Train Timetable Highlights for Chicago & Northwestern
The schedule lists routes and times for Chicago and Northwestern trains including No. 2 Marshaltown and No. 3 Pacific Express with arrivals at Ames and Des Moines. It notes going west, south, and north directions, passenger and freight trains, with station agent C. Jones signing off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshaltown
Atlantic Express
Freight Cue
Esa Bissens
Pacific Express
Cis
I Caton Ees
St. Matl Aosa
Des Moines
St. Paul
M. C
C. Jones
Business Brevities Rates Notice
A local business notice outlines rates for classifieds at ten cents per line weekly then five cents per line weekly and mentions a head of "Business Brevities" with fixed rates by yearly contract.
Discontinuing ads shows dull trade in town
The Sons of Veterans dance Monday evening drew a good crowd with forty five numbers sold and a fine display by the boys and girls. Mrs Chapin, long ill in the Bisbee family, died on the 10th after a three year struggle with consumption and was laid to rest at Ontario. Paul Peterson reports a hen egg three miles north of Ames, tiny as a wren’s egg, suggesting the hen’s poor yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Paul Peterson
Ames
Ephraim Starr
Gilbert Station
Boardman Station
I. A. College
College Farm
C. E. Taynor
Panorama of Gettysburg views offered for sale in Chicago
Emil Guioeau of Chicago offers eight copper plate views from the Battle of Gettysburg at 9 by 12 inches for 15 cents and a grand 26 by 34 inch Pickett’s Charge view for $1.00 with return address and postage. Fra Clark of Bumblebee faces libel charges in Nevada before Judge Miracle. editor notes ASPHYXIATOR behind in local notes and hopes Clark secures satisfaction for his wounded honor.
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Emil Guioeau
Chicago
Gettysburg
Cooper
Pickett
Fra. Clark
The
Bumblebee
Nevada
Judge Miracle
Circuit Court
Bro. Clark
Honoh
Settlement in Buck versus McLain case cited over attorney fee
In Buck vs McLain a Circuit Court suit to recover damages for alleged sale of grandered horses was settled by stipulation. Cyrus E Turner claimed a $25 fee but the judge ignored his protest. Cedar Falls veteran NewMan praises Gen J L Geddes for Grand Army leadership in Iowa.
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Buck Vs. McLain
Circuit Court
Cyrus E. Turner
C. E
Mr. NewMan
Cedar Falls
Grand Army
J. L. Geddes
I. A. College
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
Geddes
Nighttime Tragedy in New York Affects single mother and son
A woman visits a police station with her 16 year old son, who is habitually late and intoxicated. On the way home she collapses and dies declaring her heart is breaking. Her son Paul is arrested and mourns beside her body. The report frames alcohol as a social ruin.
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New York City
First Avenue
Sixth Street
Paul
Will-power and youth fortunes drive success
The text argues that a young man’s fortune lies in will-power not wealth or status. Youth is energetic and resilient, while age grows conservative. failure is a grand success if effort is right. Self confidence matters, as does disciplined manners, repeated training, and honest duty.
Local Notices and Advertisements Collected
A mix of ads and notices from the Turner residence to local merchants. Items include cash sales for coal at 3.75 per ton, pro tracted meetings at Pleasant Grove, cash after March 1, a Union meeting on February 28, and notices of settlements and stock updates. Also reports on a court verdict in Stamp vs Hutchinson and local farm accidents with livestock.
Rice and Dried Fruit Bargains and Community Notes
Rice twenty pounds for one dollar and dried fruits offered at similar bulk prices with more to come next week. Beacon Band of Hope meets at the Baptist church each Sunday at 3 PM. supervisor Mrs C A Best. Snow totals cite 37 inches this winter with 16 falls. I A College opened Tuesday with full occupancy and strong prospects for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Band of Hope
Baptist Church
C. A. Best
Geo. H. Maxwell
J. L. Ericson
Iowa Agricultural College
Antin
Meyer Branding
LaFayette
Antin Brandvig
Meyer Brandvig
School election at Opera Sillal for directors and bonds
Notice lists a March 8, 86 school election at Opera Sillal to elect two school directors for full terms and to vote on a bond of 1000 dollars with 1000 to be paid on bonds. C. M. Sooper is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera Silall
C. M. Sooper
Pete
Wiese A
Eee
Bisiannendes
Sr Leees
Polis
Parley Sueipon
Mayo
Special Notice Reducing Clothing Stock Before Inventory
D. A. Bigelow & Co announces a 30 day sale to reduce men and boys overcoats suits hats caps odd pants and vests stock. OsKaloosa Herald notes freight train brakemen endure freezing weather while passenger crews fare better, praising train gangs for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Bigelow & Co
Oskaloosa Herald
Lend-a-Hand Branch Plans March Meeting at G A R Hall
The Lend-a-Hand Branch of the C L B C will host invited friends at the G A R Hall Monday evening March 1 at 7 30 sharp. The program includes song quartette roll call responses witty sayings paper Chinese Gordon Dr Richmond experiments electrical Prof Chevalier recitation Inhabitants of Dickens land Miss Olive Butler and more songs and papers by E C Moulton Mr M M Turner.
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G. A. R. Hall
Gordon
Dr. Richmond
Chevalier
E. C. Moulton
Dickens
M. M. Turner
Olive Butler
Veteran soldiers warned about designed marriages by pursuing girls
Congressman Bragg claims some women aim to marry aging soldiers to become widows and claim pensions. He suggests the trend derives from soldiers’ appeal, noting Bragg’s own veteran status explains the theory.
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Congressman Bragg
Bragg
Head-Light Imposes Fees for Society and Dance Notices
The Head-Light reports new charges for society meetings lodge meetings church socials and other announcements except religious services and death notices at 25 cents for one insertion and 25 cents for three insertions with payment in advance. The paper notes rising printing costs and states cards of thanks lengthy obituaries and dance notices will now incur fees.
Ames letters and local notices mix with school contest notes
Local notices list sales by Hutchinson Giddings Barnes Adams with stock and farm implements. School contest at the High School drew crowds and praised recitations with judges ratings. Nevada county items cover society events, elections, meetings, and community updates across Ames, Pleasant Grove, and surrounding towns.
Local News Briefs from Ames and Surrounding Areas
Mrs H Gilbert returns from Webster City visiting sister Mrs Carr. Miss Blanche Granger sick with lung fever. Karl Granger to return from Illinois to continue studies at IA C. Mr Mrs Alworth and daughter visited Soper household. Miss Dundee of Des Moines visiting aunt Mrs A A Stuart. Charles Glidden and George Bisbee visiting Ames from Boonsboro and Boone. Andrew Anderton from Frampton visited home and friends. Hiram Blake and daughter from Atlantic Iowa visiting B Adams and J Hoggatt. Miss Marian Christianaon left for Ames for a few weeks. Aggie West left for Sibley to stay with brother Will. Willie Elliott in Denver visiting aunt Mrs Freeman. Mrs T C Miller and Hittie Glifford visited Nevada. Joe Stamp of Rochelle Illinois visiting relatives in city. Ella Paxton quite sick. Mrs Basket home from canvassing tour. Cheeny Thomas in Omaha. Moffitts returned to Omaha yesterday. Mamie Wynn visited Effie Thomas before family return.
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H. Gilbert
Webster City
Mrs. Carr
Blanche Granger
Karl Granger
Illinois
Alworth
C. M. Soper
Dundee
Des Moines
A. A. Stuart
Charles Glidden
Boonsboro
Ames
George Bisbee
Boone
Andrew Anderton
Frampton
Hiram Blake
Atlantic
Iowa
John Hoggatt
B. F. Adams
Story City Review
Mary Christianson
Aggie West
Sibley
Will
Willie Elliott
Denver
Col
Freeman
T. C. Miller
Hittie Glifford
Nevada
Joe Stamp
Rochelle
Early Spring Hopes Amid Weather Notes and Voters
A collection of brief local notices covers seasonal shifts and civic topics. Mentions of spring’s arrival, longer sun, and weather perplexities sit beside reflections on voting, thefts, skating trends, and social events, with casual commentary on Venus and Washington’s Birthday.
Rules for married happiness from an exchange
An old exchange argues couples would be happier if expenses matched income, courtship manners endured, partners offered support and comfort, and both remembered they are human, not angels. It urges summer provisioning, thoughtfulness, and practical spending over vanity purchases.
Nevada Youths Attend Local Contest And Picnic
About twenty five young people from Nevada traveled by train to a Friday evening contest. After the event they joined local youths for a hall picnic and, by all accounts, enjoyed a better time after the entertainment than before.
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Nevada
Aoyers Sarsaparilla Praised for Spring Skin Ailments
Emi grants and travelers find Aoyer's Sarsaparilla an effective cure for eruptions boils pimples and eczemas caused by blood disorders from sea diet and life aboard ship.
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Aoyer
Unclear County Sales Draw Public Attention
Public sale notices appear across Stonyvary area with many sale bills on view creating countywide buzz. The scene resembles a surge of activity as roads remain muddy and locals discuss forthcoming auctions and shows.
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Stonyvairy
Chengue
Editor laments broken political promises and Scott's shifting support
A Vermont era editor recalls chasing favors from politician John Scott of Star amid senatorial conventions. He details misread signals, delayed promises, and a failed attempt to secure a senate clerkship. The piece ends with disillusionment over treachery and the scramble for power.
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Register
Ile
John Scott
Star
Scott
Boone County
Straightway
Senate
Des Moines
Grant
Wolf
Hail
Colfax
Garfield
Rich
Logan
Peek’s Sun
Donnan
Sutton
Emprov
Sherman
Mary Walker
McCarthy
Blaine Praised by New York Ward Amid Political Critique
The New York Ward, once active in Cleveland's election and critical of the Pan Electric affair, now extols James G. Blaine. It states Mr. Blaine has much popularity and could bring great ability to the U S presidential chair.
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New York
Cleveland
Pan Electric
Garland
Lamar
James G. Blaine
United States
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Nourse
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Choice Squaw Creek Coal
J. H. Queal & Co
Peter Peterson
H. J. Everly
Pleasant Grove
Ball & Stearns
D. A. Braeton & Co
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Dorcas Society
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Stamp Vs. Hutchinson
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Mamie Rockwell
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C. H. Stesrns
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Teacher's Fund
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Main Township
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R. M. Pomeroy
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King
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John A. Logan
Newman
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J. W. Case
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
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Kansas
Coun Gry
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Nye
Slater
Simeon Ross
Hancock County
Sumner Halls
Geo. Goodno
Kettner
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Frank
Holmes
Lias
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P.m
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J. N. Scott
L. V. Harper
Phil Berggren
Phebe
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S. M. Stenerson
Oley Nelson
Coon Rapids
Louie Lynn
Kansas City
Oley Nes
Matt Cross
Geo. Hellin
Rev. Welker
Intelligencer Olie
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Venus
Morning Star
Hi. Westerman
Get
Bro. M. N. Tomblin
Madria
Bosworth’s
Aig
Mert
Nee Ae
Mig
Fay
Peart Re
Republican Caucus
Opera Hall
A. H. Trayver
Buckien
Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
Shiloh
H. Westerman
N. G. Moulder
Bradstreet Mercantile Agency
Chamberlain
Castoria
C.M. Soper
Agt
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Wright & Richmond
Hutchinson Bros
Shields & Cook
Squaw Creek Coal
Smith & Son
Owners Story Co
Abstract Books
Wilcox
Bosworth’s Corner Drug Store
the Palace Drug Store
Story Co
Pickxetr & Co
H. L. Carrey
Woodford
J. H. Pickett & Co
Lowa
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J. A. Firchpatrick
South America
Joseph T. Inman
Cty
England
J. B. Scott London
Bux
Scott Medicine Co
Hennepin Bloek
Minneapolis
Adams
York
Cora Shetler
J. J. Case
Mas
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Dan McCartney
Aue’r
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Bittons Tor
Maietee
Pinto Ig
Boston
Wabash Ave
Utor
Pam Newa
Celuahen
DoreaLy Htuller
Celene
Mason & Hamlin Orgen and Piano Co
Hainois Central
Tennessee
Sioux City
Fe Buque
Manchester
J. F. Gen. West
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Allie
H. Wir
Stermarn, Prop
George McGines
Cushik
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GEO. McGine
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Bradley & Paxton’s
Amee
Lhave
Listire
Faem
M. Hemst
Emividery
Kensingios
Robboa
Lens
Sade
FEA
Well & CC Newapager A Pv Agin Bureau
Leaq
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