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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
5
The report notes McKinley’s inauguration grandeur in Washington while Canton loses its office hub to the capital. It mentions rapid bicycle growth and cheaper good machines, and reports Willoughby Hill & Co. of Chicago as a long established firm expanding in power and prominence. Greece Turkey tensions are described as ongoing without bloodshed.
A housewife’s adage notes that cheer and kindness enhance home life more than flowers fine china or silver, reminding readers that small acts of humor and goodwill have a stronger, lasting effect on a household.
In 1896 the United States burned about 4.15 billion cigarettes amid rising regulation. Separately, the Muscatine Oat Meal Company warns Iowa farmers not to sow 1896 oats, advising seed use from the previous crop as 1906 oats are said to be chaffy and germination poor.
The Chicago captain Anson declares the team will win the pennant next season. He notes such bold statements often precede uneven results and hints at past missteps. The piece then pivots to a broader note on charity, warning against greed and theft from the needy.
The pacing horse Star Pointer sold for 20000 dollars in New York while the trotting stallion Ax Tel, aged six or seven with a record of 20644, sold for 100000 dollars. The article notes that horse flesh, like other things, is cheap.
The writer met Representative Read at the station Tuesday returning to Des Moines from Nevada. He denies reports of a Washington post under the new administration, saying he knows only what the papers show. Also mentioned is a Spokane-Kootenai mining country map sent to Chas S. Fee, Northern Pacific agent. Cleveland vetoed the immigration bill barring uneducated foreigners, a move criticized as a blunder by supporters.
St Louis flower trade faced a dull period but recent deaths boosted orders, creating a strong funeral goods market. Joe Richard of Webster City runs for state senate in the Hardin Wright Hamilton district, with The Times backing his candidacy and praising his qualifications.
The article notes Grover Cleveland’s veto of the immigration bill as perhaps the final act of a long career. It jokes that tax payments are near and urges citizens to pay promptly. It mentions weather in Washington vs Ames and hints at McKinley entering the White House under clear skies. It also reports a California tree sap as a cheap rubber substitute.
The fate of the manufacturing bill hinges on Lieutenant-Governor Parrott with a possible tie looming. The measure has dominated Iowa's Senate week as the upper house remains evenly split after a narrow lower-house passage. Governor Tanner of Illinois attended the inauguration in elaborate style, traveling on a private train at his own expense, a point of amusement for the Populists.
Washington officials halt coupon schemes used by newspapers to boost circulation, prohibiting papers containing coupons from passing through the mails.
Editor Morrison of Worthington Int. Sun endorses Electric Bitters for constipation headaches and as a general tonic. Mrs. Annie Steble of Chicago recovered after six bottles, with improved appetite digestion and energy. Bottles 50 cents and 1.00 at Bosworth’s Drug Store.
Condensed testimony from Chas B Hood of Columbus Ohio, J B Brown of Wayne Indiana, B F Merrill of Baldwinsville Massachusetts, and Mrs Hemming of Chicago praising Dr King’s New Discovery as an effective cough remedy with cures and instant relief for croup. Free trials at L M Bosworth Drug store.
A Cleveland Ohio man urges the government to issue money to any responsible borrower and argues for prioritizing domestic production. The note contrasts this with France ordering its army to eat only home swine products.
An old clipping promotes Shilohs Cure for consumption and coughs, Kant Clover Root Tea, and associated remedies sold by Judisch Bros. Also lists pure bred Plymouth Rock cockerells for sale or exchange. The piece touts Shilohs Cure as a leading remedy and urges purchase from Judisch Bros.
Timetable notice for Chicago and Northwestern Railway shows schedule details and agent W. Rogers listed for inquiries and adjustments.
Advertising a year round undertaking business that operates every hour. Offers furniture repairing and fine cabinet work made to order and promises to undertake ordered furniture projects for customers.
A historical ad samples loan offers on real estate with generous payments from Story County Bank. It promotes syrup at 20c per gallon, flour brands White Rose and Garland, and a shoe sale at Caniel Bros. & Herman's for $2.25. Also advertised are house and lot for sale, a 40 percent discount on flannel over shirts at Soper's, and miscellaneous discount items from Hamilton's.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers eczema fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by L M Bosworth.
Notice announces annual school directors election at city hall Ames on Monday March 8 1897 from 12 m to 6 p m. Two directors for full terms and one vacancy to be filled. Also details proposed 1897 levy including schoolhouse fund and contingent fund with amounts and signatures of Bradford Knapp secretary and BR. Read temporary president.
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