This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
3
Local notices list items for sale and rent including a seven room house, calve requests, and various services. It notes Rev Hicks away aiding a revival, an entertainment planned by the High School cancelled, and business ads for barb wire nails and harness grease. Community events include a Methodist society meeting on Japan and a railroad time card update.
The Northern Pacific train car arrived on Friday and toured Ames on the side track at the depot. It showcased grasses grains and wild game from Minnesota North Dakota Montana and Washington along with a Woodland Caribou a Rocky Mountain sheep and other wildlife.
Mrs Bushman of Nevada hosted by Mrs Rome Simmons on Monday. J N Fowler arrives from the east. Jim reports business dull in the area. Mrs J S Smith of Jewell Junction visits the Howard McLain home. S Cramer enjoys a Missouri Valley visit with his brother’s family. Laura Moulton a Grinnell teacher visits Ames. Dr Winsett travels to Chicago for treatment and returns today. Flave West attends Col Hoggatt funeral and is welcomed as the new mayor of Ogden. Hiram Blake of Massena visits over Sunday. he is the father of Mrs Thomas Thompson. Mr B returns from a state convention as a delegate. Mrs Fred Coggeshall and son Jay visit the Read home and friends in town.
A railroad strike impact killed an unknown man just east of Mid way and brought to Ames. He was not identified despite visits to Loud's undertaking rooms. he had a paper with unreadable scribbles, two handkerchiefs, a jack knife, and tobacco. He appeared about sixty, with long hair and a heavy build.
A note announces a citizens caucus for Ames 4th ward to nominate a councilman filling a vacancy. Herman Knapp, committee member, lists the meeting at Agricultural Hall on Monday March 23 1896 at 5 p m. Local notices include sales ads for Glidden barb wire and farm equipment, township trustees meeting, birth and death notices, a card of thanks, an excursion promotion to Colorado, and various small town advertisements.
The piece urges prompt treatment for colds to avoid serious illness, noting many fatalities and long lasting invalids from neglected symptoms. It promotes Chamberlain remedies with testimonials from Simon S. Hartman and claims quick relief, plus 25 cent syrups from 8. G. Hamilton and other druggists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.