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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1888
Page
3
A patchwork of local remarks and observations on weather and life in February. Notes on sleighing, rituals, and public sentiment with quips about politics, advertising, and social mores. Mentions Ames, board of trade, and lavish New York dining anecdotes.
Birth announced in Norfolk Nebraska a son for Mr and Mrs F J West. Hoots Portable Gallery advertises cheap photographs. Quarterly church meeting with Elder Miller and Dr Chamberlain. Allen's History and The Intelligencer advertised together. George Peterson, Ames resident, dies. Advertising notices for The Intelligencer cost ten cents a line after Wednesday noon. Freight and passenger rate debates tied to a railroad commission move in Iowa legislature.
Rev Ben Nutting a Universalist preacher from Webster City attempted death by poison on Saturday evening. He was saved by doctors after his wife left him and took their eight year old daughter. The note recommends travelers carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for relief.
The INTELLIGENCER urges residents to favor Ames merchants and printers, arguing that supporting local business builds town prosperity. It rebukes local traders who shop out of town and calls for buying from home dealers to strengthen trade and prevent inferior, overpriced outside goods.
The article notes smoke in the chimneys and Janitor Wood’s return. Captain Lincoln oversees home guards duties and college work after a winter of commissariat service. Visitors include Professors from Ontario and Missouri, Mrs. Owens, and Mr. Graves. The veterinary class looks large and a Boone woman may teach music next term.
The guidance warns against going out in cold after hot drinks and against toasting near a fire. It recommends warming to comfortable heat, keeping chest and back protected, minimal voice use when hoarse, nostril breathing when shifting to cold, regular bathing, and avoiding pauses on ice after exercise to prevent severe colds and prostration.
Kelley town notes report the death of farmer John Peterson and family losses, new railroad agent changes, school terms, and social events while Franklin and Sheldahl sections note sales, revivals, resignations, residents traveling, and community amusements. Residents urged unity, travel, and health remedies amid spring hints.
The M. E. Church holds a Friday meeting at two o'clock with elder preaching at night. Local residents note absences and moves including Jasper Zenor to Ames and Ezra Ward relocating to Woodbury County Iowa. Others plan farm work and a home-place sale as another blizzard looms.
A handsome new piano music book titled The Classical Pianist collects modern classic gems by Liszt Rubinstein Jensen and others. Edited for ordinary players and teachers it mirrors the Piano Classics format with about 150 pages of clearly printed music. Oliver Ditson & Co Boston offers a post paid price of $1 and free descriptive circulars on request.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the best method to dispel headaches colds and fevers and to cleanse the system while strengthening organs. It claims the California Fig Syrup Company manufactures it in San Francisco and lists L M Bosworth J H Pickett & Co as local sellers. It also promotes Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup as a cure for acute rheumatism with endorsements from Rev. A. Longtor of the M E Church at Franklin Michigan.
February Wide Awake offers engaging content for youth with visuals and wisdom. Includes The Children of the White House by Mrs. Upton with portraits of John Adams's children and Rosa Bonheur study About Rosa Bonheur by Henry Bacon with artworks and artist portrait. Sample copy five cents from D Lothrop Company Boston.
The Chesterton era reference quotes Colonel Ingersoll urging the press to be an eagle of justice. The text notes the American press as today the terror of evil-doers despite faults. It mentions a Maine baby named Anna Versary born on the day of her grandparents' golden wedding.
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