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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
3
A pamphlet titled Gold Mining and Prospects in the Black Hills outlines opportunities for gold mining along the North Western Line. The publication is offered free by mail with a two cent postage fee to W. B. Kniskern, G. P. and T.A., Chicago.
Notice from the District Court of Story County Iowa that the will of J W Freeland, deceased, is on file for probate. A hearing to prove the will is set for Wednesday August 1 1901 during the August term at Nevada. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be accepted as the decedent's last will. The clerk is C M Soper.
State of Iowa Story County notice in district court cites filing of a will for Fredrick Eckard late of the county and sets Wednesday August 21 1901 as the hearing date to determine acceptance of the instrument as the decedent's last will and testament.
In the District Court of said county an instrument in writing is set for hearing as the last will and testament of Julia T. McLain, late resident, dated August 21, 1901, with proceedings in Nevada county. M. Soper presents the instrument for probate and asks that it be accepted as the will.
The petition filed by Jessie Myers of Story County Iowa requests an absolute divorce from Lafayette Myers on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness. The suit seeks custody of minor Willard Myers and other equitable relief with a deadline of July 15 1901 to appear, or a default will be entered at the August term beginning August 19 1901 at Nevada.
A period of extreme heat ended on the 27th with heavy rains on the 27th and 28th. Large portions of Iowa saw record highs on the 22nd and 23rd. Rain amounts for the week ranged up to 4.00 inches in Ft. Dodge, with other totals from Forest City to Du buque. Damage to corn remains uncertain, but yields of small grain look better than expected. Potatoes and pastures show signs of recovery, northern districts faring better overall.
Astounded the Editor 8S A Brown of Bennettsville reports his wife cured of dyspepsia and stomach distress after four bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad touts the tonic as a grand cure and laxative. Also listed are excursion rates to a Webster City picnic via the North Western Line and local furniture and rental notices.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a laxative. L M Bosworth offers to explain its convenience and merit to satisfy readers.
The Des Moines Daily News advertises paying high prices for popcorn and selling Snow Flake flour at 1.05 per sack. It touts its full AP dispatches, Iowa and world news, family appeal, and strong circulation. The ad invites readers to contact The News in Des Moines, Iowa.
Professor Pammel reports engineers of the I. C. C. party journeying from Salt Lake City to Piedmont and Black's Fork. They study water flow, flora, forests, and birds while camping at 9,500 feet. Parryi primrose blooms amid snow as 40 peaks rise, trout fill streams, and bear sightings are noted.
An advertisement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is cited, claiming an ounce is as good as a three weeks vacation. The note suggests trying it and mentions L. M. Bosworth as a seller.
Milier and Sons announces a regular delivery of fresh crackers each week. The notice highlights availability and ongoing supply.
Reverend Steele from Renwick spoke in town on Monday. Seed wheat salesmen travel through the countryside led by H A Cook. Claud Crane visited his brother Ray early in the week. Russell McDougall was taken to Des Moines for hospital care last Sunday. Mrs W A Gossard returns from Burt reporting Mrs Foley improving. Mrs Joie Kienan of Chicago stays with sister Mrs L G Rosenfeld for a week. Mr and Mrs Chet Davis of Gilbert visit sister-in-law Mrs L G Rosenfeld over the weekend.
Whit Sayles and A W VanHouten visited the neighborhood. Repairs on schoolhouse No 7 are finished. Miss Kitty Baughman visited Ames last Friday and Saturday. Bessie Huey entertained girls at her home. Will Ross narrowly escaped a kick. Thrashing is active and oats are light. Young folks attended Ames church on Sunday. Farmers pray for rain as early corn nears burn.
Rev. A A Power of Emporia Kansas praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after a severe bilious attack. He helped a neighbor with one dose and the man was entirely cured. For sale by Loughran Bauer.
Advertises locations on the Chicago Western Railway across Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri as prime agricultural districts. Seeks competent men with capital for creamery milling and general merchandise ventures plus hardware harness hotels banks and stockbuyers. Maps and Maple Leaflets available from W J Reed industrial agent 604 Endicott Bldg St Paul Minn.
If your mirror shows a sallow complexion and skin blotches, Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised to regulate the liver and purify the blood. The claim is a clear skin and rosy cheeks with a rich look, available for 25 cents at L M Bosworth's drug store.
Tickets at reduced rates on the North-Western Line from August 10 to 14 with return allowed until August 16, available through Chicago and North-Western Railway agents for the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge event.
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