Ames Business Guide Highlights Wide Local inventories
A long advertorial lists merchants and stock in Ames Story county. It notes Westerman Arnold hardware, Read's meat market on East Main, Loughran Co coal and machinery, Baker watches and repairs, Caner Bros footwear, Lockwood ro and chop, Queal & Co lumber, Maxwell & Son candies cigars, Geo W O'Brien farm machinery, Geo D Loud furniture, Bosworth wallpapers, J P Watson dry goods and foods, McClain stoves, Sisson millinery, J Grove teas coffees spices, Hoot photograph rooms organ dealer, Tilden dry goods groceries boots and more, with emphasis on quality stock and long local presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ze G. Tilden
Story County
Tilden
Hull Named Successor to Conger for Iowa Delegation
St J A T Hull Esq would be nominated as the successor of E H Conger and elected. He would be an active, wide awake, intelligent and practical congressman with few in Iowa’s delegation likely to excel him in ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. T. Hull Esq
E. H. Conger
Iowa
Republicans Outpace Democrats in Iowa General Assembly
Des Moines Daily Capital notes that Republicans have out-generated Democrats throughout the current Iowa General Assembly. It recalls the Democrats at session open acted as if they held the earth, and now face a similar stance with no earth beneath them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa General Assembly
Des Moines
McCarthy Seen As Possible State Auditor Candidate
The text notes C. G. McCarthy as a Republican candidate for State Auditor and expresses expectation he will decide clearly and announce his decision in due course. It asserts McCarthy would make a good auditor and frames candidacy as a matter of policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeson
Marshalltown
C. G. McCarthy
Mac
Pray seeks renomination for Iowa Supreme Court clerk
Our genial friend G. B. Pray is asking renomination from the Republicans for clerk of the Supreme Court of Iowa. He is popular, efficient, and intelligent, with a strong record as an officer and citizen. He has many friends statewide and should be hard to beat at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Pray
Supreme Court of
Iowa
Judge Stevens declines Congress, seeks District Judge seat
The local page notes Judge Stevens will not run for representative from our district but will pursue the District Judge position. The editorial celebrates his decision as a greater honor and predicts advancement in his profession and public trust. It argues that a lawyer should avoid seeking congressional honors at his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Stevens
Congress
College Notes From The West And A Campus Concert
D M Carter remains in college while Dave spends the year in the wild west. Faculty and students visited Des Moines last week. College colors presentation to the Battalion postponed due to missing uniforms and rescheduled for next week. G E Govier of 87 visited. now in Dallas with G E King Bridge Co. George, a leading engineer, stores stumps at about $2000 yearly. Athletic association rebuilt the track with 25 workers and ordered gym apparatus. First regular meet set for Saturday April 19 at 9 AM. Many students attended Harry Gossard's father funeral. the concert Saturday drew crowds. Hans Albert injured a finger but performed bravely. Herr Gahm's piano was flawless. Miss Marsland recitals praised by many students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Carter
Dave
Wild West
Des Moines
G.E. Govier
Dallas
Texas
G. E. King, Bridge Co
George
Athlete Association
Harry Gossard
Harry
Hans Albert
Scott
Hans
Herr Gahm
Marsland
Ring Exchange Dilemma Over Wedding Gift
A distressed man seeks to return an engagement ring bought recently. The jeweller asks if it suited the buyer, and the doctor explains the ring should be exchanged for a wedding present because another suitor had already given a similar ring to the lady.
The Best Salve for Cuts and Skin Ailments
An old advertisement promises a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. It claims to treat piles and related conditions and is offered by all druggists at 25 cents per box.
Patent notices for Iowa inventors in past week
Reported for this paper by C. A. Snow & Co patent lawyers. Draft equalizer by A Hunt Atlantic. Car coupling by C G Ruby Beacon. Running-gerr by J B Stanley Des Moines. Drawings and specs available for government price 25 cents. Include paper date and address J A Snow & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
C. A. Snow & Co
A. S. Patent Office
Washington
D. C
A. Hunt
Atlantic
W. G. Riley
Corydon
C. G. Ruby
Beacon
Stanley
Des Moines
J. A. Snow & Co
Free Dr Ming Trial Bottles Drive Drugstore Trade
Claims a large revival in drug stores from free trial bottles of Dr Ming New Discovery for Consumption. Promises cures for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases with a free trial bottle and a large size for sale. Endorsed by John B Bell Sr of Abilene Texas who praises Ayer's Pills for liver and stomach relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ming
Ayer
John John B. Bell
Abilene, Texas
Salesman and customer clash over shoe size and stock
A terse exchange shows a salesman failing to locate a No 2 shoe while a wheezy customer insists that is his size. The clerk apologizes and offers no 2, then presents a different grade shoe labeled amplified No 5 as an alternative.
Electric Bitters Praised By Doctors In Indiana Testimonies
W D Sult a druggist of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters is the best remedy and relieves rheumatism in his years of casework. Abraham Hare a Bellville druggist confirms it as the best selling medicine in two decades of practice. Dozens of others back the claim that Electric Bitters cure liver and blood diseases at fifty cents a bottle sold in drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Family finances force pastor salary cut in newspaper sting
Mr. Billus notes expenses surpassed income by 50 dollars. He discovers the culprit is a 50 dollar subscription for the pastor's salary. Maria protests several losses and dues but admits no fault. The couple contemplates retrenchment to cover the shortfall.
Iowa Central Route Advertises Northwest Travel Deals
Travelers planning trips to Minnesota Montana Manitoba the Dakotas Washington Oregon Puget Sound or Sioux Reservation are advised to consult Iowa Central Route agents. Tickets offered at low rates baggage checked through to destination and through daylight trains with new coaches and palace cars. Timecards rates and information available from A F Banks Marshalltown Iowa or Tos Barry A G P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Montana
Manitoba
Dakotas
Washington
Oregon
Puget Sound
Iowa Central
St. Paul
Northwest
A. F. Banks
Seaboard
Buffalo
Ara Falls
New York
Albany
Troy
Boston
New England
Chicago City
Clark St
Grand Pacific Hotel
Palmer House
Dearborn
G. M. Beach
F.C. Donald
Chicago
L P Thompson and Mark F Stallions Advertised at Ames in 1890
Parley Sheldon of Ames advertises L P Thompson as a sire with racing records and foal prices for 1890. Also touts Mark F a golden chestnut by L P Thompson with stud terms and mare insurance. The notice lists pedigrees, race records for two and three year olds, and warns stock at owner risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Thompson
Sterling
J.B. Thomas
Kitty Cook
Abraham
Frank
Peter Pinkham
Paul Pinkham
Peter
Paul
Iowa
Ames
Mattie C
Eric Abdallah
Rienzi
Parley Sheldon
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the Intelligencer
Meee Aeememitaanrr
Towa
Bingham & Ee Hardware
Ee Hee
Westerman & Arnold
Read’s
East Main Street
Loughran Machine Co
Main Street
Geo. E. Baker
Caner Bros & Herman
Oxford
B. A. Lockwood
John H. Queal & Co
Maxwell & Son
Geo. W. O’brien
Geo. D
L. M. Bosworth
J. P. Watson
J. Watson
J. F. McClain
R. T. Sisson
J. J. Grove
H. 8. Hoot
Hoot
Bigelow & Smith
Adidic
Ars
Robertson
Him
W. McGuire
Brad Paxton
Sweeney
A. J. Paterson
Mennghant Tailor
H. E. Briley
Son
A. M. Perkins
Perkins
Aly
IKI Bank & Co
College Notes
Shiloh
Mrs. Wiggers
William
Mr. Wiggers
Bucklen
Bosworth’s Drug Store
Detroit Free Press
Portundo
Figaro
Social Puff
Little Kanen
Pappoose
L.M. Bosworth, Pruggist
Ames, Iowa
The
Great Northwest
Tos. P. Barry
Tux Cartava Company
Fulton Street, N. Y
Cg. W. O’brien
Deering & Empire
Tiger
Ot, & Hamilton
Ketchum & O’brien
George D. Lod
North Side Main Street
Mr. Blaine
Bar Harbor
Uncle Sam
Tamagno
Walt Whitman
Philadelphia
Hall
Kate Dallas
Woolford
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Barbara
Papa
Urse
McMullen
France
Rounder
Jaques
Soctly
J. F. Masters
Emmitt & Co
Waverly
Ohio
Chamberlain
Ayres & Sons
Great Sioux Indian Reservation
Pierre
South Dakota
Government Land Office
Chicago & North-Western Railway Company
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Henry M. Stanley
Stanley Books
Africa
Chas. Scribner’s Sons
W. D. Condit & Co
St. Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Mason City
Peoria
Raaty Lot
Gu Seegeuraseep
Ibam Peoria
St. Paul & Minneapoli
Albia
Mason
Paul An Apolis
M. St. P. Ry
Id Minne
Cc. A. Acker
BANKS
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Man rroBay Ry
Great Northern RY. Line
Milk River Valley
Great Northern Ry
Great Falls
Helena
Butte
Spokane Falls
Fargo
Crookston
Grand Forks
Winnipeg
North Dakota
Idaho
California
Great Northern Railway
C. B. Clark
Tewksbury
Massachusetts
W. R. Woodson
Fort Worth
J. Mueller
Felicia
New York City
Jules Hauel
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Parma
J. M. aarLae
FUK Sale GT
Watson
Postoffice
Nichols & Shepard
Vibrator
Westerman & Co
John McWilliams
Nebraska
C. H. Phinery
Georgia Railroad Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Atlas Engine Works
Indianapolis, Ind
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illinois Central Railroad
Cairo
Duncumb
Timot
Wisconsin
M “Minneac
North and
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Ver
Pullman & Wagner
San Francisco
Portland
Pomment
Svea
San Free Eouate
Denver
Chi- North-Western Railway
W. £. Lewn
J. M Whitman
E. P. Wilson
L Mang
R. G. Pas
Randolph St
Movernart
C.a.snow &Co
Patent Office
Wasningron
Bb. C
Suis Seater
Collie
Eadac
da. Seins
Mphreys
Humphreys Medicine Co- 09
Patton St. N
Wumparens
Goa
Bent Wepre Co
109 Ton St. N
L. M. Bosworth, Ames
Lowa
ET. Warren, Pa
ST. Louis, K
Ansas City
Lyln
Wgpkit Lake
Dakota
Owa
Colora An
Rizone
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Indian Territory
St. Lewis
Kansasks
C. H. Ackert
Gent
Fowa
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