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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1895
Page
10
The Times Local Miscellany notes upcoming match between Heank Cousins and an opponent amid a flurry of ads. Farmers seek stocks, tanks, wood, and kilns while merchants promote wares from corsets to stoves. Community updates include shop moves, home improvements, lectures, and church events.
Local notes record J A Kerr visiting from Audubon and Libbie Montgomery from Jewell, plus Dr Raynor and son Charley in Clinton. Several residents travel to Des Moines area events and church gatherings, with mentions of publishing work in Elgin and a Milwaukee trip. Community updates include family visits, business shifts, and safety warnings about washing with gasoline.
The article compares pain remedies, noting most medicines vary in effectiveness. It argues that a universal cure is rare, with much mystery and guesswork in pain relief, and that some remedies work in certain cases while failing in others.
An advertisement extols Dr Crambill's King of Fam as superior to rivals claiming broader cure range and quicker results. It notes fifteen years in the area, strong testimonials, and endorsements. Pharmacists listed include D. D. Bales P J Judisch Bros L M Bosworth. Uses cited for burns scalds bites toothache earache coughs colic and cramps.
J. H. Quear & Co advertise prompt filling of storm sash orders from a Minneapolis factory. They thank customers for past favors and note readiness to supply. Invitations are issued for the Ames Social Club opening ball and reception at the open house on Friday evening November 1.
A political discussion is planned at Ray school house Franklin township for October 30 led by D. M. Hayden. The meeting will welcome speakers from all parties. Arrangements are being made for a prohibition rally by a prominent overseas speaker in Nevada Saturday evening November 2 and Ames Monday evening November W. G. Wheat Pro Co Chairman.
Special notice invites all to hear Prof. Franklin describe his Colorado travels at the Christian Church on Thursday evening. The lecture will feature stereoptical views and be highly entertaining and instructional. The Endeavor Society extends the cordial invitation to attend.
Woolen and cotton hosiery in all grades at Sopers. 10 000 bushels corn exchanged for goods on account and at favorable terms. TILDEN Bros. & Co. notes city schools progress and full attendance. Wood and canvas mitts at a pair. Lanterns dominate the town. Men and boys shoes also at Sopers.
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