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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1886
Page
2
A Chicago signal service report notes 16.69 inches average rainfall over April to July from 1871 to present, with 1883 as a high and 1874 as a low. Four months last year saw only 4.72 inches. Wells and cisterns are dried, water may be unsafe, and boiling plus aeration are advised to prevent sickness.
A. K. Cutting, once a Toledo newspaper man, published Spanish editions in Rio Vaso del Norte Mexico. Mexican trader Emigli Medina issued a rival paper scheme, leading Cutting to accuse Medina of fraud. Medina procured libel charges, Cutting refused bail, was jailed in Juarez, and fined $600 with one year imprisonment per the Mexican court.
The crop summary notes rains lift corn prospects in Minnesota Iowa Illinois Ohio and Kansas while Indiana anticipates near average yields. Some Iowa counties report very poor prospects, others show full or near full yields. Missouri Michigan Wisconsin Nebraska show mixed results with many areas at or below half to three quarters of average.
I travel to the Stanislaus foothills with Broener to his hidden claim on the river. He explains mining as a humbug for most, yet his lucky strike could crown him with wealth, while warning of schemers and the dangers of the diggings.
A July 1886 reminiscence from Santa Monica extols a bustling beach community. It highlights summer cottages and tents along Ocean Avenue, bathing facilities and a large bathhouse, varied crowds, social scenes, and the lively mood as expositions, dances, and Sunday trips draw visitors to the coast.
In Paris Texas Mr J E Corley, once unable to turn in bed, used a trial bottle of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. Relief followed, and he bought a large bottle and New Life Pills. After two boxes of pills and two bottles of the discovery he regained health and gained thirty six pounds.
An advertisement warns against counterfeit versions of Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic. The genuine product sold by Pickett & Co. claims to relieve dyspepsia costiveness bad breath pimples and malaria related issues. It is priced at 50 cents and sold at Pickett & Co 46.
A promotional line from New York Life presents a woman as hopeful for world improvement while rejecting suggestive attire, highlighting a traditional and modest image aligned with the era’s moral tone.
Thousands testify to Papillon Skin Cure curing eczema and skin diseases, with claims from Hartford Ohio resident O P Algier after five years of suffering. Large bottles priced at 1.00 at drug stores. Habeas Corpus trial of Frank Rainsbarger underway in Marion Iowa before Judge Giffen. Brown Carnes for defendant and Stevens for state. Second attempt after 1885 February hearing before Judge Miracle.
An 19th century style ad promotes Shilohs Porous Ilaster for back side or chest pains at 25 cents. Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure guarantees cure for Consumption sold by H West Tek Man. Shilohs Vitalizer for Consumption loss of appetite dizziness and dyspepsia priced 50 and 75 cents. Shilohs Cure claims immediate relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis.
Editor calms reader noting the spider appeared merry among columns, seeking a merchant not advertising to spin a web across the store door and avoid disturbance. No evidence of bad luck, just a curious visitor.
A. H. Thompson of Rockford Illinois reports relief from years of catarrh after using Papillon Extense of flax Catarrh Cure. The advertisement claims permanent cure for bronchial catarrh rose cold hay fever and lists large bottles priced at 1.00 for sale by all druggists.
The narrator arrives in San Francisco after a long voyage and spends a week in a top hotel paying $50 for board. He describes a modest room with cloth walls, shared sounds, and a colossal lodger who awkwardly removes his boots each night as a colorful snapshot of urban lodging.
W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters cured a Rheumatism case after six bottles. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it the best selling medicine in 20 years. Thousands endorse it as a cure for liver kidney and blood diseases. Only fifty cents a bottle at L M Bosworths Drug Store. 26
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