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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
5
A jumble of local ads and society notes from Ames details Elite Ice Cream and shoppe offerings, calls to settle accounts by July, visits from residents to Waterloo, Des Moines and Montana, travel to Vinton and Escanaba, plus a forecast of the 4th of July address by Ole O. Roe.
Ames Iowa newspaper fragment dated June 25 1896 presents an inconclusive notice fragment with no clear event or names readable. The readable portion suggests local notices or brief items typical of late 19th century issues.
J J Bunce of Rolfe Iowa defends his stance on prohibition praising the mulct law as a revenue source and arguing the old prohibitory law was weak. He cites an ordinance raising revenue to 2200 dollars and condemns efforts to repeal or weaken prohibition while noting enforcement challenges and the futility of total abstinence.
No rolling stock changes on C G W to St Paul Minneapolis Dunque Chicago St Joseph Kansas City. Time shortened May 10. Commencing new fast train service. See published timetables or write F H Hunter T P A Youngerman Block Des Moines Iowa.
Des Moines Iowa June 23 1896 report notes Superintendent Mifton arrived to start the light plant work. Council met to advance well contracts and push completion within sixty days. Weather and farm conditions broadly favorable with corn and hay making advancing. Waterloo travel ad via Great Western Railway and low excursion rates offered. A conundrum social at Charles Sargents residence is announced for next day evening.
A coalition of multiple railways including the Chicago Burlington & Quincy and Minneapolis & St. Louis reaches a new agreement to regulate staffing on livestock transport cars. Rules specify limits on accompanying personnel and return ticket validity for different stock types, with detailed provisions for poultry and bananas. Separate notes from Mason City Globe highlight Iowa trunk lines upgrading roadbeds with steel rails and burned ballast to support faster passenger and freight schedules, easing curves and reducing grades to boost future train speeds.
A dated menu lists spring chicken, tenderloin steak, mutton chops, ham or bacon, jelly omelet, potatoes in cream. Beverage options include coffee, tea, milk or chocolate. Prices appear as 45 5 30 10 and section titled RATES ANE ROUT.
Eastbound and westbound timetable lists trains with departure and arrival times, including the 6:10 schedule and services like Overland Limited and Pacific Express. It notes no other trains carry passengers except Sunday, with multiple freight and express trains across the line.
Spencer, proprietor of City Dray Express Line, offers city hauling for light packages at 10 cents per trunk. Headquarters located at Miller at Koosers.
An advertisement promises fast roof repairs and new spouting services by J. E. Davis, offering quick installation for homes in need of fixing leaks or upgrading gutter systems.
The North-Western Line announces half rate excursion tickets to Chicago on July 4 5 and 6 with a one fare round trip. Tickets valid for return passage until July 1 1896 and information available from Chicago North-Western Ry agents.
An assortment of local ads promotes good building stone at Bloomington by W. M. Muncin Jr, hammocks by J. E. Davis, and bikes at J. E. Davis. Adams Bros advertise northern grown garden seeds in packages and bulk at low prices.
Lands offered for sale in the South Platte Valley Colorado boast a mild climate deep soil and ample water rights with deed. Two transcontinental lines run along the valley ensuring transport access and a thriving market. Car fare $21.65 round trip. Ames Iowa agent M Hemstrexrt for more details. KHE Central Iowa Medical Association met in Boone and will meet in Ames in December.
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