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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
2
A patchwork of notices: fruit shop ad, Chamberlain’s cough remedy praise, stamp distributors named, local families moving, Kate Shelley heroism recount, and Camp Merritt letters from 1898 describing Ames soldiers’ mobilization, travel, and camp life near Frisco with vivid bay area details.
A health advertisement explains that good looks stem from a healthy system and organs. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic that improves digestion kidneys and blood, claims to clear pimples and blotches, and guarantees satisfaction with bottles sold at L. M Bosworth's Drug Store for 50 cents.
The report highlights weather affects on crops and milk supply. visits by residents and guests. a Baptist church anniversary with debt payoff progress and leadership from Rev Archer. a Des Moines preacher's closing sermon. and a testimonial about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a Providence hotel clerk.
Niel McFarlan visited Wall Lake last week and returned to duties on Monday with Archie Nelson from Marshalltown. Chapin Huntington and Dr. Clark also linked to Marshalltown visits. Mrs. C. P. McFarlan is ill. E. P. Gilbert family touring Omaha. Mrs. L. Smith and children visiting Bancroft. J. S. Liddle and daughter spent the 4th with the Hughes family of Ruthven and reported all well.
Sunday morning the Baptists greeted Rev. S H Mitchell of Ainaworth Iowa who preached an excellent sermon. A Covenant meeting followed with Lords Supper as many past and present members attended from 3 until nearly six. Evening services heard Rev H D Weaver of Boone. The two long serving pastors led the church’s events and renewal of acquaintances continued Monday evening with Dr Parsons.
We express appreciation to neighbors and friends who kindly ministered during the illness and death of Winora. Gratitude is given for flowers brought to Winona, which gave comfort to her in suffering. Signed by Many T. Grove and J. J. Grove.
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