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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
5
For Representative 52d 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.
A group of tramps killed and robbed a fellow traveler in a box car on the Northwestern at Long Point early Monday. The trio escaped after the attack. Des Moines papers debate Cedar Rapids loss from moving the state convention. Debs will not rush to breach a court injunction. He has prior experience in defying orders and won't renew it.
A historical note observes how a short year yields abundant harvests of wheat bearing crosses of gold while owners file no legal claims or notices.
A Des Moines bar received a permit Saturday, reaching the sixty third license issued under the Mulci law. The city notes ongoing growth in business and prosperity as licenses continue to be approved.
The United States Geological Survey announces the proper spelling of Klondike with an i rather than a y. Officials urge adherence to the official form in all references and publications.
A New York skeptic promises to turn baser metals into gold and a horticulturist proposes grafting fruit onto cottonwood. Michigan grasshoppers damage wheat by eating binding twine. The Whaleback steamer shifts to Seattle Klondyke service. Iowa farmers await rising prices as Des Moines lines ramp up freight and overtime pay. Stump's Tumperson column from Marshall Times features a satirical letter about elections and politics.
Bradstreets notes a favorable business outlook with good crops and rising wheat and cotton prices boosting farmer incomes, European and Argentine short crops sustaining high prices, merchants restocking, railroad earnings improving, early signs of industrial revival, and a large trade surplus making the U S a creditor nation, while farmers remain hopeful.
The piece argues that Porvu platforms and free silver policies fail to halt a rising wave of prosperity, highlighting persistent economic momentum and public sentiment favoring growth over radical policy shifts.
Ada full page of patent medicine pitches touting Karl's Clover Root Tea for nerves constipation and kidney issues and Shiloh's Cure for cough hoarseness croup with high sales claims. Products sold by Judisch Bros with prices and dosage hints and testimonials from Hartford Connecticut.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys may use Electric Bitters as a non stimulant tonic and alterative. It acts mildly on stomach and bowels, strengthens organs, aids digestion, and supports natural function. Price fifty cents per bottle at L. M. Busworth's.
A local ad proclaims the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded and notes sale by L M Bosworth.
A railroad timetable snapshot lists trains with west north and south directions showing departure and arrival times. Carrol baggage rules note baggage check and the agent G. W. Rogers acts as station representative.
James Jones of Jones and Son Cowden Illinois reports his wife nearly died from La Grippe and possible consumption. After using Dr King’s New Discovery she improved from the first dose and fully recovered. Free trials offered at L M Bosworth’s Drug Store.
A fragment lists a must ard sale at Miller and Kooser's with 60 day account terms and a call to settle. It also mentions a line of children's suits ages 5 to 13 to close at 5 cents at Soper and a note to buy garden seed from Adams Bros.
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