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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1897
Page
5
L. H. Pammel of Ames Iowa reports tests on corn germination from 1894 to 1896. Results show dry stored seed germinates well while seed kept open to rain or in shocks loses vigor. Lab vs greenhouse results differ under moist soil and cold weather.
Interdenominational notes quote rulers and scientists affirming the Bible as vital to liberty and truth. The text traces scripture’s claimed alignment with science, outlines Bible study aims and methods, and previews an Omaha Exposition with a national guard camp and a sham battle for a grand soldiers’ review.
Ex reads from the Story City Herald a lyrical verse about the milk maid and cows, praising her daily labor as winds, grasshoppers, bugs, and blizzards threaten the crop but milk streams keep her and the cow in front.
An old advertisement page features Karl's Clover Root Tea praised for nerve relief, cleansing the system, and easing constipation and kidney issues. Also promotes Shiloh's Cure for coughs, croup, and hoarseness with claims of high sales and quick relief, sold by Judisch Bros across Hartford and Kanrt's.
An eight room house for rent on the north side with modern conveniences is advertised by the TIMES. Miller and Kooser offer Dwinetx Wright Co coffee in two can sizes at their shop. Thurston and Graham announce Herrick Refrigerator agency as a best market buy. The Northern Pacific ad promises thousands of acres for settlers in Central Minnesota at one year terms.
An old advertisement offers ten dollars weekly to a man with a vehicle to promote a Poultry Mixture and Insect Destroyer in the country. Respondents must mail their address with a stamp to Perfecton Mre Co in Parsons Kansas for reference.
A brief notice advertises painting and paper hanging services and kalfe mining offered by Burt Kooser and invites leaving orders at The News Stand. Adams Bros advertise garden seeds for sale.
Passenger and freight schedules listing eastbound westbound and southbound trains. Notable services include the Overland Limited, Iowa and Dakerta Express, Carroll Express and Chicago Express with various departures at 8:30 AM 1:35 PM and 12:25 AM plus freight and pass routes.
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