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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
7
Ed Kooser has begun erecting a residence on Northwestern Avenue. The work proceeds with standard home construction steps underway and local attention drawn to the new dwelling in the neighborhood.
A regional notice invites applicants to take civil service exams this fall. Local examiner W. D. Rich of the Ames post office provides details for positions across federal and departmental services including clerks, engineers, stenographers, pharmacists, teachers, and health roles. Also mentions a health remedy claim and a sale by J. B. Cagwin.
The Hudson and Manhattan Railway terminal in New York is hailed as the world’s largest and most wonderful building. It spans 22 stories and enormous ground space with millions of square feet of floor area, rooms, windows, doors, bricks, steel, and vast electrical and plumbing systems. An estimated 10,000 people will live or work under its roof, with half a million visitors daily and a staff of about 150.
The Iowa Experiment Station reports in Bulletin No. 99 on purity and vitality of clover alfalfa and timothy seed. With high seed prices buyers must ensure purity and vitality as Pure Seed Law advances. Bulletin 99 is available free from director Prof. C. F. Curtiss in Ames Iowa.
Mr Edward BE Henry of the U S Express Co Chicago reports that General Superintendent Mr Quick gave him a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for relief.
Agricultural College Day will be a major feature at the National Livestock Exposition in Omaha in December. Colleges plan special trains to Omaha to meet students from others with parades and bands. Purdue University will bring its exhibit from the Indiana state fair. grain dealers and businessmen join the excursion, stopping at Ames to visit Iowa State College en route.
John C. Virkle of Philippi relates that his father suffered chronic diarrhoea for years and found relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle cured him and he has been well for eighteen months despite his sixty years. Sold by J E Cagwin.
Wool auction sales are set for Omaha during December 11 to 19 in the National Corn Exposition. The event marks the first wool auction ever held in the western United States and the second in America, drawing western growers to the 20,000,000 pound warehouse to see grading and preparation for manufacturers.
H S Nichols of Oakland Ind Te lauds Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as his faithful companion in travel. After thirty five years of use, he asserts its proven value and notes it is available through J E Cagwin.
J Q Burgess and wife transfer to 8 N Smith west density two thousand dollars for 60 by 150 feet in MecWalls subdivision to Nevada. Lottie John and husband convey to C W Larson two thousand five hundred dollars for lots 7 and 8 in Scott's 2nd addition to Nevada. B R Martin to Mary R Martin five thousand five hundred dollars for lot 8 block 14 Maxwell. John W John and wife to Ella Meyers quitclaim deed covering 2 85 100 acres near the northwest corner of southwest 27 and subdivision, with sub lot 1 of lot 4 north of RR and sub lot 1 of lot 4 south of RR in section 27 82 22. T C Meahl to Clark Chambers five hundred dollars for sub lot 1 and lot SE NW 21 82 21, also 23 by 80 feet at SE corner of lot 1 block Armstrong's addition to Collins. Dwight Aplay and wife to D F Lahman & Co five thousand four hundred dollars for southwest quarter west half of southeast quarter 28 84 21.
Mrs. M. M. Davidson of San Jose California testifies to the strong health benefits of Electric Bitters as a general family remedy for headache digestive problems and liver and bowel torpor. Sold at druggists with a 50 cent guarantee.
Coffee substitute Dr Shoop Health Coffee offers a true coffee taste from toasted grains malt and nuts with no real coffee. It promises quick preparation in a minute and is advertised as healthful. J. J. Grove sells it.
Capt. J F Merry of the Illinois Central Railway cites letters and reports showing land in northern Mississippi rising from 15 to 25 and 20 dollars per acre after a local grower won an alfalfa prize at the St Louis Exposition. The piece notes alfalfa and clover improve soil, support up to five crops annually, and tie to the upcoming National Corn Exposition in Omaha.
Practically all corn product manufacturers have arranged to send exhibits to the National Corn Exposition. They produce articles of food and utility from corn and build up a trade abroad, aiming for better grain prices through the presentation of European style exhibits.
An old ad claims Stomach Heart or Kidney nerves fail when weak and urges avoiding stimulants. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a nationwide pharmacist remedy for internal nerves, available in tablet or liquid form through Joe EB Cagwin.
A brief notice describes five pair news cases and two double racks offered as old stock. The item appears dated and of minimal value, with questions about interest.
Advertisement for Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets from Racine Wisconsin promotes relief of headaches and various pains within 20 minutes. The copy urges consultation with a doctor or druggist and offers a free trial via mail to Dr. Shoop in Racine. Sold by Joe E. Cagwin.
On August 13 1908 the district court appointed W M Greeley administrator of James Bates estate in Story County Iowa All debtors should pay and creditors present claims to the court for allowance Dated August 13 1908 W M Greeley 1731
The Independent School District of Ames Iowa will receive bids on 509 tons more or less of lump coal to be delivered to school bins for the coming winter. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Send bids before September 1 1908. 1721 C H Pasley Secretary of Board of Education.
T J Loughran registered pharmacist applicant under firm Loughran Bauer of Ames requests a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors at his pharmacy located at 217 Onondaga Street Ames Story County Iowa The matter will be filed with the Story County District Court clerk by September 4 1908 and hearings scheduled for September 14 1908 at Nevada Iowa Dated August 10 1908 Ames Iowa
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