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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
8
Ames residents are notified that Jno. Theo. DeGorke offers a spring and summer stock of piece goods and samples for 1896. The ad invites customers to inspect and obtain new home made tailor suits, evoking the coming balmy season and spring fashion.
The seller asks buyers to visit before ordering, promises low prices and value received, and invites patronage. The note stresses personal solicitation and direct negotiation.
Editors from across western Iowa met in Boone for the Upper Des Moines Editorial Association gathering. Judge Kinne spoke on The liberty of the Press and a banquet followed with speeches and toasts in Boone city hall.
Discussion of a presidential convention with Iowa favoring Allison or McKinley, reference to dark horse history, and a summary of a state law banning non entitle wearers from G A R badges. Also includes reader letters praising Chamberlains remedies and Pain Balm with local sales notes.
The author urges vigilance at the onset of womanhood noting that early health signals often indicate trouble in feminine organs. It argues that stopping disease early is crucial even if issues seem minor and stresses preventive care during puberty.
An old advertisement touts McElree's Wine of Cardus as a home treatment for weakness and menstrual regulation. It claims direct action on female organs, promises relief from pain and nervous drain, and condemns local examinations while selling for $1.00 per bottle through medicine dealers.
Mr Fred Miller of Irving Illinois reports long years of severe kidney pain and bladder issues. After trying many remedies he started Electric Bitters and found relief at once with rapid improvement. A large bottle costs 50 cents at L M Bosworths Drug Store.
An assortment of patent medicine claims and sales pitches includes salves for cuts, bruises, and sores promising money back if not satisfied. Shilohs Cure claims to treat consumption and pneumonia with Judison Bros. selling, along with Chamberlains Cough Remedy noted for curing colds when used early.
James L. Francis of Chicago and Rev John Burgus of Keokuk praise Dr Kings New Discovery as an ideal cough remedy after long use and decades of ministry. The ad invites trials free at L M Bosworths Drug Store and thanks those replying to January 1 1896 notices.
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