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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1887
Page
3
A Cedar Rapids page tallies Thanksgiving reflections and local lore from Ames including near fire at the south side school, a fire defense plea, and Iowa Soldiers Home dedication. Marriage details at Higley residence, social notes, and abundant local commerce chatter finish the column.
A plea for a cord or two of heavy green oak or hickory wood from delinquent subscribers is issued with urgency for immediate supply at the Kellogg and Sycamore corner near Van Chamberlain's. An oyster social hosted by Mr and Mrs Tilden takes place Thursday evening December 10 with 25 cents for supper with oysters and 10 cents without. Ellsworth Post G A R meets Saturday evening to elect officers for 1888. A well drill at the College Farm reports three feet nine inches of good coal at 110 feet, pleasing college authorities.
Slater reports a busy period of home improvements as E F Miller moves his house from Sheldahl and renovates stores. New arrivals include J H Miller and John Scott. W B Millers implement house travels into town. local firms ship cattle and hogs to Maxwell. Thanksgiving events, church festivals, and growing school enrollment are noted along with community plans to buy locally and boost commerce.
The magazine unveils plans for the coming year with illustrated articles on the Great West and global industry, travel pieces on Scotland and the West Indies, novels by Black Howells and James, Hearn and Rives novelettes, and stories by Woolson. Editors include Curtis Howells and Warner.
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