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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1883
Page
4
Local items report on auctions and mortgages, store openings, and upcoming events. Names include Shields & Cook, Nourse Bros, Hank McCarthy, J T & B Co, George A Doolittle, L B Eft er, M. & A. J. Sweeney, Miss Anna Sweeney, Rev Lisle, Dr A Ricuwono, Col Hosgar, and many Ames area firms. Also notes on telephones, race track plans, cemetery elections, and weather damage.
Public auction set for April 28 1883 at one o clock to sell uncollected notes and accounts assigned to J Hemstreet now in the assignee W M Greele s hands. Also sale offers include a corner lot with house barn well in central Ames near churches schools two miles from State Agricultural College and a house with Black s addition fruit trees maple evergreens shrubs inquire at Ames with several names and locations listed.
Arcadia Lodge No 249 A F and A M elected W M A H Duckworth S W G A Underwood J W 8 McFarland Treas A J Graves See y C E Taylor at the last regular meeting The Nevada Cornet Band from a sister town visited Thursday evening and provided several hours of eloquent music The Tux Ixtet LIGENCER family acknowledge a pleasant serenade.
A cyclone hit western Iowa near Dunlap injuring and destroying property but no deaths. Another cyclone in Mississippi on Sunday devastated two towns, causing many deaths and hundreds wounded across the state.
The article attacks a Supreme Court decision on the Prohibition Amendment, urging appeals to higher courts and calls for a temperance legislature. It discusses Iowa Senate nominations between Boone and Story counties, hints at internal party tensions, and features an ironic confession about past wrongdoing. It closes with a Teas and groceries note from Ames.
The Hernandez Dramatic Company to perform Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in Ames. Brookfield Gazette notes recent Strawbridge Hall runs with solid audiences and strong acting by Miss Rose Goodall and Mr Hernandez. George Harris, Charles Bailey, Ben Dillon and Mr Hernandez praised as versatile, with upcoming cast changes expected to boost touring company's success.
The Intelligence celebrates its fourteenth anniversary remarking that this issue begins a new volume and year for the publication.
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters are the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. It promises quick sure relief and a full money back guarantee with every bottle sold for fifty cents by all druggists.
April 21 1883 at RK Sheffield residence Kelley Iowa brain fever claimed Merle son of Prof F B and Ella Gault age 3 years 2 months and 5 days. Burial at Ames Cemetery on April 22 conducted by Rev R W Milner. Flowers and verses reflect sorrow of its loss while family prepares for a western move.
April 26 83 in Shelldahl reports peaceful town days after rain. I C O F Lodge sent a delegation to Des Moines anniversary meeting. Local remarks touch on court decisions and a humorous note about a Supreme Court revelation. Oley Nelson painted store front. Henry Sheldahl adds color. John Will Iowa Center travels to Des Moines. Jas Hunter returns from Dakota with praise.
Dr. Dem ing claims a single application cures the feared disease. A sample box is offered free from Bars tow to prove its healing powers and satisfy skeptics.
Hix Allen offer real estate and other security loans from one to five years with options to buy first class notes. Also note sales of livestock, soaps, seeds, printing office for sale and various remedies offered by local vendors. Includes multiple business notices and medical advertisements with regional names and locations.
A hired girl says metaphorically that Benedict Soaps are best for plain and ornamental use. The remark suggests strong consumer confidence in Benedict branding and product versatility.
An ad proclaims Suckien's Arnica Salve as the greatest medical wonder. It guarantees to cure burns bruises cuts ulcers fever sores chiblains and other eruptions with a refund if not effective, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by all druggists.
The itemized 1883 Ames ad page lists Butter and Eggs pricing, Benedict Soaps campaign line, title abstracts, real estate loans, cattle for pasture, drug store samples, and a Tailor Shop reopening. Various local businesses including J A Frrewparker Nevada Iowa and A E Lucas Nevada Iowa promote services and loans.
A new method claims to let anyone play familiar airs on piano or organ without prior study and learn music theory at the same time. It promises universal appeal for children and adults, offered by Cariaco Piano Co at 78 and 50 Van Buren Street Chicago Illinois, four pieces of music for one dollar by mail.
Oldest and best female physician endorsed remedy claimed to relieve teething pain in children. Advertises universal cures including dysentery, diarrhoea, stomach and bowel regulation, wind colic, gum softening, inflammation reduction, and increased energy. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents per bottle.
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