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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1885
Page
3
Market data from Chicago and Ames shows cattle prices and hogs mixed with grains. Iowa State Register shifts to Chicago Tribune style. snow and cold linger, roads blocked and trains delayed. Local notes include land purchases, a pamphlet review, and an oyster supper fundraiser for a church organ.
The Board of Trustees of the I. A. C. elected Norman C. Bassett a civil engineer from Chicago to the chair of Materia Medica and E. S. Bullis to the same chair. The edition notes surplus college matter and illustrations and offers free copies to those unable to pay.
Gov Eastman of Eldora died after a two week illness at about seventy five. He served as Lieutenant Governor during Gov Stone’s term and was a Senator when he passed. A life long student and respected lawyer and legislator, he was praised as honest, charitable, and conscientious. Prof Leren Hunt elected President of the Iowa State Agricultural College by unanimous board vote. Hunt known as energetic and enthusiastic educator, expected to guide the large state institution with strong leadership.
Mr Wm Thomas of Newton Iowa reports his wife recovered after a year of serious illness with King's New Discovery. The remedy allegedly brought relief and better health, with the product sold at Esterman's Drug Store. Larve B Howland of Pleasant Grove was kicked by a horse, suffering a fractured collar bone and knocked out teeth. Dr Scott treated him and he is improving. Representative.
An OCR fragment notes free distribution at J H Pickett & Co's Drug Store announcing free samples of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Cure and a regular size offered at five cents. It cites coughs colds and related chest ailments as the target and hints at a rush for the offer.
Publishers of the Nevada Representative and Whichman and the Ames INTELLIGENCER announce the boards and treasurer reports will appear in all three papers this year. Over one hundred people attended a sociable at D. G. Ferguson's. the hostess served ample cuisine. Dan Stillwell delivered seventeen in his cutter, leaving room for one more. Capt. Henry Riesy and son left for lakes on a fishing trip then planned to Nebraska to visit a married daughter. his address is Sargeant and he expects to stay awhile.
Hon ScuovayeR Colfax collapsed and died at the railroad depot in Mankato Minnesota on a Tuesday. His funeral will be held today at his South Bend Indiana home. Colfax, born 1823, served as Vice President under Ulysses S Grant after a term as Speaker of the House.
Frank Bentley Post of Gilbert installed its officers for the coming year with Ellsworth Post comrades present. Commander A B Liddle led the ceremonies installing officers including P C Wm Reynolds V C A B Liddle J V C F T Wilson Surgeon M Grattan Chaplain A McFarland Grinnell John Shearer O D R W Liddle C G T J Slaughter QM F W Downs SM Chas Wilson.
Bloomington residents gathered Tuesday evening for the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Taylor. Fifty two guests delivered gifts and glassware, sharing refreshments and toasting the couple before departing late at night.
The author questions how a watch can function without a running mainspring and asks how one can be well when vital organs fail. Many lie in bed unable to work due to chronic illness, challenging the view that health is solely about effort.
The notice invites attendees to a WCTU oyster supper this evening and notes Gen Geddes will speak at the prison life event. County Auditor McCarthy schedules a meeting of assessors in Nevada next Monday at 1 pm, urging full attendance from township assessors.
Corportional ben barger of Pensacola writes from the Marine Barracks praising Brown's Iron Bitters as greatly beneficial in malaria areas. The advertisement also touts Sherman’s March to the Sea engraving by Darley, priced at $3 for a one-year Intelligencer subscription, describing the vivid Civil War scene and its grand, unmatched artistry.
An 19th century style ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for low spirits, loss of appetite, debility, disordered blood, bilious diseases, and headaches. Claims rapid improvement and renewed vitality, with Henry Westerman selling bottles at fifty cents.
Mrs. Aldrich urges Cedar Rapids Republican readers to speak out against repealing the prohibitory law. She questions sacrificing sons for city light and paving, warns saloon license funds, and calls all women to mobilize, awaken councils, and shame politicians in defense of temperance.
A salve boasts cure for cuts bruises ulcers salt kbeum fever sores tetter chapped hands chil blains corns and skin eruptions and piles or money refunded. It guarantees satisfaction or refund, priced at 25 cents. Sale by Henry Westerman.
Our opinion states Begg's Tropical Oil is undoubted in curing pains cuts rheumatism frost bites chilblains and related conditions. The endorsement claims strong efficacy and reliability for various symptoms and injuries.
Dr Bosanko is presented as the originator of the Dr Bosanko Compan Lung Syrup praised nationwide as a favorite remedy for coughs colds consumption and throat and lung ailments. It is offered in two prices 0 cents and 1.00 by J H Pickett & Co.
Advert says Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup has gained popular use for coughs and lung soreness. It claims mild pleasant taste and safety for delicate eaters. Free sample bottle offered at H. Worren Man's.
An advertisement extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a prompt direct alterative medicine to purify and enrich the blood improve the eye strengthen the nerves and brace the system. It urges every invalid to try it for relief.
By order of the Iowa State Temperance Alliance the Story County Temperance Convention met in Nevada in the Court House. D I H McCord was elected Chairman and S Reid Secretary. Delegates named to the State Alliance include Dr J M Brown and others with W G Allen as correspondence committee. ministers urged to attend as delegates. Proceedings ordered published in Story County papers.
The Illinois Central Railroad offers a Farmers Excursion from Ackley to New Orleans and the World’s Exposition on January 27 1885. Round trip $26.70 with 40 day return validity. A side trip to Jennings via New Orleans will pass Louisiana sugar and rice regions. Sleeping car lofts require early application by January 20. Contact J F Murry Manchester Iowa for details.
Real estate transfers reported by H L Carrells Abstract and Loan Agency Nevada Iowa list Blair Town Lot and Land Co to DG Ives and others. transfers include various halves and parcels in town lots Palestine and Cornell additions. values range from 40 to 2300 dollars. Auditor McCarthy attended the Supervisors Convention at Des Moines.
The discussion addresses church structure from elder and bishop roles to the pope concept, stressing that true purchase by Christ’s blood commits believers to care for God’s flock. It notes the rise of false teachers, the inevitability of error, and the call to faithfulness, humility, and service as central to Christian life.
Vintage classifieds note Frazee's ad offering cloth bound books 65 cents, a second-hand piano, watch repairs and parts at Frazer's Jewelry, low prices upsetting local jewelers, plus quotes on farm mortgage loans at six percent and subscription services at L. M. Bosworth's Corner Drug Store in Nevada Iowa.
When visiting New York City readers are offered baggage expressage and carriage hire options and rooms at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot. Elegant rooms cost one million dollars total but priced at $1.00 a day and upwards under European Plan. Elevator restaurant service and transit to all depots are highlighted. Families are told they can live better and for less money at this first class hotel.
Westerman touts Bege's Cherry Cough Syrup as a premier remedy for colds asthma bronchitis and consumption. They offer a free sample bottle and claim it has a wide reputation and superior effectiveness for patrons seeking relief.
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