Market Reports and Admissions Update From The Intelligencer
The Intelligencer lists weekly business notices at five to ten cents per line and provides market prices for Chicago and Ames including cattle hogs wheat oats corn butter and eggs. It reportsPresident Knarr denying a miscount of admissions applicants to the IAC and notes varying counts from 27 to 94 by mid February and potential for a sizable freshman class as cards of inquiry rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ames
Knarr
Acad
Stanton
Inds
District Court Hears Boonesheep Case and Burglary Verdicts
The Boonesheep Case ended in a defendant verdict with a new trial requested. Several burglary and theft defendants including Clark Merphy Miller French and Charles Miller and Augustus Cloud were convicted. Wells and Hayes faced liquor law convictions with fines. Barstow and Briggs matters dismissed. multiple sentences handed for long terms in the penitentiary and a large alimony awarded in a divorce. Court adjourned Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonesheep
Clark
Merphy
Sisson & Green’s
Miller
French
Charles Miller
Augustus Cloud
W.A. Crawford
Ames
Cass County
William Wells
D. D. Hayes
Cambridge
Timothy Keef
Maxwell
Wells
Hays
S. E
W. F. Briggs
E. Barstow
John Clark
Jeremiah Murphy
Minnie Miller
Cloud
D. H. Barrackman
L. van Horn
Huldah Porter
Call for New Board of Regents for Iowa State College
The Register urges a thorough reorganization at the Iowa State Agricultural College. It condemns current trustees as political tricksters and names proposed leaders. The piece presses for governors Kirkwood Carpenter and Pickard to form a board with broad experience to lift the college to national prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Agricultural College
Board of Regents
Gov. Kirkwood
Willard
Carpenter
W. D. Lucas
Macomber
Gue
Pickard
State University
United States
G A R Post to host dinner supper and dance event
The G A R Post in Ames will hold a dinner supper and dance at Opera Hall on Friday February 22 to raise funds for needy soldiers. Tables open from noon to 2 pm with meals priced at 2 cents. dancing begins at 9 pm. The event marks Washington's birthday and invites all residents to support the blue army’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Opera Hall
Washington
Ames
Educational Assoc exhibition set for Madison meeting
The National Education Association plans an educational exhibit at its next meeting in Madison Wisconsin. State Superintendent Akers leads the state organization of schools with a graded system for independent districts. Henry Sabin of Clinton Iowa oversees normal institutes and Iowa school affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Madison
Wis
State Organization
Akers
Henry Sabin
Sup’t
Clinton
Iowa
Atlantic
A. W. Stuart
Ottumwa
J. L. Pickard
Iowa City
C. E. Bessey
Ames
Busy Bees to Meet with Mrs Chaney Thomas Next Thursday
Local items note Captain Lincoln relocating his family from Boone to the college. The Busy Bees plan a meeting with Mrs Chaney Thomas next Thursday evening. Several residents schedule travel and lectures in Nevada and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Lincoln
Boone
College
Cattle Pasture Ad Offers Seasonal Pasture and Sale
Wanted cows for pasture next season with delivery from yards at 1 25 per month. A P Conorr. J E Konnigsberger opens a Ames harness shop inviting public visit. J P H McNichols to sell at public sale on John H Queal farm near college farm Monday at 1 pm horses cows and farm implements listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Conorr
J. E. Konnigsberger
Ames
P. H. McNichols
John H. Queal
College Farm
Thanks to caring friends for son Win Queal
Harriet Burnside expresses sincere gratitude to those kind in their ministrations to her son Win N Queal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. N. Queal
Harriet Burnside
Local G A R entertainment and stray notices
The Cambridge G A R post hosted an event with speeches by Comrades King Warner Brown and Detwiler and a duet by Jennie Nellis and Sylvia Bossnet. Also noted are a snow cover and sledding, a Maxwell jaw injury update, a planned new insane asylum, M E Church services, Nevada Ames literary entertainment, and Kansas relocation letters from Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Cambridge
King
Warner
Brown
Detwiler
Jennie Nellis
Sylvia Bossnet
Cowardly unsigned letter to editor sparks post office debate
A reader criticizes an unsigned communication full of falsehoods and personal abuse as cowardly and unworthy of notice. The writer invites any gentleman to debate the Ames post office matter openly with his signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Post Office
Death of Major Holmes's Child in Boone
Major Holmes returns from Washington to Boone after the illness of his child who died on the 12th from pneumonia and cerebral congestion at age two years, three months, and six days. The article offers heartfelt sympathy from friends and invokes comfort from faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
D. Thompson
Holmes
Washington
Boone
Thither
Hoover Coon Nuptials Attend In Story County
Miss Nellie M Coon wed Mr John T Hoover with Rev Bennett officiating at 8 30 pm on February 6 in a gathering of about thirty guests. The couple will reside in southern Kansas where Mr Hoover will farm. Many gifts including silverware and china were presented by family and friends. A guest notes the couple’s happiness and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Coon
Nellie M
John T. Hoover
Bennett
Jennie Coon
J. B. Grove
Jay
Minnie Adams
H. E. Malbone
J. B. Kooser
Miss Bird Hoover
John T. Grove
Charles Curtis
Nellie Hoover
T. J. Graham
Charles Grove
Willie Coon
Bride
D. Hoo
Ida
Erma Arrasmith
Mrs. Malbone
Sam
Hattie Kooser
Jas. A. Arrasmith
Etta Hunter
Ella A. Hunter
Public opinion urged on post office issue letters
D G Ferguson urges a free pitch in on the post office question. He condemns moves to replace the current master and accuses county officers of meddling, calling for respect for local wishes and asking policymakers to mind their own business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Ferguson
Amet
Butler Letters on Lincoln Republicans and Virtue
J J Butler criticizes Lincoln Republicans for chasing offices and questions party virtue. He urges more principle and less machine politics, noting a voice of the people has little weight in public acts. He cites Hemstreet and calls for reform and reorganizing the old party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemstreet
J.J. Butler
Kansas Cheerfully Welcomes Settlers Despite Washington Accusations
Letter from Newton Kansas defends state living conditions and agriculture citing deep snows mild winters and rich soil. It rejects Washington correspondent claims while praising corn oats and wheat yields per acre and noting fuel costs. Also reports Hamilton and Story Counties Teachers Institute session with music discussions and papers presented by local educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Kan
Our
Intelligencer
Kansas
Washington
Lowa
Iowa
Ames Town Election Notice for March 3 1884
Notice to Ames Iowa electors of an election on Monday March 3 1884 at Opera Hall for Mayor Recorder Assessor Street Commissioner and two Councilmen. Polls open 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 6 pm per order Town Council C M Soper Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Opera Hall
C. M. Soper
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Praised for Scalp Health and Hair Growth
An advertising claim notes Ayer’s Hair Vigor cleans the scalp, prevents dandruff and itching, restores faded hair to a natural dark color, and promotes hair growth. The piece presents the product as unrivaled for grooming and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Pardon sought by Story County murderer after twelve years
George Stanley, the Boone County killer convicted in Story County for a brutal murder, petitions the Governor for a pardon. Public sentiment varies as lawmakers consider reviving capital punishment, but the commission cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stanley
Story County
Story
Boone Counties
Boone County
Stanley
Patterson
Cee
Oc Cent
Iowa
Ames Collegium 71 V A 8 Fraternity Mourns Member
Resolutions express sympathy for the family of William N Queal a valued frater and citizen. A copy of the resolutions will be published in The Intelligencer and entered in the collegium records. Also notes Mr William D Lucas of Des Moines sprained ankle and will be laid up briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Queal
V. A.8
Intelligencer
W. F. Chevalier
Henry Wilson, Jr
Wm. D. Lucas
Des Moines
Aunt Rachels Joy Miracle Cure Claim
Rev W B Evens of Washington DC reports Aunt Rachels 16 year inflammatory rheumatism greatly improved by Athlophoros. He calls it a miracle and says pain left limbs with only slight stiffness remaining, predicting a permanent cure with another bottle. He urges wide distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Evens
Washington, D. C
Rachel
Nevada items and court house notes mixed with ads
Judge Henderson and District Attorney Stevens have fitted and arranged in comfortable style for their exclusive use a room in the Court House. The seven or eight hundred signers of Mrs. Lucas petition for the Ames post office are called a rule or ruin crowd by a Nevada Watchman correspondent. Sheriff Banks took prisoners to Fort Madison. Barrackman, a Nevada saloon keeper, fined for Sunday beer sales. Firemen plan a dance on the 22nd. Pony's Extract advertised for colds and lung troubles with claims of relief and a pamphlet from the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Stevens
Lucas
Ames Post Office
Ames
Nevada Watchman
Lamia Mo
Harris Remedy Co
Tomsing
Harris Remedy Court Market
8Th Bte
ST. LouIs
Lucas announces six percent annual interest option
A. E. Lucas in Nevada reports an option for six percent annual interest with possible additional payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Lucas
Nevada
Texas land for sale and carriages offered by Ames firm
Go to Texas opportunities are presented for cheap lands and a mild climate with farms and ranches for sale. The Ames firm Hawxtey & Co. markets Texas property and acts as sole agents for Short & Smith carriages and spring wagons, offering factory direct orders and savings on better grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Short & Smith
Story Co
Can’t Be Cured Claims and Vitalizing Treatment Ad
An advertisement asserts a new Vitalizing Treatment improves life force and organ activity. It urges readers to contact Drs Starkey and Palan in Philadelphia for free consultations, promising evidence of successful cases if present and honest evaluation if not. It emphasizes no charge for initial advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs.Starkey & Palan
Girard Street
Philadelphia
Sam
MARSH'S GOLDEN BLOOP AND LIVER TONIC ADVERTISEMENT
Public notices promote MARSH'S GOLDEN BLOOP AND LIVER TONIC as a blood purifier and liver renovator. Testimonials claim cures for liver trouble blood disorders rheumatism and dyspepsia. Bradley Templeton distribution in Ames offers large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00 with MARSH's BAL SAM throat and lung medicine also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
J. M. Baker
Burlington
Iowa
Geo. W. Webb
Peoria
James Robbins
Kansas City
Bradley & Templeton
Dists
Ames
For Sale J C Price Farm Near Town In Ames Iowa
Farm sale note lists 160 acres with 110 under plow two miles south and a bit west of town. Terms very low and inquiries directed to Jas Bradley Ames Iowa. Also offers on houses for sale or rent and several farms cheap by SHIELDS COOK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Price
Jas. Bradley
Ames
Iowa
Shields & Cook
A Sure Cure for Piles by Dr Bosanko Medicine Co
A remedy claims to permanently cure piles including itching and salt rheum with Dr Bosanko's Pile Medicine. The product, priced at 50 cents, is manufactured in Piqua Ohio and sold by Bosworth & Co.
Abstracts of title and real estate loans offered
J. A. Frrenpatrick of Nevada Iowa advertises the county’s sole complete set of Abstract Books and offers abstracts at low rates. He also provides money loans on real estate.
Overcoat Sale Cuts Prices Across Ranges
Local retailer advertises deep discounts on overcoats with tiered pricing. Deals include items labeled at $25 down to $3, with multiple price points such as $20, $15, $14, and $12 options, and additional bundles like $9, $7.50, $6, and $3 per coat.
Special Object in Reducing Stock for Repairs Explained
The note stresses that low prices are used to reduce stock and clear shelves for shelving improvements. It requests not to hesitate to publish advertised prices on all items until further notice and to proceed with sales to move goods.
Room for Repairs Suits sale offers deep discounts
An advertisement promotes suits at various prices from 25.00 down to 5.00 in a liquidation style offer. The copy contains garbled text and a xenophobic remark about Jews, reflecting hostile language embedded in the old notice.
Faith in Bosworths Drug Syrup Promises Free Sample
A bold claim from Bosworth & Co druggists offers a free bottle of BoswanKo’s Cough and Lung Syrup to any person in need of a remedy for coughs colds consumption and lung ailments. The advertisement emphasizes strong faith in the medicine and its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth & Co
Bargain sale or rental offer for former residence
The seller offers a former residence for sale at a bargain or for rent to a reliable tenant. Contact J. K. Macomber in Des Moines Iowa at 411 Walnut Street or inquire through G. A. Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Macomber
Des Moines
Iowa
Walnut Street
G. A. Underwood
Pierce's Business College Coupon Offer
Young men or women may save five dollars on tuition by purchasing a coupon at this office for Pierce's Business College in Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce’s Business College
Keokuk
Os worth Co Drug Store Free Sample Bottles Offer
A promotional rush at Os worth Co Drug Store features free distribution of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, touted as a top remedy for coughs consumption and bronchitis with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00. The promotion attracts customers seeking relief and trial of the popular product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osworth & Co Drug Store
Dr. Bosanko
For Sale State-One Mason Hamlin Organ Exchange
A State-One Mason Hamlin organ offered for sale or will trade in part payment for a young horse. Contact W. G. Wrienr for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Hamlin
W. G. Wrienr
Dressmaking by Miss May Graves at residence visit
Miss May Graves offers to make ladies dresses in latest styles and practical fabrics. She will visit homes and also travel to the countryside. Residence with her parents on the north side west of the Congregational Church.
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the Intelligencer
M. Hemstkeert
Mrs. K. W. Brown
New York City
Mr. I. B. Frazee
City
Story County Teachers’ Association
T. E. Alderman
Thomas Oxley
Boone, Ft. Dodge
Marshalltown
Tag
Nevada and
Ames Literary
Hoover-Coon
J. J. Butler
The
Hamilton and
Story Counties
Teachers’ Institute
Story City
Miss Hambleton
Miss Roberts
Leighton
Supt. Roe
Prof
Chevalier
Neal McFarlan
Supt
Richardson
Hamilton County
A. Branding
Maggie May Manion
Emma Roberts
Prof. Chevalier
Anfin
Meyerry M. Allen
Parl McFarlan
Ames Collegium No
Fraternity
Banks
Fort Madison
C. W.barrackman
Hi. B. Hawxtey & Co
J. A. Frrenpatrick
Ieee
Melain
K. W. Brown
STORF
Bingham & CO
Bingham
Louie Bosworth
Wruggist
Seine
Ue Shiloh
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Thomas & Loup
Watchmaker and Jeweler
Kien
Enat Hee
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