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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary text references a Des Moines jubilee event, a candidate from Eagle Grove running in the third district against a foe named detion, and commentary on public sentiment. The garbled notes mention a Watchman, mortgages, grain, and Iowa politics without clear dates or outcomes.
The report notes a near completion of peace terms with Spain three commissioners agreed upon and a split plan for troops some mustered out others retained under terms. A separate item mentions a chicken theft case in Hardin and ongoing gang activity involving illicit poultry shipments and stolen fowl entering buyers’ cars.
Farmers in Northwestern Catholic area push for a fair wheat price amid speculation fears as export prospects from Europe and Russia loom. The Davenport Democrat notes debate over Democratic convention calls and party loyalty, while references to McKinley and Allison frame national politics. Electric Bitters advertised as cure-all for flu and colds. County Fair dates set for Ogden in September and the Chicago & North Western line promotion.
Mrs Ada E Hart of Groton writes of a near death from consumption after a severe cold. She recalls four doctors gave up hope, but after using Mr Kings New Discovery for eight bottles she recovered. Trial bottles offered at L M Bosworth's Drug Store with guaranteed refunds.
An advertised salve pledges cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed refunds if not satisfied. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
An old advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin prevents rheumatism and other kidney liver bowel problems when used properly. Trial size 10c, larger sizes 50c and 1.00 sold by L. M. Bosworth.
On July 19 August 2 16 September 6 20 October 4 and 18 the North Western Line will set home seekers with favorable time cursion tickets to many points in the west and south at exceptionally low rates. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
On September 6 and October 4 and 18 the Chicago Great Western Ray will sell Homeseekers Excursion tickets to Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North and South Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Utah Wyoming and Wisconsin at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip. Tickets valid 2 days from date of sale. For more information call agents Maple Leaf Route.
Train timetable listing east and westbound Chicago and Northwestern lines with numbered trains, times, and baggage rules. Includes notes on baggage handling and connections to Boone Carroll Omaha and coast lines, signed by G. W. Rocens, Agent.
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