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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
7
J F Gillespie of Nevada announces his bid for Story County sheriff subject to Republican primaries. The Times notes his long residence and reputation as an honorable citizen, urging support for his candidacy.
The newspaper notes a lively nomination contest for superintendent of schools with two Ames candidates W. BE Gossard and Willis D. Rich. BE L. Meek of Slater and a Hanson from Howard township are also mentioned, with E. F. Bell of Roland named in connection but unconfirmed. All details are rumor at this stage.
A long dispatch from 1898 recounts a father’s Christmas note to Mrs. Frank Brown describing land claims near Kingfisher, crop prospects, and future plans to settle near Independence. The letter mentions triple quarter sections, rail access, and family names including Ora Minnie Frank and James Kestner. It also references a local liquor case and a brief taunt about illicit relations in Ames. A separate small ad promotes Karl's Clover Root Taga with money-back guarantee.
The district will have solid contenders for the state senate with nomination conceded to Story county. Announced candidates include W. M. Greeley of Ames Ole Nelson of Slater H C Boardman J A Fitch Patrick and H M Funson of Nevada. The race is expected to be an honorable and vigorous contest from start to finish.
A Shelby North Carolina woman Mrs Luther Lutz suffered seven years of disease with severe coughing and sleepless nights. After three months of illness she found relief with Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. One bottle brought sleep and two bottles led to a full recovery. Free trial bottles offered at L M Bosworth s drug store.
Karl's Clover Root Tea claims to purify breath by cleansing the bowels and offers an absolute guarantee. Sold for 25 cents and 50 cents, with Judisch Brothers listed as the sellers.
Paxton Illinois January 2 1899 letter from Charles Bogardus chairman of Illinois Senate education committee to Editor Times Amen Iowa commends W M Greeley as a worthy candidate for senator. He recalls Greeleys humble beginnings farm work wartime service and steady rise as farmer banker and man of the people.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises cure for piles with money back guarantee and satisfaction. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
Notice announces Dr B F Winsett of Nevada will attend to the office practice in Story County Bank area on Tuesdays during the author’s absence. It lists W E Winsett and local names, plus advertisements for Sierry Eye Flour M Read’s Wheat O Maple Sky Soap and a blacksmith shop rental opposite the Lockwood elevator offered by Bower Sorenson’s market.
Advertisement claims the tonic prevents rheumatism and other kidney liver and bowel troubles caused by a torpid condition. Trial size 10 cents regulars 50 cents and 1.00 from L M Bosworth.
On account of moving, 2 dozen yearling hens 5 dozen early pullets and 75 cockerells all pure bred barred Plymouth rocks for sale. Inquire of J J Kegley. 23-6mo.
A letter from St. James Missouri dated January 28 1898 asks for 40 oz of Syrup Pepsin praising it as the best laxative and noting lifelong constipation. The note is signed by Mrs W D Crandall matron. An ad line encourages buying a $9.75 suit from Tilden Bros Co and suggests bringing corn.
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