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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1895
Page
2
The piece notes Mrs P T Barnum's marriage to Demetrius Kalliab Bey with commentary on familiarizing the name. It also discusses Grover Cleveland potential third term and jokes about theater humor. The author argues oats will remain in demand and horses stay useful despite innovations.
Reports say J Sterling Morton current Secretary of Agriculture is gaining buzz for the Democratic presidential nomination. Also noted are deaths and local notices including Rent C. Brown at Marshalltown and E Archer homesickness burial from Hornick Iowa.
A Texas town preacher opened his sermon by extolling creation. He spoke of the Almighty’s power from the ocean and the solar system to a grain of sand and a daisy, noting he created himself as well.
Snearr Ashford has purchased the Murrie hotel in Nevada and will immediately overhaul and remodel to first class condition. O G, described as genial and big hearted, will run the house as a popular boniface and aims for immediate profitability. The Times plans a countywide invitation for newspaper men to visit and share a meal freely.
Secretary McFarland reports Iowa criminal convictions for the year from November 4, 1893 to November 5, 1894. Of 1497 offenders, 323 jailed, 520 in state prisons, 18 to industrial school. Literacy noted for 1161 readers, 20 illiterate. Nationalities: 789 Americans, 430 foreigners, 278 undisclosed.
A Webster City Journal item notes Mr and Mrs Ford Hoffmann of Blairsburg welcomed three baby girls in one day. It also quotes Ottumwa editor Sam L B Evane accusing the recent Democratic state convention of a grave breach of decency and order, amid a discussion of Iowa's political climate and harvest abundance.
The clattering slice notes drought and fringe issues in Pennsylvania and New York. It comments on bicycle rights on sidewalks, calls for fair elections in Louisiana, jokes about bloomers, and laborers unable to husk corn. It also mentions Chinese, Japanese, and missionaries in wartime context.
Turre, a female town team in Iowa, performs as the Iiiston Bloomers dressed in bloomers. The attire draws more notice than the team’s on field skill, with crowds focusing on the outfits rather than baseball prowess.
A state bicycle racing circuit is being formed to include Des Moines Oskaloosa Ottumwa Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown. The plan calls for a two day meet at each venue starting next month.
Joan Hornstein of the Boone Democrat faces a ten thousand dollar libel suit. The item notes talk of selling the Democrat and hints prices for farm goods as a contrast, suggesting journalism and economics impact audience sentiment during times of low cereal prices and abundant or scarce supply.
A Cedar Rapids Republican survey by 640 correspondents shows corn conditions above average in 61 counties and average in eight. Twenty counties run below average, while the state overall is materially above average. With favorable weather the crop may reach safety from frost before mid September.
Walter Hellen of Webster City acquires the Jewell Record and promises to publish the best paper Jewell has ever had. The writer notes his ownership and urges farmers to use the local paper to share information. He reflects on the Record’s origins and the value of open discussion in the Times column.
A testimonial from Gee Bros Teamsters to Fuller & Fuller Co Wholesale Druggists praises Globe Stock Food from O Ronixson & Co Des Moines. The letter dated July 29 1895 states horses show marked benefit and the reviewers are highly satisfied with the product.
Mr C G Strong, principal of the public schools at Anderson, California, says Chamberlains Pain Balm is an excellent remedy for lameness and slight wounds. It provides relief and a permanent cure. For sale by all Druggists.
The Carbondale Nut offered at 2.00 per ton with 2.25 delivered. Carbondale lump priced 2.80 per ton and 3.00 delivered. Orders to be left at the B A Lockwood Elevator. Manager F N Fowler.
E M Hartman of Marquam says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is the best medicine in the world and cured dysentery after two or three doses. For sale by all druggists.
In Palo Alto county Iowa a well improved farm offered at 52 dollars per acre is exchanged for a dwelling in Ames valued around two thousand dollars with balance on purchaser terms. A second farm in the same area asks 30 dollars per acre on similar terms. Additional northern Iowa land offered for cattle trade. Special sale of neckwear with close-out prices from 20 to 125 cents at Soper's.
Thurston and Gramam advertise the largest line of cook stoves in town with prices quoted by phone. They also offer remaining screen doors at a clearance price of one dollar each.
Sopers showcases new collar and cuff fashions with bold lines and refined details. The display emphasizes versatile trims, crisp starch, and coordinating fabrics for modern shirts.
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