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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1884

Page

3

Local Business Notices and Agricultural Prices Summary

The Intelligencer lists weekly business notices at ten cents per line with possible five cent alterations under contract. Chicago market shows cattle up to 5.00 6.00 dollars and hog prices around 35.00 to 60.00. grain prices include wheat 79 80, oats 27 02, corn 51 52. Ames prices Friday afternoon report cattle 3.00, hogs around 3.0 to 4.0, wheat 7.0s, oats 3a, corn 20 to 35, butter 1 18, eggs 1.

Néas Chicago Ames

Gals of Dollar a Year Plan and Local Notices

Local items describe a dollar a year subscription push for Tax Intelligencer, with rates and eligibility. wedding notice for Mrs Frank Snockry and Miss Cora Whalen. court jurors list. community events, meetings, and social gatherings. various local visits, sales ads, and fabric of Ames area notices.

Frank Snockrry Cora Whalen

Exhibition in Ames Mitt Street Shows Drunken Man

An exhibition on Ames Mitt Street Wednesday evening featured a drunken man whose identity and residence are unclear. The scene prompted concern among observers and highlighted the ill effects of alcohol as the man appeared unable to speak clearly or control his movements.

Olf Selidal House South Side Woodward Amesmitt St

Assault on Main Street Ends With Firing at Suspects

Saturday night Mr Van Scoy was knocked down by two tramps on Main Street. He pursued, obtained a revolver, returned to the scene by the depot, and fired at the assailants from the Shelley warehouse with no effect. The text urges residents to be wary of rising crime and to arm themselves in response.

Mass WM. Brown Rince Collins van Scoy Arong Main Shelley Warehouse Colt’s Smith & Wesston’s

Lawyer Praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Colds

S A Tawney a Winona Minnesota lawyer endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds as the best remedy. He notes it cured severe colds and relieves chest pain. Free trial bottles offered at Henry Westerman’s Drug Store with large size selling for one dollar.

S. A. Tawney,Esq Winona Minn Dr. Ing Henry Westerman

Butter premium urged in Story County Blaine and Logan club

A call to form a Blaine and Logan Club in the city urges farmers to deliver first class butter to Nourse for a premium of 2 to 3 cents per pound, claiming he must have it. The meeting may be announced at today’s caucus and Kenry McCarthy is tasked with the matter.

Nourse Story Co Blaine and Logan Kenry McCarthy

Parker's Ginger Tonic Appetizer and Digestive Aid

An old advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a versatile tonic. It claims to aid digestion and enjoyment of food, fortify the weak, calm the nervous, and provide a harmless diarrhoea cure for families.

Parker

Blaine and Logan Songster Ad Promotes Hardware and Paper

An advertisement urges sending 10 cents for a fifty page Blaine and Logan Songster issued by BIRAINARD's Sons at 136 State St Chicago. It also touts Parker's Hair Balsam as a reliable restorative linked to its popularity.

Blaine and Logan SS. Birainard State St Chicago Parker

A Boy's Best Friend is His Mother Song Purchase

A popular new song with chorus praised for melody and sentiment. Ben Williams composed edition offered by S. Brainard's Sons, Chicago. Mail order 40 cents, money or stamps.

Lome Ben Williams

Electric Bitters Proves Quick Cure Claim For Various Ailments

An advertisement pledges Electric Bitters speedily cure kidney or liver complaints and Bright's Disease Diabetes weak back and urinary issues. It asserts blood purification bowel regulation and direct action on the parts with every bottle guaranteed and sold by Henny Websterman at 0 cents each.

E. Bright Henny Websterman

Sunday Scuffle Between City Women Overtrend Ends with Remedies

Two women, one from the north and one from the south side, fought over a fashion trend. Mrs Powers intervened, rescuing the injured party from hornets and applying Pond's Extract to wounds. She claimed the remedy also cures internal inflammations and hemorrhages.

North Side South Side

Ames Battles Boone In Tough Baseball Tilt

Ames and Boone met on the diamond Tuesday for the third time with Ames surrendering as their pitcher labored due to an injured arm. The visitors batted eight runs in, Ames errors totaling six to Boone two, with two base hits by Boone. Also notes on Anthony Hale of Collins, praised for faithful service as outgoing Supervisor and urged for another term.

Boone Ames Diamond Field Frank Bisner Anthony Hale Collins Hale

Photographer invites Ames and countryside to view portraits

Mr. N. G. Cook invites the people of Ames and nearby areas to call and see specimens of photography. He does not ask you to sit for a picture unless you believe his work equals the best.

N. G. Cook Ames

Pleasant Hill S H to host U S convention in August

A U S convention will be held at Pleasant Hill S H Washington Two on August 3 under Story Co 8 S Association. A cordial invitation is extended to all Bring dinners Bibles and lesson helps. Sheriff McCord of Marshalltown is mentioned in connection with Jack Reynolds who was captured at Council Bluffs and jailed in Marshalltown.

U. S Pleasant Hill S. H Washington Story Co. 8. S. Association Jack Reynolds Sheriff McCord Marshalltown Council Bluffs Les Ames Ehix Nevvatia Yonomet L. &. Kiane Democratic Gates AWG Eden Daus Ve Léncoin Vkibne Neue Bo'ns Densarv DOOM Indians Creek Ins cc Oink Paleeties

Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Health and Beauty

Bazaar advert promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic claiming it yields pure rich blood, health, joyous strength and beauty. It targets ladies with promises of improved complexion and vigor.

Parker Bazaar

G A R Reunion Set for Story City Next Week

The Story County Veteran Soldiers G A R reunion will be held in Story City next week. Every veteran in the county should arrange to attend at least one day of the event.

Story County Story City

Irish Poll Shift In New York Cities Vote

It is estimated that in New York City twenty seven thousand Irishmen who have hitherto voted the straight Democratic ticket will cast their votes for Blaine and Logan.

New York City Blaine Logan

A mix of cures and candidates in local notices

A collection of short items reports a political jab at Father Cleveland as Democratic candidate and mentions a county reunion plan. It notes local club games between Boone and Ames and a third contest to decide the ball title. It lists purchases and social visits along with ad copy for hair products and medicinal claims.

Cleveland Boone Ames B. B

Story City veterans set for August reunion

The 6th annual Story Co veterans reunion and encampment will be held in Story City on August 7 and 8 1884. Col J P Sanford of Marshalltown to speak and present his lecture Old Times and New. Friday program includes talks by Col W A Wier and others with drills and parades planned.

Story Co Story City J.P. Sanford Marshalltown Sanford Old Times New W. A. Wier W. A. Wikr J. A. Levenson Adj't

Salve Ad Described For Various Ailments At Low Price

A nineteenth century advertisement sells salve claiming cures for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a two cent price. The notice also mentions Miss Lacey Trlikson teaching in Nebraska for her brother.

Henry Westerman

Free trial offers for Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup

Bosworth & Co. druggists promote a free trial bottle for those afflicted with coughs colds asthma consumption and long affections. They urge not to give up and tout Parker's Tonic as a remedy. Testimonials cite a Rheumatism cure after ten years and a distributor selling over a thousand bottles due to its reputation.

Bosworth & Co Dr. Bosanko Michael Guilfoyle Ee. N. Y R. W. Mosher Dist

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the Intelligencer Iowa White House Nelson Wm. Gossard J. M. Tanner Geo. Jones J. E. Brumagin A. McGlifflin G. W. Vinell J. N. Butcher T. W. Kelly Nevada Robi. Liddle A. J. Spring Erick L LaFayette L. Gearhart New Albany L. D. Ozman Davia Demeston Geo. Brunner Indian Creek J. M. Ingram Lincoln O. J. Gisen Joseph Johnson Howard Chris Torkleson Anson Anderson Union Elliott Richland O. Hegland Milford J.C. Housted Grant Sami. White Genes B. & I's Clothing Caer Lorrie Mr. Wiltse Mamie Raynor Fruwis Mapleton Maes. Hireencock Miss Blodgett Boong Frazee’s Aurrrte Carl Stevens Mrs. W.D. Lucas Mrs Hattie Lucas Belle Wright Webster City Louise Stoss Mrs. Warner Kewanee, Iil Washington Township Tus Ames Odebolt Tama City J. D. Griterr Wm. Clark Messrs. Head, Haverly, Horner and Hemstreet Minneapolis Gite Wessington Dakota Lotta Tarboy Grandpa Turner George Carter Col. Snider Sheldahl Main St Barnes Story Co. B. & H Aurourn Tromas Miss Estes Dell Thompson Jettie Doty Gropert Thompson Dr. Meredith Treasury Department Veresenamgae Family Manrhara Messrs Fenn and Martin Bro Balion Boone Es Ames Bakss Giscawen Barroli Blythe A. P Glidden C. F Blythe W Barstow IIB Ree Rdsers College Boone B. Bo Cinb Mills, McCarthy Smith Intelligencer C. E. Turner, Esq Cambridge Mrs. T Vic Mr. T Evtswerera Post G. A.R Maxwell & Son Cleveland and Hendricks Ayer Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church A. L White Fameni Persensity Minnesota D. A. BigxtLow Charlie Sorer R. B. Shearer Hall A. A. Hays Mas A. W. Southwick A. P. King Roy Childs Aplin Newton M. E I. T. Carl A. Warner Center Grove Dr. Aplin A. W. Bartlett Union Two O. M. Johnson Oliver C. E. Turner Vic McCord F. P. Bryant I. OU. G. T. Lodge D. D. Yayes Illinois M. F. King A. P. King & Co M. O. Peterson E. W. Chandler Clear Lake Madrid Gr.Bert Grist E. P. Gilbert Havelock Pocahontas County Dr. Allen E. B. Stewart A. A. Stewart H. Gilbert Fannie Susie E. McEllrose I.M. Smith Marsh McDonald Kansas City R. T. Lane Burlington J. Anderson H. Westerman Perkins & Brown Perkins & Son Onondaga Street de Land I. B. Frazee E& the Jewelers Sisson & Gheen’s Jd. A. Fitchupatrick B. Frazee Dre. St. Tesstate 4Th St. Des Moines Lowa Main Springs Frozen’s Shields & Cook Thomas, Dixon, New Dayton Furst & Bradley Whear & Ives A. E. Lucas J. A. Fitchpatrick State Board of Health Bucklen Lacey TrLikson Nebraska Price Baking Powder Dr. Price Avor Chicaco Louis Price Bakir Powder Co Wan'T's Ili St. Louie Bigelow & Huntington Paankind Manrin Boswe & CO Ols Louie Bosworth Odd Wests J. A. Savitts F. B. Meller Main Street Bristol Tiders & To District Court of State of Iowa Elizabeth A. Huntley Benjamin Huntley District Court St. County Ed A. Swatley Cynus E. Tesaune AVER Owr Daly Ict Dr.j.c. Ayer &Co Lowel, Mass All Druggieu
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