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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
2
In Franklin twenty three boys staged a snow aided rabbit hunt on a wager day. Charley Alfred claimed forty six rabbits. Timber and prairie factions clashed as the hunt concluded with a large windfall and many rabbits packed for supper proceeds. A Detroit Free Press wedding notice follows.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve promoted as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, rashes, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions with a promise of relief or money back. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
The female minstrels perform at the Ames Opera House on Thursday evening January 21 1897 at 8 o'clock p m sharp.
Judisch Bros. offers Karl's Clover Root Tea claiming it provides perfect bowel regularity and helps constipation, contrasting with pills that allegedly do not cure and may worsen conditions.
Advertisement touts Shiloh’s Cure as the best cough remedy and warns a neglected cough is dangerous. Product is offered for sale by Judisch Bros.
A Bloomington hunt produced a fourteen inch deep wagon box filled to capacity with rabbits. The report notes the haul as the primary result of the hunt. Also, an exchange offer appears: eggs in trade for goods.
Nervous, tired, and irritable Mrs Worpe reports feeling well and cheerful after using Karl's Clover Root Tea. The short testimonial credits the tea with improving her mood and health.
Don’t buy hard coal before visiting B. A. Lockwoop Grain Co. See coal quality and prices firsthand as they claim to meet all competition on price and quality.
A neat useful publication on raising swine by H O Heller and Co Chicago offers valuable receipts and information. The book is distributed free and post paid to applicants at 49-53 South Jefferson Street.
Caniel Bros and Hermans advertise a range of ar tics and alaskas of all kinds. The notice highlights varied items in stock and invites customers to inquire for available selections.
W J Bryan touring candidate for free silverites spoke at Jackson day banquet in Chicago and Omaha. In Ames a crowd gathered as the fast mail train stopped with a Bryan party in a special car. He sent a dispatch from the telegraph office and quipped he rode to avoid the wave of prosperity. He appeared well, in Derby hat, iron nerve, and drew praise from the poor man crowd.
William H. Rogers of Madison, a prominent Wisconsin attorney, visited Ames to reconnect with the Cooks in Moingona Iowa. He recounted being lured from Wisconsin as a teenager, boarding a box car in Belle Plaine, crossing the Des Moines River, and walking home after a frugal, perilous journey.
For Sale on SAtLe House and lot, north side, six rooms. Cheap for cash. Inquire of J P Duth cleaning repairing and dying done cheap at residence, one block south, and one and a half east of the mill. Mrs L L Johnson Ames Iowa. Improved farm of 160 acres seven miles southwest of Ames, four miles northwest of Kelley. Cash rent. 2tpd. Thomas Epperson.
Ames girls in burnt cork comedy perform at the Ames Opera House Thursday evening January 21 at 8 o clock. The show features a lively troupe described as tuxedo style female winstrels.
Monday night or Tuesday morning burglars broke a glass at Bower and Sorenson’s meat market. Blood traces from the back door to the money drawer indicated entry, but the cash register and safe were not touched. Lou Anderson and Chas Hannum were arrested on breaking and entering but discharged after a preliminary trial found insufficient evidence.
The item lists lost keys, local sickness, and preacher chores. Walter Perkins attends a Cedar Rapids poultry show with his flock on display. Supt. Seis hosts a surprise at home. H Westerman suffers a grip, Turner handles office work, and Jewell Nursery seeks Minnesota tree sales. A snow storm improves roads and a real estate deal near Van Chamberlain Co. promises a brick building. Community events include Baptist Young People installing officers and a rabbit hunt with large meat yields. Electric Bitters advertised as nerve tonic and blood purifier.
Recording office details transfers in Story County Iowa. Moves include Larson H T to Ann Henderson Story City and several other deeds in Story City Ames and Nevada totaling amounts from 1200 to 3268 dollars. Lists multiple grantees and properties with lot and block designations and tax deed actions by county treasurer.
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