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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
5
Bargains at Nazareth store feature the Nazareth Waist Union Suit for children ages 2 to 12. Three garments in one, with sizes from two to twelve, offered at a single low price now in stock.
A collage of notices lists property listings by McCartney and Judge, renovations by M A Ellett, and social events at Stultz cafe and Buckton home. It notes births near the college, a hospital appendicitis recovery, and a court injunction dispute between Fort Dodge telephone Co. and the railroad, with Perry’s advertising promotions and cement mold details.
Last Saturday morning near Gilbert Station Ed Gilbert saw his team frightened by an engine whistle and run away. The animals were stopped a few seconds later with no damage. Mrs Jenkins fainted after witnessing the scare.
Word from Des Moines last night said Mr. Geo Pitsor had a very good day though his condition remains practically unchanged.
Story City ends a large town celebration with about 120 dollars remaining after expenses. The town claims a rare balance, not profit, prompting humor about contempt of court and a record that surpasses all prior feats.
A carload of Chautauqua passed through Ames last Monday evening. An old express car carried it all, bag and baggage. The town took pride in supporting a worthwhile Chautauqua project run for local people’s benefit.
Hon E W Chafin nominee of the prohibition party for president will appear in Ames on Wednesday July 29 at 3 pm in the park if the weather is favorable. If inclement weather he will speak in the Armory.
A long list of Ames residents and friends are noted traveling visiting relatives and friends in Des Moines Minneapolis Chicago Cedar Rapids and other towns. Entries include Colfax Colfax Hampton Hampton Des Moines and Illinois trips with family visits to Ladora Okoboji and Creston among others.
Bids closed 8 o clock July 15 1908 for an 8 inch sewer 800 feet long with a 6 inch sub drain a combined manhole and flush tank and a lamphole on Lincoln Avenue Fayette to North. Plans on file City Clerk. Bid forms show unit prices with 10 percent certified check. City may reject or accept bids and waive defects.
R N Farra of Cat Island La recalls a severe 1902 diarrheal attack and a 1907 bout treated with Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says prompt relief would have saved a $100 doctor bill and via J E B Cagwin sells the medicine.
The notice advertises a sale by W. A. Perry with bundled goods including Gold Coin flour Japan Tea salt baking powder nut megs syrup and more. The entire lot is offered at 1.99 cash, discounted from 2.68. The sale runs Friday and Saturday.
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