The Intelligencer and Ames Protests Saloon Crime
The Intelligencer notes a price offer for a year and reports thefts and a fatal salon linked murder in Sioux City. Ames citizens condemn the Haddock killing and pledge to uphold law, temperance, and order with a fundraising drive for the Haddock family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Haddock
Sioux City
Iowa
Commonwealth
State
Ames
Baptist Church
Haddock
Wilson
Geddes
Richmond
Moulton
G. C. Haddock
Wolves Raid Mil ford Township Poultry. Farmers Pay Per Head
Deacon McMichael reports a nest of wolves in Mil ford Township raiding nearby chicken coops. Sam Rich and John Noble’s poultry have suffered, with the company paying one dollar per wolf head and Sam Rich adding fifty cents for those particular and identical wolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon McMichael
Milford
Sam Rich
John Noble
Sam R
Nevada readers get copies of Intelligencer and posters torn
A batch of extra Intelligencer copies was sent to Nevada for distribution by Postmaster Fenn. An editor reportedly collected two large stacks to remove from circulation. A prior incident involved someone tearing down Intelligencer posters in the area. A Congregational Sunday School picnic at Pleasant Grove Church followed by boat rides and games capped a day of festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Fenn
Tix Congregational Sunday
Local county paper scorns rival Republican organ and its editorials
The piece denounces the county seat Republican paper as dull and empty, alleging corrupt newspaper practices by county treasurer candidates and accusing the editor of pandering for influence. It argues voters deserve a Republican paper with real brains backed by Nevada Republicans capable of independent reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Republicans
Barnum
Nevada
Veterans Reunion Opens in Story County Nevada Today
Old soldiers in Story County gather for a two day reunion in Nevada with a high attendance expected and a camp fire planned. Gen Geddes and Major Conger are expected to address the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Nevada
Geddes
Major Conger
Property and home improvements noted in Iowa and Nebraska
Howard County Nebraska reports 240 acres. Cedar Rapids Iowa lists 2 houses and 4 lots. Ames notes inquiries by Robert Cairns Jr. Dr Templeton adds to his Douglas Avenue property. Brooks completes brick home with family moved in. Ives mansion nearing occupancy mid September. Bosworth addition to be finished next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Co
Dr. Templeton
Douglas Av
Ripper Edition Questioned Amid Press Market Shifts
A reader notes the Monitor quote on cheap production while criticizing The Intelligencer and the so-called Rip as an infinitesimal, weakening weekly edition. Cook is praised for solid work at low costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Lew Johnson's Colored Company at Ames Opera Hall
Lew Johnson's Colored Company brings a first class program to Ames Opera Hall next Wednesday evening. The entertainment features songs, comic and sentimental sketches, and farces by genuine colored performers and is expected to please all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Johnson
Colored Company
Ames Opera Hall
Discernment on Newspaper Life and Rising Frauds
The piece laments the lure of journalism among youths and the vanity of quick success. It warns of inexperienced editors and flashy opposition papers that bleed advertisers dry and betray business friends, predicting ongoing deceit in the craft.
Spend Your Money at Home to Build Up Your Town
A persuasive local exhortation urges residents to favor home merchants and mechanics. It argues that buying dry goods groceries and meat locally strengthens credit access, improves assortments and prices, and attracts new settlers by supporting neighbors and wage workers. It warns against shopping abroad as harmful to property growth and community welfare.
Make Home Attractive for Boys After Dark
A publication urges parents to know where their sons are at night and to curb juvenile delinquency. It cites bad literature and unsupervised outings with dubious companions as causes and argues the home should be made inviting to keep boys safe after dusk.
Vast Apple Harvest Forecast Opens Cider Year
The article notes a bountiful apple crop across the country with trees heavy enough to bend and break. It predicts surplus fruit likely to flood cider mills and applejack distilleries, marking the year as a great cider season.
Northern Iowa Normal School to Open Sept 8 1886
The Northern Iowa Normal School Association announces Prof J C Gilchrist has been secured as principal of the Algona Iowa institution. Under his management the school will open Wednesday Sept 8 1886 with favorable facilities. A circular with full information will be mailed soon. Correspondence to the Principal or J S Wilkenson, Secretary, will receive prompt attention.
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Northern Iowa Normal School Association
J. C. Gilchrist
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Northern Iowa Normal School
Algona
Iowa
J. S. Wilkenson
Cough Cure Promoted for Throat and Lung Diseases
A historical notice advertises Dr. Bigelow's Cough Cure as a safe remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung diseases. Sold by Pickett & Co at fifty cents and one dollar and by J H Pickett & Co. The medicine is described as pleasant to take and safe for children.
Local notices and travels from Story City area
The column lists residents and guests visiting from Ames Nevada Boone and Davenport. It reports illnesses marriages births and moves including Mrs Cairns Capt Brown Miss Aggie West and Mr Sisson among others with travel to Ontario and Pipestone County Minnesota and notes ongoing weather and farm life topics.
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Cairns
Wm. Allen
D. G. Ferguson
Downeyville
Cal
Miss Frazier
Nevada
Hattie West
Capt. Brown
Lakes
Harvey Ball
Casey
Iowa
R. J. Ball
Squire Dan McCarthy
Demont Bisbee
Nebraska
Chicago
Dement
Aggie West
Webster City
Normal Institute
Hamilton County
Thomas Warden
Algona
Phil Hutchinson
Boone
Miss Bell Gaston
Charley Smith
M. E
Wm. West
Illinois
Allie Cole
Marshalltown
W. H. Cole
George Loud
Ella Hoggatt
Land Transfers Reported for Week Ending August 3 1886 Nev Ada Iowa
Abstract and Loan Agency notes transfers in Nevada and surrounding towns. J K Heslet to J I Hostetter and Jay A King to Daniel McCarthy involve multiple parcels in 6 58 85 22 and nearby ranges with cash values noted. Other deeds include Wm Cook to Viern Osok and D D Hayes to Ellen J Chandler, plus property moves in Cambridge Sheldahl Ontario and Ames. Tax dates, small parcels, and various grantee–grantor lines appear with dollar amounts ranging from 25 to 2400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Carrell
Abstract and Loan Agency
Nevada
Iowa
J. K. Heslet
J. I. Hostetter
Jay A. Kinng
Daniel McCarthy
K Wood
Charles Blackman
Story County
Kelly
G. McCarthy
J P Fisk
Sheldahl
Henry Kinsell
Larson
James Ludvig
AS Helvig
Ave A Mansfield
F M Mead
Marie McCarthy
D C Sullivan
Julia Sullivan
Emma Erb
F C Hunter
En Black
Ames
Thomas Estrem
Osmund
A Mills
John Christopher
George Goldsmith
F A Tompson
School closes after four and half months in Grant Township
Grant Township marks end of a four and a half month term at the North west school house with a gathering in Hiram Taylors grove. Parents and friends enjoyed a dinner followed by short school exercises, then ice cream and cake for a bright, happy closing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Hiram Taylor
Grove
Ames Monitor ends run amid town press battles
In Ames a local paper the Ames Monitor ceased publication amid heated disputes with the established Marshalltown Reflector over town politics and plant opposition, reflecting fraught local press dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Ames Monitor
Marshalltown Reflector
Advice to parents on keeping Chamberlain's remedy at home
The passage urges parents with children to follow H Westerman's advice and always have Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy at hand. It claims the medicine prevents unsafe situations and asserts it is the best available for sudden bowel complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. WestexuMan
H. Westerman
Chamberlain
Pickett & Co Palace D Drug Store Salve Ad
An old advertisement claims the salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with a satisfaction guarantee or refunds. Price two cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grigg
J. H. Pickett & Co. Y
Pickett & Co
Palace D
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N. G
Noble
Bradley
Russ Miller
Institute
Wm. Clark
Cook’s
N. G. Cook
Will A. White
Dakota
Dr. Haddock
Messrs. Wright, Hemstreet
Bigelow
Chicago & Northwestern
R’y
Marshaltown
Atlantic Express
Des Theines
Ina Oe
Dyer & Fitchpatrick
United States
Vada
A. H. Thayer
Justice of the Peace, Real Estate, Collection and Insurance Agency
Palace Drug Store
Charley Giddings
Neada
Supt. Roe
Rust
Eagle
J. Nye
Tabernacle
South Ames
Col. Hoggatt
N. G. Cook’s
Bed Rock
John Cole
Arthur Cole
Eagle Grove
Alvin Cole
Sisson
Daniels
del Maxwell
Ketchum
Gilbert and
Wynn and
Stanton
Bacon
Duff
Kellogg
Rev. Laidly
Ogden
Lidia Wilkinson
H. J. Everly
Goshen
Akon
H. H. Browne
Intelligencer Olio
Law and Order Society
Ontario
John
Jane M. Kennedy
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Kennedy
Gilbert
Andrew Johnson
L. O. Vigen
C. M. Wilson
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Bert Liddle
Robert Buel
Buell
Nelson
Anderson
Gaston
Alice Simmons
Mary Sherman
Beverly
G.J. Underwood
Porter Ayersworth
Indiana
Charles Sutton
Muscatine
Mary Chapin
Coffelt
Rev. Anderson
Des Moines
van Kirk
Curran
al Power
McCracken
Foster
Laura Baughman
Alpha Ross
Story Crry
Thomas Coyle
Cole
Tommy
M. E. Wier
Story City
State Center
Mr. Coyle
James Jacobson
Professor Stalker
W. H. Wier
John Christian
Frank Wier Jr
Tama
E. R. Larson
Pipestone County
Minnesota
Scott
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Ayer
W. S. Bell
Lizzie Oxley
Ole J. Hill
Mattie Neal
Ole Bergeson
Caroline Prong
Wm. E. Deal
Louisa McCoy
R. B. Brandeland
Lena Johnson
Wm. B. Pierce
Susan Brown
A. L. Farrington
Fannie B. Shugart
G. E. Ness
Bertha Knudtson
Scott D. Gregory
Nettie V. Davis
Wm. Diggins
Amanda C. Nordstrol
Wilson Long
Lucy E. Deter
John Hibbard
Phoebe E. Randler
Jno. Johnson
Bessie Hanson
Allen A. Hughes
Elmina Thorpe
John R. Smith
Mary M. Apple
President Chamberlain
the Agricultural College
Lincoln
Boone Standard
Mt. Vernon
Castoria
Miss
Castori
M. Soper
Agt
Travelers’ Insurance
Wilcox
Maxwell & Son
Lee Oooney
Eng
Smith & Son
Owners Story Co
Abstract Books
Woodford
J. H. Pickett & Co
J. A. Firchpatrick
Bosworth’s
Westerman’s
Intelligencer Office
America
Joseph T. Inman
York City
Mary Ella Banks
Harles L. Banks
M. Hemstreet
Bradley & Paxton’s
Estey Organ O
Brattleboro, Vt
Sprague
Westerman
H.s Westerman
Brad Paxton
Springfield
G. H
France
J. Lusk
California
Maxwell & Son's
Justin
Louisville, Ky
Nashville, Tenn
H. A. Hale
Agricultural College
F. Mount
Propri
J. M. Stark
Sheriff Sale
State OF Iowa
District Court of
Catherine M. Gates
K. W. Brown
A. d
A. K. Banks
Messers Wright & Richmond
Bucklien
Arnica
State OF
Eves
Circuit Court
Said County
Baryie Baskett
Circuit ‘Court
L. Surra
James T. Smith
St County
L. Smrra
Louie M. Bosworth
Debaler IV
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