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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1885
Page
3
The Intelligencer provides a recurring business notices section at ten cents per line weekly and five cents per line under a reduced rate for yearly contracts. Markets details from Chicago include various commodities with quoted prices for wheat corn oats and potatoes, among others, with inconsistent OCR readouts.
A historical timetable lists trains going east west south and north with passenger and freight services. It notes specific train numbers such as No 2 Marshaltown Passenger No 8 Pacific Express No 52 Night Freight and No 51 St Paul Passenger with times ranging from early morning to late evening. The notice ends with M C Jones as station agent and states no other trains will carry passengers.
An offer inviting readers to subscribe to the Des Moines State Register for one dollar per year. The notice praises the paper as Iowa based and enlarged, a comprehensive source of literature science agriculture and news, with strong Republican editorial stance.
Many friends of Mr. Henry C. Huntington urge a bank expansion in Ames saying the city offers an ideal site for a second bank. A wedding in Boone links Henry Raynor and Miss Late Stamp, with Rev. Gaynor performing the ceremony and generous gifts noted as the couple begins married life.
The Intelligencer Printing House Ames offers wedding and party invitations, visiting cards, and stationery in latest styles at reasonable prices. They print on short notice and invite orders by mail for prompt attention.
The piece argues that a newspaper dun is not an attack on integrity but a necessity of publishing. It notes thousands owe small sums, and urges readers to pay promptly to support the paper, even those who have not paid in years.
The notice argues children should attend school whenever possible, noting there is enough time outside regular terms for work. It asserts education benefits a child more than wealth and calls on parents to ensure their children seize educational opportunities. It states that success requires schooling, whether classical or practical.
A mother expresses that the Band of Hope belongs to everyone and urges all to support youth temperance efforts. She stresses personal stake, regular or occasional attendance, and teaching total abstinence to save boys from becoming drunkards.
Fragmentary notes report Jack Thayer hauling coal and Frank Noble riding to town in a $300 carriage. A bold prophesy declares no sleighing this winter, while counsel urges stock shelter, stored tools, replenished bins, and broad subscription for local news. The piece mentions Isaac Eagleberger family planning to move to Greene County Missouri and a duck shooting note by Turner McLain. The county grade near Lyons Hill nears completion under I B McElyea with a No 1 job status.
A compact, era style note lists seasonal phrases and public reminders. It references snow, mud, coal delivery, a cutter, and a church door open to all, while noting unreliability of weather and paused echo gobble and sidewalk repairs.
Local items note Pickett's display of Holiday Goods next week and a social at the Hunt residence. News mentions marriages at Justice of the Peace office, health updates, travel plans, and sales including trimmed hats and inexpensive winter hats.
Mr T J Mesrs, a prosperous Lafayette Township farmer, was in the city last Saturday visiting friends. Miss Olive Butler and Miss Mattie Winter of Ames began the Sheldahl public schools fall term on Monday. Mr Quick has returned from a visit to New York State and shares impressions of his trip. Mrs E Starr visited daughter Mrs Reynolds at Gilbert last week and is still in feeble health. Howard McLain thanks for venison steak. The Stoward party killed six deer on the plains. Mr I returned yesterday from a two weeks hunting trip. Ellsworth Post annual meeting is set for Saturday evening next. all members should attend.
The Nevada column reports weather alternating rain and snow and notes school activity with Mrs. Wiltse leaving to attend her father’s last days and Mr. Murphey’s funeral. Roland notes husking progress, new firms Fazerland and Green, a Norske Samlay society, a potential brass band, and local plans along with school updates.
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