25 May 1893
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1893
Page
1
A lengthy editorial piece discusses national bank failures and market jitters, a threat over World Fair Sunday opening, and Sioux City’s leadership role. It laments dynamite crimes in Ohio and Muscatine, calls for swift punishment, critiques public health ventilation, and quotes a Story County School summary. It ends with musings on Chicago and Eugene Field.
The Des Moines Leader urges rapid replacement of Republicans by Democrats, praising Carlisle for progress and condemning a Muscatine saloon outrage that could influence state conventions and Prohibitory Law actions. Cupe Stevens mocks a pied form and discusses workplace chaos, noting it tests Christian resolve.
The Louisville convention backed a Henry B. Blackwell motion calling for ballot for all citizens regardless of race color or sex. The National Equal Suffrage Association outlined plans for Colorado Kansas and New York campaigning next fall while Michigan passed a municipal suffrage bill for educated women. Susan B Anthony Lucy Stone and Julia Ward Howe featured in reports from Chicago and the Exposition as suffrage efforts gain momentum.
An advertisement invites residents of Ames and surrounding counties to join the Iowa Mutual and Loan Association of Dubuque with authorized capital at one dollar. It promises no membership fee and 20 percent on vested funds for members, lists A Turner of Ames and C M Gammon’s as contacts, and includes references from local pastors and banks. An aside promotes Chamberlin's Pain Balm for rheumatism with a 50 cent price at Westerman & Arnold.
Local advertisement touts Chamberlain cough remedy as a cure for severe colds pneumonia prevention croup and whooping cough. Bottles sell for 50 cents through Westerman and Arnold with other tradespeople offering services in paper hanging mason work and cement walks.
The Chicago & North-Western announces return excursion rates to Chicago for the world exposition. Tickets go on sale now and return validity extends to November 15 1893 via popular route. Inquiries through Northwestern Line agents for details. Apr 29.
An elegant assortment of ruby glassware in colors appears as the handsomest item in the glassware line, drawing attention to the shop display and inviting buyers to inspect the varied hues and fine craftsmanship.
Manufactured by Puck's Soap Company Columbus Junction Iowa for sale by L M Bosworts Sim offers soap products in a small town ad style with limited readable details
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