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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1895
Page
3
The Times notes Cousins the silver tongued orator of the 5th Iowa District will speak in Ames on the evening of the 24th, urging political engagement and votes. It hints at local political climate with calls to civic duty and remarks on campaign mood and electorate participation.
A Pocahontas fellow works on an air driven bicycle that could run from twenty to one hundred miles an hour without rider effort. The Pocahontas Record notes Port Barron may not ride such a machine since he cannot compress air.
Indianapolis celebrates a Democratic edge in local contests as the Times notes Iowa’s similar local gains. The commentary compares political momentum to a locomotive needing sand to climb, urging steady support to push progress to the top of the hill.
The Washington Iowa Press lauds Senator Allison for twenty four years of continuous service. It argues experience builds breadth of view and national authority on public questions and compares rotation to England's long serving statesmen.
The Dallas News notes the Republican Party lacks a great leader like Cleveland. It laments the difficulty of finding an ideal successor if Cleveland passes, while highlighting that all his offspring are daughters.
The Philadelphia Times describes the genus home tramp as detesting any work yet driven toward labor by hunger. It argues authorities should provide generous aid to spur work, noting the tramp’s stomach as the sole motive at times to act.
The author condemns biased reporting of political meetings by newspapers of both parties. He argues such coverage distorts attendance and favors candidates, calling it a nuisance best relegated to the past and urging papers to refuse publication without proper investigation.
The speech argues Republicans will restore confidence after 1892 and 1896, praising Iowa and Senator Allison while criticizing Cleveland era finances and tariff policy. It discusses interlocking switches to reduce train stops, a gong cue alternative, and notes the Des Moines Leader on rail safety. It also promotes Chamberlain remedies and a patriotic stance against Democratic policies.
Beaversville Ill pharmacist G Caillouette reports saving a customer with La Grippe using Dr King's New Discovery. After three bottles the patient recovered and could leave bed, prompting a free trial offer at Bosworth's Drug Store.
For all head ache forms Electric Bitters is the best remedy promising a permanent cure for habitual headaches. It also eases habitual constipation by toning the bowels. Try it once. Large bottles fifty cents at L M Bosworth's Drug Store.
M Hemstreet advertises a residence four blocks north of the depot in Ames for short term sale on easy terms. He invites buyers to view the property and mentions a high quality upright piano offered cheap on easy terms or will trade for vacant lots at a fair price.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers twice daily through trains from St Louis Evansville Louisville and Cincinnati to Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Montgomery Thomasville Pensacola Mobile Jacksonville and Florida Gulf Coast destinations. Pullman Sleeping Car Service available with special low rates to Atlanta during the Cotton States Exposition and tourist rates to Florida and Gulf Coast resorts. For rates and through car service contact Geo B Horner St Louis J K Ridgely Chicago P A tmore Louisville.
The North Western Line offers discounted excursion tickets to Atlanta Georgia for the Cotton States and International Exposition. For tickets and full information contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
An advertisement proclaims the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more with a money back guarantee. Sale by L. M. Bosworth promises satisfaction or refund.
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