Wallaces tangled scheme stalls Ames delegates at convention
A long Ames City political fray unfolds as Wallace fails to secure Ames delegation support for Johnson. Amos receives nomination to counter Soper, but internal bargains collapse leaving Wallace discredited and facing possible sidelining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Ilurst
Tilden
Dan
Amos
J. L
John
Ames
Johnson
Union
Recorder
Soper
American Express
Medical College
Des Moines
Marsh's Tonic Astringent a Cure for Bowel Complaints
Advert reads Marsh's Tonic Astringent as a safe remedy for bowel complaints including dysentery cholera infantum and diarrhoea with testimonials from D S McDonald R T Lane and others. It promotes sale through H Westerman N Westerman and Frazee's Jewelry Store and notes farm loan offers at 6 percent with optional payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
D. S. McDonald
Kansas City
R. T. Lane
Burlington
Iowa
Anderson
O. Marsh
H. Westerman
Ames
Ken Read in Ames confined by illness and misfortune
Friends regret to learn Mr. Ken Read is confined to the house with severe illness and facing financial hardship. He contributed to the town’s prosperity through generous charitable acts and improvements, and well wishes go to him from a supportive community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken. Read
Story County Medical Society Meets in Nevada
The Story County Medical Society met in Nevada on August 13 with eight members present. Drs. Plumb Meredith and Farrar delivered papers and all members expressed interest in a full attendance at the Ames meeting on September 10 where important business is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Medical Society
Nevada
Plumb
Meredith
Farrar
Ames
Electric Bitters Promoted as Superior Blood Purifier
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and tonic for liver, kidney and urinary complaints. It claims quick, guaranteed relief for jaundice constipation and general weakness, selling at fifty cents per bottle through Henry Westerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Westerman
Gracious thanks from Mrs K W Brown for prayers and flowers
A grateful note expresses thanks to friends for prayers sympathy and flowers. Mrs K W Brown asks that the Lord bless them richly and sustain them through life’s trials with grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Brown
Henry KavNor at Cedar Rapids Hotel Keepers’ Convention
A correspondent saw Henry KavNor at the Cedar Rapids Hotel Keepers’ Convention this week and thought he aimed for Washington to trace old postage stamps to Gen. Gresham’s department. He was returning from Webster City where he helped nominate Judge Fudge Miracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry KavNor
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Department of
Webster City
Fudge Miracle
Athlophoros Proclaimed Effective for Rheumatism
An old report asserts climate misconceptions about rheumatism and neuralgia gave way to blood disease ideas. Athlophoros is claimed to purge poisons from the blood and cure rheumatism, with Mr James Cook of Smithton Mo citing his wife’s improvement and others benefiting across regions North South East and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cook
Smithton
Ames Notes and Local Visits Mention Dre. HAL Family
Dre HAL and family visit Fairbury relatives. Senny SteER Lona of Marshalltown and Geo L Crosby of Cedar Falls visit Chas Hem street. Thanks to Mrs Simmons for a sack of early apples. For sale: residence on Ames south side. Terms to undersigned Evia Anetru BLACK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre. Hal and Family
Fairbury
Nebraska
W. R. Daniels
Senny Steer Lona
Marshalltown
Geo. L. Crosby
Cedar Falls
Chas. R. Hemstreet
Saale
Ames
Evia
Michigan visitors tour relatives and upcoming wedding plans
Mrs Junia M Cane and daughter Miss Kittie of Lowell Michigan visit Mrs Carrs sisters Mrs Brown and Mrs E Iunt. Dr Waterman stopped in Ames on return from Jefferson and reports business good. Mr and Mrs WM Clark and Miss Hattie visit friends in Ogden this week. Mrs C heads to Wisconsin next week for her fathers and mothers golden wedding celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Suenty
Miss Nettie
Des Moines
Ames
Gilert
Gilbert Bros
David Dows & Co S. Com
Warden
Kibbee
Henry Barnes
McCall
Kansas
Iowa
Miss Downs
E. B. Stewart
Lhe
Cambridge
J. M. Brown
Goodby
A. S. Aplin
Georgia
J. B. Green
I. Corning
Ceder Falls
W. 8. Dodge
M. F. Livingston
Belle Chamberlain
Aplin
Argus Press
B. B. Aplin
Collins
Hyde Bros
Ben
W. S. Dodge
Conrad
Will
L. A. Co
Bachtell
The
Argus
Arthur Worsley
Nevada
Arthur
Brunson
M. G. Rodearmel
Sapie Stamr
Quick
Strawberry Point
Clayton Co
Franklin Township
Junia M. Cane
Kittie
Lowell, Mich
Carr
Brown
E. Iunt
WM. Clark
Miss Hattie
Ogden
Mrs. C
Wisconsin
Professor Mount Trades Missouri Property for Tile Works
Professor Mount exchanges Missouri property for the P. L. Porter farm including the tile works. He plans to specialize in tile and operate the plant at full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Mount
Missouri
P. L. Porter Farm
Prof. M
Wendling Lectures On Devils Fails To Impress
Mr. Gro R Wendling delivered his Devil lecture in the College Chapel Saturday evening. The audience expected more than was given and judged that his talk did not match his reply to Ingersoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro. R. Wendling
College Chapel
Two 50 inch bicycles for sale bargain
Ata bargain. I have two first class 50 inch bicycles and will sell one of them at a bargain. One Columbia, one English imported. Wo. HANSELL, Watchmaker, Nevada, Iowa. tig eS bres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
Columbia
Hansell
Nevada
Lowa
Cambridge Man's Runaway near Disaster in City
Mr. O. M. Johnson of Cambridge drove a buggy that broke its tongue after his team frightened by passing cars. The incident caused damage but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Johnson
Cambridge
Iis
Miss Jennie Coon Recovers From Ivy Poisoning
Friends learn Miss Jennie Coon is slowly recovering from a severe ivy poisoning attack and, at present, rests comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Coon
Plows Wagons Buggies and Drain Tile For Sale
Suieips and Cook offer plows at ten percent lower than ever this fall. Wagons and buggies priced surprisingly low. Also selling drain tile and paying the highest market price for grain. Local buyers urged to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Suieips & Cook
Northerly chicken hunt linked to hotel contract
Fred Brapiey and M. Chaney head north on a chicken hunting trip. M. Chaney holds a contract to supply prairie chickens to a Minnesota hotel at 25 cents each. Mr. Bingham and others plan to travel to Minnesota next week to test their marksmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brapiey
M. Chaney
M. C
Minnesota
Mr. Bingham
Lost Necklace Found by Return to Mrs. Elzie
A child’s woven neck chain with three small pearls at the center clasp is missing since Saturday August 7. Anyone finding it should return it to Mrs. W. C. Elzie or leave it at this office. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is advertised for health, and Hon. A. J. Holmes was in the city for renomination. The piece notes youths with bumble bees in hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Estes
A. D. Thomas
Lottie E. Estes
Ashawa
Lottie
Gradion
Arthur Thomas
Ames
Lottie Estes
W. C. Elzie
A. J. HloLmes
Intelligencer
Basket and grove meeting at Ontario church
The Church of Christ at Ontario invites all to a basket and grove gathering at the picnic ground north of the Ontario depot on Sunday August 17 with preaching at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Christian Chapel. Pastor L. S. Ripnoor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basket
Veterans pick Maxwell as next Story County reunion site
The Story County Veterans, at their annual reunion in Story City, selected Maxwell as the meeting location for next year and elected officers for the ensuing year. Officers chosen include J. R. Wood as Commanding Col, C. H. Dickey as Lieut Col, C. M. Morse as Adjutant, Delos Soupe as Quartermaster, P. W. Farrar as Surgeon, A. O. Abbott as Chaplain, John Doty as Drum Major, and A. O. Hall as Fife Major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Story City
Maxwell
J. R. Wood
C. H. Dickey
C. M. Morse
Delos Soupe
P. W. Farrar
A. O. Abbott
John Doty
A. O. Hall
Pictorial Battles of the Civil War Advertised by The Intelligencer
The Intelligencer offers the two volume work Pictorial Battles of the Civil War with Agency secured for Story Co. Pricing is 7 and 10 dollars per volume. Sample pages available at The Intelligencer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Intelligencer
For Story Co
Slarper
Intelligencer
Wheat Woman Should Use Walker's Ginger Tonic
Mrs Gartiz of Pittsburg praises Walker's Ginger Tonic for relief from dyspepsia weak back despondency and other troubles saying it makes her feel like a new person and that every woman should use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Mrs. Gartiz
Pittsburg
Normal Institute to Be Held in Story County
The Teachers' Normal Institute in Story County will meet at Nevada Iowa starting Monday August 25 1884 and run for three weeks. All teachers and aspiring teachers are urged to attend. Ole O Ror Co Supt.
Perkins & Son continue late firm’s tax business on Onondaga
The Perkins family continues the Perkins & Brown business at the old Ames Iowa stand on Onondaga Street selling meats at the lowest living rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins & Brown
Perkins & Son
Onondaga Street
Ames
Iowa
Books Offered at Low Prices by B. Fazee
A store advertises a new stock of books for sale at very low prices. Customer appeal includes a direct invitation to visit and view the selection. The message is signed by B Fazee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F.azee
The Best Salve For All Skin Ailments
An 19th century advertisement proclaims a salve for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees full satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 2 cents and is offered for sale by Henry Westerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Westerman
Northwestern Soldiers and Sailors Reunion in Chicago
The Northwestern Soldiers and Sailors Reunion is planned for Chicago from August 26 to 29. Round trip tickets go on sale July 21 for groups of ten or more veterans at very low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Chicago
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the Intelligencer
Osey Edger
Celia Anderson
New York House
McCoxp
Marshall
Mr. Sisson
Harriet Porter
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Thayer
Maquoketa
Josefa Wallace
Star
Peter Castle
Louisa Ross
Tae
Robert Allen
Colo
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Cal
Me. CiutTx
Iowa City
Parker
Venus
Newport
Mount Desert
Worth
Nellie Baeown
P.S
Puck
Cesar Man
Davenport
Ep. BuTler
Ontario Olio
Thos. F. Bevington
H. L. Woodruff
Jordan
E. Briley
Christian Church
Westminister Hall
William Rufus
Treadwell Walden
Harper's Magazine
England
George Scharf
National Portrait Gallery
South Kensington
Colonel Higginson
Frazee’s
J. A. Frrcu Patrick
Jewelers
Main Springs
Fraazer’s
J. B. Frazer
4Th St. Des Moines
Thomas, Dixon, New Dayton
Furst & Bradley
Wuiur & IvEs
A. E. Lucas
Congregational Ladies Society
Chas. Giddings
Ayer
Bucklen
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Price Baking Powder CO
Dr. Price
Chicaco
ST. Louis
Kil
Barter
Harter
ALY DaucaisTo Ano O&acens
A James
An &c
Ter
Selz, Schwab & Cos
Odd Wests
Louie Bosworth
Ned Havi
Ewe H&co
Olls
Lovie Bosworth
Hewn
J. A. Savitts
Carpenter
P. B. Butler
Main Street
Geena Bo
J.a.savitts
Ames, Lowa
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