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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
3
Gilbert Station notes praise for horses and local talent while listing visits by Miss Maude Robinson, Mr. Horace Robinson, and others. It reports persistent rain halting church services, stores and livery activity, new spring cleaning, and upcoming sermons and concerts with Prof. Gravert and Mr. Olinger organizing singing groups.
A preacher near Decatur performed a marriage service that led to a fatal outcome as the groom, overwhelmed by the wife’s demands and family ties, fainted and proclaimed I wilt. The scene ends with the groom's pale face and a hearse nearby.
An advertisement urges prompt treatment for minor female irregularities to prevent later suffering. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for feminine regularity and strength, notes it is not a universal cure, and offers Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Advisor free with postage stamps.
Reduced fares from all stations on the North Western line to San Francisco Portland Tacoma and Seattle for May 15 to 18 and extended to July 15 for National Baptist anniversaries. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Travel offer listing routes via Chicago Great Western with tours to many states and provinces. One fare plus $2 round trip. tickets valid 21 days from sale. Contact Maple Leaf Route agents or F H Lord, General Pass and Ticket Agent, 413 Adams St Chicago.
A large smooth young red Shorthorn cow is offered for sale by S Kooser. The seller guarantees the animal will be right in every particular and invites interested buyers to call or write for information and price.
Tickets available at one fare for round trip from Illinois stations May 15 16 17 with return by May 20. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Railway.
Tickets to Milwaukee from Wisconsin stations at half rate for May 15 and 16, with a limited return through May 19. Offer applies to the G A R Encampment. Tickets available at Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
The Chicago Great Western Railway advertises very low fare tickets to California available at all stations. Call any agent for full information on the Maple Leaf Route.
Round trip fare from Iowa stations to Des Moines on May 22 23 limited to May 25. Tickets sold at one fare account of Prohibition State Convention. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Railway.
Rates from all stations for May 16 1718 to Minneapolis apply to agents of Chicago and North Western Bay. Meeting of the Presbyterian General Assembly noted.
Des Moines Iowa May 9 1899 mean weekly temperature above normal with daily excess 2 to 9. Frost on the 4th observed at many stations but no damage. Rainfall ample in all districts and heavy in southern and central sections. Grass and small grain crops in very fine condition. Pasturage adequate for stock. Large area prepared for corn planting and fair beginnings reported in many localities.
Send your address to H E Bucklen Co in Chicago for a free sample box. The trial promises proof of benefits for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles. Pills are vegetable and safe with no deleterious substances and aim to invigorate the system. regular size 25 cents per box sold by L M Bosworth.
Quarry buyers can obtain Skunk river stone from the Craig Quarry with prompt filling of orders. Rates include low round trips to Sioux Falls Louisville and other cities for various church and fraternal meetings. Excursions via Chicago Great Western Ry offer special fares for summer events, with dates and ticket limits listed.
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