Ringgold Record
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
1897

The Commercial house enjoys the distinction of being a new hotel, having been built by J. W. O'NEAL in 1895. It recently passed into the hands of Mrs. E. McCULLOUGH, who has had it newly painted, both inside and out, and newly furnished. Its rooms are truly handsome, and surroundings pleasant. It is the nearest hotel to the depot, being less than a block distant. It is the only hotel in town heated by hot air. This healthful and comfortable method of heating, together with the courteous treatment and excellent table board offered by the proprietress, justify us in predicting for this house a liberal patronage.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2010