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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
2
The article describes clover as a soil restorer that fixes atmospheric nitrogen via root microorganisms, enriching soil fertility for future crops though noting clover sickness from continuous cropping. It explains corn follows clover or grass, barley as a shallow feeder, oats attacking soil silicates, and winter wheat enduring long growth, forming a long rotation strategy.
The passage urges farmers to grasp all aspects of beef production and dairying to reduce chance. It emphasizes that even with high mental capability, success hinges on mastering each principle in animal raising and dairy operations.
Beating the Klondike claim, Mr. A C Thomas of Marysville Texas credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing his consumption with hemorrhages after years of suffering. He values the medicine above gold and endorses its power for asthma bronchitis and throat lung woes with trial bottles free at L M Bosworth s Drug Store. Regular sizes 50 cents and 1 00, guaranteed to cure or money back. The Bay View Reading Circle meets Mrs Gilbert next Monday evening. Marte City Soap and Adams Bros promotions appear, with a mention of WasutnGron s birthday observed in city schools.
The article warns grippe dangers leading to pneumonia and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy safely prevents pneumonia when used with reasonable care. It states the remedy cures grippe faster than others, is pleasant and safe, and available at druggists.
An 19th century advertisement touts a universal salve claiming to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and to cure piles with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Classified items include a wanted good girl for general housework, a note on the Maine disaster in Havana harbor, Rev. Wright sermons at U R church and Enterprise church, possible brick Congregational church, recent church membership gains, social visits, and a local medical advert for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription highlighting female health benefits.
Mrs A S Liddle of Ames visits friends in the village this week while residents discuss March road plans. Friday the Odd Fellows organize with supper by P church ladies. New York’s Mr Sawyer aims to ship a carload of horses east. The M W A staged Carl Vonson with strong talent and a profitable show. The Story City orchestra and Ray Christiansen on violin enchant. The La Vallys of Boone entertain. the quartet sings Come where the lillies grow. Miss Morris and Miss Wright give pleasing recitations.
January milk notes show Gilbert creamery paying 164 cents per pound for butter fat amid winter conditions. Local frost deepens soil and pipes. residents report a cold wave and various agricultural adjustments as moving and settle ups proceed.
George W Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports a severe cough cold chills and grip. He credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the only medicine that helped and says he used a 50 cent bottle with all symptoms leaving him. Sold by druggists.
An ad style notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claiming prevention of rheumatism and other digestive troubles when taken properly. Includes trial and larger sizes, with various other local sales and auction notices listed for Ames Iowa and surrounding areas.
At a Monday meeting in the Hamilton rooms a beneficiary order named the Modern Brotherhood of America was organized with officers elected including President T. Thompson Conductor Lyman Freeland Secy and Treasurer L H Bingham Chaplain Andrew Olson Watchman George Roberson Sentry A Christianson The group known to be about two years old has over 13 000 members Free Pills advertisement included offering Dr King s New Life Pills with a sample box by mail and noting their virtues and safety.
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