March 14 1897 weather and local happenings report
Six degrees below zero on March 14 1897 and rough roads hinder travel. Local notes mention farm visits buying horses, sawyers at Ridge, a death in the DeWitt family, incubator chicks, and farmers’ plans including school funding and conduct rules. Rumors touch on Northwestern shops moves and division points near Ames, Boone, Clinton, and Belle Plaine with railway implications.
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Boone
Clinton
Lelie Plaine
Northwestern Company
Commonwealth
Capitol
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Ames
Division
Belle Plaine
Draft Mystery Returns Silver to Derby in Ames Tale
In Ames a draft for 18.18 originated from Geo E Laker to Derby Silver Co of Derby CT for goods. The draft went through Chariton and Chicago and was wrongly paid to L McCahn, Derby Silver Committee chair, who later reimbursed the amount. The Derby Silver Club, bank, and Derby party all benefited while McCahn faced loss. A Baptist church juvenile silver medal contest followed with seven contestants and prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Geo. E. Laker
Story County Bank
Derby (Conneticut) Silver Co
Derby Silver Company
L. McCahn
Derby Silver Committee
Derby
Iowa
Chariton
Chicago
McCahn
Free Silver Committee
Derby Silver Co
Connecticut
Baker
Derby Silver Club
Mr. McCahn
Baptist Church
E. C. McGuire
Mabel Moffit
Rose Goble
Nannie Thwaltmorton
Hilda Orland
Harley McElyea
Fred Walkey
Willie Vernon
Rev. Blackman
Shiloh’s Cure and Clover Root Tea Endorsements
Dr. A E Salter praises Shilohs Cure for advanced consumption noting it as highly effective and life saving. Judisch Bros sells Shilohs Cure and Kaxts Clover Root Tea claiming relief for coughs constipation headaches nervousness and catarrh with guarantees and money back options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Gents
Shiloh
Judisch
Sainou
Judisch Bros
Karl
Kaxt
Northwestern company poised for major project reveal
A recurring report suggests Northwestern plans a significant new venture soon. Details remain sparse as officials align timing and scope, with industry observers watching for formal announcements and potential partnerships.
Dr Kings New Discovery praised by pastors and mayor
A letter from Rev J Gunderman of Dimondale Michigan extols Dr Kings New Discovery as swift and effective for pneumonia flu and coughs. endorsements from James L Francis Alderman of Chicago and Rev John Burgus of Keokuk Iowa accompany the claim with trial bottles offered at L M Bosworths Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rives Junction
la Grippe
James L. Francis
Chicago
L. M. Bosworth
Hamilton's Offers Two Gallons of Syrup for 50 Cents
Readable ad notes a pail price of 50 cents for two gallons of syrup sold at Hamilton's with emphasis on large quantity value.
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Hamilton's
Local Syrup and Flour Brands Promote Low Prices
Mitcer and Kooser advertise syrup at 20 cents per gallon and promote their Willie Rose and Garland flour brands as affordable pantry staples for readers seeking value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitcer & Kooser
Willie Rose
Garland
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Dodds
Dan Clump
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Colege
Ernie Gretten
Story County
Schuyler Freed
Flave Jones
Jess Carlton
Conard Farm
Charlie Sowers
Charlie
Mel
Will Allen
Mountains
Colorado
Amy Elliott
Wayne
Yonker
Franklin Township Board
C. D. Plumb
Trestory
Dr. A. E. Salter
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Pancea
Sarte
Tf J.P. Durate
Aras Bros
Bucklen
California
New Orleans
S. G. Hamilton
Land Department of the
Ford
Cality
WM. H. Phipps
Northern Pacific By. Co
F. W. Wilsey
Eastern Land
N. P. Ry
ST. Paul, Minn
OO Lake
the Undertaker
W.E. Mitchem
PF. L. Fergusor
Gobie's
Bradford Knapp
Attorney AT Law
Bingham's Hardware
E. F. Posegate
Story
Kelley
Demorest’s Magazine
Judge’s ‘Library
Demorest
JUDCE
Funny Pictures
Demorest Publishing CO
Fifth Avenue, New York
Judge's Library
Kansas City
Great Western Railway
F. H. Lord
F. H. Hunter
Moris Bro’s
Main Street
Anes
Spring & Son
Ayers’ Photograph Gallery
Carde
Masonic
Acadia Lodge
C. M. Soper
ALLS
Attjoorneys
Daniel B'Carthy
Tie M’carthy & Lee
Stevens’ Block
College Park
J. F. Martin
First National Bank
Nevada
H. Kelso
D. D
Ag Mort
Perkins Block
Peiysiclans
W. E. Harriman
W. E. Winsett
Dudgeon
A. K. Banks
lLloweest
Simrith & Soe
Union National
W.M Gheeley
Bankers National Mi
Third National Bank
News of Valley National Bank
P. P. Brown
Proprietés
WH. PF. Fitchpairigs
City Dray Axp
N. J. Spencer
Miller
Koosers
A. L. Bartlett
Story City, Iowa
Parley Sheldon
Pres
Shelden, Casa
Knauth, Nachon & Kahne
New York
Marshalltown
Iowa National Bank
M. Hemstreet
Ames, Iowa
W. H. Wynn, JR
Nichols
Ayes
H. Westerman
Real Estate
Westerman
McLai
P. O
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Cer
M’guire
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