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The fragment shows a newspaper masthead with the date 2232 TIMES, editor Lon G Hardin, and a price of one dollar per year. No additional article details are available from the readable text.
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
4
The fragment shows a newspaper masthead with the date 2232 TIMES, editor Lon G Hardin, and a price of one dollar per year. No additional article details are available from the readable text.
The Times marks its first year as a growing local paper with a strong subscriber base and plans for better service. It notes fair, honest editorial tone, expanding advertising, and optimism for the second year while recounting recent events and weather, plus mentions of World’s Fair opening day and President Cleveland.
Ames appears at the county seat this week as court sessions continue. The piece notes spring weather shifts and recalls the Iowa editors' southern trip with hairbreadth escapes. It mentions the Salvation Army’s week of prayer and the pledge to donate saved luxuries to aid funds.
An Ames reader questions the fate of the Business Men's Association and urges greater local support. The Des Moines Daily Leader earns praise for revival under Henry Stivers. Jewell lodge sets up K P Lope work. Fort Dopar rejects the Illinois Central depot. Boone reports a storm tale from the 1860s, met with skepticism.
The text notes post masters may remain in office until their confirmation expires. It mentions Kit tel Bettelson from Otter Tail County traveling to Washington amid a spoils rush. The Times hints at seeking endorsements from a late figure associated with the Collins Clipper.
A Youngstown Ohio woman began eating coffee to alter her complexion and has become habit formed, consuming about a pound daily. The warning suggests readers who use coffee to affect their breath should be cautious.
A Jewell visit notes plans for a town building boom this season centered on the Lutheran College site. The project promises growth and a higher standard of town buildings, addressing past shortages.
During a recent storm Ames faced a coal shortage with 75 tons at Lockwood elevator Friday morning, dwindling to 5 tons by Friday night, and none by Sunday morning. Other dealers faced the same blackout, while a Madrid man’s riot quell attack ended in accidental horse loss.
The Tue Boone Standard reports railways discussed World’s Fair rates in Chicago this week and agreed to keep them with a small cut. Denver & Rio Grande refuses the agreement, risking inability to maintain rates. A market collapse and scramble for business are anticipated as the season opens, echoing Centennial era tempers.
The writer saw a group at the station Tuesday noon including Jack Hornstien of Boone. He was asked to deliver a speech Brainard of the Boone Standard claimed Jack delivered on the southern trip. Hornstien said Brainard lied and that the speech was written by Will Payne of the Representative and loaned for the occasion.
An advertisement highlights Adams Bros selling colored ruby glassware as the handsomest in the line and M J Spoon supplying paper hanging and decoration. Mason work and cement walks are offered with all work warranted. Orders left at Wester man Arnold. Also notes about debt settlement and Chamberlain's Pain Balm testimonial from W B Denny.
Wunk Mr T J Richey of Altona Missouri fell ill with cholera morbus while traveling in Kansas. He visited a drug store where Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy was highly recommended and provided immediate relief. A few doses cured him completely. For sale by Westerman Arnold.
Preparations are being made to observe Decoration Day in Ames with appropriate ceremonies. Local officials and community groups plan gatherings to honor veterans and deceased servicemen.
Advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves the most painful rheumatic cases with a few applications and continues to cure long standing cases. It suits lame backs sides chests and other external pains. A flannel saturated with Pain Balm bound over the pain is said to work better than any plaster. For sale by
A user recounts recovering from an eight year pneumonia with a white wine tar remedy. They commend it as best for consumption or weak lungs and urge local druggist Go Cabool of Missouri to supply more Bosworth's offers it for sale.
A reader notes his wife suffered from lung illness and, after starting Wine of Tar Syrup, improved quickly. he reports continued use and recommends it. The testimonial is signed by Rev. J. F. Prys at Bit 145 Brookline Station.
Odontunder is used to lead, with Canter Bros and Hep featuring a wide range of ladies and children's oxfords in black and all styles. Describes available footwear offerings at the store.
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