Market Report Snapshot From Ames And Chicago Prices
The notices show local business rates at five to ten cents a line under Business Brevities. Market prices in Chicago on Thursday: Cattle five to six dollars, hogs five eighty five to six ninety five, wheat around eighty three, oats twenty seven to twenty eight, corn forty eight to forty nine. In Ames Friday afternoon: cattle four to five dollars, hogs five fifty to five seventy five, wheat seventy to seventy five, oats thirty, corn thirty to thirty five, butter one forty two to one eighty, eggs twelve.
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Chicago
Ames
G A R Post Stage Show Impresses in Opera Hall
The G A R Post presents YAVE BLUE with Hunt Miller and the Misses Melton in leading roles for three consecutive evenings. Praised for rapid rehearsal and strong tableaux the performance drew a hopeful crowd. Also commended is T C McCall Story for legislative work and Board of Trustees bill reforms aiding the state college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yave Blue
Hunt
Sert Miller
Jake Schneider
Miller
Trustees Welcomed Clarkson Mott to New College Board
The new Board of College Trustees gains Hon J S Clarkson editor of the State Register and Mr Mott described as cultured and capable to guide the Agricultural College. The writer also notes E Turner Esq, a pioneer Ames lawyer, plans to resume practice and offer professional services in the Tilden block above B and H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew Board of College
J. S. Clarkson
State Register
Clarkson
Mott
Agricultural College
E. Turner
Ames
Turner
Tilden
Senator Gillette praised for asylum bill and senate leadership
Senator Gillette earned praise for steering the asylum location bill through the Senate while the House rejected it. The proposed facility moved to southwestern Iowa, but Gillette is credited with strong college support and public interest advocacy. He was unanimously elected Speaker pro tem of the Senate.
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Gillette
Senate
Boone
Iowa
Senator Sutton Honored For College Support Speech
Ovar College thanks Hon. P. M. Sutton of Marshall County for service in the legislature. Sutton's bill defining the congressional law clarified the college curriculum. His masterly speech elevated him among the state's leading thinkers and orators and aided substantial college work during the past winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovar College
P. M. Sutton
Marshall County
Commonwealth
Ames Druggists Secure Dr King New Discovery Agency
Ames druggists secure the agency for Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments. The product claims a certain cure with a free trial bottle offered and regular price listed.
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Ames
Dr. King
Rockford Planter and Driller Attract Attention
Local agricultural feature touts the Rockford planter and Driller as trusted tools for corn. Mentions Wheat and IVEs in market context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Wheat & Ives
Reverend Minxs Located at Nordhoff California
Rev E R Minxs formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Nevada is now at Nordhoff in the Ojai Valley California Gai We are headquarters for Clothing prices way down Wright Ives are agents for the Casady Sulky Plow for light draft B and H notice current rates and bargains at the Nordhoff address.
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Wright & Ives
Marshalltown
E. R. Minxs
The
Presbyterian Church In
Nevada
Nordhoff
Ojai Valley
California
Gai
Missionary Mrs Johnson to Lecture on India Work
Mrs Johnson a 20 year missionary in India under the M E Church Missionary Society will lecture on Mission Work in India at the Baptist Church on Tuesday evening April 8. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
India
Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
The
Baptist Church
M. E
D. Thomison
County Supervisors Meet Notice for April Session
Notice that the Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on April 7 with all claims to be filed in the Auditor's office by April 8, 1884 to receive action. Signed Saul. C. G. McCarthy, County Auditor.
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Board of Supervisors
Saul. C. G. McCarthy
Perons
Irosworth & Co
Story County
Iowa
Joan L. Stevens
Ames
Lowa
Philadelphia Man Abandons Gas for Lamps Causes House Fire
A Philadelphia resident switched from gas to lamps after warning against cats. On the first night a lamp was toppled by a cat and the home caught fire, causing extensive damage. The incident highlights dangers of open flame lighting in households with pets.
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Philadelphia
Electric Bitters Promised Cure All Debilitation
A patent medicine advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a universal cure for biliousness blood issues liver inactivity and general debility. Priced at fifty cents a bottle and sold by Bosworth.
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Bosworth
Attractive youth promised by Parker's Hair Balsam for gray
An advertorial claim promotes Parker's Hair Balsam as the solution for those seeking a more youthful look by masking gray hair. The copy markets the product to readers desiring an attractive appearance and suggests immediate results.
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Parker
Teve Bive Tonight and Local Society Notes
Teve Bive is featured tonight. Mrs Enoch TurreMan of Ontario is in poor health. Mrs Duncan visits Clinton and Chicago. Mrs Roosexr Buell visits Ames and returns to Lyons. Mr Richard Jones recovering from injuries. M E Sewing Society meets Thursday with Mrs Bennehoff. Religious services at M E Church Sunday. The True Blue tableaux praised as finest yet. tonight is last showing. Mrs Usher returns home homesick. Chicago & Northwestern Railway offers free corn transport for seeding until June 1. Married at Congregational parsonage April 2 James E Mangus and Rachel A Munden of Ames.
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The
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
This City
W. P. Bennett
James E. Mangus
Gilbert Station
Rachel A. Munden
Ames
True Blue and Local Happenings in Ames
True Blue has Charl ey Keeie back in town while Twe County Fathers meet in Nevada on Monday. Notices thank Hon A J Hotnes for Pub Docs. Mrs Durr of Knoxville visits Mrs G Hi Maxwell. Miss Etta Hoeeart leaves for Rehight Dakota. Henry Hopeson goes to Eagle Grove. G A R ovation urged. SteveRrat families move toward Dakota. Wedding cards issued for Sumner Holcomb and Barrell. Local business notes include Pierce's College ads and real estate transfers. Several local figures change posts and plans, while new laws and riots are noted with impact on Ames and beyond.
Ames Delegation and Local Notes from Des Moines Visit
Ames residents report a Monday gathering with Squire Dan McCarthy and District Attorney Stevens and professors Stanton and Stalker from the College. Miss Allie Wilkinson departs for Marengo for a visit, returns next week, and will greet friends at K I s. Gardens near the south pole area of Ames begin, Elmer Winter improves his layoff by sowing radishes and lettuce, and a correspondent notes a drunken assault prompting calls for a temperance committee to enforce laws for public safety. News of Hacker's sudden death, funeral by Rev. Thompson, and Mrs Hacket’s near morning demise reminder of death follow. A fundraiser at Mr Ferguson's for Rev Neible's family succeeds. gifts include cash and a cocoanut cake from Mrs N Howland and others.
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Ames
Des Moines
Squire Dan
McCarthy
Stevens
Stanton
Stalker
College
Hacker
Mr. Thompson
Hacket
Rout or Honor of district seven Washington Township
District seven Washington Township lists baton of names including Hattie Lyman Anna McFarlane Maggie Watt Annabel Finch Olive Smith Leila Finch Annie Johnson Annie Nelson Mary Nelson Alex McFarlane Marion McCrary Fred Johnson Eddie Johnson Bertie Giddings Wm Smith Hardin Smith George Nelson Frank Lyman Willie Peterson Vadis Peterson Willie J Wiltse Dee Finch and teacher Mrs J J Wiurse. The long roster reflects a school roll call or district honor.
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Washington Township
Hattie Lyman
Anna McFarlane
Maggie Watt
Annabel Finch
Olive Smith
Leila Finch
Annie Johnson
Annie Nelson
Mary Nelson
Alex McFarlane
Marion McCrary
Fred Johnson
Eddie Johnson
Bertie Giddings
Wm. Smith
Hardin Smith
George Nelson
Frank Lyman
Willie Peterson
Vadis Peterson
Willie J. Wiltse
Dee Finch
J. J. Wiurse
Iowa Agricultural College Hosts Lecture by Eugene J Hall
The Iowa Agricultural College entertainment course opens this Saturday evening April 5 with Eugene J Hall a noted humorous poet and lecturer He will present Away Down East and recite Kate Shelley to Ames residents invited to attend.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Eugene J. Hall
Leecturer
Hall
Kate Shelley
Ames
Timetable details for C N W trains
New time table appears in another column. Ames departures list eastbound passenger trains at 4 55 am 1 10 am and 5 05 pm freight at 9 35 9 40 and 8 05 am. Westbound passenger 1 52 11 30 am freight 6 58 pm 8 20 am and 4 25 pm. Southbound passenger 5 00 11 40 am 5 05 and 7 30 pm freight 6 45 am. Northbound passenger 8 30 11 30 am 4 55 and 10 30 pm freight 6 00 and 10 50 pm.
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Ames
Atlantic Express
Meek Iwaases Eter Ee
Pacific Expreas
St. Paul
Corvusxace
Des Moines
Hawarden
M. C. Jones
Boy Captains Daughter Burned In Bonfire Accident
A serious incident at the College injured Capt. Lincoln's young daughter about ten or twelve years old when her clothing caught fire near a bonfire. She ran to the College building for aid. doctors report extensive burns on the back chest and arms but not life threatening. She is reasonably comfortable and expected to recover with support from family and community.
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Capt. Lincoln
Lincoln
Barnes & Miller Advertise Expanded Services in Ames Iowa
Old patrons and new seek Barns and Miller now at the same stand offering shoeing machine work wagon and plow services. Waggons made to order with warranty and cultivator shovels and mowing machines in prime condition. Also rental of Lambertson house after April 1st and sale of half wood butter milk road-horse for sale with viewing near George Armstrongs.
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Barnes & Miller
Ames
Iowa
Lively Des Moines Conductor Meeting Graces Ames Depot
Last Sunday night Conductor Ward brought twelve to fifteen railroad conductors from Marshalltown to Ames for a convention celebrating with three hours of music at the depot. The group behaved perfectly polite with no drinking or foul language, and one member nicknamed Jumbo sang several pieces including a church number and the Sword of Bunker Hill. May the memory endure.
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Ward
Des Moines
Rail Road
Marshalltown
Farm and commodity postings at Shelley implement house
We offer a farm for rent and several houses for rent. Coal is sold at 3.50 per ton. Timothy and clover seed are available. Seeking 100 head of cattle for pasture. We pay the highest market price for grain. Implements and wire sold very cheap. Visit the old Shelley implement house. Come and see us. S HrELDs & CooK.
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Timothy
Clover Seed
Shelley
Hrelds & Cook
Marsh's Golden Blood and Liver Tonic In Public Praise
Advert reads testimonials praising Marsh's Golden Blood and Liver Tonic as a safe potent remedy for liver complaints and impure blood. It claims the tonic purifies blood and invigorates the liver, with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Bradley & Templeton, Ames, sell the products and note widespread free samples.
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Marsh
Wm. Barnes
Kansas City
IL. L
Shiloh
Bradley & Templeton
Athlophoros Claims Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
Reverend A S Cooper of Williston Vermont testifies that twelve hours of Athlophoros usage removed pain and made his muscles supple enabling him to rise and move with ease. The ad asserts the remedy expels poisonous acids and boosts muscle action and joint flexibility.
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A. S. Cooper
Williston
Judge Miracle Wins First Term Closes Then Starts Second
Boone urged to clean up Amen and protect the vulnerable. Story City prints a new paper on the 15th. Iowa Scions adjourned at noon Wednesday. Heavy rain Tuesday and a northerner Wednesday. True Blue tonight invites viewers to the tableaux. Circuit Court sits this month. Wheat planting season begins. Chicago papers at 5 30. Caution about baking powder ads notes DeLand's Chemical Baking Powder uses Pure Grape Cream Tartar and Bi Carb Soda only.
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Miracle
Boone
Story City
Iowa
Circuit Court
Chicago Papers
DeLand’s
de- Land’s Chemical
Public Nuisance Noted in Ames Suburbs
Authorities in Ames warn of a public nuisance in the southeast suburb that disturbs a widow caring for her aged mother the centenarian Amos. Rewards are promised to helpers who aid the widow and fatherless.
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Ames
S. E
Amos
Pond's Extract Promoted Against Rheumatism
A dialogue in a newspaper column touts Pond's Extract as a quick cure for rheumatism neuralgia toothache and earache. The ad warns buyers to insist on the genuine product and avoid imitators sold in bulk or by measure.
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Pond
Ginger Tonic Promoted For Clear Skin Beauty
An advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as popular with women for banishing impurities from blood and skin and giving the face a healthy glow. M. Hessmeer offers first class farm and city property for sale at a bargain.
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M. Hessmeer
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted to Farmers
A promotional plea urges exhausted farmers and families to visit druggists for five dollars buys six bottles of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The ad claims the tonic will refresh and repay the investment with benefits during spring and summer work.
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Ayer
District Attorney Stevens Spotted With Tanglefoot Samples
A report claims District Attorney Stevens is traveling with a satchel of tanglefoot samples. It asserts he recently visited northwestern district saloons and that many drinkers, previously unable to distinguish red from wine, are fewer in number now.
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Stevens
Towa
Marshall
The Greatest Medical Wonder of the World
Warranted to speedily cure Burns Bruises Cuts Ubers Salt Rheum Fever Sores Cancers Piles Chilblains Corns Tetter Chapped Hands and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to cure in every instance or money refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale by all druggists. For sale by Bosworth.
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Bosworth
Law on Newspaper Subscriptions and Responsibility Rules
The text outlines subscriber obligations and publisher rights for periodicals. It states that continued delivery exists if no express notice is given, arrears keep sending, neglect to take from the office makes them responsible, moving without informing leads to responsibility, and falsely withholding issues is prima facie evidence of fraud. It also says anyone who uses a newspaper is a subscriber, and advance pay binds notice to discontinue only after settling arrears.
Poultry Lists and Prices From Iowa Mills
A classified poultry listing shows Snow White Guineas at 1 dollar per 15, Brown Leghorns at 1.50 per 13, with agents for Poultry Journals. Also noted are Frank Wilson's Bone Mills and Co. W. Quarra in Amgus Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson’s Bone Mills
Co. W. Cuarra
Amgus
Iowa
Miller seeks pasture and plow land near Gilbert Station
W E Miller offers pasture for eighty or a hundred head of young cattle and plow land for crops. He invites applications at his property two and a half miles south of Gilbert Station, dated March 7, 1884.
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Gilbert Station
W. E. Miluler
Abstract Books and Loan Services Offered in County
An ad claims the writer holds the county's only complete abstract books and offers low rate abstracts. It advertises money loaned on real estate and promotes Shiloh's remedies for back pain cough and chest ailments. Bradley and Templeton sell Shiloh's products with a guarantee.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Recommended for Cold Relief
A short notice urges readers to take Ayer's Cherry Pectoral to avert serious illness from a cold. It claims the remedy treats colds coughs catarrhs bronchitis incipient consumption and related throat and lung diseases.
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Ayer
Shiloh's Cure Promises Quick Relief for Cough
A Sutton family remedy claims Shiloh's Cure quickly eases a nagging cough and sleepless nights. The ad asserts relief from the terrible cough and guarantees satisfaction for users seeking comfort.
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Shiloh
Cure for Scrofula and Skin Diseases Offered
Scrofula Seald-head Tetter Rose rash and other scrofulous conditions are claimed cured by Papillon Skin Cure. Available for sale from Bosworth & Co. and Ed Barstow.
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Bosworth & Co. and
Ep. Barstow
Bosworth & Co
Ed. Barstow
Free sample bottles spark rush at Bosworth Co Drug Store
Shoppers crowd Bosworth Co Drug Store as sample bottles of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup are distributed free. The popular remedy for coughs consumption and bronchitis is showcased alongside regular sizes priced at fifty cents and one dollar.
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Bosworth & Co Drug Store
Dr. Bosanko
Local Firms Advertise Variety of Goods and Services
An array of businesses including Mem and Co Quick Drugs Stalline Bradley Templeton Sere Co Clothing and Furnishing Goods and K W Brown Tailoring advertise products and services. The snippet lists multiple shops likely in a downtown storefront advertising general merchandise and tailoring.
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Mem & Co
Quick Drugs
Stalline Bradley & Templeton, Sere & Co
K. W. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. C. McCall
Story
McCall
House
Board of Trustees
BrerLow & Huntington
P. O. Jewelry Store
Whent & IvEs
W. B. Paxton
Times
Bierton & Huntington
Maxwell & Son
P.O. Jewelry Store
Cincinnati
Biae Low & Huntington
Voss
Brad. Paxton’s
Bree Low
Huntington
Wright and Ives
John Deere
Garden City
Gorham
B. Welch
BiacLton & Huntington
U. S
Canadas
N. G. Coox
Ge Wright & Ives
Evans & Foot
Moline
Mus
E. A. Thompson
Prest. W. F. M. S
Ames, Iowa
Teve
Enoch TurreMan
Ontario
Mrs. Duncan
Clinton
Rosexr Buell
Mrs. Buell
Gaston
Lyons
Mrs. J. Beyer
Capt. Brown
Hiram Truesdale
Mattie Winter
Richard Jones
M. E. Sewing Society
Usher
Cnarley Keeie
Twe County
A. J. Hotnes
Mrs. Durr
Knoxville
Mrs. G. Hi. Maxwell
Etta Hoeeart
Rehight, Dakota
Henry Hopeson
Eagle Grove
True Blue
Sheldahl
Dakota
Caards
Mr. Sumner Holcomb
Miss Barrell
Pierce
Business College
Keokuk
Emmet Dacy
Rochelle
Inl
Carr
C. B. Russ
John Kinsley
Mr. Wo. Clark
Minneapolis
Joan Kinsey
Everett, Raff & Kinsley
Albert Grove
Joseph O. Wilkinson
Mr. G
Wm. Munden
Cou. Fenn
Minnie McCall
Ilion
T. S. McCall
G. H. Maxwell
New York City
Wisconsin
Ives
Kensington
J. L. Stevens
Justice Court
Allie Wilkinson
Marengo
Miss Wilkinson
South Pole
Elmer
Satan
Lambertson
H. B. Hawley
George Armstrong’s
H. B. Hawrey & Co
Oscar Listchard
Bucklen
Arnica Save
Cmd
J. A. Fitchpatrick
James Ross
Sylvester Engle
Castoria
H. A. Ancuza
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
United States
Canada
Renner Manufacturing Co
Smithfield St
Pittsburg
A. E. Lucas
Sutton
J. A. Firchpatrick
L. P. Gamble & Co
L. P. Gamble
C. E. Taylor
Monarch Billiard Parlor
L. P. Gamble. Co. E. Tarvior
Ames Business Directory
Fane
G. A. Meredith
D. McCarthy
Stevens & Hays
Geo
A. Underwood Moses Rees
C. A. Beverly
Chas. Hunt
Coembrit
Ine
F. Simmons
G. Cook
General Merchandise
Bigelow & Huntingtong , Bradley & Paxton, Thomas Bros. & Soper
Bank of Tease and Deposit
Union National Bank of
T. K. Soper
Nettie Barndollar
W. Bennett
Jennie Lockwood
Hawley & Co
A. H. Thayer
J. le Bartlett
W. AH. Clark
Ames Flouring Mills
Henry McCarthy
G.H. Runyon
H. Lightner
M. FE. Wilcox
Furnitere
Thomas & Loud
Benj. Read
Laumber
J. H. Queal & Co
D. Norman
Henry Wilson, Jr. & Co
Grainana Real Estate
Cook & Shields
France
Glidden & ~ — & Ballatone
K Mas and Plasterer
George F. Simmons
Paul Mahnke
Stuckslager & Carpenters Son
L. Nellis
Shoemaker
T. C. Hollander Paper Hanging and Kalsemining
Charlies Kilmer
Paxton
Gahan
W. Staves
Justin D. Fulton
D. D
Yun “ Ag
P. A. Tervest
Nashville
Tenn
B. McCord
Ree
14Th St
New York
Elden Publishing Co
Webah Ave
Waukegan
M. E. Wilcox
Chicago & Northwester
Geo. G. Tilden
George G. Tilden
Ames, Ia
Plymouth Rocks
Cocckrel Sam
Thei
Rs Ofi
G. D. Loud
Ames, Svo
Trum & Co
Augusta
Maine
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