Paid in Their Own Coin by Sons of the Yankee Army
Philadelphia Press recounts how Pennsylvanian soldiers in Manila used clever coins and badges to swindle locals. They stamped quarter shaped Red Cross badges with regiment details and passed copper pennies as gold. Native vendors accepted Confederate scrip and fake greenbacks as genuine U.S. currency.
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Oliver
San Francisco
Philippines
Red Cross Society
Manila
United States
Phhiladelphia Press
Gilbert area social notes mix with town news
Gilbert Tuesday saw Mrs. Ben Fincham and Miss Lydia Jones shopping from nearby towns. Lee Kibbee hosted friends while visiting Hale Kibbee and Larry Mamby, with Ames visitors Abram and Mrs Liddle also in Gilbert. Plan to pen turkeys for Thanksgiving. locals husked corn and anticipate snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Fincham
Gilbert
Lydia Jones
Zenorsville
Larry Mamby
Rockwell, Iowa
Lee Kibbee
Abram Liddle
Ames
A Lively Country Territory and Lawless Refuge
United States Marshal Bennett portrays the Indian Territory as a refuge for thieves and murderers with about thirty deputies enforcing law across several states. He reports 256 prisoners in Oscogee jail, including 46 charged with murder, and notes similar jail representation among whites Indians and negroes. Judge Springer is overworked trying the ongoing malefactor cases.
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Oscogee
Springer
United States Court
Washington
Personal paragraphs from Ames area residents
A collage of social notes lists residents and visitors across Ames and nearby towns. People mentioned include Joe Cohn in Grinnell, Mrs. Hawley in Marshalltown, Mrs. Rutherford and children from Boone, Mrs. Madison from Des Moines visiting D. L. Embree, and others visiting relatives in Ames. The items report travel, illness, weddings, and gatherings with multiple named individuals and nearby towns.
College Events Chronicle Social Activities and Commencements
The article lists a sequence of college events including a baccalaureate sermon, lectures by A A Willetts on Sunshine, and a football game shift between Grinnell and Ames. It notes receptions at Margaret Hall, visits from Mrs John Morrison, and a class of 1909 news. It covers commencement plans with speeches by Dr Harper and Gov Shaw, senior banquets, and veterinary society exercises with toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Harper
Chicago University
Gov. Shaw
Beardshear
The
Veterinary Medical Society
the Gables
Stalker
Short Sermons on Faith and Civilization Echo in 19th Century Discourse
A collection of brief religious and philosophical maxims attributed to ministers such as Rev. John J. Williams Rev. C A Parkin Rev J B Pen man Rev Dr Holderby Rev Dr R MacArthur Dr G H Combs Rev R L Gerhart and Rev Robert McDonald. The quotes discuss immortality faith over human doctrine broad religion education civilization race prejudice and the relation between higher criticism and theology.
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Shambaugh
Iowa University
John J. Williams
C. A. Parkin
J. 8
Penman
Holderby
America
MacArthur
G. H. Combs
Christ
R. L. Gerhart
Robert McDonald
Warm Weather Prices On Fall And Winter Goods
The market hawks exceedingly warm weather while advertising half price closeouts on blankets hosiery flannels and all dry goods lines. Shoes coats suits overcoats and capes are offered at low prices with many items in stock to attract attention. Bigelow & Smith urge buyers to inspect their assortment and prices.
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Bigelow & Smith
Spanish Officers Rewarded Across War Effort
The article reports lavish honors for Spanish army officers amid war setbacks. It states an eventual honor list may include 500 to 600 officers. It also notes rewards for Cuba service in 1896 and 1897: 58 generals 1,382 other officers and 6,806 non commissioned officers.
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Cuba
Remarkable Paris Gown Wears Czartoryski Coat of Arms
Princess Czartoryski unveils a gown in Paris with her coat of arms rendered in jewels on white satin. The Stones were pierced to fit the design, reducing value, but the costume is reputedly worth 75000 dollars.
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Czartoryski
Paris
Nutrition in Chocolate Campaign Use in Europe
The article notes chocolate's recognized nutritive powers used in military campaigns across Europe. It reports a 35 percent rise in European chocolate consumption within four years, reflecting its growing acceptance and widespread use by armies and navies.
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Europe
Cheapest Animal to Raise in the Country
The sheep proves the cheapest to raise as demand for tender lamb and mutton grows, making 4 a notably profitable venture.
Lexington editor uncovers miracle Bucklin’s Arnica Salve
Editor W Y Barry of Lexington Tennessee suffered a severe case of piles on a Mammoth Cave exploration. He used Bucklin’s Arnica Salve and found quick relief curing piles injuries inflammation and all bodily eruptions. Available for 25 cents at Tilden and Loughran.
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W. Y. Barry
Lexington
Ten
Mammoth Cave
Bucklin
Tilden & Loughran’s
Lost Eastern Star pin with Maltese cross pendant
A ten pointed Eastern Star pin with Maltese cross pendant is lost. A reward is offered by the finder who returns it to S. F. McElyea. Ip.
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S. F. McElyea
Trade terms and awards for soaps and grains
One cent a bushel above market price for corn and oats in trade or on account. TILDEN Bros. & Co. Beat Em All soap received the Omaha Exposition 1898 award as the only chemically pure soap analyzed by state chemist and secured the government contract. Sold by ¢. F. Letts.
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Tilden Bros. & Co
F. Letts
FResu celery every week T. J. Minster and Son
The item notes regular delivery or listing for celery from T. J. Minster and Son each week. No additional context or details are provided.
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T. J. Minster & Son
80 Acre Ames Farm Seeks Buyers On Easy Terms
A near Ames 80 acre farm features a well improved home, barn, wood house, smoke house, hog house, year round stock water, and tiled drainage. Sale on reasonable terms. inquire of M. K. Smith. Also assorted local notices follow including Guild meeting details, grocery ads, heating stoves, jackets, apples, and a postal weight study summary.
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Ames
M. K. Smith
Ames City Directory Census Adults by Gender
City directory workers report Ames population totals from a census. Adults Male 796 and Adults Female 832 are listed among the readable figures, with the remainder obscured in the fragment.
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City of
Ames
Advertised Letter List for Week Ending November 11 1809
Findlay John B Gillespie John Graves Miss Age A Howland Bertha McDaniel Sam Mann CP Shepperd S Sorenson Martin.
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Findlay
John B Gillespie
John Graves
Howland Bertha McDaniel
Sam Mann
Shepperd S Sorenson Martin
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertised By Local Drug Store
A reader testimonials that Dr Kings New Life Pills restore youthfulness after two weeks. The ad claims liver stomach and bowels relief, vegetable formula, no gripe, 25 cents at Tilden and Loughran. Also notices apples for sale and boarders sought above Eighty’s cigar store.
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Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
Tilden & Loughran
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Wn & Evel
L. Hamilton
Emporium
Rolands
Gilbert Station
Messrs. Jno
Bruce Hutchinson
Mr. Mamby
Will Marsden
Mrs
the Times
Nelson Jacobson
Mr. Ehlers
Mr. Jacobson
Will Harrison
Joe Cohn
Grinnell
Warren Garst
Coon Rapids
Vina Clark
Bert Wing
Chicago
Geo. Armstrong
Myrtle Armstrong
Marion McCarthy
Des Moines
Read
John Cole
Marshalltown
Waterman
Council Bluffs
C. B. Little
Pearl Jones-Gilbert
Waterloo
Noggle
Ohio
W. A. Perkins
Richmond
Edmunds
N D
Cramblit
Nashville
Tenn
Willis Lincoln
Joe Roland
Joe
Northwestern
Eagle Grove
D. L. Embree
Embree
J. E. Brumagim
California
Minneapo
Mr. Eblers
Heskett
Ladies Missionary Society of the C. Pp
R. W. Liddle
Plumb
Mathilda Wilson
W. A. McGuire
Illinois
Geo. Hulse
W.W. Talbott
Cap. Kooser
Lost Island
Silver Lakes
Howard Adams
Charles Lince
Ogden
Francisco
Nila
Utah
Ompany
San
Peeting
I. S. C. Department
Crossley
Webster City
Kate Thompson
A. A. Willetts
Grinnell and
A. M. Newens
Joseph Edgerton
John Craig
Mrs. Beardshear
Margaret Hall
John Morrison
Hedrick
8. W. Beyer
Ruth Morrison
L. 8. Coffin
Fort Dodge
WW ‘Onders
Letts
Richelieu
Bradley & White’s
Sre
W. H. Tuvrstoy
C. F. Letts
Bierton & Surry
New York
T. J. Minter & Son
Grove’s
Sos Eo
Jean
Tla
Boebof
M. M. Mullin
Court of the States
Iowa
N. H. Mullin
A. E
Story County
Mullin
State of
West
Nevada
Geo. A. Underwood
Sherwin-Williams
L. M. Bosworth
Minnesota
Dakota Lands
Northwest
West's Land Agency
East Third St. St. Paul, Minn
Lockwood Grain Co
Naview
C. F. Leris
E. A. Loving
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