12 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
1
A collection of early 1909 items includes a sheriff candidate filing in Nevada and comments on political sentiment. Mentions J F Gilles Pris, extra session hopes in Cedar Rapids, and W M Greeley entering the Republican state senate race in Ames. The Boone Daily News sale and editorial hopes are noted along with local business interest.
The year 1899 sees heightened business activity with post office receipts signaling prosperity. Locals discuss sheriff candidates including Mr. Car Olson of Roland and note various newspaper business moves and political opinions, including critiques of Bryan and coverage of national politics and the Chicago Chronicle.
Tue Rock Island enters the race for the fast mail with record time this week. Fred E. Hanson of Howard township seeks the superintendent of schools post in the upcoming campaign. Captain W. M. Greeley of Ames declares candidacy for state senator, praised as a capable and upright Story county resident.
An 19th century advertisement promises a refund if two thirds of the Shilohs Consumption Cure bottle is used without benefit. It lists prices of 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 and is sold by H. D. Miller. Also promotes Karl s Clover Root Tea stating it cures constipation indigestion and sick headache with a money back guarantee.
A letter from St James Missouri dated January 28 1808 asks for another 40 oz bottle of Syrup Pepsin. The matron iMus W D Crandall declares it the best laxative and notes constant constipation led her to rely on the remedy.
For Rent large roomy blacksmith shop formerly occupied by Lou Larson opposite the Lockwood elevator inquire at Bower and Sorenson's meat market. Also ads for Maple City Self Washing Soap to whiten clothes and a sale by J. J. Grove.
The Boone Republican begins daily publication after a prior attempt. Bryan and Altgeld face a tough push to alter public mood amid a strong economy. An advertorial section promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic promising fuller vitality and clearer skin, sold by L. M Bosworth's Drug Store for 50 cents.
Dr B F Winsett of Nevada will attend my office at Story County Bank on Tuesdays each week during my absence. Dr W E Winsett. The best salve for cuts sores ulcers eczema and more guaranteed to cure or money back. For sale by L M Bosworth Steery Eye Flour at M Read Miller Keeser. Try Wheat O for breakfast. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claims to prevent rheumatism and other ailments from a torpid bowels liver kidneys. Trial sizes 10c other sizes 50c and $1 at L M Bosworth's.
Bigelow and Smith advertise a clearing sale for forty days while Adams Bros invites celebration of opening year. Maine City Soap promises whitening and color setting. J J Grove lists goods for sale and J J Kegley seeks inquiries. Letts' offers picnic hams at 6 cents a pound and Tilden Bros promotes a $9.75 suit with corn purchase.
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