14 Sep 1893
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1893
Page
1
The Ames Times issues a wide ranging column noting Halleland Clausen & Co. assignment at Story City, a big State Fair deficit, calls for legislative aid, and a push for Frank D. Jackson. It praises Ames building, cash system adoption, and urges gentlemanly conduct while lampooning regional roasts and gossip. The piece mentions Des Moines conventions, local politics, and public notices.
The Jewish Women’s Congress opened with a prayer by Miss Ray Frank of Oakland. Miss Frank, the only known woman rabbi, spoke for Jewish women’s advancement. Nova Scotia allows Mary Daphini equal sitting rights in the conference. Frances Willard’s US membership request was rejected. A Texas bet tracks Lucille Rodney’s walk to the World’s Fair with 38 pounds of baggage. Miss Kelly C. Wilkins runs a large Idaho cattle ranch with family help. Gertrude Petan of Dakota is dubbed the “lady cow-boy” overseeing cattle on her father’s ranch. Ada M. Bittenbender seeks Nebraska Supreme Judge.
The board met in regular session and examined claims. It approved road grading and ditch changes in multiple townships, canceled various taxes for charity and error, and considered petitions for road improvements. Notices include Mrs Grant and national figures commenting on women’s progress and a visit to the Ames bridge site.
An exchange tells of a tramp at Dr. Blank’s Osage home asking for the doctor’s old pants while a witty reply misleads him. A subsequent verse laments debt and past years, pleading time to grant cash for today.
Governor Borges launched the Democratic campaign in Grundy Center last Saturday focusing his remarks on state issues and governance.
Mr Moody highly commends the American Sunday School Union for expanding winter evangelistic efforts after planting summer Sunday Schools. Since March 1 missionaries organized 195 new or re planted schools, recruited 681 teachers and 5 770 scholars, aided 1079 other schools, and held 1353 meetings. They distributed 648 Bibles, $685 13 in religious reading, and traveled 41 249 miles.
A boy burned by a red hot stove near Mrs. McDonald’s home recovered in ten days after his guardian applied Chanderlain's Pain Balm. The remedy eased pain and prevented scarring. The seller was J. D. McLaren of Keysport Illinois, with Westerman & Arnold handling the sale.
Lowest prices for suitings and pantings offered only at F T Mc Lain acting as assignee for C M Soper. This notice highlights a limited clearance of fabric goods and related items with emphasis on price benefits and the assignee's role.
The Iowa Central Railway offers low fare excursion tickets July 11 1898 from Marshalltown Ia to numerous lakes in Iowa Minnesota and to western resorts Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Manitou and other noted Colorado resorts. For tickets rates and details contact Iowa Central agents A F Banks Tros P B Barry Traffic Mgr Genl Pass Agt.
A testimonial from Wa H Farris of Wilton Monroe County praises Dr Warner's White Wine of Tar for curing his wife’s asthma after two bottles. He states she recovered quickly and remains healthy, claiming the medicine is worth fifty dollars a bottle.
The Iowa Central Railway announces round trip fare to Chicago for the World’s Fair, effective August 1 1893. Tickets good returning within a specified period. For rates and train times, contact A F Banks or B P Traffic Manager.
Advertisement asserts Chamberlain Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures cases of diarrhoea after doctors failed. Claims people were healed and urges purchase from West Arnold.
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