M. Bosworth drug store.
A Times critique laments newspaper burden on the public, condemns transient pricing, recalls a past free-space pledge, and notes editors as scapegoats. Victor Beverly, a Belvidere native and former Ames boy, killed at Shabbona Grove when a train drawbar injuries trapped him. details of his family, schooling, and funeral plans follow.
A Lineville Alabama druggist reports a customer cured after six months of coughing by one and a half bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The claim notes perfect satisfaction with the trade and states the product is for sale by all druggists.
First class round trip tickets go on sale May 3 and 12 to 18 for Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Overland Limited leaves Chicago daily at 8:00 p.m. with luxury cars and all electric lighting. Three daily through runs to the Coast and tourist car excursions to California Washington and Oregon. Details from C and N W Ry ticket agents.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana found relief for his wife s stomach and liver troubles after using Dr King s New Life Pills. Physicians could not help but she improved at once and was cured. Available for 25 cents at L M Bosworth s drug store.
An ad touts Bucklens Amnica Salve as the best for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Sold by L M Bosworth druggist for 25 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.
Lyon & Healy of Chicago announces three new piano works. Idle Fantasies by Herbert L Clarke is a waltz intermezzo. Antics of the Ants by W H Scout and Geo D Barnard is a popular two step. A Dream of the Ballet by W G Yule is a masterpeice. Available at local dealers or postpaid from Lyon & Healy.
Excur sion tickets to New Orleans via the Northwestern Line offered at one fare for round trip May 1 2 3 and 4. Return valid until May 30 on extension. Tickets available through Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take with pleasant effects and available for sale by all druggists.
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