Wealth theft and a charity benefit in Ames
A young man named Miller shops the Briley home, steals about $482 from a sewing machine drawer, and is captured after an overnight manhunt near Nevada. He confesses and nearly all funds are recovered. Opera Hall in Ames hosts Rebecca's Triumph to aid the Dorcas Society, led by Nona McFadden, with strong public attendance urged.
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Miller
Elisha Briley
Ontario
Nevada
Opera Hall
Dorcas Society
Ames
Rebecca
The Beautiful Star in the Western Sky
Admirers of the evening star may not realize its light comes from the sun and its daily cycle mirrors Earth. Mountains on the star show forces like those that raise the Alps and Andes, with ridges, basins, and seasonal changes visible across its surface. Variable spots hint at cloud bands, while flashes of light and distant thunder imply storms across its heavens.
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Alps
Andes
State to Supply Text Books for Public Schools
Gov Sherman urged the Legislature to authorize the state to furnish school books. Representative McCall first raised the issue two years ago with a bill in the House. He notes books sell well above value, often 50 to 100 percent higher than comparable books, urging prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
McCall
Sam Lucas to perform The Dude at Ames Opera Hall
Sam Lucas the world famed colored comedian will appear Thursday evening next week at Ames Opera Hall with eight colored stars in the three act operetta The Dude. The New York Tribune and Brooklyn Eagle praise him highly. Lovure Bosworth buys D.8. Bosworth & Co. stock and will refit his storeroom while Louie, a trusted drugman, gains community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lucas
Ames Opera Hall
New York Tribune
Brooklyn Eagie
Lovure Bosworth
Bosworth & Co
Louie
Couple Plans Southern Tour in Honor of Civil War Service
Carr Jones and his wife expect a pleasant week or two trip to the south visiting Florida New Orleans Baton Rouge Vicksburg and other places of interest. They will be away two or three weeks to reflect on the Captain’s service for Uncle Sam during the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr. Jones
Uncle Sam
Florida
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Vicksburg
Captain Lincoln Named Professor of Military Tactics
The Trustees of Iowa State Agricultural College promote Capt. Lincoln to the Professorship of Military Tactics at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Agricultural College
Capt. Lincoln
Corner Drug Store Adopts Early Valentine Festivities
The Corner Drug Store markets Valentine samples and holiday attire while promoting a second-hand wagon listing by W. K. Barnes. An Episcoalian Dr Deems notes kissing as an American habit and Clarinda’s Modern Order of Dead Beats society boasts 320 members organized by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
6 Best Coffee in Ames at Nourse's
A mixed snippet page notes local items in Ames including a public sale by J H Keigley on the farm near Gilbert on Wednesday the 20th. It also mentions Valentines at Louie Bosworth and a city wood removal warning from the City Marshal. Rebecca's Triumph at Opera Hall and Nevada skater George Klove are listed among other brief ads and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Keigley
Gilbert
Rebecca's Triumph A Year of Teaps
A regional note calls attention to women’s achievements while men are urged to watch how women manage without them. The ad promotes Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer as a hair gloss and scalp cleanser recommended by physicians clergymen and scientists for dandruff removal and gray hair restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca
Hall
For Sale Farms Near Town in Ames Iowa
For sale the J C Price farm two miles south and a bit west of town includes 160 acres with 110 under the plow. Terms very low. Inquire of Jas Bradley Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Price
Jas. Bradley
Ames
Iowa
How to Avoid Drunkenness and Boost Family Health
The notice promotes abstinence from intoxicants and endorses Parker's Ginger Tonic as a non intoxicating health aid. It claims the Busy Bees group will meet with Mrs A C Thomas Thursday afternoon. It also touts Ayer s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula blood taint, inherited or acquired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Thomas
Ayer
Rheumatism Relief Prompts Greencastle Man’s Recovery
In Greencastle Indiana D L Southard describes using Athlophoros as a remedy for rheumatism. He reports six weeks of worsening pain despite medical treatment. After Bishop Bowman supplied Athlophoros and he took it in the morning he slept without pain and woke feeling like a well man.
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D. L. Southard
Greencastle
Ind
Notice to customers to settle state of account promptly
All parties who received our statement of their account or balance due us for 1883, and who have not already called and settled, will be expected to make an errand to our store and settle up. We will have to insist that each one attend to this at once. Respectfully, Tuomas Bros. & Soper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuomas Bros. & Soper
Story County Teachers’ Association
Ames
Wynn
Bell
Prof
Plummer
Roe
Fairchild
Dra. Starkey & Palen
Philadelphia
Drs
Nourse's offers lemons and oranges at 25c per dozen
Ladies receive health tips for Pond's Extract as a universal remedy for headaches inflamed breasts and other conditions while Nourse advertises fruit at 25 cents a dozen and a clearance on lamps and glassware. The Sam Lucas Opera Company is advertised for Opera Hall Thursday night and Parker's Hair Balsam is promoted for premature grayness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nourse’s
Electric Bitters Offered as Universal Health Tonic
A promotional item touts Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver issues jaundice biliousness constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. It claims quick action and a money back guarantee with each bottle sold for fifty cents by druggists.
Revival Underway at Nevada Methodist Church
A revival program is in progress at the Methodist Church in Nevada, drawing parishioners and visitors for a series of services this week. The event focuses on renewed faith and community fellowship led by visiting speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Nevada
Miss Goope Visits Miss Wynn in Des Moines
A short society note reports Miss Goope of Des Moines visiting Miss Gertie Wynn in this city. It mentions various local events including a February thaw, a silver wedding anniversary for Prof. Budd, and upcoming contests and gatherings in Ames.
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Goope
Des Moines
Gertie Wynn
Prof. Budd
Ames and Des Moines Notes and Local Incidents
Mr R P Shields traveled to Chicago stirring civic fear. Vosvig of Howard Township fractured three ribs and an arm in a fall. J D Grove of Plymouth County Iowa visited Ames for a month with brothers. Mr and Mrs Tilden returned from New England. DeWitt Hurley broke his right arm crossing the Des Moines River. James Robinson of Nevada won 5250 damages from the court in Des Moines for loss of a leg while with the C R I P railroad.
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Vosvig
Howard Township
J.D. Grovee
Plymouth County
Iowa
Ames
Mrs. Tilden
Land of the Pilgrims
New England
DeWitt C. Hurley
Conductor Hurley
Northwestern Railroad
Des Moines River
James Robinson
Nevada
Des Moines
Woman narrowly avoids injury on track by switching engine
Miss M. C. Pearson nearly suffers a serious accident when a switching engine runs over her on Wednesday. The Watchman notes the danger of switching engines.
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M. C. Pearson
Poultry Theft Hit Ames Poultry Flocks This Winter
Poultry raisers in Ames report losses of up to one hundred head this winter. Some suspects are well known and may soon face legal action as authorities pursue the thieves.
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Ames
Dorcas Society Produces First Year Report and Plans
The Dorcas Society, in its first year, spent $100 and plans a production of Rebecca's Triumph as the second year begins. The piece urges patronage for local philanthropy funding the poor, not outsiders, and notes complimentary copies of the Watchman at Ames post office. It also comments on local newspaper subscription practices and editor relations.
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Dorcas Society
Rebecca
Ames
Vivaldo
Press Echoes on Praise and Criticism
The author notes a paper’s praise of a person is assumed harmless while any slight on a person triggers outrage, claiming the audience is vast and ready to quit after one more issue. The satirical comment highlights bias in media reactions to positive versus negative coverage.
Indictments Return in Neva da District Court Case List
The District Court convened in Neva da with Judge Henderson. A grand jury empanelled, foreman O D Allen, clerk Kinsell. Indictments found against Charles Miller and others for theft. Civil verdicts rendered in Upton & Co versus Paxton & Ramsey and Pearson versus Basket.
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Nevada
H. C. Henderson
O. D. Allen
Franklin
Kinsell
Cambridge
Charles Miller
Mr. Briley
J. A. Miller
Minnie French
John Clark
Jeremiah Murphy
Charles Shockley
Emmet Compton
Upton & Co
Paxton & Ramsey
Boone
M. C. Pearson
Mary R. Basket
Local store clears stock of Boots and skating gear at half price
A Nevada shop advertises deep discounts on Boots Shoes Gloves Mittens and Hosiery cash sales. It notes Mr Harry Brown left thirty one pairs of Vineyard Skates at low price. A horse theft report and a county teachers meeting item follow with local names and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Abstract Books Available for County Residents
I offer abstracts at low rates and handle real estate loans. For sale one Mason & Hamlin Organ or will trade for a young horse. W. G. Whear advertises multiple houses for sale or rent and several farms offered at very cheap prices. Shields and Congr Farm Loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Hamlin
W. G. Whear
Shields & Congr
Golden Blood Purifier and Liver Tonic Advertised Locally
Incomparable MARSH's GOLDEN BLoop and Liver Tonic praised for curing liver trouble blood disorder rheumatism and dyspepsia. Testimonies from J M Baker Geo W Webb and others claim notable relief. Bradley Templeton Ames sells large bottles 50 cents and 1.00 with MARSH's Golden Balm and Throat and Lung medicine.
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Marsh
J. M. Baker
Burlington
Iowa
Geo. W. Webb
Peoria
Ils
James Robbins
Kansas City
Marksn
Bradley & Templeton
Ames
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Chicago
Imag
C. J. Mellen
Geo. MacLain
Tt. W. Luyn
Marie Kelley
Carn Jones
N. Johnson
Nellie Johnson
Martha Jones
Charlie Jackson
Wm. Fuller
H. £. DeCamp
A. T. Berker
P. D. Ankeny
Esther Marshall
Lena Oleson
P. Peterson
H. Lucas
P. M
W. K. Barnes
SuHiton
Mth
Dr. Deems
Valentines
Louie Bosworth’s
George Klove
Nourse
Pig
Sauer Kraut
Sam Lucas Opera Company
Parker
California
J. L. Stevens
Joan Watts
Hunter & Lockwood
Sheldahl
Miller Dakota
John
Rickerson
Huxley
Robert Heffrey
Swry County Teachers’ Association
Iowa College
Mr. Laidley
J. F. Sanders
McCallsburg
J.J. McNichols
Milford
Frank Keigley
Ames Skating Club
Opera Hail Rink
Jacob Frost
Mrs.Vincent
Canada
Hattie Stewart
Phil. Livingstone
R. P. Shields
Ames Quadrille
Messrs
Compton
Maxwell
Pitser
Bradley
Motuer
Lesser
Tama Free Press
Growlers
Harnd Times
H. B. Hawey & Co
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Girard Street
Sutton
Watrous and
Nachtwey
Henry Boynton
Con. Leonard
H. A. Cramer
S. P. Rich
Richland
Board of Regents
The
Capital
J. A. Fitchpatrick
A. E. Lucas
Dorcas Society of Ames
Das
Starkeg
Eomround
Wm. D. Kerury
Congress
T.S. Arthur
Arthur's Home Magazine
W. L. Cowarn
Lutheran Observer
Philada
Dade
Brown
Rae
Tnem
K. W. Brown
STORF
Bingham & CC
Wan Fa Lo
Bngham
Croop
Shiloh
Bradiey & Templeton
Mali Castoria
H. A. Ancurr
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N. Y
Louie Bosworth
DRV Geist
D. 8. Bosworth & CO
Entauriniment
Mar
Pao Waren
Silverware All Pth
Coe
Anton Yo
Langs
Weler
Sourawona
Sacramento
Harris Remedy Co
Mf’t
ST. Louvre
Yue Meath
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