21 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
1
The Times reports a boycott by state officers at Des Moines against express companies over tax handling. Local actions include Boone arrests for fishing in season, with fines and seized gear. Woes in Shull defy, Arie suit follows marital troubles and Shull’s personal misfortune.
The first farmer excursion will take place mid next month traveling along the Northwestern road as part of the series. The piece also notes Dyer of Nevada receiving favorable notices for his candidacy for Judge and discusses political sentiment about the upcoming campaign and war at length.
A blend of wartime bravado and local political news. It cites American naval actions against Spain, predicts Madrid’s fall, praises Captain Hulls nomination, notes Boone county auditor candidate Gallup, and a tale of a young Hepburn securing a signal corps post without influence.
Discussion notes political factions and tax policy with Bro Ballou anger at war tax burdens on the poor. The piece also recounts naval actions around Captain Sampson and Schley, updates on the German threat at Manila, and a feature on the Red Cross history and mission led by Clara Barton with no paid salaries for volunteers.
A Lexington resident testifies that after six months of jaundice and failed treatments by top doctors, two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. He recommends the remedy to others suffering the same ailment and notes it is sold by L. M. Bosworth, a local druggist.
John Oliver of Philadelphia speaks of a dreadful illness with yellow skin and sunken eyes. After three doctors gave up, a friend urged Electric Bitters. One bottle improved him, three weeks cured him, and he credits the remedy with saving his life at 50 cents a bottle from L. M. Bosworth.
The Story County Normal Institute will convene at Nevada on August 1, 1898 and continue for three weeks. All teachers and those expecting to teach in Story County are expected to be present. G. W. Philips, Grr your Fruit Jars of Adams Bros.
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