Fair store worker injured by ring causes brief illness
Cuarey Lyman of the Fair storecut his finger with a ring and suffered a slight blood poisoning attack causing days of inconvenience. The note then shifts to political calm after an election and booster lore for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with local sale by druggists. It ends with a funeral notice for Emma Kelly Trotter in Ames and Marshalltown.
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Cuarey Lyman
Chamberlain
Diep
Marshalltown
Emma Kelly Trotter
Patrick Kelly
Ames
Emma
St. Mary’s Church
Curto
Dr. Pierce
Immigration Trends and Padrone Influence Reported
Investigations by New York City’s industrial commission reveal that during 1880 to 1890 about 45 percent of port arrivals claimed New York as their destination, suggesting immigration patterns not matching city growth. The padrone system persists in Italian immigration and assisted immigration remains an ongoing problem, contributing to pauper and criminal elements in the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Commission
New York City
New York
Editor's Pursuit Seals Sheldon Article For Ladies' Home Journal
A relentless chase by The Ladies' Home Journal editor to secure Rev. Charles M. Sheldon leads him across cities and states from Philadelphia to Old Mission Michigan. Despite multiple refusals, telegraphs, and costly travel, Sheldon agrees to write, yielding a short November piece that addresses the practicality of his In His Steps theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Chas. M. Sheldon
Topeka
Bok
Philadelphia
Rok
Europe
Mr. Sheldon
Sheldon
St. Louis
Buffalo
Detroit
Chicago
Upper Michigan
Old Mission
Travers Bay
Dissolution of Miller and Kooser Firm
Notice declares the partnership Miller & Kooser dissolved with T. J. Miller receiving all debts and payments. A. J. Mitcer and J. B. Kooser sign, dated September 21, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Miller
J. B. Kooser
Miller & Kooser
A. J. Mitcer
October 1899 Weather Summary at Ames Southeast of Ames
Meteorological observations by Isaac Young for The Ames Times cover sunrise 2 PM and sunset readings. Highest 86 on 22 and 23, lowest 22 on 20, monthly range 64, mean temp 52, mean max 76 on 23, mean min 3? on 28, precipitation 2.03 inches over 5 days, 3 cloudy, 9 fair and cloudy, 8 fair, 6 clear days, frost on multiple dates, red sunset on 14. Prevailing winds southeast and northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Isaac Young
Ames Times
Youth's Companion to Feature Eminent Authors in 1900 Volume
The Youths Companion announces remaining 1899 issues will include works by Frank R. Stockton James Bryce W D Howells Jane Barlow Bret Harte Mary E Wilkins and Henry M Stanley with serials and a droll story. New subscribers receive the 1900 calendar and a full prospectus by mail from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Stockton
James Bryce
the American Commonwealth
W. D. Howells
Jane Barlow
Bret Harte
Yourn
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Mass
Electric Bitters touted as cure for malaria and fever
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters overcome malaria and fevers more than savage illnesses. It lists symptoms like chills fever aches and fatigue and cites W A Null of Webb Illinois and a child cured after two bottles. Sold by Tilden and Loughran druggists for 50 cents with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Livingstone
W. A. Null
Webb, Ill
Tilden & Loughran
Best Appointed Ames Home With Six Acres For Sale
Opportunity to secure a well appointed ten room house in Ames six blocks from Main Street. Four upstairs bedrooms with closets, modern hot air furnace, parlor and dining room, large basement, barn and outbuildings on six acres. Inquire Jas Hale or Westerman and McLain for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Main Street
Jas. Hale
Westerman & McLain
Indian Chiefs Portraits Framed in 1900 Calendar Art
The 1899 Indian Conference at Omaha yielded famed chiefs such as Wolf Robe Louison Hollow Horn Bear and Hattie Tom photographed by Mr. Rinehart. Chicago Great Western Railway licensed four images for a 1900 art calendar priced by royalty and mailing costs. Send 25 cents to F. H. Lord in Chicago to obtain the images while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart
Government Indian Bureau
Exposition Grounds
Omaha
Indian Congress
Hattie Tom
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Through Pullman Sleeping Car Service to Texas and Mexico
A new weekly through car service from Minneapolis to Dallas San Antonio El Paso Los Angeles and San Francisco starts November 3 leaving Minneapolis 1045 p m and St Paul 1120 p m every Friday. The Standard Pullman Sleeping Cars offer fares about half of regular sleepers and connect at Spofford Junction for Old Mexico travel.
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Chicago Great Western Ry
Kansas City
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
San Antonio
Arkansas Pass
Southern Pacific
Dallas
el Paso
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Northwest
Texas
Spofford Junction
Old Mexico
Minneapolis
St. Paul
California
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
General Pass
Adams St
Chicago
Times-Republican Ad Promotes Iowa News Reach
The Marshalltown Times-Republican proclaims itself the best evening and daily paper in Iowa with AP telegraphic news and a comprehensive Iowa news service. Its semi weekly eight page edition is mailed twice weekly for one year at $1, and a club offer pairs with the Times for $1.50 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times- Republican
Iowa
Associated Press
T.R
T.A
The
Times
New Day Train Route Des Moines to St Paul and Minneapolis
Des Moines to St Paul and Minneapolis via Northwestern Line runs daily except Sunday from Des Moines at 9 00 A M and Ames at 10 30 A M arriving St Paul 7 45 P M Minneapolis 8 15 P M returning from Minneapolis 7 10 A M St Paul 7 40 A M via Elmore arriving Ames 5 00 P M Des Moines 6 15 P M Vestibuled coaches operate nonstop through the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Des Moines
Ames
St. Paul
Elmore
Minneapolis
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Washington
Meteorology
Pullman
PrSreaciia Yy
White
Smith & Son
Nevada
B. Elliott & Son
E. F. Posegate
C. Hamilton
South Dakota
Hamilton Block
W. M. Greeley
Henry Wilson
Needham
Union National
Bankers’ National Bank
National City Bank
Valley National Bank
Omer E Ata Collection
Great Daily
Hemstreet
M. Hemstreet
J. A. Campbell
Campbell
A. C. Blackman
Grove’s
W. H. Tuurston
Fee
F. H. Eighmy
Owa
Peru
Afton Junction
Tse
Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Camel Bros. & Herman
C. W. Dudgeon
J. Miller & Son
Sorenson
Poultry
Lowa
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