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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
10
The piece laments Democratic gains in Ohio politics amid GOP splits and urges unity. It also notes a legal update on fortune tellers with no new penalties and warns readers about counterfeit $100 silver certificates. The writer praises broader hat-wearing at theaters and praises mass display of large hats.
The Pittsburg Dispatch outlines the 1898 calendar with six eclipses two visible to North America January 7 and December 27. It lists movable holidays and season starts including Lincoln and Washington birthdays Decoration Day Fourth of July and Christmas. It also notes Labor Day September 5 Thanksgiving November 24 and holy days Lent Palm Sunday Easter and Hebrew year 5659 begin dates. For July 4 the one hundred twenty third year of American independence begins.
Local note touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as the true remedy. It claims superior results, guarantees satisfaction, and offers free trials at L M Bosworth Drug Store.
After selling 680000 copies at 1.50, Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo now offers 500000 copies free. Readers need mail 21 one cent stamps for mailing costs. book ships postpaid. Free edition mirrors the 1008 page, illustrated work with manilla covers.
Chicago analysts say cash wheat holds value despite option fluctuations with a strong undertone in the market. Corn sees similar support amid large short interest and potential upturn if shorts cover. Provisions have advanced since last week as hog receipts remain ample and demand stays solid.
The Rev Slattery will fill the pulpit at the United Brethren church at the usual Sunday morning and evening services next week.
From my personal knowledge of Shilohs Cure in advanced consumption I declare it the most remarkable remedy. It has saved many from consumption and is the leading cough cure sold by Judisch Bros. Also Karl's Clover Root Tea claims cures for constipation and purifies blood. Catarrh remedies promise clear head and sweet breath with a guarantee. Cough warnings urge quick action. Various ads promote cash grocery and household goods from Adams Bros and others.
The notice informs Chas Marstowe that T L Ashford purchased Sub-lot 2 of Lot 4 in the west half of the NW quarter of section 24 township 24 range 24 west 5th P M Iowa. Redemption must occur within ninety days after service or the right expires and a tax must be levied. Dated December 31 1897.
West and eastbound schedules show trains from 8:00 am to 2:45 am with freight and passenger services. The notice lists express, Atlantic, Overland, Ch IC Ex, Accomodation, Dakota and DM Ex, DesM ADOC, Mail and Ex, and other numbers with departure and arrival times. It warns baggage handling at stations and notes a Sunday service.
To Cure A Cold In One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. 6mo Sep 9. TILDEN Bros. & Co. are selling their cloaks at a big discount. Get their prices.
An 19th century classified style claim markets a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
For thirty days I offer fine large apple trees at 15 dollars per hundred in lots of 50 to 100. A grand opportunity for farmers starting nurseries. Wragg & Co guarantees first-class stock. Drop a line and I will call. Eugene Williams.
A claim promotes Electric Bitters as a cure all for back pain nerves malaria and fatigue. It promises to tonify the liver and kidneys purify blood and relieve constipation headaches fainting sleeplessness and melancholy with a mild laxative effect. Each bottle guaranteed at 50c by L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store.
Get best patent flour at $1.30 per sack from 8S. G. Hamilton. Adams Bros offer candies and nuts for Christmas.
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