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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
6
A tiny New York man runs a large collar and cuff factory in Troy employing many workers. When President McKinley visited Troy, he was hosted at this factory and the staff were given a holiday, costing $500 deducted from workers’ wages. The piece also cites Iowa Republicans praising crops prices and prosperity, opposing free silver and class discord.
The triple alliance of Republicans populists and Bryan Democrats in Nebraska has named a fusion ticket. The campaign centers on Bryan backed by the people of the state while farmers enjoy high prices unseen since 1892. Republicans promise an unprecedented statewide effort with national speakers, asserting voter intelligence will decide whether Nebraska is redeemed.
The Dingley tariff provision requires American tourists to pay the standard duties on all foreign manufactured goods they bring home, with only a $100 exemption. The aim is universal duty collection regardless of import method, whether via merchants or tourists.
The piece notes the silver democratic platform adopted June 23 1897 claims prosperity is absent with unemployment rising and farmers selling at low prices. It argues events have since disproved the plank in Iowa two months before election and condemns corruption and deficits rhetoric as misleading.
Rumors abroad say Tom Wat plans to retire from news work and withdraw from politics citing futility. The note also praises Watson as a bright, honest figure in the aggregation.
A promotional paragraph extols Electric Bitters as a safe vegetable remedy that boosts nervous system vigor, aids digestion, tones stomach nerves, stimulates liver and kidneys, and purifies blood. Sold for 50 cents to $1.00 at Bosworth's Drug Store.
A Woman's Journal note urges fire safety drills and clothing treatments to prevent burn injuries. It cites cotton dresses as high risk and recommends soap or soda treatment for inflammable fabrics. A Buffalo ad extols Shiloh's Cure against consumption and related remedies sold by Judisch Bros along with Karl's Clover Root Tea for constipation.
The annual famine report notes destitution in Ireland but argues it is chiefly among individuals, not localities, with crops looking good and harvest prospects favorable. Mentions Bryan's speech in Denison and Peru moving away from the silver standard, plus local labor strikes nearing settlement.
Seaview Virginia merchants Kellam and Curren announce a grand sale of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Customers praise the remedy noting it saved children from croup and recommend it highly.
Riverside cook stoves on hand at rock bottom prices offered by Tuurston and Graham for first class quality.
A line of children’s suits for ages five to thirteen is set to close at seventy five cents each at Soper. The sale highlights affordable apparel for youngsters.
Adams Bros real estate loans advertise low rates on secure properties. Miller and Kooser push White House coffee and prepared mustard specials. S. G. Hamilton offers 3 lb blackberries for 10 cents. Soper's clears colored bosom shirts at 59 cents. White Rose flour guarantees good bread.
Chilhowie merchant R B Greeve testifies he suffered consumption and failed remedies before using two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery. He claims three years back to business and praises the remedy for coughs colds and consumption with trial bottles free at LL M Bosworth's Drug Store.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and to cure piles or money back. Guaranteed satisfaction or refund offered. Sold by L. M. Bosworth.
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