Childrens ribbed Union Underwear Suit sale
A ad notes ribbed Union Underwear Suits for children in sizes 3 to 6 offered at 25 cents each, a bargain compared with 50 cents. Only 12 dozen available, hurry while they last.
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
2
Night at the Circus opens with M. E. Rice troupe
The original circus style comedy A Night at the Circus plays to long runs in New York and Boston. Electra stars with a twin sister guiding visitors in disguise leading to humorous situations involving two married couples. New scenery and lavish costumes highlight the Boston opening on Monday Sept. 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Globe Theatre
Boston
Electra
Bonanza
Imperial Circus
M. E. Rice
Neighbors share travel news and local happenings
A rural notes column reports visits from Mrs. Robt Hannum of Sac City and Rev M K Hollister, trips by H C Wakefield and others, new barn at O H Plumb, Peter Jensen leasing Gilbert creamery, and Roy Bingman returning to Ohio. Mentions of farm activity, health, and small notable events fill the local sketch.
College Cadets Leave Ames for Des Moines Carnival Parade
A special Ames train carried two hundred college cadets and a thirty member band to Des Moines for a Vicksburg siege reenactment at the carnival. The unit was led by Regimental Adjutant Captain O Davidson with Major C Hartman, Adjutant W S Duncan, and Sergeant Major J P Lund directing four companies and a battery detachment. Also advertised is Miller and Kooser two pound “White House” coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Depot
Ames
Vicksburg
Des Moines
O. Davidson
C. Hartman
W.S. Duncan
J. P. Lund
E. B. Tuttle
L. G. Winne
T. E. Nicols
R. S. Payne
H. W. Skinner
F. J. Rettermaier
H. A. Crawford
A. J. Perrin
D. E
F. H. Lincoln
R. D. Goble
D. C. Linge
W. C. Garberson
H. Gretton
B. Walters
E. C. Bierbaum
C. F. Spring
W. C. Tilden
K. M. Johnson
J. R Allen
J. Wilson
D. Stanton
S. Brewer
White House
Miller & Kooser
Chamberlains Remedies Endorsements and Conference Notice
G D Sharp praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for quick relief. E J Schall reports Chamberlains Pain Balm cures a severely lacerated hand with swift healing and no scar. Exper W F Cronk sells 25 and 50 cent sizes. Ames Iowa United Brethren Church holds extra Quarterly Conference session on Friday Sept 17 1897 with pastor H E Starrery urging attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Schall
Meyer Bros. Drug Co
St. Louis
Chamberlain
Exper W. F. Cronk
United Brethren Church
Ames
I.a
H. E Starrery
Local notes from Ruthven Iowa and area
John Hughes of Ruthven visits for a few days as A B Kibbee stops by Ames Tuesday afternoon. The Minnetonke Indian Medicine Co. show plays Patl McFarlan’s pasture nightly, drawing fair crowds. A store window fill was struck for 18 to 20 dollars by a nonresident. Mrs J Hall loses a purse in town. State fair rush breaks records with 45 tickets sold by Wednesday noon. Luella and Abbie Liddle tour northern Iowa. Sarah Barnes improves at Des Moines Sanitarium. Oliver reports northern Iowa conditions. C D Shepard remains on the sick list. Bonheur Bros. show to perform Friday night in McFarlan pasture east of town.
New footwear arrivals at Caniel Bros. & Herman
Caniel Bros. & Herman advertise new goods in all kinds of footwear with a larger, more complete stock and savings for customers. They pledge no shoddy goods and guarantee every pair as represented as part of a call to visit and buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caniel Bros. & Herman's
Canier Bros. & Herman
Farmers Reject Luck and Favor Careful Work
The editorial argues farmers blame luck for misfortunes like torn fences damaged hay and ruined equipment, noting carelessness is often the real cause. Ex partey Sheldon serves as a state fair race judge.
Merchant Announces Cash-Only Sales Starting October 1897
A local merchant declares that from October 1 1897 all sales will be cash only and no goods will be charged on the books. The notice signals a shift to cash transactions and changes in credit terms for customers.
Cure A Cold In One Day Patent Remedy
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure for colds in one day. Druggists offer a 25 cent refund if it fails. The note is dated September 9 for a six month period.
Hosiery Sale Notice From Soper's Store
Fr captioned note advertises hosiery sale at Soper's with emphasis on cheap prices and limited stock. The readable fragment suggests a storewide bargain event inviting customers to hurry to the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soper’s
Lights Go Out In Town Brightens The Night
Friday evening a valve rod failure halted power for hours leaving streets and stores in total darkness. Repairs finished Saturday night as the plant, in operation two months shy of a year, resumed full service. Engineer Foster was seen walking with a kerosene lantern and a six year old boy quipped the curfew cannot whistle tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Corrected by the Lockwood Elevator Co
Corn price and grain values corrected by the Lockwood Elevator Co. Quotations include corn 20 to 27 cents, oats 16 cents, wheat 70 to 75 cents, rye 35 to 37 cents, flax 87 cents. A car just received at Adams Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Bros
Lord
Kooser
Executors Notice for Morgan Keltner Estate in Story County
On September 6, 1807, Amos Hurst was appointed executor by the Story County District Court. All persons owing the estate must pay, and those with legal claims should present them to the court for allowance. Public notice confirms the executor’s authority and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story County
Iowa
Morgan Keltner
Ted
Amos Hurst
Dissolution Notice of Eighmy and Stull Firm
Notice states the firm Eighmy and Stull of Ontario dissolved by mutual consent. Eighmy now carries on business at Ames and assumes all debts of the firm and is responsible for bills. F W Eighmy directs that payments be made to him and handles all book accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighmy & Stull
Ontario
Mutual Conner
Ames
Grain markets buoyant as wheat and corn hold gains
Wheat rose to near 90 cents a bushel last week after a rapid run to a dollar then a small pullback. Corn remains strong on ample stocks, while Europe’s demand lags. Visible wheat supply sits at 15.766 million bushels, with last week’s increase 949 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
New York
Chicago Board of Trade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Terrer
Bigelow and Smith
Mi Iannis
Fame Table
Chapel Ridge
M. K. Hollister
John S. Hughes
Gilbert Rovers
Chet Spurrier
Orlin Gilbert
H. C. Wakefield
Laura
Emma
Frank Bell
O. H. Plumb
O. H
Bert Bell
Clarence Arrasmith
Lee Grove
Sam Wakefield
Jim Montgomery
Jim
J. B. Grove
Peter Jensen
Gilbert Creamery
Roy Bingman
Ohio
John Rex
Fay Taylor
Sargeant
C. E. Paxton
B. Rogers and
W. L. Jones
Manitoba
Canadian Northwest
Great Fertile Belt
Red River Valley
Saskatchewan Valley
Peace River Valley
Great Fertile Plains
Homeseekers
Red Deer
Alberta
D. Harry Murphy
Hubbard, IA
Morris Bro’s
Sale Stable West Main Street
Owa
Breline
H. Westerman
T. McLain
Westerman & McLain, Real Estate and Loan Office
Westerman & McLain
P. O
Gilbert Station
John Hughes
Ruthven, In
A. B. Kibbee
Minnetonke Indian Medicine Co
Patl McFarlan
F. B. Gilbert
J. Hall
Luella
Abbie Liddle
Sarah Barnes
Des Moines Sanitarium
Oliver
C. D. Shepard
Bonheur Bros
McFarlan
McKinley
Lowa
Glenwood
Missouri
Kansas
Partey Sheldon
State of Iowa
H. M. Holmes
District Court of
Mary M. Holmes
Nevada
Gro. A. Underwood
M. Hemstreet
Ames, Iowa
Market Review
the News Dealer
Gerrard & Armstrong
Madam de Albert
Paris
Koo
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