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11 Feb 1897
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Ames Times in Ames, Iowa
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
1
Bargains and Economic Reflections Echo Hard Times
A jumble of sale items including coffee, baking powder, hosiery, pencils, and other bargains sits beside opinion on wages and national finances. The piece rails at hard times, recalls 1870s Iowa grasshopper plagues, bank debates, and urges restraint while noting the Trans Mississippi Exposition and local rail fare anxieties.
Official Paper of Story County Advertisement
An old Story County paper lists a yearly subscription price of one dollar, highlighting affordability and local appeal for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Pension Offices Move Hit Des Moines Plans
The Des Moines pension office will relocate to St. Louis in September. The consolidation aims to cut offices from eighteen to nine and save about $150,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
St. Louis
Department
Senator Ericson Likely to Be Named Minister to Sweden
Senator Ericson of this district appears headed for the ministerial post to Sweden. He is peculiarly fitted for the position and the Times would be pleased to vote for his selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ericson
Sweden
Inaugural Tariff Aims Narrow Budget Gap
A historical note discusses slow tariff measures needed to raise revenue and reduce a large Democratic deficit. The author cautions that such goals cannot be achieved immediately and will take time to implement.
Cabinet Shakeup Rumors In McKinley Era
Report claims Sherman and Alger will not join McKinley’s cabinet though public belief since weeks had solidly backed them for such posts. The note suggests ongoing changes as newspapers recount the cabinet formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oty
McKinley
Sherman
Alger
Roland Record Reaches Two Years In Small Town Triumph
Tuk Roland Record marks its second anniversary as Armstrong & Son celebrate creating a strong local paper for Roland and surrounding area. The Times extends congratulations to publishers and readers and wishes continued growth and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk Roland Record
Armstrong & Son
Roland
the Times
Record
Two Cent Fare Would Lose Railroads Money
The Iowa railway commission reported a cost of 2.57 cents to carry a passenger one mile, indicating that a two cent fare would incur a loss on every passenger. The finding comes from the commission tasked with regulating railways, not from railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Theater halt removed in Chicago sparks law praise
The new law works well and is widely complied with. Fen 22 Washington's birthday is observed as flag day for Iowa public schools. Reports say Populists seek to purge ex Governor Boies from the party over silver policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Iowa
Washington lecturer in Fayette asks ladies to remove hats
Ronr Nourse, a renowned Washington speaker, appeared at Fayette Iowa and before starting his lecture asked all ladies without bald spots to take off their hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronr. Nourse
Great Washington
Fayette
Iowa
Nevada Prepares For Corbett Fitzsimmons Prize Fight
Nevada moves to host the Corbett Fitzsimmons prize fight with extensive preparations and officials signaling readiness for the event. The state law allows prize fighting within its borders as promoters push ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Webster City Souvenir edition highlights prominent locals and buildings
The Mid-Winter Souvenir from Webster City Graphic Herald is a creditable publication featuring cuts of prominent local men and notable buildings along with descriptive articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Ames High School Adopts Mid Winter Commencement
The Ames school system introduces a mid winter commencement to help graduates enter the IA C spring term beginning the 23rd. Principal Culbertson and officials applaud the practical step though ministers and others criticize the Bradley Martins planned New York ball for 500000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
I. A.C
Culbertson
Bradley Martins
New York
Bradley Martin
Bradley-Martins
Dunn & Co Weekly Trade Review Week Ending Feb 6
The report notes no major change in business with more manufacturing establishments starting than stopping. Cotton mills may shorten hours, yet total productive capacity and wages likely stay steady. Woolen goods orders rise, silk gains, boots and shoes show improvement, iron and steel hints of better times. Money markets brighten and European investors gain confidence despite slow wheat prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.G. Dunn & Co
Oregon
Constipation Cure Promoted by Dr. Pierce Pellets
The article likens digestion to a camel and cites constipation as a major cause of sickness. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a mild, natural remedy sold by druggists and available with a 21 cent stamp for a free medical adviser booklet from the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Common Sense Medical Adviser
Druggist's offers Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and oysters
Local shoppers are urged to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds, croup, and whooping cough. The advertisement highlights trust in Druggist's for fresh medicine and also promotes fresh oysters at Adame Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adame Bros
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