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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
5
Prominent remarks on sound money and the gold standard credit Governor Shaw’s rising national profile. The column recalls his Lincoln-like simplicity, critiques populism, and notes his postures amid Midwest politics, while touching on Admiral Dewey, Iowa rail growth, and Indian photography trends shaping public discourse.
A printer, told by an editor that flat and level were interchangeable, called a townsman level headed. The shortened word flat was used, prompting a personal apology and explanations to avert assault and libel actions.
People share positive experiences with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting it cures bad colds prevents pneumonia attacks and saves children from croup and whooping cough. Grand good medicine sold by druggists.
The ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria, fever, ague, and typhoid germs, claiming strong results. It cites W. A. Null of Webb Illinois and a child's recovery after two bottles, selling at 50 cents with a guarantee.
The will trims the elder son Cornelius to 1.5 million while the younger brother gives Sue and half a million, making seven million in total. Cornelius quits the family in a pet, fearing the seven million would not fend off poverty.
A contemporary notes last year's press of Iowa and Nebraska provided substantial gratuitous advertising making the exposition a success. This year the papers refused to advertise after being promised payment and then not paid, leading to the show’s collapse and loss of interest from the press.
Marshall county awaits Story county to resolve assault charges against Smith and Yancy, detained in Nevada, before they can be tried for the Brake men Mathews and Wilson murder. Story county will not surrender until punishment there is completed, potentially delaying trial for years. They face possible ten year sentences for the assault, after which prosecutors could move on with murder charges if surrendered.
Capt Dennison, famed Africa fighter of the Galishe rebellion, notes on November 4 1897 from Gryburg Bechuanaland that he bought Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for himself and his men and found it beneficial. for sale by druggists.
Opportunity to secure a highly appointed ten room house on six acres located about six blocks from Main street Ames. Four upstairs bedrooms with closets, carpeted floors, large downstairs rooms, modern furnace and hot air heat, barn, cave, outbuildings, well and cistern. Inquire Jas Hale or Westrman McLain for details and purchase.
The notice touts Marshalltown Times-Republican as an Iowa leader with strong AP news and a vast Iowa news service. It advertises a Semi-Weekly Times plus Times combo deal, a St Paul Minneapolis train schedule, beefs up subscription pitches, and promotes Poultry Adams Bros Grape nut butter Sleepy Eye Cream flour from Ames Grocery Co.
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