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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
5
For Representative 524 District W J Veneman for County Treasurer H T Henryson for Sheriff A K Banks for Superintendent of Schools G W Phillips for Member Board Supervisors John Twedt for Coroner D G Mills for County Surveyor Geo Ashford.
The piece highlights looming drama in the Republican governor nomination as candidates contend for support. It notes a pro-Tariff claim from a Louisiana sugar planter and references an Iowa press association excursion to Nashville. It also mentions Senator Harlan declining to instruct his delegates and whether he will seek the office.
Senator Harsh from the eighth district is said to have solid backing for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. If he secures the nomination, many Iowa Republicans will rally strongly behind him, a fact noted for its potential political impact.
A Burlington youth carrying a can of gasoline and smoking a cigarette was burned when gasoline overflowed and ignited from a burning cigarette. The blaze caused serious injuries to the boy.
The state convention meets in Cedar Rapids next Wednesday at eleven a.m. The train at six p.m. leaves here and arrives after ten. To attend the proceedings, a person should leave here at eight o'clock Tuesday morning. Delegation caucuses will mostly be held the evening before.
Taylor county instructed its delegates to back Geo B Van Houten at the state convention for lieutenant governor. The text notes uncertainty about future events and remarks on Republican enthusiasm for Van Houten, likening it to a weary rally.
The piece argues that free coinage of silver devalues the dollar while wheat prices rise, noting silver at 57.37 cents per ounce and wheat above 80 cents per bushel. It cites a record wheat harvest with four million bushels shipped abroad in a single week, urging farmers to reject silver inflation.
A Philadelphia Times plea argues against demagogues claiming that free silver and high farm prices go together. It warns that devalued currency would erode purchasing power, harming farmers even if nominal wheat prices rise.
The True Remedy editor proclaims Dr King's New Discovery as the sure cure for consumption coughs and colds. It claims superiority over other remedies with a guaranteed record of cures and satisfaction. Free trial battles offered at L M Bosworth Drug Store.
Adams Bros offers fresh vegetables while Miller and Kooser advertise a special sale on prepared mustard. Retail notices highlight a local market scene with two shops promoting daily groceries.
Dr A E Salter testifies from personal experience that Shilohs Cure is the most remarkable remedy for consumption and that Judisch Bros. sells it. He also recommends Karl's Clover Root Tea for constipation and blood purification, noting Judisch Bros as the seller. The piece also discusses wheat and hog market trends with a Chicago Board of Trade price range and futures outlook, citing domestic supply and foreign demand factors.
All accounts are due 60 days from date of purchase. If your account is due please call and settle. Soper the Furnisher closes a line of children houses suits ages 5 to 13 at 75c.
Send address to H E Bracklen Co Chicago for a free sample box. Pills ease constipation and sick headache, aid malaria and liver troubles, are purely vegetable and non deleterious. Regular box 25 cents, sold by L M Bosworth, Druggist.
Schwartz Dupee Co reports Chicago wheat trends through August 9 1897 with September options trading 745 to 784 as of the week. A Saturday dip to 754 prompted a strong open near 76 to 75 4. Short selling tied to local activity, not fundamentals, while European crop shortages and possible Russian export bans loom as key supply factors. France and Germany show buying interest amid global demand.
Fragmented schedule notes list various trains and times, including Overland Limited departures, Pacific Ex, Carroll Ex, Fast Mail, and Atlantic Ex arrivals and goes west and north. Readers glimpse inconsistent entries with times like 6:15pm and 12:20 am amid partial train names.
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