Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy praised by doctors and firm
The column highlights praise for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Dr R E Robey of Olney Mo and notes its availability in drugstores. It also reports touring agents for Brooks patent scaffold and gang brushes in the city and previews a State Fair attraction recreating the Vicksburg siege with Ames cadets and local volunteers.
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Chamberlain
R. E. Robey
Olney
Brooks Patent
Vicksburg
Capitol
J. Rush Lincoln
The
Agricultural College
Ames
Nebraskan migrant ships effects to Missouri after harvest and heat
From neighboring towns Albert Porter ships his effects by rail to Missouri while the family sails with a team. The article notes agricultural pests, crop conditions, and local council proceedings in Ames Iowa with bids on Clark street sewer and city improvements. It also mentions weather, harvest progress, and various social notes.
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Albert Porter
Missouri
F. T. McLain
Hale
Adams
Chamberlain
Bowers
Thompson
Franklin
Marston
Clark Street
Iowa Pipe and Tile Company
J. Vault
Des Moines
John Peterson
Ames
Clark and
Story Streets
New C N W Time Card Takes Effect Sunday
The C N W introduces a revised time card with No 7 removed westbound at 11 10 a m and replaced by No 3 local west at 9 30 a m and a coach on the fast mail west at 10 30 a m for Boone and Carroll. Sioux City northbound moves to 10 35 from 11 15 and Des Moines southbound to 10 40 from 11 15. The old No 32 eastbound at 1 50 p m carries no passengers under the new card.
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Boone and
Carroll
Sioux City
Des Moines
Eard
August Excursions Low Rates For Rail Riders And Meetings
The Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route offers reduced fares for homeseekers tourists and sportsmen with special round trips on August 3 17 to settlers and September 30 for summer tickets to mountains seas and lakes. One fare trips to Lake Minnetonka for the American Pharmaceutical Association meeting August 21 23 with tickets valid to September 9. Indianapolis trips for the Young People's Christian Union August 18 23 with extended validity to September 12. Special trains with recliner cars and sleepers for the 81st Grand Army encampment at Buffalo August 25 26. Various other meetings offered at fare and one third plan across many cities. Maple Leaf agents provide details. LOUGHRAN Machine Co announces new stock of buggies carriages and wagons at right prices.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
Minnesota Lakes
Colorado
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
American Pharmaceutical Association
Indianapolis
Young People’s Christian Union
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Ellsworth Post 30 G A R Plans Cambridge Reunion
Members of Ellsworth Post No. 30 G A R announce attendance at the 19th Annual Reunion of Story County Veterans to be held at Cambridge on the stated dates. They urge comrades to meet at Post Hall on August 12 to depart together at 8 a.m. All veterans, the W R C, and the public are invited to join this reunion.
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Ellsworth Post No
Re Union
Story County
Cambridge
Post Hall
Ellsworth Post
Towar
M.W. Templeton
J. B. Swears
C. F. Davis
D. M. Grove
Story County Fair Claiming Another Winning Year
The Story County Fair aims for another standout season with strong entries and community turnout. Organizers highlight constant thrills, exhibits, and competitions drawing local families and visitors.
Thurston and Graham Hardware Sale Announcement
Thurston and Graham offer hardware stoves and tinware at cash prices. Local customers are invited to visit and purchase limited stock items at reduced rates.
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Thurston & Graham
Half Rates to Indianapolis and Return Ex North-Western Line
Excursion tickets sold August 17 and 18 with extended return to September 12 at one fare for the round trip. Tickets available via Chicago and North Western Railway agents on account of Y P C Union.
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North-Western
Y.P. C
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Excursion Tickets to Veteran Association Montour
Tickets offered at reduced rates for August 9 10 and 11 with sale ending August 12. Purchase through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Veteran Association
Montour
Chicago & North Western Ry
Buffalo Special Round Trip From Ames Figures In Rail Plan
On August 21 and 22 the Chicago and North Western Bay offers half rate travel to Buffalo and return during the Grand Army Encampment. Tickets valid returning to September 20 with deposit at Buffalo Joint Agent, enabling extensions to New York Boston and other eastern points. Route chosen by Commander in Chief General Clarkson. For times and other details, inquire of agents. Rate from Ames Iowa to Buffalo and return two dollars.
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Chicago & North-Western
Ba Y
Buffalo
Grand Army
New York
Boston
Clarkson
Ames
Fare and one third rate under Maple Leaf Route plan
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a fare and one third rate under its certificate plan. Details cover travel to the Iowa Conference Evangelical Association events in Waterloo August 24–30, Grand Lodge meeting in Tama August 28–Sept 2, Iowa Christian Endeavor in Dubuque Aug 31–Sept 3, and the 32nd Iowa Veteran Association Biennial Reunion in Shell Rock Sept 1–2. See Maple Leaf Route agents for tickets and arrangements.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Iowa Conference Evangelical Association
Waterloo
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Independent Order of Good Templars
Tama
Iowa Christian Endeavor Association
Dubuque
Iowa Veteran Association
Shell Rock
Agents of Maple Leaf
Weather summary for Ames July 1897 records
Meteorological observations by Isaac Young southeast of Ames Iowa for Ames Times show July 1897 highs to 100 degrees on the 8th and lows to 45 on the 22nd. Mean temperature 255 31 with a monthly range of 52 degrees. Precipitation 4.13 inches on 77 days. Notable events include thunder on the 20th and 23rd, a yellow sunset on the 8th, parhelions on the 13th, a rainbow at 7 0 a.m. on the 14th, and a red sunset on the 31st. Winds prevailing from the south. Advertisements note eggs for exchange, Story County Fair dates, machine oils at Loughran, and hosiery at Soper.
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Isaac Young
Ames
Iowa
Ames Times
Veteran's Cured by Chamberlains Colic Remedy for Diarrhea
In 1862 private Henry Steinberger of Company A 167th Pennsylvania Volunteers endured chronic diarrhoea. After trying many medicines he used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, bought a 50 cent bottle, and reports being entirely cured. He recommends it to other veterans. Sold by druggists.
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Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
Henry Steinberger
Allentown
Begin Exhibit Early for Story County Fair
Prepare now for the Story county fair by selecting top farm and household products daily and placing them ready for exhibition. Invite neighbors to join, and expect possible building enlargements if needed as the Aug. 24 25 and 26 dates approach.
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Story County
Real Estate Transfers in Story County Iowa Week Ending July 31 1807
Transfers reported by Smith and Son Nevada involve Minnie E Boyd to Margaret G Boyd parcels in Story City and various lots in Ames and other locations. Names include Henders on Hutchinson Swensen Heglands Beckwith Thompson McDaniel Davis and Davis with consideration amounts listed.
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Recorder
Story County
Iowa
Smith & Son
Nevada
Boyd Minnie Eand
Margaret G
Boyd
Rysons
Story City
M Henderson
Iland Wex
Hutchinson
James Hutchinson
Kingsbury
Istad
Ames Swensen
Helen G
Ben Swensen
Heglands
Roland
Beckwith
Martha Annte
M K Smith
Ames Thompson
D Andwto
James Diilin
McDaniel Henry
E Davis
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