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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1885
Page
5
Train Schedule Fragments From Marshaltown to Des Moines
A garbled timetable lists GOING WEST, GOING FAST and GOING SOUTH train names and times including Atlantic Express 1:06 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. freight for St. Paul and Des Moines Ex. Descriptions mention Pacific Express and Hawarden Passenger with scattered times. Jones, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshaltown
Atlantic Express
Ee Wan Freight Rei
Catehskis Wanases
A. T
Pacific Express
Ea Peis Bose Ke
S. Mi
Ieccaeens
Es & Press
St. Paul
St.Paul
St. Macy
Hawarden
Jones
Oil Paintings Exhibit Opens at Pickett & Co
Elegant oil paintings are now on exhibition at Pickett & Co. The event invites art lovers to view the recently displayed works and celebrate the latest collection from the gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett & Co’s
Weekly Des Moines State Register Advertises One Dollar Subscription
The Des Moines State Register promotes its weekly price of one dollar a year and highlights its Iowa focus, enlarged format, and strong Republican editorial stance. It notes Miss Mary Sweeney has been ill for two weeks but is now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines State Register
Register
Iowa
Chicago
Mary Sweeney
Daily Press
Des Moines Register
Iowa AOUW Deputy Visits City on Order Work
Special Deputy G M W of the Iowa AOUW was in the city Tuesday to work in the interest of the order and promote its objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Jackson
The
Iowa A. O. U. W
H. L. Carrell
Nevada
Iowa
Notice to subscribers and property for sale
We have placed in the hands of Mr. W. A. Hicks a large number of subscription accounts and urge prompt payment. Some accounts have run as high as five years. We will not extend credit. House and two lots on the south side for sale, also a cow. Inquiries to H. C. Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Huntington
Ida County
S. W. Holcomb
Central City
Neb
Sam
Pioneer
Santa Claus
A. Manuel
Ass’t Supt
G. P. Agt
BR. L
M. K. Gibson
West Point
Miss
Towa
Story County
Circuit Court
Nevada
A. D
J. L. Surra
Aid Court
Holiday Trade Opens with Local Ads and Gift Picks
The Intelligencer notes Holiday Trade open with Westerman Brown and Pickett inviting the public to visit through Tuesday. Beans of advertisers push cheap prices to turn money multiple times yearly. Palace Drug Store promotes Holiday Gifts and a larger stock including books from juvenile to top gift volumes with competitive pricing. Pickett & Co. highlights Century Magazine and St Nicholas ads, praising rising circulation and upcoming installments from generals and Confederate politicians, while St Nicholas remains a favorite for families and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Westerman, Brown and Pickett
Tue Intelligencer
Pickett & Co
Century Co
Century Magazine
St. Nicholas
Nicholas
Ames Merchants Prepare for Holiday Trade with Fine Goods
Growing taste for stylish and useful goods spreads across the land and Ames as merchants stock up for the season. Stores offer latest dress fabrics books stationery and jewelry to suit all tastes with ample supply for holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Ames urged to become a manufacturing town
The piece argues Ames has abundant markets and railroad facilities with capital ready for new enterprises. It notes cheap materials and labor, a coming business revival, and asks why the city remains idle. It questions whether conservatism or lack of energetic leaders hinders progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Christmas Nears as Town Prepares for Holidays
The town eyes a festive season with dinner parties and holiday buyers. Cold Sunday weather and a final ember of the year mark December as winter closes building projects and schools anticipate Christmas events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Protracted Meeting at Gilbert and Holiday Sales Notes
Capt Henry Wison Jr markets corn. Pickett and Co advertise hand sleds and second hand cutters with sleighs for sale. Mortron and Everly hold a prolonged meeting at Gilbert which opened Monday. Arthur Thomas left west Monday noon and misses family. Miss Rilla Gippings hosts her thirteenth birthday with about twenty five friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortron
Everly
Gilbert
Loan offer on unincumbered real estate
Advertises a loan of $2,500 on unincumbered real estate with minimum advances of $500. Request inquiries at the office.
Pickett & Co Sets Broad Price Promise on Goods
J. H. Pickett & Co. declares willingness to meet any price on any class of goods sold by transient stores, signaling aggressive pricing policy and strong market competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Pickett & Co
United States
Dr. Bosanko
Scott
J. B. Scott
Londonee
Scott Medicine Co
Hennepin Block
Minneapolis
Minn
Canada
Wynn family travels to Des Moines for college vacation
Prof Wynn and family went to Des Moines on Friday where they will reside during college vacation. Miss Mamie remained in Ames until Monday, then joined them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FRANK Kere@Ley
Des Moines
Colfax
Prof Wynn
A. 8. Weicn
The
Agricultural College
Iowa City
Andrews
R. P. Clarkson
Corning
A. B. Shaw
Register
Prof. Wynn
Mamie
Ames
Miss D E Dix Presents New Fancy Work Designs
Miss D E Dix offers fresh fancy work designs and materials for holiday gifts. The collection includes useful and ornamental articles highlighting home crafts and seasonal gift ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Dix
Controversial Claim Sparks Theft Accusation Showdown
A disputed claim between a new entrant and an eighteen year old neighbor escalates to a public dispute over ownership and alleged theft. Authorities urged clear evidence as the case drew local attention and potential legal action.
Good Printing Rewarded as Benton County Farm Orders 2000 Catalogues
A Benton County fruit farm has placed an order for two thousand catalogues, illustrating how quality printing spreads quickly through local business networks. The note highlights market demand and the practical value of printed materials for agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Aeration note NC CE TCS Stella Vartlett
Fragmented list of names including Blanche Soper Charles Grawberg Frank Meredith Margaret Watts Ella Ida Smith Maime Rockwell Delian Jones Minnie Adams Lizzie Liddle Francis Gunder Linnie Chevalier Hattie Christman Jennie Westerman Lillie Paxton Ruth Duncan Esther Keeny Mary Shultz Winnie Hunter Jennie Akierman Hattie Fitchpatrick Charlies Arnold Jessie Maxwell Loe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Vartlett
Blanche Soper
Charles Grawberg
Frank Meredith
Margaret Watts
Ella
Ida Smith
Maime Rockwell
Delian Jones
Minnie Adams
Lizzie Liddle
Francis Gunder
Ie Linnie Chevalier
Hattie Christman
Jennie Westerman
Lillie Paxton
Ruth Duncan
Esther Keeny
Mary Shultz
Winnie Hunter
Jennie Akierman
Hattie Fitchpatrick
Charlies Arnold
Jessie Maxwell A Loe
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Boone
Q. A. Sturgeon
L. R. Sale
D.S. Fairchild
E. B. Plumb
H. D. Ensign
O. B. Hayden
Panora
Kate Sparks
Odebolt
Keigley
Grant
Hiunt
Stephen G. Mason
Providence
Nels Anderson
City
Story City Review
Ayer
NicHols & Maxwell
Sheriff Bank’s Bay
George Shockley
Hiawatha
Intelligencer
George
G. A
Watchman
Bumblebee
Fox
Memphis
Tenn
Mishler
Santa
Claus Arters
Tan
Godus
City Drug Store
HH. Westerman
Brown's Model Clothing Store
K. W. Brown
Henry Wilson, JR
Ames Flouring Mill
Haverly, Lanning & Marcellus
Intelligencer Clio
Tomor
Chamberlain
Henry Wison, Jr
Pickett & Co.'s
W. G. Wheat
O. P. Stucckslager
Weatherford
Texas
Pickett & Co.’s
Suffrage Society
Rowena Stevens
W.S. Maxwell
Kenosha
George H
Nicuols & Maxwell
Clara West
Maggie Mitchell
D. A. Bigelow & Co
Arthur Thomas
Arthur
Pickxerr & Co
Henry McCarthy
C. G. McCarthy
Ersland
J.H. Pick Ett & Co
Henry Walker
Ontario
M. J. Spohn
Ellsworth
G. G. Tilden
S. W
M. C. Jones
E. Loughran
Q. M
E. B. Cramblil
D A. Bigelow
A. Bingman
J. H. Buck
M. ©. Jones
W. M. Greeley
Albert Emminger
Covington
Sie
Castoria
Castor
Bosworth’s
Ee Wright & Richmond
Buckien
Arnica
C. M. Soper
Agt
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Wright & R.’s
Grad Paxton
Springfield
Diamond
Wright & Richmond
Hutchinson Bros
Brap Paxton
Pickerr & Co
Wesse
Burdett, Young & In
Boston
G. Tilden
Model Clothing Store
Alexis
Wincut & Richmond
the Palace Drug Store
Story Co
Bosworth’s Corner Drug Store
Wheat & Richmond
Verbena Cigars
GJ Wright & Richmond
P. P. Steward
Wrient & Richmond
Lowa
Baker
Wrient & Ricumond
Raynor House
Barrell
A. W. Rogers
J. G. Patterson
Geod
H. Westerman
South America
Josephj T Inman
Staffen D
New York City
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Ill
Bucklen
Bosanko
Rheum
Dr. Ko’s
Shiloh
Mother Shields
Mother Secres
R. P. Shields
Grandma Shields
Clair
Katie
Paradise
Royal Blood
Albert Lucas
Mapleton
Scotts
Brain Specific Medicine
Eastern
J. A. Fitchpatrick
State OF
Norris McKinney
J. L. Surrin
Smith & Son
Brown Chemical CO
Brower
Isue
Arles
Bily Drug Store
Prop
Eee
Chas. S.giddings, Prop
M. Hemstreet
Bradley & Paxton’s
Pala Gse
George McGines
Lions SS
Cushi
Kai
Sept. Tr
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