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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
5
For Representative 52d District W. J Veneman for devans treasurer H. T. Henryson for sheriff A K Banks for superintendent of schools G W Phillips for member board supervisors John Twedt for coroner Dr G Mills for county surveyor Geo Ashford.
A digest of political and economic observations including strikes among Ottumwa miners, West Virginia labor talk, Bryan vs. business climate, Shaw for governor, Missouri fruit crops rising, Corn Harvey wealth, Debs Weaver agitation, Iowa stump plans, Senator Teller exit, Treasury small note orders, Grant and McKinley references, and Democratic credibility shifts.
The article notes corn wheat cotton hog and pork price gains in Chicago and compares them to year earlier levels. It mocks free silver advocates and Bryan, cites hail damage in southeastern Iowa, and mentions Senate Penrose and Waterman as political contenders for Iowa offices.
The column critiques free silver and Bryanism, contrasts Democratic vs Republican stances, praises Florence Nightingale as a revered English heroine, and condemns Mary E. Lease as an agitator. It notes Kansas dissension and forecasts political maneuvers around Bryan and Allen amid 1897 market references to silver.
Des Moines correspondent Frank Bicknell places candidates for governor by strength. Parrott leads, followed by Byers, Harlan, and Funk.
The article notes Senator Harlan faces a likely nomination path at the Cedar Rapids convention with strong odds of victory if nominated and elected as governor of Iowa. Farmers in several areas report harassment from common black field crickets, causing extensive damage to grain tied with twine bands. In a 20 acre wheat field south of the city the insects cut nearly every band.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as superior for coughs colds and lung ailments promising safety and reliability. It urges buyers to avoid substitutes and offers a trial bottle free at IL M Bosworth's Drug Store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
An old promotional ad bundle touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a laxative and health restorer and Shiloh's Cure as a cough remedy. It claims quick relief for nervous tension and digestive issues, with endorsements from Mrs. B A Sweet and widespread sales through Judisch Bros.
The Montgomery brothers of Luton Iowa grow 60 acres of wheat at about 40 bushels per acre 30 acres of oats at 60 bushels per acre and 15 acres of flax at 15 bushels per acre The crop value at current market prices is 1786 dollars They also raise a large area of corn and hay for sale in the region.
The Sioux City Journal praises Abs Funk, calling its support earned and principled. It asserts the paper’s loyalty and notes no real chance of Funk's Cedar Rapids nomination, comparing the situation to past editorial ambitions.
Notice from Sorrer the Furnisher calling all customers to settle accounts within 60 days from rate of purchase. Readers are urged to call and pay promptly to close balances.
LouGhran Machine Co introduces a new line of children’s suits for ages 5 to 13 priced at 75e, offered to close at Soper. The announcement highlights durable fabric and tailored fits for growing children.
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters relieves a wide range of female ailments and boosts strength. It lists symptoms such as loss of appetite headache fainting spells nervous sleeplessness and dizziness. Promises health and guarantees results with large bottles priced at 50 cents at Bosworth's drug store.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claimed as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a promise to cure piles or money refunded. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
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