From Neighboring Towns Dusty Roads and Local Happenings
Fall plowing is slowed by drought and dust while Des Moines jubilee draws locals away. Ira Dodds returns to cheers, the Johnsons near completion on a new home, and Gilbert hosts a popular wild horse sale. Dr. Scott McFarlan visits home base before resuming practice. Gilbert creamery processes 12,000 to 14,000 pounds of milk every other day, Lake the butter maker shines, and Low Kibbee ships cattle from Nebraska. Lyman Gilbert markets part of his potato crop in Boone. Rev. C H Heskett preaches at nearby churches with strong gospel messages. Look for next week’s dairy report from Gilbert creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Lake
Gilbert Station community notices and events
Miss Rosy of Mackey visits Finchams in Gilbert Station. Prairie fire in Ben Fincham’s pasture started by engine. Several locals attend a Senior Sad event. Reynolds attends Centerville reunion. Calls from Carroll and Ames residents. Banquet planned at Woodman hall this Thursday evening. Band of Willing Workers prepares missionary program for Thanksgiving night. Various family visits and winter preparations noted. Health ad and coffee promotions from local merchants accompany the local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Fincham
Public Sale At Osborn Farm On October 19 1899
A public auction will be held at the Osborn farm one half mile south of Ames on Thursday October 19 1899 at 1 00 p m featuring a bay mare with foal saddle pony mule cows calves hogs wagons cultivators and other farm stock and tools as the seller quits farming and bids are on time cash and notes terms include 8 percent interest on notes and 2 percent discount for cash on time sales signed S L Mabir
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn Farm
Ames
Jersey
L. Mabir
The Call to Honest Labor and Self Rule
Ideals of honesty require constant effort and self discipline. A true gentleman is formed by lifelong devotion, with style marking mastery. Habits grow from toil, turning genuine interest into passion, while marriage expands a woman’s life and usefulness. Also notices about excursion tickets and rail rates for fairs and events, with dates and routes.
Cure for chronic constipation touted by tea sellers
A sales panegyric claims Muppy complexions and nauseating breath stem from constipation. Karl's Clover Root Tea is advertised as an absolute cure with a fifty year guarantee. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by Tilden and Loughran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Tilden & Loughran
Shiloh
For Sale Ames Grocery Co Advertises Goods
For Sale All kinds of small fruit for sale. Send for price list. Maple syrup in glass stoppered bottles at Bradley White's. Try Wheat Hearts for breakfast. Everything We sell is guaranteed. Ames Grocery Co. Co. F. Letts. EvuGEN P Smiru Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley & White's
Co. F. Letts
Prosperity on the Chicago & Northwestern lines pushes western town growth
Advertisers tout new rail lines through western Iowa and Minnesota spurring stores, houses, and elevators as occupancy and investment rise. J. F. Cleveland invites inquiries from the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Land Commissioner, while local merchants promote Clover Root Tea, cough remedies, and groceries as commerce expands with the rail expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
J. F. Cleveland
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Chicago
Half Rates to Grand Lodge Trip by O F to Bay City
The Odd Fellows lodge in Bay City Michigan announces concessionary travel rates for an upcoming Grand Lodge assembly on October 21. Members are invited to take advantage of reduced fares for the group event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Bay City
Mich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chapel Ridge
Des Moines
Ira Dodds
Oscar Johnson
Chas. Barker
Charlie
Scott McFarlan
Sedalia
Scott
Low Kibbee
Nebraska
Lyman Gilbert
Boone
C. H. Heskett
Minneapolis
C. P. Church
Zenorsvile
Gilbert Creamery
Gilbert Station
Rosy
Mackey
Fincham Home
Mr. Fincham
Katie Wright
Blanche Walters
Mrs. D. Smith
Wm. C. Reynolds
Centerville
T. B. McClue
Carroll County
Abram Liddle
R. W. Liddle
Fincham
Guthin, Ill
Ben
Story County
Woodman Hall
P. Church
Grove's
Thomison & Taylor
Ames Grocery Co
R. L. Stevenson
Omaha
Neb
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Zeon
Omaha, Neb
Chicago & Northwestern R.y
J. W. Adams
Portland
Ore
Seattle and
Tacoma
Wash
Northwestern Line
Seattle
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Evugen
Smiru
Ames, Iowa
Olga Nethersole
Rock Island Shoe Co
Rock Island, II
Bigelow & Smith
China
C. F. Lerts
Richeeliev
Bradley & White
T. J. Miller & Son
Seal of
T. J. Minner & Son
T. J. Mitter & Son
J.J. Grove
Ve Davis
Sowers & CO
Burt Kooser
Fred C. Tilden
T. J. Loughran
Tilden & Loughbar
Oile
Dito
H. D. Miller
J.C. Myers
Liscomb
Wells County
North Dakota
A. Richmond
North-Western Line
Chisago & North-Western
Railway
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
ISO
Shropshire
T. J. Kergley
Armee, Lowe
Dr. Peal
Peat Mapicin ® Co
Cleland, C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!