04 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
1
Local store announces a January clearing sale with discount prices on a wide range of items. Men's and boys' outerwear including Ulsters and suits, children's coats, knee pants, and various fabrics are offered at substantially reduced rates, with many items described as below wholesale and marked down from listed values.
Gov Tanner of Illinois says he will not seek re election. The Roland town council rejects the curfew ordinance in a bold, sensible move reflecting local politics. The column jokes about politicians and a plan to visit Roland to meet its "sensible" citizens.
A Des Moines observer notes the state faces a pivotal political contest with Gear and Cummins in tight contention. A caucus for house organization is set for Saturday with Eaton likely chosen as speaker, signaling a strong Cummins influence though not guaranteeing the nomination.
A. M. Anderson the psalmwhanger of the Rienbeck Standard has purchased the Sheldon Iowa Eagle and will personally run it. His rantankerous Northwest Iowa journalism style is described as an innovation. The writer recalls working with him in Dakota where his pen matched the prairie blizzard for intensity. He is a complete editorial team in harness.
W O Rippie of Des Moines elected president of the state teachers association last week. The Ottumwa Herald notes Des Moines Leader’s new Goss press prints 13 000 copies per hour, boosting Iowa’s leading paper status. Also covered are senator Kyle’s stance on currency, Pettigrew criticism, and promotions in government printing. Additional items include Dr King’s Life Pills endorsements and a free stereoptical lecture by Rev. D D Proper in Des Moines.
A friend of Hon. A. Bb. Cummins argues for fair treatment of Cummins and criticizes Des Moines newspapers for narrow coverage of Senator Gear. The writer urges the Iowa GOP press to fairly assess careers and notes Gear's long leadership in the party while acknowledging Cummins as a bright candidate.
Wide fame for marvellous cures. claims to heal cuts corns burns boils sores ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and eruptions. Guaranteed cure at only 25 cents offered by Tilden and Lougbran.
J B Kooser offers BeLie of Hawarden flour guaranteed best quality at 90 cents per sack, advertised in local shop window. The notice highlights value and name brand to attract buyers.
The ad touts laundering by skilled staff who leave laundered shirts, collars, cuffs, and shirt waists looking like new. It promotes the business as requiring no talk and emphasizes customer satisfaction from consistent line and timely service.
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