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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
7
A long critical letter contrasts Iowa farming and manufacturing growth with rising costs and perceived corruption. It cites improved farm values, rising poultry and wool output, lumber expansion, and wage increases, urging a third party vote to curb alleged abuses and shift power in the upcoming election.
The Gilbert school section records weekly social calls by residents from Nevada Ames Story City and Dayton. It notes birthdays births and family visits, with numerous mentions of towns and individuals and plans for upcoming events and improvements to the town.
A beauty shop manager discusses hair care and scent sensitivities as customers seek remedies for aging and wrinkles. The piece highlights specialized services and the staff’s attention to individual needs including fragrance sensitivity and skin concerns.
The article describes Swiss alpine wrestling as a strong, spectacle filled festival with mountain men wrestling in loose knickers and feather belts to throw opponents. It contrasts the brute strength on display with a social note on business friendship and customer relations, citing a toast anecdote and a Chicago Tribune reference.
Fragmented reminiscence recounts railway conductors noting travel impediments and minting issues with tickets in 1875. It mentions an incident where a conductor detained a passenger over a ticket, a supposed honest token from a ticket clerk, and references to Rail Company practices and era transportation details.
Coughs and lung troubles drive people from home but Dr Kings New Discovery offers at home relief. Safe medicine claims quick relief for coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore throats. Trial bottles offered free and guarantees by local distributors Gus Vallett and contacts.
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