Weather and Crop Bulletin Des Moines June 6 1898
Weather and Crop Bulletin reports mean temperatures 2 to 5 above normal across districts and heavy rain on June 4 5. Weeds and crops respond to rapid growth while corn progress and second plowing occur. Some areas with excessive rainfall have weedy fields and reduced corn acreage in the southeast. oats wheat and barley face injury from excess growth. drier weather needed for grain. Pastures meadows timothy clover flax potatoes and small fruits show favorable conditions and overall crop prospects look promising.
Memorial day thanks and local notices from Ames 1898
The Ames G A R post thanks citizens for Memorial Day observances on May 30 1898 and praises college cadets and musical helpers. Advertisements promote Dr King’s New Discovery and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with testimonials and drugstore sales. A bread ad from Adams Bros and a church gold medal contest at MBE church on June 10 are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
G. A. R. Ames
Iowa
Ames
Demorest
M. BE. Church
Request for Syrup Poapsin from Soldiers' Home staff
At St. James Missouri in 1898 Mrs W D Crandall Matron requests another 40 oz bottle of Syrup Poapsin laxative. She states it is the best remedy for chronic constipation and declares continued dependence on a laxative until this order is fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Furguson
Bolton
Miss
Mr. Furguson
Chamberlain
St. James, Mo
W. D. Crandall
Des Moines and Northwestern ads offer rates and cures
Local notices advertise Bucklen Arnica Salve and Dr Caldwell syrup with bold health claims. The North Western Line lists half rate Des Moines excursion and home seekers fares for May to June. Also promotions for Electric Bitters as a tonic and preventive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
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Weather and Crop Bulletin
Des Moines
M. Hemstreer
Hlonatio Banks
L. M. Bosworth
Dr. King
Above Drug Store
L. M. Bosworth's
G. W. Sowers & Co
Adams Bros
Bucklen
Dr. Caldwell
L. M. Bosworth’s
J. B. Elliott
Melhaniel & Rich
City Meat Market
South Side
Main ST
Ames Lodge
C. F
A. Meeisin
Odd Fellows
J. A. Campbell
Sec
Goble
N. G
Proferssionat
M’carthy & Lee
Attorneys-At-Law
College Park
Stevens Block Ames
J. FE. Martin
First National Bank
Nevada
H. Kelso
Perkins Block
W. H. Wynn, JR
Read's
Bradford Knapp
Bingham's
Jennia Christ
Physicians and Surgeons
Ofice
Msres
W. EB. Harriman
Story County Bank
W. E. Winseys, M. D
Dr. Hunt
Hunt & Brownlie
Dentists
A. K. Banks
White House Media
Coffee Java
Dwinell, Wright & CO
Boston
Ames,owa
Powis Tey, Fe
Lowa
M. Hemstreet
el Reno
G. H. Maxwell
L. E. Preeland
Maxwell & Freeland
Ciigrs
Burt Kooser
Sale Stable
Nichols
Main Street
Depot
Story County
the Undertaker
Striitin & Sor
Morris Bro’s
Amuns
Palace
OWA
Cheago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Sun
Kansas City
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Cedar Walls
Peru
Afton Junction
St. Paul
Minneauts
Dubuque
Walter Baker
Eas
Crraham Rece
Akerg
Fairbanks Ark
Japan
S. G. Hamilton
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