Weather Summary for Des Mores Iowa Week Ending June 16 1902
The Des Mores weather report notes a slightly above normal average weekly temperature and highly uneven rainfall from .10 inch to over 6 inches. Several counties report heavy totals such as Franklin 6.54 and Humbort 5.48 with many others above normal while some northwest areas remain below average. Cereal crops suffered damage but improved weather may lift outlook for small grain and corn. bay crop is heavy and near harvest. pastures and vegetables show strong growth. the report hints at a large homesteader influx at Bonesteel once a presidential opening date is proclaimed, with intense Nebraska interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa
Washington
Muscatine
Buena Vista
Scott
Northwest
Open range lands near Rosebud open to settlement
The North Western line extends toward Bonesteel as a treaty opens part of the Rosebud reservation to homesteading. Between Missouri and Niobrara rivers the land is fertile black loam good for farming with little drought, and land near the reservation sells for 20 to 35 dollars per acre. Lottery entry may attract 50 thousand hopefuls with 160 acre homesteads for qualified citizens, five years of improvement required, and a new town of Bone steel growing rapidly.
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Bonesteel
S. D
Rosebud
Missouri
Niobrara
Oklahoma
United States
Verdigre
Dr J W Hamilton Endorses Warner White Wine Syrup
San Francisco physician Dr J W Hamilton testifies to the Warner White Wine Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy with no equal for asthma. He notes it has been sold for years and is available at Coye Pharmacy.
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J. W. Hamilton
San Francisco
Cal
Warner
Coye Pharmacy
Smallpox Quarantine Removed and Local Farming Notes
Quarantine lifted at the railroad camp this week. A Boone county young lady asks her fiancé to buy a carriage after marriage if she pushes it half the time. High water harms crops on Skunk bottom. Morgan Bros reports 175 acres of corn under water for five days. Mr. Penfield and others suffer similar losses. Joe Steward demonstrates oats sown with a press drill using five pecks per acre yielding a strong even stand, versus the typical 12 pecks per acre, saving seven pecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Skunk Bottom
Morgan Bros
Mr. Penfield
Joe Steward
Mr. Steward
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad
A compact advertisement touting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a companion to a well ordered stomach. Claims to keep the stomach in order and the breath pure and sweet. Sold by L M Bosworth.
Tornado policy offer and consumer ads in one notice
Wind storm policy offered by 62 A. J. Graves agent of the State Tornado Association promotes low rates. Also advertises Cream of Wheat at 95 cents per sack and Farr stationery and toilet articles at Loughran & Bauers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable State
Farr
Loughran & Bauers
Cattle and Swine Experiments Reported From Ames College Farm
Professors Curtiss Kennedy and Marshall with Cook farm partners traveled to Chicago Monday to sell cattle after a ninety five day feeding trial. Eleven lots brought 20 000 dollars to Mr Cook, with prices up to 7 65 7 50 and 7 20 per hundredweight. Swine tests over seven weeks used by products and corn, with hogs averaging 310 pounds selling at 7 55 a hundredweight. By products yielded profits, some hogs gained 24 pounds daily, and the overall tests will be issued in a bulletin for stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss and Kennedy
F. R. Marshall
College
Messrs
A. E. Cook
R. J. Kinzer
J. P. Stanton
L. P. Hoffman
Cook Farm
Odebolt
Chicago
Times
Nelson Morris
Mr. Cook
Poland
China
Yorkshire
Berkshire
Duroc-Jerseys
Swift
Swift's
Armour
Darling
Swift & Co
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed by Mrs Hoover
In Jeffersonville Indiana on May 15 1900 Mrs Ma ere Hoover writes that after years of stomach trouble and dyspepsia she was cured by Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and asks that others learn of its benefits. Sold by L M Bosworth.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Rebekah Convention in Ames Elects Nevada Officers
The Rebekah convention of Boone and Story counties met in Ames on June 12 with strong turnout despite bad weather. Gertrude N. Morris led the opening, the Webster City staff showcased degree work, and Grand Master Newman urged the convention to be a school of instruction. Nevada was chosen for the next gathering with officers Walker, Nelson, Gretsinger, Brouchard elected.
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Ames
Walter Hull
Harry Carter
Boone
Winans
Slater
Rebekah
Story Counties
Gertrude N. Morris
Rebekah Lodge
Webster City
Ruth
Naomi
Newman
Des Moines
Nevada
Mrs. Walker
S. E
Doctor’s Remedy Lauded For Sore Throat And Coughs
A reader credits Dr Warner’s White Wine of far Syrup with curing sore throat weak lungs coughs colds and similar ailments. Rev G W Hagans Clyde Ohio expresses gratitude and notes sale at Cove Pharmacy.
Fourth of July Meeting Scheduled by Amusement Committee
The amusement committee on the Fourth of July arrangements will meet at Hulette's rooms tomorrow evening at eight. Members must be present at this meeting.
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Hulett
Prohibition Alliance Meet Set At Local Home
Members and supporters of the Ames Prohibition Alliance are urged to meet Monday at eight o'clock at the home of B Confare at the corner of Duff and Boone streets. The notice is issued by committee president Geo. Mellor.
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Alliance
B.confare
Cor. Duff
Boone Streets
Geo. Mellor
Wells Made in Ames and Adjoining Country
Wells made in Ames and adjoining country. All work guaranteed. Address J. L. Brewer, Ames, Ia. 5-tf.
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Ames
Addres J. L. Brewer
Ames, Ia
Barn Hay Sale Notice For Timothy And Clover Hay
A Loto good timothy and clover hay in barn for sale by Gro. C. Copestake. Hay is stored in barn ready for pickup or delivery terms to be arranged.
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Timothy
Clover
Woebegone: A Linguistic Look at the Word’s History
The word woebegone survives from Anglo-Saxon began meaning to go round about. Be gone reflects by by parallels as beset and be gird. A woebegone countenance shows a man surrounded by woe but often mocks grief beyond the real circumstances.
An Ancient Easter Custom of Heaving in England
An old Easter custom described as heaving or lifting endured through England on Easter Monday and Tuesday. Women were raised by men in chairs, then kissed and freed. on Tuesday the roles reversed with women lifting men and payments made for leave and license. The practice spanned all ranks and is linked to the resurrection remembrance.
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England
Edward I
Our Lord
London Standard
European Coins and Their Names Across Nations
The article lists standard continental coins by country including France franc Spain peseta Italy lira Holland florin Austria florin Germany mark Russia ruble with Belgium and Switzerland using the French term for twenty sous. Each coin equals 100 parts with names like kopeck pfennig kreutzer cent and the hundredth word used in Italy France and Spain.
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France
Spain
Italy
Holland
Austria
Germany
Russia
Belgium
Switzerland
Kreutzer
Cleansing Pills Marketed in 19th Century India Ad
Promotional notice for Dr. King's New Life Pills sold at L. M. Bosworth's drug store. Claims include liver vigor, active bowels, and good digestion, offered at 25 cents. Uses sensational contrast between sacred cows and constipation to urge purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
Cream of Wheat Flour Sells for Ninty-Five Cents at Kooser Shop
A promotional offer at J. B. Kooser & Co. features Cream of Wheat flour priced at ninety five cents per sack, drawing shoppers to the store.
Personal visits and travel notes from Ames area
Numerous short notices list residents and guests visiting in Ames and nearby towns. Names include Eva Cassidy, Anna Cooley, Neva Curley, Gertrude Harlan, Nina Pride, and Eva Banks, with travels to Des Moines, Chicago, Minneapolis, Crawford, Neb., and Shullsburg Wis. Also mentions lectures and trips by physicians and professors, plus local social events and visits.
Public notice on Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin remedy
A local promotion proclaims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the sole remedy for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach troubles for the family. Sold by L M Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
L. M. Bosworth
Homeseekers Excursions Tickets On Sale By Great Western
Homeseekers tickets available at low rates to nearly all points. Departures on the first and third Tuesday of each month from June to October inclusive. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P G P A Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago Great Western Ba
Great Western
J. P
Chicago
Lll
Bicycle Stolen From Hartford Shop With Reward
A bicycle was taken on May 29 from the front of a Hartford shop. A new Bicycle with Hartford tires, forward extension handle-bar, 22 inch black frame, New Departure coaster brake, serial No 1948 is noted. A $10 reward is offered for the thief's conviction. Signed GEO. ROBERSON.
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Hartford
Millet and Dwarf Es seed for sale by M Hemstreet
Public notice lists German Millet and Dwarf Es rape seed available for sale by M Hemstreet. Includes contact reference and price indicator. Readers advised to inquire locally for details and conditions of sale.
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M. Hemstreet
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Asa Vandermast
Ise Dimities
Cee
Asa
Vandermast
Nebraska
Y. P. C. U. Meeting
U. S
Fannie McCoy
President Hicks
E. T. Clark
Newton
N. T. Hicks
Toledo
Clara Aplin
Cambridge
Edgar Brown
Hastings
B. J. Clark
Web
Veda Crabb
E. A. Elliott
Berwick
Unity of
Church
G. H
Chew
Scranton
Dan. A. Raber
Jamaica
R. E. Graves
Cam
W. A. King
Carlisle
Jennie Wick
Miss Stiverson
Alice Couch
Kelly
W. P. George
Maxwell
Lewis Roe
Minnesota
Mrs. van Fausen
Ill
Will Lytle
Jefferson
Marie Rowland
Merton Crane
John Johnson
Montana
T. L. Bide
Mrs
Severson
Kelley
Bert Liddle
Gilbert
No. 7
Mr. Boyd
Crookston, Minon
Mr. Clayton
Ladies and Society of the
Congregational Church
Baptist Church
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Grant
Pany
A. J. Graves
Agt
J. B. Kooser & Co
Iowa
Maggie Hopper
Rebekah Convention
Ohio
Ames Prohibition Alliance
Gro. C. Copestake
India
B. Kooser & Co
Eva Cassidy
John Born
Kansas
J. B. Kooser
Sibley
George Boyd
Anna Cooley
A. C. Meade
Keosauqua
Anna Allen
John Kintaley
Sarah Banks
Albert Duebendorfer
Mrs. Gillis
Manchester, N. H
A. A. Bennett
Neva Curley
Frankie Harlan
Miss Gertrude Harlan
Catherine Stuart
Helen
Ella Little
Huron, S. D
Margaret Leland
Nina Pride
Wells, Minn
C. F. Pride
S. Cramer
Eva
Shullsburg
Wis
A. B. Noble
Crete
Neb
Mrs. Roberts
Mrs. Shearer
W. A. Bennett
Milford, N. H
Milo Manning
Sheldon
Brenneman
J. F. Cavell
Minneapolis
J. B. Grove
Crawford, Neb
Vida
Sadie Goble
Spencer
H. 8. Goble
City
Lulu Auracher
Edith Christy
Emma Selby
J. A. Campbell
Campbell & Duntz
Landseekers
J.C. Russell
Kittie Freed
Chicago Institute
Catharine Stewart
Edmonton
Canada
Dyer Dunning
Etta Dunning
Illinois
W. M. Beardshear
Manhattan
Kan
The
Agricultural College
Proctor
Iowa Osteopathic Association
Madison Lake
Dr. Harriman
Frank Schleiter
George Baker
Fred Munn
Algie Davis
George Alford
Lemars
Ada Alford
George Pinney
Scott Bradford
Storm Lake
Messrs. Gove, Fenton and McMahon
Ames grece#s
Homeseekers
GEO. Roberson
C. R. Quade
West Main
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