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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
2
In a May 14 1899 dispatch from San Fernando, Clarence recounts brutal conditions in the field. He details muddy camps, swampy water, rampant disease, mosquitos, and hunger while fighting Filipino and local forces, hoping to return home within months.
Nine tenths of lost mail stems from improper addresses. Include the wife’s first name and children's names when possible to prevent delays, especially where many families share common surnames. A small effort reduces embarrassment and speeds delivery.
A QRS State notice touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for liver stomach and kidney ills with a money back guarantee. Sold by L M Bosworth at 40 cents a bottle. Includes travel discounts to Hot Springs S D via the Chicago North Western for the South Dakota Educational Association meeting August 2 4 with sale dates and ticket limits via railroad agents.
On June 20 July 4 18 August 1 15 and September 5 19 Homeseekers tickets to south west and northwest points go on sale at one fare plus 200 for the round trip Tickets valid 21 days from date of sale For details contact Mayle Leaf Route agent or 113 Adams St Chicago via North Western Line at reduced rates Rates dates of sale and ticket limits apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Excursion tickets are on sale daily at Chicago Great Western Ry stations in Colorado Springs Pueblo and Glenwood Springs Colorado at a very low rate. Apply to any agent Maple Leaf Route for full particulars or address F H Lord General Passenger and Ticket Agent 113 Adams St Chicago. 9 30
Tickets will be sold from stations in Iowa at one fare for round trip July 31 and August 1 for trains arriving Des Moines before noon on August 3 inclusive. This is for the Republican State Convention and applies to agents Chicago North Western Railway.
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