Railroad man tests and tales from Joe Maxwell office
A long overheard dialogue with Joe Maxwell reveals a candid exchange with a passenger conductor applicant. The piece also notes Dr Kings New Discovery and Electric Bitters advertised for coughs and female health, plus a rural public aid plan for transient paupers and a comic domestic sketch about a misyoubed husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Republican
The
Republican
Southern Pacific Ba Y
Examiner
Joe Maxwell
Judisch Bros Advertises Shilohs Cure and Karl's Clover Tea
A cluttered notice promotes Shilohs Cure as a cough remedy with a million bottles sold last year and Judisch Bros as the seller. Karl's Clover Tea is praised as a pleasant laxative that cleanses the system and strengthens health, urging purchases at Judisch Bros and noting additional products and travel tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
S. A. Sweet
Hartford
Conn
Judisch Bros
Shiloh
Bosworth Salve Promises Cure or Money Back
An advertorial listing claims a universal salve by L. M. Bosworth cures cuts sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a satisfaction guarantee or refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Excursion Tickets to Cedar Rapids on North Western Line
Stated reduced fares for December 13 and 14 with return by December 15 due to Annual Meeting of Princes of Iran. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents. Marshall Times notes Milton Missamore, cousin of Mrs. L. B. Goodrich, arriving to discuss Yukon gold fields and prices. A tale of eggs bought with gold dust reveals scarcity and flour selling high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western B’y
Tue State Center
Marshall Times
Milton Missamore
L. B. Goodrich
Missamore
North
Cash grocery ad and laundry debt plea from local notices
All those owing for laundry work are asked to call and settle with C. M. Soper and Mrs. A. J. Hawney. The message also promotes Adams Bros cash grocery store as a money saver option for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Soper
A. J. Hawney
Cash
Adams Bros
Carload of choice potatoes for short sale at 60c per bushel
Miller and Kooser offer a timely display of fresh potatoes priced at 60 cents a bushel. Buyers are urged to place orders promptly. Also advertising a good rental with a well located house and barn, contact J. W. Free land.
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Miller & Kooser
Ames Real Estate Lots in Duff’s Highland Park Addition
20 lots for sale in Duff’s Highland Park Addition to Ames on North Douglass Street. Lots sold cheap with easy payments. inquire Westernman & McLean. Also offer stove at 10 percent cheaper than city options by Thurston & Graham.
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Duffs Highland Park
Ames
North Douglass Street
Westerman & McLain
Thurston & Graham
The
Bee
Local Advertisements and Sales Pitch from 1897
Laxative Bromo Quinine tabs offered with money back guarantee if they fail to cure. Retort Oak stove advertised as coal coke pre burn stove for sale by Thurston & Graham. White House coffee promoted in two Ilo cans as best in the world from Miller & Kooser. All goods sold for cash on and after October 18 1897.
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Steve Sears
McKinley
Bob Ingersoll
Thurston & Graham
Try
White House
Miller & Kooser
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E, C, Gonrary
Fc.co
HE Was
Dr. King
I. M. Rth
Bosworth’s
Mr. Maxwell
Board
O. K
Trinity& Sabine Division
Polk County
Fangy
Kalamazoo
J. Jacobs
Judish Bros
Bigelow & Smith
California
Califoria
North Western
Perlly
Calieave
Howies
Chicago & the Western Re
Bucklen
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Freeland
Reap Miller
G. Hamilton
Tuk Riverside
Thurston & Graham’s
Miller& Koosen
Grove Bros
Opera House
Heinz's
N ™ Nilon
Ra Watson
Otero
Els i
N Winslow
Rand & Watson's
Boston Coffees
Sole Distributors
Iowa
Kansas City
Chicago
Great Western Railway
F. H. Lord
F. H. Hunter
Des Moines
Omaha
Daily Bee
BEE Publishing CO
Neb
the Weekly
the Daily
Agency
Kooser
Chase
Sanborn
S. G. Hamilton
Revere House
Wetteland
Prop'r
Nichols Bros
Main Street
Depot
Carlton
Agt
Sale Stable
B. Elliott
Story County
the Undertaker
el Reno
District Court
Alba O. Hall
J. A. Campbell
Admr
Alendar
H. M. Orider & CO
York, Pa
Poland
T. J. Kee Tey
Chicago & Northwestern
R’y
Dakota
DM & S.C
Dept
Atlantic
Overland
Overland Lim
Pacific
Carroll
South
Weeee
Aeae Peas
GOI
Dak. & Dmen
Ace
Ames & DM Sree
Gers
ba _k
Passen
Boone—Carroll
G. W. Rogerrs
H. Westerman
T McLain
Westerman & McLain, Real Esttate and Loan Office
P. O
M. Hemstreet
Ames, Iowa
Masonic
M. Thurs
McCarthy & Lew, Attorneys-At-~law
Stevens i Ames
J. ¥. Martin
First National Bank
Hid
Nevada
Kelso
D. P
Perkins Block
W. H. Wynn, JR
Attorney-At. Law
Bradford Knapp
Bingham's
W. E. Harriman
Story County Bank
W. E. Winsety
M. P
Pr. Hunt
Ben
F. Gillmor
M. D
Univ. of
Penna
Hunt & Brownlie
Dentists
A. K. Banks
P. P. Brown
Union National Bank
of Armes
W.M. Greeley
Henry Willson
Cashie
General Banking
Bankers National Bank
National City Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Smith & Son
W. FF. Fitchpatrice
Burt Kooser
Chicago Great Western Railway
Penn
Afton Junction
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Sun
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
St. Paul
Minn
Debeque Ena
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