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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1895
Page
5
The column lists sick lists including Rev Everly and Mrs Ball and Mrs Clark plus visits and travels of Mrs Elliott and Miss Gour. It notes Thayer's dancing class, college plans for Chas Tilden, and the One Circle of Kings Daughters anniversary. Reports cover scarlet fever, civic events, church activities, theatre plans, and local transportation, with multiple named residents and visitors across Ames and surrounding towns.
Notices describe ward caucuses for Ames to nominate one councilman per ward and conduct other business. Meetings set for city hall and Agricultural hall on listed February evenings with named organizers and officials.
The undersigned set prices effective February 25 1894 for services and goods including shaving, haircuts, shampoos, and related items. Shops will close at eight o’clock nightly except Saturdays. Signatories include John Kintzley D D Kaltberg E B Perkins and R N Taylor.
E M Soper invites customers to view samples of spring and summer suits at very low prices and good fits. He emphasizes available styles and affordable rates for a quick visit.
By February 23 a girl for general house work. Good wages to one neat and orderly. Inquire of Mrs Owens South Hall College Campus. 423 Found in Ames four good shawl. Owner can have same by proving property and paying charge. Address Box 722 Ames Iowa.
Two brand new safes small and large standard make for sale at a bargain. Address this ad only. Also a bold claim that the best underwear in town can be found at Sopers for cents.
If you owe us a book account please call in and settle by cash or note to balance our ledger.
Past due note or account requires immediate settlement. BiéeLow and Smith solicit prompt action regarding a loan on real estate and dwellings under J A Baker.
The ad announces The Leading Photographer alongside a list of goods including German socks felt boots overshoes and artics. It promotes low prices at E. M. Soper and advertises wood coal feed at Lockwood's Elevator with $2.80 block coal delivered by the ton or less from B. A. Lockwood Elevator.
The editor argues patriotism remains strong in Iowa citing Governor Jackson’s past remarks about the governor’s role as a sacrifice of wealth for public good. He notes many locals offered to serve in state office and recalls Greenback era politics to reinforce that dedication to country endures.
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