Local notices and marriage and events in Ames Iowa
In Ames Iowa on Saturday morning local business notices run ten cents a line with five cents a line under Business Brevities. J F Rich and Hattie Sowers of Milford Township wed at the bride’s parents on the 3rd. Supervisor Ersland has recovered from illness. A Congregational Social is planned at Geo G Tilden’s store on January 17. Oysters offered at 25 cents a dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Rich
Hattie Sowers
Milford Township
Geo. G. Tilden
Market Report and Local Notices from Ames and Lincoln Soap Ad
In Chicago on Thursday last market figures show Cattle 3.00 to 4.00, Hogs 5.00 to 5.90, Wheat 90 to 95, Oats 3 to 4, Corn 56 to 57. In Ames Friday afternoon cattle 3.00 to 4.00, hogs 4.75 to 5.00, Wheat 7X to 8?0, Oats 2Xa00, Corn 2 28, Butter 12 to 18, Eggs 20. GP Buy Lincoln Soap four 16 ounce bars for 25 cents from S. A. Nourse, agent for Ames. The office notes extreme cold has frozen water in the engine boiler and damaged a cog wheel, delaying press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ames
Lincoln
S. A. Nourse
G2 Piper's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co at Opera Hall
Carson City photographer offers a drink to each customer to coax the proper expression on the face. Cook will please catch on.
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Piper
Uncle Tom's Cabin Co
Opera Hall
Carson Crry
Lamps and Groceries at Cost in Ames News
Nourse offers leftover Christmas lamps and grocery stock at low prices. The Ames community notes a new Board Chairman Anthony Hale with two years service and strong leadership. Pensioners list published by Tax Representative, local church prayers, and a sequence of notices including payments due by January 15 and a G A R post organizing in Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Anthony Hale
Hale
Story County
Power press breakdown delays edition amid extreme cold
The plant reports a cog broke in a large power press causing a edition delay. Extremely cold weather last week nearly froze the facility and disrupted normal operations.
Parley Shelldon’s Maple Sugar on Hand and Local G A R News
A note publicizes Parley Shel don’s pure maple sugar surplus for next year. Marks the lawyer and his trained Donkey at Opera Hall Friday night. Gilbert hosts a G A R meeting for Frank Bentley Post with Bigelow’s address and a feast. New officers include Commander Reynolds and adjutant McFarland among others.
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Marks
Opera Hall
Gilbert
Frank Bentley
Bigelow
Wm. Reynolds
R. W. Liddle
F. T. Wilson
Jas. McFarland
Q. M
B. J. Grinnell
C. D. Bunce
J. A. McFarland
John Shearer
O. G
Thos. Slaughter
S. M
F. W. Downs
Q. M.S
A. S. Liddle
Electric Bitters touted as universal cure-all
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure biliousness, blood issues, liver problems, and general debility. Priced at fifty cents per bottle, the product is sold by Bosworth & Co.
New Supervisor Burgess Praised For Tact And Judgment
The Postmaster General designates fourth class mail matter covering merchandise like bill heads labels and printed cards. Rates are one cent per ounce with four pounds maximum per package.
Zearing Town Struggles With Saloon Tightening
Zearing has driven out two saloon keepers and another challenger plans to try, as The Zearing Register condemns the demoralizing business while urging prudent road spending to boost prosperity. The Story County supervisors list personal property values including horses, mules, cattle, and hogs for tax assessment, noting roads as vital arteries for business and safety.
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Zearing
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Gen Prentiss to Speak in Ames on Shiloh Hero Notes
Gen M Prentiss the Shiloh hero will lecture at Opera Hall Ames Monday at 7 30 pm free admission. Accompanied by Capt Henry Wilson he will share the true history of the great struggle and thrill audiences with his eloquence old man eloquent. Also a light anecdote on quin sy describes the painful throat attack and swallowing difficulties in a humorous style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Prentiss
Shiloh
Libby
Geddes
Henry Wilson
Opera Hall
Ames
Prentiss
New Aim for Newspapers and Local G A R Formed
A discussion on value in newspapers stresses quality over size. The story notes over 50 veterans in Ames forming a G A R Post led by Captain Henry Wilson Jr. officers are listed and War memories are recalled.
Virginia Students Sing at Opera House Friday Evening
An Ames news note lists events and local reports with mentions of Virginia Students performing plantation melodies at the Opera House Friday evening. It also notes local officials attending meetings, weather observations near Ames, and a district school report plus assorted local ads and product promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Opera House
Miss Anna Mugan Elected High School Principal
Independence Iowa dispatch announces Miss Anna Mugan elected principal of the city high school. She left on Friday to assume duties. The Independence school board praises her as a valuable selection and indefatigable and skilled in her profession. Boone Standard
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Anna Mugan
Independence
Iowa
Independence School Board
Miss Mugan
Boone Standard
Inquest On Emma Ahrens Body Delayed For Analysis
The coroner's jury investigated Emma Ahrens's death but the finding remains withheld as the stomach sample is sent to Professor Pope at Iowa Agricultural College for chemical analysis. A Des Moines to Ames freight wreck followed when a brakeman failed to flag a stopped train, causing damage to about a dozen cars with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Northwestern
Patrick
Ames
Prentiss Mon day to Speak on Shiloh History
General Prentiss will lecture Monday evening in Ames on the history of the Battle of Shiloh. The talk promises earnest and eloquent narration of a major Civil War engagement. The lecture is free to the public.
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General Prentiss
Ames
Shiloh
Des Moines
January yet shines with lavish public balls season
The text notes January marks the start of the ball season lasting until Lent. It highlights the large scale of festivals in cities and the employment they create for cooks, confectioners, costumers, coachmen, florists, milliners, musicians, and many others, while some proceeds go to charity or worthy causes.
The Great Rock Island Route Publishes New Cook Book
The Great Rock Island Route issues a 128 page Cook Book with new receipts from top caterers locally and internationally. It costs one dollar but can be sent postpaid for ten cents in stamps to E. St. John G. T. & P. A. Chicago Illinois.
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Great Rock Island
E. St. John
Chicago
Berry named passenger and tourist head of Northern Pacific
J R Berry formerly Rock Island passenger agent was named to the same post and as general tourist agent of the Northern Pacific. His term begins January 1 and he will organize popular excursions to Yellowstone Park Portland Oregon and Alaska. Berry brings vast experience and will strengthen the carrier's passenger department.
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J. R. Berry
Rock Island Road
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone Park
Portland
Oregon
Alaska
Berry
Northern Pacific Road
St. Paul Globe of
Dee
Parker's Ginger Tonic Bazaar Appeal
Promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as superior for health and beauty with rosy cheeks clear complexion and strong spirits. Encourages ladies to try the tonic as a health and beauty aid in a bazaar context.
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Parker
Bazaar
Money to Loan on Farm Mortgages at Six Percent
Farm loan offer from J A Forchpatrick inviting borrowers to secure mortgages at six percent annual interest. Principal and interest payable in installments at the borrower's option. Local advertisement seeking applicants for farm financing and mortgage arrangements.
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J. A. Forchpatricck
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Nevada
Iowa
Abstract Books and Real Estate Loans in County
Shields and CooxK advertise having the county’s only complete set of Abstract Books and offer low rate abstracts. They loan money on real estate, and list several houses and farms for sale or rent at low prices.
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Shields & Cooxk
Dutton Spring Bed Endorsed as Durable Best in Market
Reynolds & Co. of Ames Iowa tout the Dutton Spring Bed as the top article of its kind. The springs are strong and durable with seasoned wood frames. A two dollar bed lasts eight to ten months, but Dutton's will last many years.
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Dutton
Dutton’s
Reynolds & Co
Ames
Iowa
Spring Bed Offer Warrants Satisfaction or Money Back
An advertisement promises a Spring Bed fully warranted to please or money refunded. Thomas & Loup invite inquiries and calls to view their product and guarantee. The notice highlights a sales pitch aimed at quick customer reassurance.
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Thomas & Loup
The Greatest Medical Wonder Of The World Promised Cure
An advertisement hawks a remedy claimed to rapidly cure Burns Bruises Cuts Ulcers Salt Rheum Fever Sores Cancers Piles Chilblains Corns Tetter Chapped Hands and all skin eruptions. It guarantees a cure or money back and sells for 25 cents per box through Bosworth Co. and other retailers.
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All A
Bosworth Co
Milwaukee Man Seeks Divorce Over Suspected Gossip Siper
A Milwaukee husband files for divorce alleging his wife has been a gossip siper. Court records show he cites repeated social missteps and alleged confidential chatter as grounds for dissolution of marriage.
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Milwaukee
Watches and Jewelry from Shurley & Co Chicago
Messrs Suurkity & Co Chicago specialize in fine watches and jewelry in dust and water proof cases Solid Silver or triple plated ware Solid gold or rolled gold jewelry with unique pricing of single article at dozen price Shurley & Co are vouched for by multiple express companies and notable officials Goods sent on approval with home purchasing option 77 State Street Chicago Illinois catalog on request
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Messrs. Suurkity & Co
Chicago
Shurly & Co
United States Express Co
American Express Co
Southern Express Co
F. W. Palmer
Gen. Geo. C. Smith
Shurley & Co
State Street
Ilnd
Confidence and Cure Promised by Bosworth Druggists
Want of confidence accounts for half of today’s business failures. Bos worth and Co druggists offer a free bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup to sufferers of coughs colds asthma consumption and lung affections. Papillon Skin Cure claims to remove dandruff cure barber itch and other skin troubles. For sale by Bos worth Co and Ed Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth & Co
Bosanko
Bosworth Co
Barstow
Bosworths Drugstore Free Trial Of Dr Bosanko Syrup
Bosworth & Co. offers a free trial bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup for every person afflicted with coughs colds asthma consumption or any lung ailment. This opportunity allows customers to test the remedy directly and evaluate its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth & Co
Bosanko
H C Wheeler's 6400 Acre Farming Empire in Sac County
H C Wheeler of Sac County Iowa owns and cultivates 6400 acres of land, highlighting a substantial agricultural operation. The record notes his ownership and active cultivation across a large acreage in the region.
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H. C. Wheeler
Sac County
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure All Breath Ailments
All over the land people praise Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy is claimed to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat and lung ailments with guaranteed relief. Trial bottles are free at Ames Drug Store and large bottles cost 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Ames Drug Store
Bosworth & Co
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G. H. Runyon
Right & Ives
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Burge
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A. J. Graves
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Pats
Lea Trul
Vice’s
Plo&al Guide
Vick
Vielk
James Vick
Rochester
Croub
the Intelligencer
Boone Republican
Ersland
Nature
Intelligencer
Nourse
Ames Lodge No. 166
D. McKim
Dot Huntington
Topsy
G. A. R. Post
Bro. Ballou
Mr. Stone
Chase & Sanborn
Charley Nowlin
Tuhee
Story County Agricultural Society
F. D. Thompson
F. Elliot
J. D. Ferner
Ass’t
A. M. Payne
Otis Briggs
J. C. Boardman
W. K. Wood
Q. Stephenson
Wm. Golden
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12Th Iowa Inf
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H. H. Boyes
A. W. Davis
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Mary Matthews
Joan Scorr
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Gloversville
N. Y
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Chooseee
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NewVork City
United of Germany
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