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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1893

Page

4

Local newspaper masthead note

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.

First Year Ends for the Times With Notable Growth

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.

the Times Times

Coffin trust frames a hard face to death

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.

The Coffin Trust Ames Salvation Army of the World

Ames and Des Moines papers and local happenings

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.

Des Moines Daily Leader Henry Stivers

Postmasters May Hold Office Until Confirmation Ends

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.

St. Paul

Youngstown Woman Develops Coffee Eating Habit

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.

Youngstown Ohio

Jewell Prepares for Building Boom and Lutheran College

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.

Jewell Therg Lutheran College

Coal famine grinds Ames supply as weekend sales vanish

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.

Ames Lockwood Madrid

Railways Eye World's Fair Rates Amid Chicago Meeting

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.

Tue Boone Standard Chicago

Editorialists Return Home From Station Stop

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.

Jack Hornstien Boone Brainard Boone Standard Jack Will Payne Editorial Association

Adams Bros offer colored glassware and Mason work services

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.

Adams Bros M. J. Spoon Westerman & Arnold’s. Sm

Altona Man Recovers Quickly After Cholera Morbus

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.

T. J. Richey Altona Kansas Chamberlain Westerman & Arnold

Preparations Underway for Decoration Day in Ames

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.

Ames

Pain Balm Relief for Rheumatism and Aches

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

Westerman & Arnold

Great Rev Pneumonia Remedy Praised for Weak Lungs

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.

Go Cabool Joan W. B Bosworth’s

Wine of Tar Syrup Publicizing Remark by Rev J F Prys

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.

J. F. Prys Brookline Station Bosworth’s

Canter Bros and Hep Offer Ladies and Children's Oxfords

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.

Canter Bros. & Hep

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