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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1899

Page

5

Wedge of Copperheadism Threatens Democratic Cohesion

Washington Press argues the Democratic Party faces a split over its stance on the Tagal insurrection. It cites historical splits in 1860 and 1864 and forecasts a disastrous effect if Democrats in Ohio and Iowa back a treacherous policy. It praises Republican gains as Democrats misplay war support.

Washington Press Lincoln New Jersey Delaware Morgan Lindsay Stewart Palmer Col Trimble Iowa Bragg Joe Wheeler Fitz Lee

Iowa Populists Convene in Des Moines and Platform Debate

The Iowa Populists met in Des Moines to nominate a state ticket and adopt a platform. Readings from Leader Week highlight converging doctrines with Democrats, framed as two evils choice. Professor Herron of Iowa College appeared cautious while weighing populist ties. A Marshalltown Times-Republican note comments on reform ambitions and ironic alignment with populism. Batavia salad dressing offered by C F Lerrs.

Iowa Des Moines Herron Iowa College Marshalltown Republican

The Theatre and Its People Series Starts in Ladies' Home Journal

New York Sun drama editor Franklin Fyles announces a seven part Ladies' Home Journal series titled The Theatre and Its People. It promises insider detail on theatre attendance, earnings, training, pay, playwriting, rehearsals, makeup, and behind the scenes during performances.

America Franklin Fyles The New York Sun Ladies’ Home Journal

Dr King's New Life Pills Ad at Local Drug Store

The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a drastic but safe remedy for headache and constipation. It promises easy, perfect relief for 25 cents at Tilden and Loughran’s Drug Store.

Dr. King Tilden & Loughran’s

Woman's Bravery Noted in Three Year Battle with Malignant Trouble

Mrs. John Dowling of Butler Pennsylvania endured three years of malignant stomach trouble with distressing nausea and indigestion until Elec tric Bitters cured her. She reports being wholly cured gaining weight and strength. 50 cents guaranteed at Tilden and Loughran's Drug Store. Also notices a New Day Train to St Paul and Minneapolis with through vestibuled coaches and return schedule via the Northwestern Line. Excursion tickets to the Greater American Exposition in Omaha offered at reduced rates until October 31 1890 via North Western.

John Dowling Butler Tilden & Loughran Northwestern Des Moines Ames St. Paul Elmore Minneapolis

Gilbert Station area notes lively local happenings

Oscar Johnson nears completion on a new house in Gilbert Station. Mabel Sawyer and brother Howard shopped in Gilbert Monday. Neva MacFarlan made a hasty Ames trip Monday evening. Starrs from Perry visited Ed Spencer. Dr. Oliver ends vacation Saturday to resume medical studies in Chicago. Gilbert enjoys cool weather amid summer heat. Mourning over deaths of Mrs. Jake Jacobson Mrs. Ole Olesoun and Mr. Gross. A young lady received candy from Boone last Saturday. Eva Gilbert hosted friends for her fifth birthday. Horace Robinson injured by wagon wheel Monday morning but not seriously. Local merchants report good summer business and hope for strong fall and winter trade. Mabel Stewart hosted Ena Burnham for a well attended social. Lon Kibbee and son Clifford operate in Nebraska amid rattlesnake rattlers prairie dog tails and owl claws. Missionary melons sold for five dollars. Ena Burnham of Applington returned home after visiting Mabel Stewart. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Painting season improves town’s appearance. Barker of Ames finished painting the St Paul and Kansas City elevator. A two month stay in the south ended. missionary melon cutting and bicycle riding shared by Times readers. Father T. S. Warren of Batavia now 81, visits Gilbert daughters before Nebraska trip. Miss Conrad, Gilbert milliner, has a fall and winter hat line. Lizzie Smith occupies same store for mantua making. The Gilbert firm is praised as progressive. call to convince.

Meat sickness rumors spark college dispute in Des Moines

Residents dispute a Des Moines News report accusing a college meal of causing ptomaine poisoning. The article notes meat from Armour, stored cold and not canned, with no embalmed meat. It recalls a similar Ames chicken pie incident and warns readers about unverified sensationalism.

Advertised For Week Ending September 9 1899

Advertised names include Atwood Collins Nellie Dunlap Bob Gordon Will Hughes W D Henderson May Hagin T H Smeard Dr Wendall Mrs Hattie Walker RC Letter List Bowie Darrah Dunghmors Tihppa Decker A W Hanson Geo Hall H Hansen Paul Johnson Lena Sneath Dolly Wareham Ada Long Hardin P M.

Se Atwood M W Collins Nellie Dunlap Bob Gordon Will Hughes W D Henderson May Hagin T H Smeard Dr. Wendall Hattie Walker Bowie Darrah Dunghmors Tihppa Decker A W Hanson Geo Hall H Hnsen Paul Johnson Lena Sneath Dolly Wareham Ada Lon G. Hardin P. M

Homeseekers Excursions By Chicago Great Western Rail

Homeseekers tickets go on sale June 20 July 4 18 August 1 15 and September 5 19 for trips to the south west and northwest at one fare plus 2.00 round trip. Tickets valid 21 days from sale date. For details contact Mayle Leaf Route agents or F H Lord general passenger and ticket agent 113 Adams St Chicago.

Chicago Great Western B.y Homeseekers Mayle Leaf F. H. Lord Adams St Chicago

Land offers and value views from J C Myers

Liscomb Indiana land buyer J C Myers notes he bought in Wells County North Dakota two years ago for five dollars an acre and now has a ten dollar offer plus improvements. He declines, believing value will rise. He says better land further from the railroad can be had for under five dollars and invites buyers to view it via A Ricumono.

J.C. Myers Liscomb, In Wells County North Dakota

For Sale and Exposition Tickets Corner Ames Iowa

Por Sale. All kinds of small for price list. If fruit for sale. Send EUGENE SMITH, Ames, Iowa. Excursion Tickets to the Great American Exposition in Omaha, Nebraska, until October 31, 1899, at reduced rates from certain stations on specified dates. Rates and limits by agents Chicago and North Western Railway. Miller and Kooser offer fine chocolate candies. Olansville vegetables fresh each morning at Adams Bros.

Omaha Neb Chicago & North-Western Railway North-Western Line

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Aguinaldo Ohio North Demos Batavia C. F. Lerrs the Theatre Prom Anna Cupps Biggelow & Smith’s Store Ames Grocery Gilbert Station Oscar Johnson Mabel Sawyer Howard Gilbert Neva MacFarlan Jake Jacobson Ole Olesoun Mr. Gross Boone Eva Gilbert Horace Robinson Mabel Stewart Ena Burnham Lon Kibbee Clifford Nebraska Applington Barker Kansas City South the Times T. S. Warren Henry Guild Jno. Mather Conrad Lizzie Smith Miss Conrad Mantau Des Moines News Steward’s Department Armour Fairchild Shiloh Jj. EB. Daves Smith & Son Nevada Chicago Great Western Railway Maple Leaf Peru Afton Junction St. Joseph Leavenworth Sun Waterloo Cedar Falls Sun Bse Paul Dubuque A. Ricumono Por Eugene Smith Omaha, Neb Miller & Kooser’s Olsanville Adams Bros C.F. Letts Crrocer Fred C. Tilden T. J. Loughran iDrugs, Medicimnes H. D. Miller Lsgo Felts
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