21 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1895
Page
1
Land and politics chatter from Des Moines to Ames covers probate estate values, county race rumors, and road tales. A railroad death near Bertram, local political squabbles, and civic bids on electric franschises fill the page with regional gossip and updates.
A writer recalls a June 4 1864 price list from H B Claflin Co showing muslin at 1.60 per yard, while Ames stores sell it today for about 28 cents. He notes wages in 1864 were under half today’s, and household costs were far higher then. A Boone meeting with Congressman Dolliver featured veterans confirming low wages, urging satisfaction with current conditions. An ad for Minnesota Chief Flour at 70 cents a sack looms as a grim contrast to past hardship.
The Gold Flower Hypericum Moserianium, bred by M. Moser of Versailles, arrives in America after Europe’s previous season. It grows 2 to 3 inches wide, bright golden blooms with many stamens, forms a low spreading plant suitable for borders or pots, and sells for 25 cents with a promo offer from James Vick's Sons of Rochester for their Floral Guide.
J W Young of West Liberty West Virginia praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for instant relief from rheumatism. He states the prompt relief is worth many times the fifty cent price and asserts continued use leads to a permanent cure. Sold by Jupiscn Bros and D D Baues Druggists.
A compact note describes items including hoops fascinators and mittens featured at J. P. Watsons, highlighting shopping variety and a period fashion mood around the store.
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