18 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
1
The notice touts 5000 yards of embroideries in 150 patterns and laces in black white and cream at low prices. It also recalls Abraham Lincoln crediting his rise to duty and emancipation while railing at Iowa's extra session and costly per diem lawmakers.
Store advertises dress goods at low prices and men’s fancy laundried shirts offered at 75 cents, with shirts available at a dollar. Indicates overall sale emphasis and bargain pricing.
Our Stock of Shoes is now complete. Ladies', Men's and Childs' Shoes in all styles and at all prices. Don't buy until you see ours.
A newspaper notice touts reduced prices with Lion Coffee back to 15 cents and battle ax tobacco at 20, 18, and 15 cents, indicating significant on hand stock sold at cut rates.
Local publication highlights annual subscription rate offered at one dollar per year. Details on coverage areas and access to public notices accompany the offer.
A historical report states that daily coal shipments reach 170000 tons on the Northwestern line between Clinton and the Black Hills, reflecting heavy freight activity and regional resource movement.
War clouds loom as Greece and Turkey exchange sharp rhetoric but signs point to continued business as usual in the region. The familiar clash over territory and influence keeps observers wary of an outbreak, while officials caution restraint.
TheRegister attacks on the state printer and binder draw criticism for bad taste while noting Clarkson’s beginnings through the same avenue.
Greece, small yet stubborn, challenges Turkey amid rising tensions. The article notes Greece’s nerve and resolve in facing the larger neighbor, highlighting regional friction in the Aegean region.
The piece extols Prof. Wilson as secretary of agriculture, urging agricultural students to strive from humble beginnings through all agricultural departments. It praises Wilson for sturdy honesty and close application, saying his career proves persistence and adherence to chosen path lead to high national office.
The Nevada Watch notes most bank failures stem from misconduct exposed by hard times. It cites Northwestern National Bank of Great Falls Montana where a cashier withdrew 199000 from a Boston bank without authority to aid a stock deal, prompting immediate bank closure.
R C Barrett superintendent of Mitchell County schools announces candidacy for state superintendent. Remonstrances against a manufacturing bill read in the legislature. some oppose making legal to manufacture what is legal to sell.
A Missouri legislature bill proposes a 25 dollar fine for railway conductors and brakemen who flirt with female passengers. The fine would be levied on the railroad company owning the line.
The March Century will be an Inauguration Number featuring life at the White House and the Capitol. It will include many pictures, two new portraits of Major McKinley, and a Cleveland portrait at his desk, all photographs made for the issue. A large edition is planned. The serials Campaigning with Grant and Hugh Wynne Free Quaker remain in high demand, with January and February numbers selling out quickly.
Jamees Wilson as secretary of agriculture in McKinley’s cabinet aims to prove sugar beet can be grown domestically. He argues domestic sugar would create jobs and save over $100 million yearly sent abroad. The Freeman supports the goal, noting wage costs and tariff protection as key factors to overcome.
The christening names the last daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland Marion. The piece notes Abraham Lincoln would have turned eighty six last Friday and mentions the Bradley Martin ball in New York City fundraising a half million dollars.
The article notes a proposed change by Congress to shift the presidential inauguration from March 4 to April 30. It observes the March 4 date has long featured disagreeable weather and jokes that no one tracks April 30 weather to judge the better day.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for bad colds croup and whooping cough sold by local druggists. It also advertises fresh oysters at Adams Bros providing a brief local goods highlight.
A notice indicates an exchange offer by ApAams Bros trading eggs for goods. Details readable show the barter arrangement and involved parties. Further specifics are unclear in the fragment.
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