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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
5
Local miscellany covers shop sales at Soper's Miller and Kooser and Haverly Grove, debt reminders, lodge and church notices, a rabbit hunt report, and a Des Moines teachers meeting. It notes Ames teachers at the state association, a Beardshear college ad, and community greetings with Christmas and New Year references.
Neighbors from Grant Taylor and Robinson shelled corn for M Garrell then hauled to Cambridge. J W Taylor and wife from M QC spent Christmas with Mr Armstrong. William Bell and wife shared Christmas with Mrs Crambler and family. Henry Taylors family gathering planned for Tuesday. Attica visitors and other friends received invitations. L L Wherry’s kin gathered at Evergreen for Christmas hospitality. One Jason Billings child died Saturday of diphtheria. Christmas day described as ideal winter weather. Neighbors urged to send county papers east hoping readers search west.
The note reports butter and eggs exchanged for goods at ApAms Bros. A balmy northwest wind and warm sunshine yesterday reduced sleighing. Prices listed include oats at 18 19 cents and corn at 17¢ 18e. Buckwheat is requested at the Lockwood elevator at once.
A 19th century advertisement claims Electric Bitters aids women facing health issues from childcare and house duties. It touts relief for nervous troubles, liver weakness, and kidney complaints, urging delicate women to use the remedy to build strength. Available at L. M. Bosworth for 50 cents per bottle. Adams Bros. note a January 1, 1898 deadline.
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