Ames Social Notes and Local Updates Gleaned From Town Meetings
Ames social calendar lists a dance at the Ames rink by Tux K of P and a Post meeting in G A R Hall. Christmas carol plans, spelling school postponed, two week school vacation, and acquittal of Arensdorf in Haddock murder case are noted along with charity gatherings, Salvation Army tensions in Boone, and holiday ads. I O F officers elected for the term are W F Chevalier, E B Albright, C M Super, H S Goble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O
O. F
Ames
N. G
W. F. Chevalier
WY. G
E. B. Albright
C. M. Super. Treas
Goble
Lodge
Christmas season notes and small town commonplaces
Anecdotes and holiday reflections from the Ames Intelligencer era. Mentions Christmas trade, gifts and charity, weather, religious observances, and local chatter including jokes, editorials, and rural life vignettes. References to December, Sundays, baldness prize, and cross‑town anecdotes.
Local residents update and travel notes from Ames area
Mrs. Bigelow improves enough to leave bed after illness. Mr. Gay Starr sells Kellogg property and spends the holidays in Ames. Will Ferguson and J F Robb of Oskaloosa clerking at Westerman Co. Mrs. H Christman returns from the East. Mrs. Mary Bentley and Mrs. Edith Olmsted visit Mrs. Duncan in Des Moines. Captain Henry Wilson visited Ames yesterday. Dr. Kegley in the city on Sunday. Miss Emma Taylor from Marshalltown visits Cal Giddings. Ward and Taylor, C N W R R conductors, to be replaced on the Des Moines division by Evans and Cronk. new fast train expected Monday. Miss Dora Hamilton and Mame Raynor attend Traveling Men's Banquet in Marshalltown Saturday. J H Pickett and spouse return from Fort Madison. Colonel Snider of Sheldahl visits Ames Tuesday. Mr. Carey Kegley said to be somewhat better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Lewis
Chicago
Post Office Department
Boone Democrat
Duncan
Ames Intelligencer
Boone
Towa
Hornstein
Bigelow
Gay Starr
Kellogg
Ames
Will Ferguson
J. F. Robb
Oskaloosa
Westerman & Co’s
H. Christman
Mary Bentley
Edith Olmsted
Des Moines
Henry Wilson
Kegley
Sumlay
Emma Taylor
Marshalltown
Cal Giddings
Messrs Ward and Taylor
Messrs Evans and Cronk
Dora Hamilton
Mame Raynor
J. H. Pickett
Fort Madison
Colonel Snider
Sheldahl
Carey Kegley
Cambridge
T. Hill
H. C. Holm
Clarance Aplin
Center Grove
Joseph
A. P. King
Chester
Dellitt Hanks
Frank Elliott
M. C. Seal
J. P
Ella Benfer
Grace Smith
Young Ladies Seminary
Indianola
Iowa
M. P. Webb
Slater
J.8
Frasier
Nevada
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Commercial Hotel
Winter Sleighbells Mark Small Town Week
The Cambridge area notes a quiet business week with Holiday plans in flux. The Kelley Literary Society meets at the Baptist Church weekly, a necktie festival is planned for December 16, and locals discuss social events, arrivals, and a fatal car incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley Literary Society
Baptist Church
J. T. Gray
H. W. Arnold
Frank Sutter
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Lillie Gossard
Kelley
Slater and Sheldahl Local Items Stir Town News
Local notes from Slater and Sheldahl report two meat markets and ongoing town improvements. Tradespeople Ben and Wright Fread welcomed to settle, while Oley Nelson and Jenks boast productive wells. Shipping hogs and poultry to Boardman Bros. Nevada, and Ames visitors frequent the streets. Community life includes a restaurant upswing, a baby girl born to the Miller home, church groups preparing a Christmas tree, and discussions on Woman Suffrage.
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Slater
Mr. Gamreth
Sheldahl
Messrs
Ben
Wright Fread
Oley Nelson
Jenks
Transfers of real estate in Nevada Iowa weekly report
The column lists transfers from the Land Loan and Abstract Office of J A Fitchpatrick including James A Bevington to F P Sawyer and multiple parcels in Zearing Huxley Slater Junction Sheldahl Crossing and Nevada with prices ranging from 50 to 3500 dollars and dates noted as deeds recorded. Other transfers include Lars Peterson to Ole L Haggen Robert Simpson to Chest Olison John Christopher to Anfin Anfinson and more with assorted lot designations and quarter sections. Each entry names the buyer seller location and recorded consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Nevada
Iowa
James A. Bevington
F. P. Sawyer
R. A. Burgess
Charles Blackman
Zearing
Lars Peterson
Ole L. Haggen
Huxley
Robert Simpson
Chest Oleson
John Christopher
Anfin Anfinson
L. D. Ozmund
D. W. Smith
A. M. Jenks
E. W. McGuire
Sheldahl Crossing
Slater Junction
Rush
A. G. Armstrong
Armstrong
Collins
W. F. Swayze
George Baxter
Margaretta Zearing
W. M Zearing
James Callanan
Andrew C. Frandson
Sunday Sickness and Its Sudden Onset in Churchgoers
A curious note on Sunday sickness describing how people feel fine on Saturday night but awaken Sunday morning with mild illness that prevents church attendance. It is claimed the condition is not serious and rarely requires medicine, with sufferers often returning to health by Monday.
Death of John Harrigan in Story County
Old Story County resident John Harrigan, about sixty, was found dead in his home near the college from heart disease. He leaves a wife deceased, daughters in Jefferson and a convent, and a son reportedly burned to death in Brookville, Kansas. His remains were buried at Nevada yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harrigan
Story County
Jefferson
John
Brookville
Kansas
Mr. Harrigan
Nevada
No Excellency Is Granted Without Labor
A collection of quotes on self discipline effort and humility from Goethe Shakespeare and Reynolds. The sayings warn against vanity and advise focus on personal growth and honest effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Shakespeare
Reynolds
Dr King’s New Discovery Free Trial Offer
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs offered free for a limited time at L M Bosworth’s Drug Store. Mentions large trial bottles and relief claims for throat chest and lung conditions. Also promotes ShitoH’s Cure Solace and Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as popular family medicines.
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Dr. King
L. M. Bosworth
Western States
Professions Benefit From Newspaper Advertising
A Gazette letter argues that newspapers provide vital free advertising for professionals. It asserts doctors, attorneys and others gain reputation and demand by press exposure and supports professional notices in leading city papers as beneficial business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Action the Evening Press Association
C. R. Gazette
Steady advertising builds business over time
An old adage warns against a little advertising and waiting. The steady advertiser succeeds by keeping a name and business before the public through daily and weekly papers. One cannot eat for a week in a day, nor can advertising replace consistent effort.
Papillon Clarke flax Skin cure praised for leg healing
A testimonial from A. D. Hayward claims Papillon Clarke's extract of flax Skin cure healed a leg eruption after a year of swelling and purple color. The ad promotes the product at $1 per bottle, with druggists selling it or prepaid mail order. Also notes Shiloh's Cure offered by J. H. Pickett & Co for cough relief at 25 cents to $1.
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Papillon Company
Chicago
L. M. Bosworth
Shiloh
J. H. Pickett & Co
J. H.pickett & Co
The
Inter Ocean
Northwest
Mail
Post
Electric Bitters touted by 73-year-old Paterson resident
Mrs Phoebe Chesley of Paterson Iowa testifies Electric Bitters renewed her youth after years of kidney trouble and lameness. She says she can do her housework again and has no pain. Purchased at L M Bosworth’s Drug Store. Also mentions lamp chimney care and remedies from Chamberlains and Shiloh’s products sold by J H Pickett & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Chesley
Paterson, Clay Co
Lowa
L. M. Bosworth
Gilbert Winter Updates and Local Notes at Gilbert
Open Winter with poor sleighing and mud due to warm weather. J B Grove delivered pigs to G W Sowers on December 9. Baker Comedy at Gilbert Bros Hall this evening. Miss Emma Hall to Wall Lake for a Winter school. Harley Manges cut his foot while chopping wood. Dr. Richmond treated it. Good Templars Lodge formed with sixteen members after storm delay. Peter Marshall visited Des Moines on business. Gilbert Bros and George Stitzell shipping poultry to Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
J. B. Grove
G. W. Sowers
Baker
Gilbert Bros. Hall
Emma Hall
Wall Lake
Iowa
Harley Manges
Richmond
Peter Marshall
Des Moines
Gilbert Bros
George Stitzell
Nevada
Notice to advertisers on press schedule and deadlines
Advertisers are warned that the paper goes to press at noon Thursday and late submissions after 1 PM Wednesday will incur ten cents per line. A mail slip on each paper shows the subscription expiration time.
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Society
Papilion Catarrh Cure Promoted In Simple Remedy
Advertisement copy touts Papilion Catarrh Cure as the best known remedy for catarrh and offers bottles at $1.00 with prepaid options. It also promotes Shiloh’s Vitalize for constipation and dyspepsia, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ease hoarseness and croup risk in children.
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Chamberlain
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertsized Cure All
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claim best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum lever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. 25 cents. Sold by Pickett Co Palace Drug Store.
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Bucklen
Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
White Swelling And Blood Purifier Advertisements
Letters from M S Hamlin of Winston and G W Frizzle of Farmersville discuss long term hip disease and skin eruptions. Each endorses Swift's Specific as beneficial, noting improved strength, appetite, digestion, and healing after using multiple bottles. Free treatment information provided by Swift Specific Co. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
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M S Hamlin
North Carolina
Winston
G. WN. Frizzel
Farmersville
Texas
Swift
Atlantz
Syrup of Figs Laxative and New Year Calendar Offered
Syrup of Figs promotes itself as the best laxative from the California Fig Syrup Company in Francisco. Westerman & Co. sell it while Doliber Goodale & Co. of Boston provide an elegant 1888 calendar designed by John A. Lowell & Co. Doliber Goodale & Co. will mail a calendar for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup
Francisco
California
Westerman & Co
Messrs. Doliber
Boschee German Syrup Promoted For Consumption Aid
Public notice endorses Boschee's German Syrup claiming relief for consumption, severe coughs, asthma, and pneumonia with three doses. It urges druggists to offer trials to the poor at least once and cites 80 000 dozen bottles sold last year with no reported failures. Sample bottles cost 10 cents. regular size 7 cents. Sold by all druggists in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Man With Enemies Builds Worth While Legacy
The Milwaukee Labor Review argues that a person who makes enemies by taking decisive action benefits society. It contrasts forcesful doers with harmless, unseen figures, suggesting true influence comes from bold effort that stirs opposition yet earns enduring gratitude rather than quiet obscurity.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Winter Colds
The article promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best treatment for coughs colds and hoarseness in winter. It claims quick relief when first symptoms appear and argues comfort and health aid school children’s learning.
Catarrh Cured with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy
Health claim promises cure of catarrh and sweet breath with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. Includes nasal injector free and price listed at 50 cents. Advertisement style summary of patent remedy product.
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Shiloh
J. H. Pickett & Co
The Congregationalist 1888 Prospectus and Subscription Offer
The Congregationalist announces an 1888 manual with new story by Rose Terry Cooke titled The Parson's Prayer Meeting. It lists prayer topics for 1888, religious statistics and pocket size content. First edition 30 000 copies to be released December 1st, postpaid at 5 cents. 100 copies cost $3.00.
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The
Congregationalist
New York
Chicago
Department of Christian Thought
Rose Terry Cooke
Congregationalist News Trial Offer for New Subscribers
The Congregationalist offers twelve weeks for 25 cents on trial to new subscribers. The rate does not cover paper or mailing costs, but serves to showcase the paper. Subscriptions end after the trial unless renewed for the year at 2.25, with sample copies available for clubs or organizers.
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Vance
Rand McNally
Youths Companion
Harrs Atlantic
Century
Rbner’s
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Tux K. of
G. A. R. Hall
Good Templars
Arensdorf
Haddock
Mr. Moulton
Salvation Army
Kelley Klatter
French Bros
John Scott
Boardman Bros
Clark
Wisconsin
Fortune
W. B. Miller
Snider
H. N. Hansen
County Avenue
American Sunday School
Literary Society
Supreme Court
George Drury
Polk City
Hugh Lemmer
Leadville
John Nelson
Fargo
Dakota
M. P. Miller
Shitoh
H. Pickett & Co
Messrs. N. K. Fairbank & Co
ACAT
Clarke
Lil
J. I. Pickett & Co
L. L. May & CO
St. Paul
Minnesota
Miwaukee Labor Review
Oee
New
Iti 7
Care
Orld
URIOS
Conscien
Scribner’s Magazne
iNily - Ee
FES
Ai Art
America
Pturis Pro
Isaan
DOLLA
American Farm
J Ocean
EMI
Atim
Farops
James Eve Ratty Ghoulg
Hay Rae Wheathers
Owas
W.l.greene & Co., Publishers
Merset Street
Boston
Admess Stinson & Co
Portland Maine
Industrie
Eas Wards
Franklin County
Robert Cairns, Jr
Bingham&co
Read’s Meat Market
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Tas Carrara Company
Fulton Street
N. Y
Choice Groceries
Charles Jones
Bartlett
Opera Hall
J. L. Bartlett
Loughran Machine Co
Ingle
John H. Queal & Co
Lumber Dealers
SoLier
Frank Stearns
Sea “ Main St
Maxwell's
WM. Allen
DR. Harter Medicine Company
St. J. Louis
Story Cmona
Hyrril C. Jones
Coucian
Martina J. Jones
Lord & Thomas
Randolph Street
Cali
Northwestern Railway
Ilinois
Michigan
Wyoming
Commercia
Golden Northwest
J. J. Dayton
M. Whitman
H. C. Wicker
Yangt
Trafic
E. P
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