Local Ames notices and community updates in brief
Fresh fruits daily at Miller and Kooser's and Grove's advertise groceries and cheap mackerel while the U B church on the south side repairs. Local improvements surge with Budd and Stevens buildings rising, Dr Hunt and Greeley planning home remodels. A three horse team on the McCartney farm ran away, two horses drowned, and a public health note promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets for constipation. James H. Muir remembered for integrity in Carroll. The service tax debate defends voting rights and equal citizenship led by Charles H. Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCartney
Budd
Cooley & Jones
Stevens
Hunt
Apt. Greeley
Ames
Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr Pierce
Tax Carroll Herald
James H. Muir
J. H. Muir
Newburg
West Virginia
Carroll
Story County
Northwestern Company
Theodosia McBarnes
Cole
Iowa
Harry
Ir Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure Sold Here
A historical ad notes Ir Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure sold for 25 to 100 cents with a money back guarantee. Also promoting Karl’s Clover Root Tea as a blood purifier and tissue builder with refunds if not satisfied, both offered by H. D. Miller and H. D. Mitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir Shiloh
H. D. Miller
Karl
H. D. Mitler
Patent medicine ads for breath purifiers and Shilohs cure
An advertisement bundle promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea claiming breath purification and a money back guarantee with prices 25c and 50c. It also touts Shilohs cough and consumption cure for coughs and croup with refunds if unsatisfied and prices 25c 50c and 1.00, all sold by H. D. Miller.
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Shiloh
H. D. Miller
Buckien’s Arnica Save Ad and Shrine Meeting Rates
An old advertisement touts Buckien’s Arnica Save as a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promotes sales through L M Bosworth and highlights low Buffalo bound excursion rates via the Chicago and North Western Line for the A A O Nobles of Mystic Shrine annual meeting on June 14 and 15 with ticket dates and limits via agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Buffalo
N. Y
North-Western
A. A. O. Nobles of
Mystic Shrine
Chicago & North-Western
May Weather Summary for Ames Southeast of Ames
Meteorological observations for May at sunrise 2 pm and sunset by Isaac Young in the Ames Times report highest 86 on the 26th and lowest 32 on the 4th and 13th with a mean of 57 degrees. The greatest daily temperature range 34 on the 15th and least 2 on the 14th. Total precipitation 7.34 inches across 14 days with 8 cloudy 7 fair and 1 clear day. Winds southeast and northwest with frost on the 4th and thunder and lightning on the 7th 14th 17th 27th 28th.
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Ames
Ames Times
Isaac Young
Race Meet at Nevada June 20 to 22
Nevada hosts a three day race program from June 20 to 22 featuring trot and pace events each afternoon. Daily purses include 100.00 for Farmers half mile dash on day one, 75.00 for Merchant's stake half mile on day two, and 65.00 Hotel stakes half mile dash on day three.
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Nevada
Farmers
Bilt Poco
Iss Covsseeersceevas
Merchant's Stake
The Sure LaGrippe Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
Suffering from body aches, liver upset, and loss of appetite, readers are urged to try Electric Bitters as the swift remedy. The ad claims direct action on liver, stomach and kidneys, promising renewed vitality or money back. Available at L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store for 40 cents per bottle.
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L. M. Bosworth
For Sale and Local Notices Mixed Advertisement
Various advertisements list: a five year old Jersey cow owned by F N Fower, showcase ties at Joe Cohn's exclusive furnisher, Craig quarry stone supply via Jay Ladd or Mann's lumber, north side residential lots near Main Street, a Boone Street eight room house, and urgent sale of items from G A Underwood. Also bicycles from Raynor Under Emporium, perfumes and beauty products from D and L Hamilton, fresh berries from C F Leris, and discounted rail fares to Columbus for the American Medical Association meeting with Maple Leaf Route. Additional Imperial Shrine meeting notices in Buffalo with round trip rates via Chicago Great Western Ry and Maple Leaf Route.
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Main Street
Boone Street
G. A. Underwood
American Medical Association
Columbus
Ohio
Chicago Great Western Ry
Maple Leaf
Excursions by Chicago Great Western in 1899 Season
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets at low rates for summer meetings. Destinations include Buffalo New York June 14 15 Imperial Council Shrine with one fare plus 2.60 round trip. St Louis Missouri June 20 23 annual reunion with one fare plus 2.00. Detroit Michigan July 5 10 annual convention with one fare plus 2.00. Los Angeles California July 11 14 National Educational Association with one fare plus 2.00. Richmond Virginia July 13 16 National Convention B Y P A America with one fare plus 2.00. 7-16.
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North-Western
Iowa
Waterloo
Chicago & Northwestern R.y
Chicago Great Western Ry
Imperial Council
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Buffalo
N. Y
St. Louis
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Detroit
Mich
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago Great Western Railway
Auctioneer Promises Stock and General Sales Expertise
An auctioneer advertises services to cry stock and general sales with guaranteed satisfaction. He invites consultations before contracts and offers to accept orders at Story City or the Times office.
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Story City
Times Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miller and Kooser’s
Miller & Kooser’s
Grove
U. B
Grove’s
Fred Hodson
North Side
Tilden
Caniel Bros. & Herman’s
Des Moines
Missouri
Duluth & New Orleans Railway
New York State Judiciary Committee
Charles H. Chapman
Buckien
Arnica
Meteorology
Tewenee
F. N. Fower
Joe Cohn’s
Old Craig
Skuck River
Jay Ladd
Mann
Raynor
Emporium
D. & L. Hamilton
C. F. Leris
Imperial Council Mystic Shrine
F. H. Lord
General Pass
Adams St
Chicago
Nebster
Iowa Supremne Court
Iowa State of Education
Iowa State Panier
LE Tell Journal
G. & C. Merriam Co
Springfield
Mass
Hemstreet
M. Hemstreet
J. A. Campbell
Campbell
Fymocha
Chase& _ Sanborns
Java
ETON
HOPE
Adams Bros
Daniel Embree
Armes
Pring
Miller the Druggast
Dr. Peal
Paar Medicine Co
Cleveland
Miller
EL Reno
F. H. Eighmy
Omaha
Nebraska
Homes Pain
Midway
Godfrey
G. A. R. Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of
G. A. R. Sons of Veterans
the Undertaker
Henry Donhowe
Nichols Bros
Palace
Peru
Afton Junction
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Sun
Kansas City
Marshalltown
Cedar Falls
Sun Te
Chicago & Northwestern
Alannis
Overland Lim
Overland
Lim
Pacific
Fast Mail
Colorado
West
Dakota
Dak
Desm. Acg
Ecee Ces Ien
Sar
Mno
Tieers
Boone, Garrolh
Winspeed Alley
Omaha Force Connection
G. W. Rocers
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