Weather and Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Iowa 1898
Des Moines Iowa June 6 1898 weather and crop bulletin reports mean weekly temperatures above normal by 3 to 5 degrees across districts. Heaviest rainfall fell on June 4 5 with four to five fair field days. Corn cultivation favored with second plowing in progress in some areas. Excess rain caused weeds and weedy fields in drenched zones while most of state reports good corn stand and fair condition. Oats wheat and barley face damage from excessive growth in parts of the state drier weather needed for grain development. Pastures meadows timothy clover flax potatoes and small fruits supported by favorable conditions. Overall crop outlook remains promising.
Memorial Day gratitude and local notices from Ames 1898
The Ames civic notices express thanks for Memorial Day observances on May 30 1898 praising college cadets and the community for sobriety and decorum. Advertisements promote Dr King's New Discovery, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Electric Bitters from L M Bosworths Drug Store. Also public notices about hogs cattle sales and a De morest gold medal contest at M E church on June 10.
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Ellsworth
G. A. R. Amey
Iowa
Ames
Demorest
M. E. Church
Syrup Pepsin Praised By Matron Of Soldiers Home
The letter from Mrs. W. D. Crandall, matron at the Soldiers Home in St. James Missouri dated January 28, requests another 40 oz bottle of Syrup Pepsin. She says it is the best laxative she has used and that she is repeatedly troubled by severe constipation.
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W. L. Furguson
Bolton
Miss
Mr. Furguson
St. James
W. D. Crandall
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad for Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chappellande chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It promises to cure piles or no pay and guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
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L. M. Bosworth
Dr. King
Above Drug Store
Preventative remedies and travel promotions in local ads
An eclectic ad roundup promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a preventive remedy for rheumatism and bowel, liver, and kidney issues. Electric Bitters touted as a universal tonic with guaranteed results. Travel promos announce half-rate Des Moines excursion via the North Western Line for state convention travel and home seekers trips on select dates.
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Des Moines
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
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Hlonatio Banks
L. M. Bosworth’s
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Bucklen
Dr. Caldwell
ApAmMs Bros
M’carthy & Lee
Attorneys-At-Law
College Park
Stevens Block
J. ¥. Martin
First National Bank Lld
Nevada
Lei
H. Kelso
Perkins Block
W. H. Wynn, JR
Read's
Bradford Knapp
Bingham's Hardware
Ch. M
Jennie Christ
Physicians and Surgeons
Adams Bros. Grocery Store
W. E. Harriman
Story County Bank
W. E. Winsets, M. D
Dr. Hunt
Owa
A. K. Banks
J. B. Elliott
Melhaniel & Rich
City Meat Market
Hlandle Cold Storage
South Side
Main ST
Uleloe
White House Media
Coffee Java
Dwinell, Wright & CO
Boston
Ames, Iowa
G. H. Maxwell
L. E. Freeland
Maxwell & Freeland
Nera
Nichols Bros
Main Street
Story County
Momnewy
Srmiitin & Sor
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Burt Kooser
the Undertaker
Palace
C. & N. W. Deorot
Sale Stable
West Main Street
Cheago Great Western Railway
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Sun
Kansas City
Marshalltown
Yor Waterloo
Cedar Falls
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Chicago
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Peru
Afton Junction
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Walter Baker
J. J. Grove
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Crrahanm Broce
Fairbanks
Japan
S. G. Hamilton
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