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Newspaper
Lime Springs Sun
Location
Lime Springs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
1
The notice promotes a subscription offer for ADEBS of the Sun with a rate of four issues for one dollar. It urges readers to set the paper carefully and commend it to friends.
The Peoples Party holds a mass convention at the Court House on Friday June 18 at 3 p m to elect delegates for the Des Moines convention on June 28 1897 and to address other business. A large turnout is expected as bimetallism supporters rally under County Committee Chairman A L Evans. Lime Springs celebration details outlined by Business Men's Association include Rev Murdock McLeod as speaker, music, bands, fire companies, a race track, ball games, football, fireworks, and a grand July 3 event. A local polisher and blacksmith J B Williams advertises shovel polishing, disc sharpening and related services for farmers.
A large furniture maker will supply 100 Antique Oak finish bedroom suites at a low price for a promotional giveaway. Customers trade $30 tickets for a bed or commode, two tickets for a dresser, four for the whole suite, paying with cash or eggs. sugar purchases not included. Cards, limits, and detailed terms apply as the ad touts the deal as the greatest advertising offer.
A retail note touts very cheap men’s suits, claiming even thieves were shamed by the low prices. It promises biblical assurance about seasons and harvest, forecasts warm weather, and urges customers to prepare thin dresses from a fine stock.
A local shop touts its show window featuring the finest embroideries and laces ever displayed in town. The owners claim they bought the stock cheaply and now offer all items at low prices.
Community notes announce Dr. F J Ledbrook selling practice and moving to Lakefield Minn with England study. Dr T S Carpenter from Minneapolis buys Ledbrooks residence and joins as physician, a Northwestern University graduate with prior Aurora Ill practice. Des Moines May 29 1897 reports Supreme Court decisions field day for Iowa colleges Grinnell praised and Des Moines welcomed. Infrastructure work for long distance lines near Des Moines and Iowa City. Prohibition party state convention set for June 29 at Y M C A Building. Sound Money Democrats plan July 7 state ticket. State Fair committee discusses three dollar rate. State Federation of Labor to celebrate Labor Day.
The convention passed a resolution favoring the Temple amendment and another for shorter labor hours. Tama Jim Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture, will test steel for country road construction as the cheapest current option, costing only slightly more than existing roads. Wilson is praised for aiding agricultural districts. Fred Riel stands trial for the murder of Carl Leveke, allegedly sparked by Leveke blaming the German Sayings Bank for a 310,000 loss attributed to Catholics. The piece notes saloon violence and moral caution, then advertises T A Slocum's claimed cure for consumption offering three free bottles to readers who request them by mail.
A Mortlach resident of 67 years stays in place despite offers of a cottage nearby. She recalls bitter winters with rats in the farmhouse and heavy snow, describing the time as terrible. Neighbors and the minister visit, and the manor’s generosity helps, as she fears another harsh winter.
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