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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1895
Page
8
A reflective piece on 1860 to 1895 as a golden age of U S growth led by traveling salesmen. It duels with railroads fast mail service and economic expansion while praising industry agriculture and national progress. It cites equity, wages, and improved living standards across cities and farms.
The government pays railways for carrying mails by weight, set every four years. Weighing starts with a 30 day average, a nationwide task split by divisions to rotate the measurement. Iowa faces the same four year cycle as the season resets.
W A McGuire of McKay Ohio extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children with colds or croup stating it cured his own severe cough after influenza. He keeps it at home and recommends it. 25 and 59 cent bottles sold by G Jupiscu and D D Baves druggists.
Grateful citizens and veterans share testimonials about Dr Miles Heart Cure after curing heart disease. Postmaster G W McKinsey reports five bottles cured him and spurred others to seek the remedy. J S Bigelow notes dramatic recovery after one year of illness. Medical stats cited claim nine of ten cures. Sold by Dr Miles Medical Co with guaranteed first bottle benefit.
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