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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
3
Frank Musselman a C. N. W. brakeman and Maude Chambers were married in Des Moines. The Times offers congratulations and welcomes the newlyweds to Ames.
The Board of Directors of the Independent School District of Ames Iowa will receive sealed bids until 2:00 p m June 28 1900 for erecting an addition to the present school building and remodeling the old building. Bids may be seen on file with C G Lee Ames Iowa and with architects W R Parsons Son Co Des Moines Iowa after June 11 1900 A certified check of 0 accompanies each bid. Bids addressed to C G Lee secretary Ames Iowa. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Directors C G Lee Secretary
Notice is hereby given that on June 8 1900 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed the undersigned administrator of the estate of James Thomas deceased. All persons indebted must pay and those with claims must present them legally authenticated to the Court for allowance. Dated June 12 1900.
City council to meet July 20 1900 at eight p m to consider a resolution for extending the eighteen inch Burnett Street drain north to Sycamore Street. It would use eighteen inch sewer tile from Iowa Street north across State Street and fifteen inch tile to Sycamore Street with depth targets and pro rata assessments on adjacent properties. Public objection time noted with mayoral signatures THOS THOMPSON AL GIDDINGS.
Transfers reported by Smith & Bricker show multiple deeds in Story County. Entries include W I Gandrup to Grotness for lots and rights in Sheldahl. Capius Wilson and W to ER Silliman. Frank H Greenawalt to Fred Barrett. James W Cook to C N W Ry Co with rights of way. Arthur Dean to Western Town Lot. JR Murray to J T Wilcox and Gilbert to C N W Ry Co. Total sums listed include 300 00 125 00 800 00 350 00 and others across several parcels and rights of way.
An advertisement offers Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples eczema tetter erysipelas and other skin eruptions. It claims to heal cuts burns boils ulcers and piles, with a 25 cent per box price and a cure guaranteed by L. M. Bosworth, druggist.
C. F. Larts advertises newly manufactured Mason fruit jars with a guarantee of freshness and reliability. The notice highlights availability and brand assurance for home canning needs.
W. W. Talbott will award the Story county championship gold emblem and host a shooting event in Ames on Friday June 29. The program lists ten singles and several pairs events with entry fees from 25 to 50 cents and a championship prize of one dollar. Also included is a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from G. H. Wilson of Burgettstown Pennsylvania.
July 3 and 4 excursion tickets offered by the Northwestern Line at low rates to points on the Northwestern System within 200 miles of selling station. Tickets good returning until July 5 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry.
Travel offers list very low excursion rates via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. Dates June 19 20 July 3 9 17 August 17 21 good return until October 31. Also low rates to Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Deadwood and Hot Springs. Apply to agents Chicago North Western 2y. 8-8t.
Excursion tickets at a single fare round trip to Kansas City via the Northwestern Line for July 2 3 and 4 with return by July 9 and possible extension to September 30 on National Democratic Convention business. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern R'y.
An advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a blood purifier and tissue builder with a 50 year guarantee. It promises money refunded if results are unsatisfactory and markets the product at 25 and 50 cents.
Local merchants reaffirm ongoing sale of Chase and Sanborns coffee. An aside from C F Lerrs notes continued availability while promoting green vegetables from a mist machine. J B Kooser and Co. backs fresh, crisp produce.
The Lancet notes large or total stomach removals show low mortality and little effect on digestion. It argues the stomach is less a primary digestive organ and more a preparer for pancreatic function, also helping neutralize many ingested microbes.
State Geologist Blatchley toured the Loogootee oil and gas field in Martin county Indiana and found eleven wells, seven producing oil or gas. He believes local firms could operate wells for home use but output won’t reach the level of Trenton rock. He advised drilling to Trenton rock and will issue an official report.
Joseph W. Holden of Otisfield Maine dies last week. He years ago preached the earth is flat and held roles as a farmer trial justice and state legislator. His flat-earth idea arose from observations of his mill pond water not running out when the globe supposedly inverted. Philadelphia Times.
An eastern newspaper notes a distinguished poet received 150 for a sonnet. The piece argues such pay is justified only after decades of work and cautions against expecting three sonnets daily. It contrasts with magazine writers who churn out work quickly and earn around 10.
An Austrian experiment verifies a superstition by proving a small vertical cannon discharge through a six foot conical trumpet can prevent hail and lessen lightning. Eight hundred stations with rapid fire guns and time fuse bombs have been set up in Lombardy Italy to protect vineyards from hail.
One of the most charming features of Florida is Silver Springs with its crystalline waters and the Odawaha river. The article invites northern visitors to experience the primitive beauty surrounding this mysterious body of water.
A reader from Eric Pa recounts sprain and worsening hip pain. After two doctors diagnose strain then rheumatism, a local druggist suggests Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A half bottle relieves all pain, and the writer recommends it to friends. sold by druggists.
The advertisement lists coughs colds whooping cough croup and consumption as the five diseases best treated by Shilohs Consumption Cure. It claims superior effectiveness and offers a money back guarantee. Bottles priced at 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near death from measles leading to lung disease and hemorrhages. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a complete recovery after doctors said he would die. Hundreds have used it on his advice with claims of cures for throat chest and lung troubles. Regular bottles 50c and 1.00 trial bottles free at L M Bosworths drug store.
Arrangements made with Prof C H Malone of Des Moines for future piano tuning voicing or repairing. He will return about June 10 and all work entrusted will be done first class with reasonable charges and warranty.
Wind and tornado coverage offered with a $200 membership and survey fee plus 16 cents per hundred insured. Fire and lightning policies require a $1 survey fee and 30 to 50 cents per hundred based on exposure. Coverage includes buildings and household goods. Inquiries directed to agent A. J. Graves. 7-31.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe cure for a range of maladies claimed to affect organs nerves and brain. The copy promotes the pills as best for stomach liver kidneys and bowels priced at 25 cents at L M Bosworths drug store.
Story County Bank advertises real estate loans with flexible payment on any interest day and any amount, no commission charged. The bank pledges to take up existing loans to reduce the rate and provide adjustable payment terms.
A white pony with a brand on the left hip and fore top clipped is reported after straying about two weeks ago. The notice lists Ames, Iowa, and references Joan McDonald.
Mrs Wm Reynolds and Mrs Maines visit. Des Moines D Liddle returns home after resignation. Gilbert to host weddings rumors. mail from overseas. Mrs Dr Allen and Miss Mabel Stewart visit Indianola. Rev Heskett attends Wisconsin class reunion. smallpox quarantine lifted in Gilbert. churches resume services. Gilbert elevators see heavy grain traffic. roads improving with gravelled routes. note on corn and oats market.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports Mrs Brewer cured of scrofula after years of sores and suffering. The advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. Bottles sell for 50 cents with a guarantee through L M Bosworth, druggist.
Advertisement notes Steepy Eye and Cream flour giving good satisfaction and promotes White Pearl and Excel flour from J. B. Kooser & Co. A free coffee event is announced for Saturday at T J. Miller & Son's.
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