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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
6
Treasurer John Herriott of Adair County and Long Term Railway Commissioner Welcome Mowry of Tama County announced to fill vacancies. Colonel J. D. Palmer of Washington County named Railway Commissioner to fill vacancy.
A slate lists Clerk for Co. M as Soper of Ames and Auditor as Burgess of Nevada. The terse ticket names local official candidates in the race, highlighting Soper for clerk in Ames and Burgess for auditor in Nevada.
The speaker attacks a so called 200 member Republican pledge to back the Walker bill, calling it a phantom conspiracy. He argues the bill lacks caucus endorsement and claims key Republicans oppose it while the party remains aligned with monetary standard stability and gold parity.
A critique of the Walker bill as a scarecrow used by Democratic leaders to frighten voters. The piece traces how General Weaver promotes the ghost with theatrical displays while offering little concrete detail on the bill’s contents or actual consequences. It casts doubt on the ghost’s credibility and on the party’s reliance on fear.
An Iowa notice urges residents to vote the Republican ticket on November 8 to end free silver influence and predicts a 50,000 majority. It also promotes Dowry flour as low priced and reliable. A second item touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for liver and stomach issues, claiming quick relief and a refund guarantee at L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store.
A promotional salve advertises a universal cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and other eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists L. M. Bosworth as the seller.
On October 18 November 1 15 December 6 and 20 the North Western Line will sell homeseekers excursion tickets to numerous west and south points at exceptionally low rates. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
Ada E. Hart describes a severe illness that began with a cold and led to consumption. After doctors gave up, she used Mr. King's New Discovery for eight bottles and recovered, praising divine aid and urging others to try the remedy with trial bottles offered at L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store. Regular sizes cost 50 cents and one dollar with guarantee or refund.
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