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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1884
Page
3
Ames Iowa edition notes advertising rates for business notices at ten cents per line per week, five cents per line under business brevities, with a yearly contract option. Market figures from Chicago and Ames show cattle and hogs prices, grain quotes for wheat oats and corn, and butter and eggs prices.
Campaign note outlines subscription pricing for readers in Story County with a $1 annual rate for new front subscribers and a $1 advance payment for old subscribers. The offer may be withdrawn at publisher's discretion while several locals are listed visiting Ames, Des Moines, and Ontario. A fire caused about $20,000 in damage with $6,000 insured. Teachers and normal institute in session at Nevada with 101 enrolled. Parkers Hair Balsam advertised for hair care.
Mrs. Parker wife of William Parker of Collins died on a Sunday afternoon in the 57th year of her age. The Parkers were among the first white settlers of Story County, arriving in spring 1848 and living in Collins since. Her body was laid to rest in the new cemetery on Monday, and neighbors extend sympathy to Mr Parker. Maxwell Tribune.
Fremont County teachers adopt resolutions acknowledging Professors Chevalier and Pummer for their engaging and instructive leadership at the Normal Institute held two weeks ago. The publication is requested but limited by the paper. The note expresses appreciation for their enjoyable and educational supervision of the sub topics.
At a Blaine and Logan Club meeting on Saturday, Capt. Wilson named Major of the battalion with Capt. Haverley and Lieut. Hemstreet in Co. A and Capt. Thayer and Lieut. Super in company B. Two more companies to be organized. Wilson appointed staff including J. E. Danican as A.G. and S.A. Nourse as Paymaster General with Rev. D. Thompson as chaplain. Ladies formed Blaine and Logan Glee corps to provide vocal music for the campaign.
Ira E. Baker born August 3 1825 in Onondaga County New York died in Ames Story County Iowa after an accident while moving sand with a wagon and horse. He was 59 years old and had recently moved to a new home with his family. He showed moral honesty in business and expressed willingness to trust in Christ before death.
If you suffer from low spirits or general debility Electric Bitters are recommended. You may feel rapid improvement, renewed strength, and relief from pain. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Henry Westerman.
President Welch will deliver a lecture before the Teachers' Normal Institute at Nevada on Wednesday evening, September 3, 1884. A. J. Graves reports blackberry yield of 210 quarts from one sixteenth of an acre, about 140 bushels per acre.
Dickie Brumagin and Russell Reid of Ames were guests at C. G. Mc Carthy's when a surprise party for young attendees was held last evening, as reported by Representative.
The District Court adjourned Tuesday morning with Judge Giffin of Cedar Rapids presiding the next day. Rev. Mr. Norris, State Evangelist of the Congregational Church, rents a Tilden residence on Kellogg Street and will move his family to Ames in a couple of weeks after living in Shullsburg Wisconsin.
All persons having bills against the undersigned are requested to present them at once for payment. And all persons indebted to us will make settlement promptly. Henry Wilson, Jn. & Co.
Mrs Elizabeth Porter and her son Joan Porter are moved from Madison Penitentiary to Story County jail for a murder retrial. An advertisement notes a Blacksmith Shop rental by B F Stearns focusing on horse shoeing with veterinary experience and plow work guaranteed. A morning and evening sermon at the M E Church outlines harvest themes for tomorrow.
The eldest child of Grandma Benne, now about 80, told an INTELLIGENCER reporter that his mother would be 117 next April. The paper states this is authentic and that Mrs B is believed to be the oldest person in the United States.
The Tus Blaine and Logan Club of Ames displays a thirty foot long flag between the Opera House and J. L. Stevens' brick, bearing the coming President and Vice President names on its folds, described as one of the finest national flags seen.
Mr Wm Thomas of Newton Indiana reports his wife suffered a severe cough for twenty five years. After using Dr King's New Discovery the first bottle brought relief and the second bottle cured her. Free trial bottles at Henry Westerman's Drug Store. Large size one dollar.
Round trip tickets between Ames and Des Moines during Fair week cost 1.15 dollars. A morning train departs Ames at 7 55 arrives Des Moines at 9 30. Return service leaves Des Moines at 6 25 p m arrives Ames at 8 15.
A mixed set of short notices including visitors, sales, deaths, church minister exchanges, attendance at events, travel plans, auctions, club organization, and local anecdotes involving residents such as M E Wilcox family visits, references to Sambops and Cook coal, a Miller death, ticketing for the State Fair, subscription offer, weather brief, ministers Me Amorose and Bennett, a Jimmy Cane incident, jewelry needs for Jewell Junction, vegetable gifts from J E Kegley, Cary Hemstreet's trip to Washington for a Deaf Mute College, Burmah Mission fundraising, Fred Bradley chicken hunt, revival sermons, Carr Bosworth trip to New York, P K parades, and a stock sale by P L Porter.
Mrs Sisson invites patrons to visit her millinery shop for new hats added two weeks ago at low prices. Mr Paxton the jeweler supplied the Senior class of the SAC with thirty two plain gold rings engraved with 84 and the name artistically.
Notice of sale offering a large assortment of ladies fine kid and goat shoes at a great reduction to close the lot. Thomas Bros. & Soper acknowledge debts to A G Jones for a fruit supply and to several others including Mrs Simmons and Mr McFarland.
It will take three weeks more to place the corn crop out of the way of Jack Frost. Corn will mature two weeks earlier if the ground is thoroughly manured and dressed with phosphate.
A host of new college buildings will rise on the college farm this year. Builder W Tomlinson of Boone oversees plans for two Engineering Hall additions and several brick and frame structures including Veterinary Hall, a hospital museum and offices, a President Secretary and Treasurer offices building, and an addition to Prof Budd's residence. Costs range from about $900 to $6,000 with total projects framing a major expansion on the campus.
Testimonials from D. McDonald in Kansas City and R. Lane in Burlington praise Marsh's Tonic Astringent as a safe and certain remedy for dysentery cholera infantum diarrhea and all bowel complaints. Anderson and H Westerman of Ames list it for sale through local druggists.
An old advertisement promotes Marsh’s Cathartic Liver Pills sold by Li Westerman. The copy promises a mild thorough remedy for ague and related ailments with a claim of reliability and lack of harm.
An advertisement from S Brainard's Sons Chicago promotes Our National War Songs a 165 page sheet music collection with words music and piano or organ accompaniment. It features a five color Gettysburg scene and is offered postpaid for 90 cents with the full work mailed to any address until further notice.
The advertisement proclaims a salve for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims to cure piles or no pay. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists a price of 25 cents.
Carr Bosworth returns from New York with a report that Blaine and Logan hold a 50 000 majority there. The Captain notes moderation in commentary. Lincoln of the IAC says seven state militia companies at Wall Lake were polled and each averaged four for Cleveland as president.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for support after a bereavement from Mrs. Baker and family. The Story Geuns Board of Supervisors will meet on September 1 with all county claims due by September 2 in the Auditor’s office for attention.
A fragment of ads and notices including song requests from S Brainard's Sons 136 State St Chicago, mortgage offers by J A Fitchpatrick Nevada IA, book sales by I B Frazer Ames, personal notices Elizabeth Black, health tonic claim for Parker's Ginger Tonic, campaign music offer Blaine and Logan Songster, baking powder comparison De Land, and Ayer's Cherry Pectoral.
Rev Samuel Porter writes that Athlophoros acts directly and speedily for rheumatism and neuralgia. He reports his wife could not walk before treatment and now walks four rods, calling it valuable and requesting more.
The Normal Institute of Story County holds sessions in Nevirda with 140 teachers enrolled, about 30 more than the first week last year. Attendance is regular and interest is high, with many experienced teachers present and fewer novices than before. We hope to share more details next week.
An Ames meeting on Aug. 24 at Cal Giddings office formed a citizens' association opposing Blaine and Logan regardless of past party ties. Dr. W Ward elected chairman and P C Compton secretary. A constitution and by laws committee was named to report at the Sept. 1 adjourned meeting at 7 30 PM. All opponents urged to attend.
Notice to all soldiers and sailors of Story County attending the State Pair in Des Moines Wednesday Sept 34. Admission tickets given free by calling the Auditor's office with name, company and regiment. Also notices about Des Mares fall term, Aver’s Sarsaparilla, Squaw Creek Coal bids, religious services, grain buyers book, binding services at Boone Bindery, and Frazee's Jewelry Store price complaints.
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