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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1898
Page
3
Local miscellany covers Adam's Bros buckwheat, Miss Drake moves into Mrs Reynold's house, lost harness traces, new brick crossings on main street, and college actions. Includes a jail riot report, personal paragraphs, and community notices about trains, football, concerts, and upcoming revival meetings.
The Harriman residence on West Main Street was destroyed by fire Tuesday around eight in the morning. Despite quick hose lays, the interior burned out of control, leaving only the family’s meager clothing and a sewing machine. the child was rescued as wind and snow hindered efforts. The Old Fairchild property, valued around three thousand dollars, was insured for 1300 with Continental and Phoenix. its contents had no coverage. The furnace in the basement sparked the blaze, spreading rapidly despite a stormy NW wind.
Local notice announces storage services for student bicycles during vacations. It lists contact names J. B. Exuiorr and Schuyler Freeep and mentions Jersey boats from registered stock and farm price sales. The text references Ontario Iowa and a 30 impd unit, though details are fragmented.
An advertisement promises curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds for failing to work and lists the genuine Q. on each tablet, urging purchase at druggists.
Hoarseness in children signals approaching croup. Giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first hoarseness or after the croupy cough appears can prevent an attack. Mothers keep it on hand for ease and reassurance. it is dependable and pleasant to take. For sale by druggists.
The Merchants Carnival drew a packed house last Friday night under the W. R. C. auspices. Ladies chaired the event with co operation from young participants and local firms such as Morris Bros Free Land’s Livery Read’s Meat Market P. P. Brown Bower & Sorenson McDaniels. The program featured a trades march doll drill Broadway belles and patriotic performances with Miss Minnie Smith Miss Grace LaVinia Clark Miss Lillian Hunter and Miss Lizzie Allen among the standout names. The event was deemed a decided success and organizers Miss Lon Salmon Miss Clark and the Relief Corps earned praise.
An old fashioned patent medicine advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a preventive for rheumatism and other ailments from torpid bowels liver and kidneys. Trial size 10 cents others 50 cents and 1 dollar from L M Bosworth's.
A retailer announces a display of Haviland, Wedgewood, Adelphia and other fine tableware. Ladies are invited to fit the display and explore the selection.
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