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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
2
After the election, an ad invites customers to visit and inspect a cash based sale with goods marked down for cash. The notice emphasizes no credit and promises to do business with callers who visit the store.
An Ames advertisement touts men's mittens with a claim of quality and price. It lists a best seen mitten at 25c and a good mitten at 8c per pair.
Local items note dresses and cloaks for sale, a warning about trespassers, school closings, diphtheria cases at Mr Jarvel, and various town happenings. Advertisements promote German Heaters and vaudeville shows at Ames Opera House on November 10 plus medical cure claims for female health remedies.
We bought our underwear by the case and offer the entire stock at record low prices. Ladies gray ribbed fleeced vests and pants priced at 25c each. Misses and children's union suits in sizes 3 4 and 6 at 25c per suit. Men’s underwear sets offered for $1.00.
From neighboring towns comes news of a large social gathering at the Hollisters home last Wednesday. About 75 friends attended a surprise, ladies provided substantial refreshments, Nellie Liddle performed, and a well filled purse was left for the honored couple as a token of friendship and future welfare.
Election day in Iowa passed with light turnout and little drama. Shaw carried Story County by 1505 as Democrats improved margins nationwide, while Ohio remained in doubt and Nebraska leaned Republican by about 10,000. The Iowa legislature stayed 40 Republicans to 20 Democrats, with the House at 63 to 37.
Eighteen performers from band and orchestra present a premier program at the Ames Opera House on November 10. Local music groups showcase soloists and ensembles in a popular season highlight.
Daniel Bros and Herman advertise bicycle leggings and overgaiters of all kinds for riders, promising practical protection and a range of styles. The notice highlights their availability through the local shop and aims at cyclists seeking durable gear.
A church event at the Baptist parsonage this Thursday evening November 4 starts at 8 p m. The program features a male quartet, select readings by Mrs L M Bosworth and Miss Edith Metcalf, violin duets by Miss Brennan and Fred Walkey, a bass solo by Mr S G Hamilton, dialect reading Him by Miss Nellie Blackman, a recitation The Ruggles Family by Miss E Ray Mill, another story Gen Lincoln and Annie Laurie sung by the quartet. Admission ten cents.
Nov 10 item from A Holt's Big Vaudeville Co. notes a tax retort oak stove for sale by Thurston and Graham. It claims the stove uniquely cokes coal before burning and is advertised in the old town listing.
Classified listing notes seven rooms on the north side. Inquiries directed to EMER BANKS via 2tpd.
The Ames team traveled with supporters to Grinnell for a key afternoon clash described as a battle from start to finish. Grinnell led 12 to 6 after two touchdowns and goals, despite Ames boasting confidence after a win in Minneapolis. Tomorrow Ames faces Iowa City in a major upcoming test.
A well dressed man bought shoes in Ames with a forged order signed S G Hamilton claiming Omaha origin and work for Sid. After discovery, the marshal pursued with aide from Mr. Cook and found two suspects. One was caught on the train at Kelley. the other fled into a cornfield. They were brought back to Ames and jailed after waiving preliminary examination.
The three year old son of J A Johnson of Lynn Center Illinois faced severe croup. Johnson a drug merchant in Johnson Bros says timely use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy saved his boy’s life. He cites its fame for croup cures and broad sales in their store. It is sold by druggists.
Summary of October 1897 weather by Isaac Young southeast of town for the Ame Times. Highest temp 90 on the 1st. lowest 22 on the 20th. Daily temp range max 44 on the 6th. min 6 on the 8th. Precipitation 1y Inches with 8 cloudy, 4 fair and cloudy, 1 fair and 14 clear days. Frost on several dates. ice on several dates. crimson sunset on the 15th and red sunrise on the 27th. Wind mainly south and northwest.
An exploration of historical food culture notes Italy's early culinary prominence followed by French critique. It references masters like Bechamel and royal ladies who directed dishes, naming the Princess of Soubise for puree d'oignons and the Duchess of Mailly for leg of lamb. It also mentions Savarin Gladstone and the dinner bell as life anchors.
A West End man grows increasingly deaf and mishears neighbors, mistaking a discussion about a newborn for canned goods. He pretends understanding, leads to humorous exchanges, and finally assumes cherries are the topic, revealing his stubbornness and confusion.
The Boston Herald recounts that Du Maurier’s caption ideas for Punch were costly in effort and notes the New York Evening Post’s view that his condensations foreshadowed his novel success. An anecdote from Harper & Bros. recalls his reply to exclusive rights for monthly drawings: Dear Man cannot live by Punch alone. Yours, G. D. M.
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph item quotes a Pittsburg girl and a Boston visitor noting Mr Northside’s lack of knowledge about beans and legumes in a humorous exchange reflecting local speech.
A compact dialogue frames a father urging his son to say no while the son notes the father habit of stalling. The exchange highlights contrasts in candor and hesitation within a parental teaching moment.
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