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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
2
A humorous rural missive repeats a fantasy where a speaker confronts political figures to secure the Bloomington post office. The tale blends sentiment against graft with a comic scramble of names, demands, and wild schemes to influence mail delivery and local politics.
An old advertisement promotes a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a money back guarantee. It lists sale by L. M. Bosworth and asserts satisfaction or refund.
Local notices advertise new goods from Bierow and Surrz and Judish Bros sales on lamps root tea and health remedies. Adams Bros discounts on dishes and Ig hol Root Tea also sold by Judish Bros. Barter offers and horse stock at 8s from Hamiltons. Elkhorn cigars at Kooser’s stand. purebred poultry from 7 A. P. Griffith Bloomington. Christmas prediction notes no snow this year.
Christmas day in Ames featured improving then windy weather with no snow, and a lively sequence of church programs for children. Churches reported trees, cantatas, literary programs, and baskets for the poor, with gifts distributed by Santa figures and Brownies. Advertisements invite New York apples and coats, plus holiday excursion rates by the Chicago and North Western Railway for travel within 200 miles of selling stations.
A brief notice advertises remaining ladies jackets and newly available markets selling at below production cost from Biertow and Sarr.
Parties with recent electric light installations and insurance policies represented by the undersigned should call, present policies, and have electric light permits attached. Rev. Geo W Thomas lectures at Olive Branch church west of town Saturday evening January 2 1897 at 7 o'clock on The Pacific Northwest and Idaho in Particular with grain fruit vegetables and minerals on exhibit. Everyone welcome.
Property listing notes twenty head capacity on 60 acres with good stalks and ample water. Includes a good shed and is attributed to A. P. Griffin.
Mr G Caillouette a Beaversville Ill druggist says Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after La Grippe and multiple doctors failed. He used three bottles and recovered enough to be up and about. He recommends a free trial at Bonworth's Drug Store.
Mrs E B Worpex reports relief after using Karl's Clover Root Tea. The item is for sale by Judisch Brothers.
Don’t buy your hard coal until you visit and compare our prices. We meet all competition in price and quality. B. A. Lockwoop Grain Co.
The wedding of Willis Rich and Ruby Taylor occurred at the bride's parents home with Rev. Herman Williams officiating. A large group of relatives and friends attended, the couple were toasted at a wedding supper, and gifts were exchanged. Out of town guests included Miss Gore Be loit Wis, Lon Keigley Madrid, Mr. and Mrs. Reece Des Moines, and Wm. Schaal Polk City. The note ends with a playful advertising verse tucked inside a wedding present.
The Ladies Cemetery Association held a leap year party at Mr and Mrs E L Moffitt last Friday night drawing partner pictures from a basket for a Conundrum menu with items like What Asthmatic people are and Fruit of the vine. The event drew a large crowd, with General Lincoln revealed to have dairy roots. J H Williams performed Shakespeare selections and the evening raised thirty three dollars for the association.
Sell orders with Bigelow & Smith for ten to twelve cards of extra good quality at two to the dozen. Suits offered at the lowest found prices. Prices quoted from five to fifteen dollars for men. From boys, prices range from five to one hundred twenty five dollars. Biertow & Suiru.
Advice on preventing and treating croup in children using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Warns that croup follows a common cold and stresses acting at hoarseness. Claims the remedy is safe and effective, available from Druggists.
Ogdenic notes reflect holiday customs from Ridge and nearby towns. Weddings, farmer gatherings, gifts, and a large Morris Arrasmith Dodds family wedding are described with multiple names, homes, trips to Des Moines and Chicago, and community events including skating, church services, and a cemetery association election.
Electric Bitters is advised for seasonal weakness liver sluggishness and bilious fevers with prompt use often preventing malaria complications. It claims relief for headache indigestion constipation and dizziness and is sold for fifty cents at L M Bosworth's Drug Store.
Regular correspondent from Ontario shares holiday reflections and local updates. H Baughman hosts bachelors abode while wife visits Eldora Junction. L Ross returns from Kansas reporting all well. Mrs Strang of Des Moines and Mrs Daisy Zenor of Polk City visit F W Fosters. Grandma Beedle travels to Boone for a short visit.
Lilly Glass notes 5¢ at Miller Kooser and the bank advertises loans on good real estate security at a low interest rate with liberal payments.
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