GOL GOING EAST Freight and passenger notices listed
The page enumerates freight schedules and passenger train times for the Atlantic and Pacific lines with mentions of destinations Des Moines Chicago Ames and agent Mr Jones. It includes notices about unsettled accounts due by January 20 1887 and local notices such as a meeting of the AOUW Ames and several ads for horses organ sales and school reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Poo
Pacite Express
Ees
Irks Agians Bees AG
Ree Peery
Xeon Sok
Opes A
Ek Sb Ucewk
Itch
Ebee Ss
Des Moines Bees
Local Business Notices Rates Cited for Weekly Brevities
A notice outlines pricing for local business notices at ten cents per line per week, then five cents per line per week, with the head of Business Brevities required to retain the five cent rate. The rates remain unchanged except by yearly contract.
Physician axp Surgeon at City Drug Store
An AXP surgeon and physician advertise location at the City Drug Store, with office first door north of West House and a real location in the tar office area referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West House
City Drug Store
Letter Heads and Note Heads Printed at Low Rates
The notice offers printed letter heads per 1000 at 2.75 and note heads per 1000 at 2.25 Regular stock. The W C T U meets January 12 at 8 pm with full attendance urged. The Intelligencer and State Register subscriptions for one year are 2 dollars cash in advance, 1.50 if not paid in advance. Jos Work offers various printing services with new type and affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Intelligencer
Story County
State Register
Intelligencer
Jos
Bristling with Thorns volumes for sale
The brief advert offers several volumes of a work titled Bristling with Thorns at 1.25 dollars each. The seller offers a special deal of one volume for every three new subscribers.
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E. A. Crane
Forty Five Books Sale and Donation Notice
Advertisement details forty five books for 1 50 or forty five books plus an IntelliGencer one year for 82. A donation to Rev Moulton and family at the parsonage Tuesday evening January 11th 87 by church and society members. Ladies to prepare lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Intelligencer Office
Mar
Ious
Tuene
Rev. E
Moulton
Amputation Follows Near Freeze in Dakota
W L Robnerts endured extreme cold in Dakota before emergency doctors removed both feet. He fainted on the amputation table after learning the necessity. Family bid him farewell as he survived the procedure and hopes for recovery despite lasting injury.
Senior class praised for high marks at public school
The senior class earns high commendation as Miss Lanning leads with 98 of 100. Prof. Chevalier and assistants receive praise for the school’s excellent character and work. Juniors also progress promising to match or surpass previous standards with citizen support urged.
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Miss Lanning
Prof
Chevalier
Distressing case and happy cure for leg eruption
A reader reports a year long leg eruption between the knee and ankle causing swelling and purple discoloration. After using Papillon Clarke's extract of flax skin cure the leg healed and the writer can walk two miles. Bottle priced at $1.00 with prepaid mail from Papillon Company Chicago Illinois.
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Clarke
A. D
Papillon Company
Chicago
Ill
Ames Creamery Butter Theft Reported In Ames
Saturday night thieves entered the Ames Creamery and stole eight full tubs of butter plus one partly filled tub. Each tub held sixty pounds and the butter was loaded into bob-sleds. No clue has been found and a reward is offered for capture and return of the property.
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Ames Creamery
The
Creamery Co
Dakota
Montana
New Mexico
Washington
Take
Ames Intelligencer
Scott’s Emulsion Promises Relief for Consumption Scrofula
Dr. H. V. Mott of Brentwood California reports Scott’s Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites provides immediate relief and lasting benefit in wasting diseases Phthisie and Scrofula. He notes it is very palatable and useful in general debility.
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Scott
H. V. Mott
Brentwood
California
Early Ames Pioneers and First Officials Timeline
Extracted notes recount Noah Webster as builder of Ames first dwelling in 1865 via Dr Phipps early physician, and the first grain warehouse by L Q Hoggatt L Irwin and Rainbolt. It lists first blacksmith J Q Leflingwell, two early log houses by Rev I H Rees and Geo H Crossley, Kintzley house near J H Kegley, and Ames incorporation in 1869 with a succession of mayors led by Wm West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Webster
Ames
Phipps
L.Q. Hoggatt
L. Irwin
Mr. Rainbolt
J. Q. Leflingwell
I. H. Rees
Squaw Creek
Kintzley
Esq
J. H. Kegley
Wm. West
W. D. Lucas
Wm. Clark
C. E. Turner
Walter Evans
George A. Underwood
Henry Wilson, Jr
E. R. Chamberlain
Geo. G. Tilden
Henry Wilson
John Watts
Parley Sheldon
M. C. Jones
Allen
Story County
Remarkable recovery in Paris Texas from consumption with King's Discovery
In Paris Texas Mr J E Corley nearly helpless from consumption found relief after using Dr King's New Discovery and New Life Pills. He bought a bottle and a box, taking two bottles and two boxes and regained thirty six pounds. Trial bottles are available at I M coastpeag.
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Paris
Texas
J. E. Corley
Dr. King
I. M. Coastpeag
Local social notes and town life in Ames column
Mr H C Huntington visits Ames then departs, Henry Raynor and mother return from Sanborn, and many residents travel, study or work. Mentions Misses Paxton Hunter West Bell and others, Christmas customs, weather, schooling, and local business advice about advertising and church matters. Includes a long reprint on the ADVANCE newspaper’s mission and tone.
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H. C. Huntington
Henry Raynor
Sanborn
Henry Wilson
Nevada
Arthur Bradley
Sac County
Lillie Paxton
Frazee
Des Moines
Minnie Hunter
Dunkleberger
Marshalltown
Wilkinson
McLain
Indiana
Simpson College
Indianola
Iowa
Cary Kegley
D. G. Ferguson
Mattie Winter
Ogden
Williamette Gossard
Kelley
Ames High School
Ada Evans
Dresden
Ohio
Ida Evans
John Hoggatt
B. F. Adams
C. D. Norman
City
Alliance Organizes Across United States in 1880s
The text describes the Farmers Alliance founded in 1880 with about 125,000 members across the United States. It outlines open, locally conducted chapters guided by state and national bodies to unite farmers, discuss farming methods, address laws, and promote prosperity. It invites inquiries to Milton George and August Post for circulars and notes D. M. Hayden of Ames, Iowa as an authorized lecturer and organizer.
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United States
Lyceum
Story County
Milton George
Dearborn Street
Chicago
August Post
Moulton
Iowa
D. M. Hayden
Ames
Weekly Transfers of Real Estate in Nevada Iowa Ledger
The Land, Loan and Abstract Office of J. A. Fitchpatrick records transfers from Maggie A. King to C. H. Dickey lot 10 block 7 Maxwell. Sylvester Scott to Marion Aylsworth part northwest etc. Listings include 10 transfers with wd and prices ranging from 125 to 3200 dollars. Key parties include Kingsbury, Murphy, Binford, Gray and Wood.
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Rea
Land, Loan and Abstract
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Nevada
Iowa
Maggie A. King
C. H. Dickey
Maxwell
Q c
Sylvester Scott
Marion Aylsworth
James
Easly
Knute Wester
Et Se
Robert Richardson
Town of
Elwell
A. F. Tienan
Margaret Murphy
Wise
Eliza Kingsbury
Leland Kingsbury
Sarah Wood
Arthur M. Gray
Io L. Binford
George Barnard
Robert J. "Butts
O. L. Binford
Wm. Snapp
C. P. Oe
Corner
Hall's Catarrh Cure offered as constitutional remedy
Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to treat catarrh as a constitutional disease through internal doses. It asserts efficacy by affecting blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollar reward if it fails. advertisement lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and price of 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Dollar era ushers in ease in times of hardship
The speaker notes no prior period offered more purchasable goods for a dollar and argues current conditions should not feel so strained. The remark highlights widespread affordability and a call for improved perception of economic ease.
Snowfall Light Yet Heavy When Shoveling
The piece notes snow falls lightly but feels heavy when you step outside with a shovel, suggesting the practical impact depends on viewpoint and action.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Merchants
A Graham Paper Co representative from St Louis endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. L Harry of Sweet Home Missouri says it gives quick relief and would not be without it, sold by Hi Westerman.
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Wapello Republican
Old County
Carroll
Iowa
Herald
Maclean & Hungerford
F. Fl. Goodrich
St. Louis
Graham Paper Co
L. Harry
Sweet Home, Mo
Hi. Westerman
Scribner’s Magazine Debuts With Unprecedented Demand
The initial December issue of Scribner’s Magazine shipped 100000 copies and sold out. A second edition of 25000 copies followed, with 15000 more printed, totaling 140000 sold. Demand overwhelmed dealers and rapid sales occurred at newsstands and hotels in New York.
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Scribner's Magazine
New York
Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure Pitched by Local Resident
A prominent town man declares a twenty year cough cured by Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure. Westerman sells the remedy with trial bottle free and sold in larger sizes at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
Westerman
H. Westerman
December Matines Read List of Local Residents
A long OCR fragment lists numerous names including LeRoy Shephard Leona Cole Jas M Kennard Victorenia Marshall Nels Helland Dennie Frowick Pau Hyland Martha Raymond Jacob Westre Bertha Jacobson F A Horton Tillie Wells John Miller Sarah Wood P A Gable Lettie Bracken Samuel Boston Leafy Hays Rasmus Thompson Christina Anderson Knute Prescott Katie Siamonson Chas Thayer Annie Rohrback Jas Jenson Lena Danielson Frank Scott Carrie Hoskins Andrew Johnson Minnie Nelson John Leese Orpha Hahn Mickelson Josie Jorgenson Lewis Peckham Lida Hamilton Alma Hunter Ole Ramswig Annie Larson John Johnson Rachel Mason Anna Johnson Isaac Fish Flora Gerhart S W Brown Cora Hull Lars Peterson Julia Jenson.
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LeRoy Shepherd
Leona L. Cole
Jas M Kennard
Victorenia Marshall
Nels
Helland
Dennie L Frowick
Pau H Hyland
Martha J Raymond
Jacob Westre
Bertha Jacobson
F A Horton
Tillie M Wells
John Miller
Sarah Wood
P A Gable
Lettie Bracken
Samuel Boston
Leafy Hays
Rasmus T Thompson
Christina M Anderson
Knute K. Prescott
Katie Siamonson
Chas H. Thayer
Isaac Fish
Flora Gerhart
S W Brown
Cora Hull
Lars Peterson
Julia Jenson
Gilbery column notes births marriages and misfortunes
Mr and Mrs John Kent near the Watkins flowing well welcome a little son. Lars Peterson of Holstein marries Miss Jolin Johnson at the Norwegian Church in Story City. N F Barnes visits Ames after law work in Spencer. Mrs C J Graves spends New Year with F W Downs and Marian Downs. A Ze n orville boy spills lye in his eyes but likely keeps them. E T Erickson's infant dies of lung fever. sympathy offered.
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Gilbery
John Kent
Watkins Flowing
Story City
Lars Peterson
Holstein
Iowa
Jolin Johnson
Hf. Barnes
Spencer
Ames
C. J. Graves
F. W
Marian Downs
Thomas Brooks
Zenorville
E. T. Erickson
Diet, tonic, and grand jury changes in local notices
A health ad promotes Dr. Jones Red Clover Tonic claiming it cures various diseases and lists price and seller J K Pickett & Co. The second notice explains a new grand jury law setting five or seven member panels by county size, prohibiting consecutive service, and changing indictment approval thresholds.
Shiloh's Vitalizer Promises Relief for Dyspepsia
The advertisement promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer as a remedy for Consumption loss of appetite dizziness and all symptoms of dyspepsia priced at 75 cents per bottle.
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Wi Shiloh
Shilohs Cure Marketed For Croup and Cough Relief
An advertisement promotes Shilohs Cure immediate relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis. Sold by H West Tekman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E— Croup
Shiloh
H. Westtekman
Almanac notes and oddities from 1887
New Year 1887 begins on Sunday with major holidays listed. Eclipses forecast including February 3 and 23. Lent starts March 2. Easter on April 10. A Portland Chinese note and a San Francisco Chronicle item about a cook and a breakfast iron joke included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts Comine
Washington
United States
Vanderbilt comet Wuar visible both dawn and dusk
The Vanderbilt comet Wuar is described as visible in morning and evening skies far north of the celestial equator. It sets after 7 PM and rises around 4 AM, located near lines from Vega and Altair about 30 and 15 degrees away respectively. In Manchester, England, a man named Heron died by his own hand after his wife failed to give a birthday present.
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Wuar
Vanderbilt
Vega
Altair
Manchester
England
Heron
Profits of the Philadelphia Ledger Exceed Four Hundred Thousand
The Ledger in Philadelphia posted profits over 400000 dollars in the past year. Owners Messrs Childs and Drexel enjoy a strong income from the publication.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Messrs. Childs & Drexel
Soper Agency Ad Mixes Insurance and Sewing
Fragmentary ad notices mention I. Soper as Travelers' Insurance agent offering cash on delivery. An unrelated line references sewing by the piece and a Mrs. F. Braves. The text also includes a dated remark about a cook and a price offer for 18 Cab. Php. for $5.00, all in a jumble of 19th century classifieds.
Indebtedness and Calaboose Tales From New Orleans
In 1857 a Vicksburg traveler recalled visiting New Orleans to settle a bill of exchange. He was jailed in the calaboose for debt, amid creditors who included men owing thirty thousand to two hundred fifty thousand dollars. A witty jibe from a fellow inmate led to an offer to raise funds and release him.
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Vicksburg
New Orleans
Calaboose
Courier-Journal
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Chicago & Northwestern
Wee
Timothy
Rake
Kennen
D. A. Bigg Low & Co
Stevens
Bomsboro
Messrs. Scribner
John T. Wheelwright
A. P. Conorr
Kellogg St
G. W. Vandeventer
W. W. Lewis
Society of United Brethren
Brad Paxton
Franklin
E. B. Plumb, M. D
Jon
W.C.T. U
Supreme Court of Iowa
District Court
Franklin County
U.S. Express
Hampton
Sam Jones
W. L. Robnerts
Roberts
Ellsworth Post
Bigelow
Abs. Wutrring
J. L. Geddes
S. of
Judge Stevens
Judge Miracle
Judge Weaver
D. A. Bigelow & Co
Scribner’s Magazine
John C. Ropes
Julius Ceasar
W. B. Closson
F. J. Stimson
J. S. of
Dale
Ollie
Sam
Delaware
Carrold Herald
Holy City
Rom “Byrom River
Hudson
New England
G. Wilcox
D. J
Christian Endeavor Societies
Advance Publishing Co
LaSalle Street
Lawrence
Mich
Tin
Woomer
Davenport Gazette
Supreme Court
U. Shiloh
Monster Harvesters
Pacific
Iron
East
Far West
Oregon
Washington Territory
Idaho
Luper
Lebanon
Ore
Pacific Coast
Medders Vanderpoel
Vanderpoel
Ving
W. G
L. T. Davis
McMinnville
Davis Brothers
Great
Willamette Valley
Davis Boys
William Harish
J. H. Robbins & Bro
Davis Bars
Mr. Parish
J. C. Aikin
Stockton
Benicia
Mark
San Joaquin Valley
Oakland
Cal
Cor
New York Sun
Farmers’ Alliance
N. G. Cook
Castoria
Miss
Porrtland
Seong
San Francisco Chronicle
Clara
Giood
I. Soper
Agt
Travelers’ Insurance
F. Sraves
N. G. Cook’s
France
Brap Paxton
G. H
I. B. Frazer
Smith & Son
Lowe
Owners Story Co
Woodford
J. H. Pickett & Co
Draggists
J. A. Frrcupat Brick
Burlington
Peoria
Denver
Pacific Junction
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Bouneil Binuffs
Omaha
St. Joseph
Atchison
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Cornell Bluffs
Debuque
Sioux City
Rock Island
Council Bluffs
Indianapolis
Grand Union
Canada
San Francisco
Portland
City of Mexico
Paul Morton
Philadelphia
Messrs, Ww. Ayer & Son
Palace Drug Store
Lon Young
John H. Pickett & Co
Itiaa
Rane
Loughapran Machine CO
Ames, Iowa
Eat Pa 'm
J. S. Grewt
W. A. Pees
John G. Wi
Henry W. Lengteilen
Alfred
Manwalteft
Galde
Iain
Peto
Einewood Grange
Gentua
Park Place
K. Raappe
Lee
Caamnee
Ry Tsure Peemas
Fraet Tractione
Winfield Manufacturing IG Company
Cofony Lamp
S. A. Nourse, Hamilton & Co
Ben Perley Poore
Cleveland
Spain
DR. Harter Medicine Company
St. Louis, Mo
Stinson
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