Local News Notes and Recollections in Iowa
The Intelligencer reports on business notices and market figures with prices for cattle hogs wheat oats and butter. It covers a Nevada newspaper contest, local officials and a humorous portrait of readers, plus updates on Iowa events including Gen Prentiss speaking at a county gathering and Ames AOUW lodge installations.
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Chicago
Po. m
Niveri
Shiretown
Nevada
Fatherayne
Vale
Board of Supervisors
Definition Bow News
Sfact
Court House
Saul
Board of Supervisors Verify Treasurer’s Accounts
The Board of Supervisors spent considerable time this week examining the Treasurer's books and vouchers and found the accounts correct. The humorous note praises the right man in the right place, though the gag falls short of strong impact.
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Board of Supervisors
Electric Bitters Offer Quick Cure for Debility
In a promotional blurb readers are urged that Electric Bitters will rapidly cure biliousness imperfect blood and general debility. The advertisement urges purchase for fifty cents a bottle from Bosworth & Co.
Philadelphians Seen in Newport crowds
A notable number of residents from Philadelphia still attend Newport gatherings as visitors, enjoying the scenery and events.
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Health and Beauty
Bazaar ad touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as superior for pure blood and vigor, claiming it brings health joyous spirits strength and beauty to users.
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Parker
Bazaar
Nevada men attend A.O.U.W. installation in Story County
Nevada representatives McCarthy and Boyes attended the installation of the officers of the A.O.U.W. in this city on Tuesday evening. The two men are praised as fine officers and well received in our burg.
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Nevada
Messrs. McCarthy and Boyes
Story County
Nit subscribers rise sharp amid yearly affectavid surge
Bro Ballou's Nit reports just over 600 subscribers in the last year, while this year's affectavid pushes the list to about 1000. Boone editors, famed as swearists statewide, fall behind Voluble in this rapid growth.
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Ballou
Boone
Freed Ducksworth Wedding In Boone County
At the home of the bride's parents in Boone County near Ontario Story County Iowa January 10 Arthur Freed of Ontario to Ida B Duckworth of Boone County Elder L S Ridnour officiating The couple received many presents and plan to Mapleton Indiana where the groom will join his father in business The bride comes from a respectable family and the pair are considered fortunate by friends.
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Freed
Duckworth
Boone Co
Ontario
Story Co
Arthur Freed
Ida B. Duckworth
L. S. Ridnour
J. F. Kenney
Story County
Iowa
Nevada
Seton
Kelley
Story Ty
N. A. Rainbolt
Acer
Iowa Trex report details state finances and valuations
Auditor of Iowa compiles budget figures including total state assessment of 122 million, levy breakdown across counties bridges insane county schools roads and bonds. It lists cattle horses hogs land Story County acres town lots railroad property and grand totals with school fund statistics and quarterly interest allocations.
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Trex
Iowa
Schol
Story Co
Athlophoros Reverses Rheumatism Says Cedarville Man
Wesley Luff of Cedarville Ohio claims Athlophoros cured his rheumatism after years of stiffness. He states at 65 he was improving, now free of turmoil and limb stiffness, calling the tonic the greatest and best.
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Wesley Luff
Cedarville
Ohio
Athiophoros
Union National Bank reelects officers in Ames notice
Local notices mix bank politics and business, with references to G2 Lincoln Soap and pricing offers from Nourse’s grocers. The Ames audience hears campaign mentions for Cedar Rapids Republican binder, and buyer tips for groceries and flour. A physician, Dr Beverly, treats facial cancer without knife. The piece mentions a dog, a storytelling teaser, and upcoming teachers meeting January 26 1881.
Settle Up Wright and Ives Demand Prompt Cash Settlements
Wright and Ives announce all debts must be settled by cash or note by February 1. At a Ontario dance on Thursday night a fight broke out leaving Pepper gravely stabbed by Loving and two others slightly injured. Lamps and Glassware offered at cost. Nourse offers remaining fancy lamps from Christmas.
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Wright
Ives
Ontario
Pepper
Loving
Harper library circulates at Bradley Templeton drug store
The Harper Brothers offer a circulating library in town at Bradley and Templeton's drug store. For one dollar access is allowed for two years, and the town is being canvassed for members. Conductor Ward of the Northwestern related a train incident near Des Moines with a disrupted passenger. Ward defended himself after the altercation. Senator Allison has been unanimously renominated by Iowa Republicans for the Legislature, seen as vindication amid prior attacks. Des Moines inaugurations drew mixed reception as crowds filled the new capitol, praised for its architecture and noted the Legislature convenes Monday in the new building.
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Harper Brothers
Bradley & Templeton
Allison
Legisature of
Iowa
Des Moines
Legion
Hurst
Gov. Sherman
Kasson
New Capitol Building
Senate
House
National Capitol
Intelline Tonew Enterprise
The Greatest Medical Wonder Of The World Sale Ad
An advertisement touts a miracle cure for burns bruises cuts ulcers fever sores cancers pilea chilblains corns tetter and skin eruptions. Guaranteed to cure or money refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale by all druggists and Bosworth Co.
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Bosworth Co
Women Fined for Drunkenness in An Gus Saloon Court
Three women appeared in An Gus police court last week for drunkenness in a saloon. Fines ranged from 1 to 2 dollars, a lenient gesture praised as complimentary to the ladies.
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Angus
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Hair Growth and Fragrance
Ayer's Hair Vigor claims to improve hair beauty and growth, impart a lasting perfume, and stimulate roots while cleansing the scalp. It is described as stimulating and luxuriant yet tiring, presented as a best and cheapest toilet article.
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Ayer
Local society notes and institute proceedings in Ames
Mrs Whitehead is ill and several residents visit Ames townsfolk. The Story and Hamilton County Teachers Institute reports officers and sessions on reading, kindergarten work, history, and pupil correction timing. Local merchants promote coffee flour sugar tea syrup coal cheese and other goods in Ames retail notices.
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Sup’t Roe
Hamilton
Leina Hamilton
A. Brading
Story Co
Nellie Richardson
Hamilton Co
Ames Intelligencer
Supt. Roe
Miss Richardson
Leighton
N. McFarlan
Neil McFarlan
Parl McFarlan Meyer Branding
E. E. Roem
E. L. Ericson
O. B. Peterson
J. L. Leighton A. Branding
Ed Allen
J. Michaelson
W.H. Wier
Lucy Tillotson
Julia A. Oleson
Libbie McFarlan
Maggie M. Manion
Emma Roberts
Madge McFarlan
Nellie J Richardson
Sec’y
Gilbert Gatherings and Local News from Ames and Des Moines Branch
Ames society notes describe Gen Prentiss lecture success and a buggy accident near Gilbert. A horse dies in harness on a Boone to Gilbert trip. Leap Year party at W B Needham’s hosts a jovial gathering. December rail traffic reports 70 cars carrying coal hogs cattle grain earning about $2000. Local school prospering under Mr McLready and Miss Sadie Stamp enforces discipline. Station agent Gar and F W Dows host bachelors as wives travel to Nevada and Ames.
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Gilbert
Gen. Prentiss
Ames
Neil McFarlan
Neil
James Dodds
Boone
W. B. Needham
Des Moines
Mclready
Story Co
Sadie Stamp
Gibson School
Gar
New Discovery for Consumption Gains Nationwide Praise
Advert provides Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds asthma hay fever bronchitis and throat lung issues. Claims rapid relief and guaranteed cure. Trial bottles free at Ames Drug Store with large size priced at 1.00.
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Dr. King
Ames Drug Store
Bosworth & Co
Tillotson Named Station Agent at Ames Depot
Alden Times notes C. H. Tillotson of Ames is temporarily domiciled at the C. N. & D. depot as station agent. Cavation advises consumers to beware counterfeit Pond's Extract imitations sold by druggists and promotes Sarion's Family Remedies.
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C. H. Tillotson
Ames
Alden Times
Ab Stract Books and Real Estate Offers in Nevada Iow a
I offer abstracts at low rates using the county’s complete set of Abstract Books. Money loaned on real estate. J A Fitchpatrick announces properties in Nevada Iowa. Several houses for sale or rent and farms available at very cheap prices. Shields and Cook.
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J. A. Fitchpatrick
Nevada
Iowa
Shields & Cook
Dr Bosanko's Sample Bottles At Bosworth & Co Drug Store
Free distribution of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup samples at Bosworth and Co Drug Store. The syrup touted as a popular remedy for coughs consumption and bronchitis with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Also notes Miss May Graves offering dressmaking services visiting homes and country residences near Congregational Church.
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Bosworth & Co Drug Store
Dr. Bosanko
Bosworth & Co Druggists Offer Free Syrup Trial
If Bosworth and Co the Druggists fail to succeed it is not for want of faith. He has such faith in Dr Bos ankos Cough and Lung Syrup as a remedy for Coughs Cols Consumption and Lung affections that he will give a bottle free to each in need of a medicine of this kind.
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Bosworth & Co
Spring Bed Offer Warranted Refund
Tromas and Loup advertise a Spring Bed with a money back guarantee if not pleased. Also promotes farm mortgage money at six percent annual interest by J. A. Fitchpatrick of Nevada, Iowa.
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A. E. Lucas
Nevada
Tromas & Loup
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Iowa
Shilohs Cure and Vitalizer Promote Health Claims
An advertisement promotes Shilohs Cure for coughing colds and lung issues with a pledge of quick relief. It also touts Shilohs Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver complaints, Shilohs Catarrh Remedy for nasal issues, and offers a nasal injector free. Bradley & Templeton sell the products.
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Shiloh
Bradley & Templeton
Dr Bosanko Piles Remedy Promoted For Night Itch Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy to treat itching at night after warmth. It claims permanent relief from itch salt rheum and ringworm with this medicine. Produced by the Dr B Somer ko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio and sold by Worth & Co.
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Bosanko
Dr B Somer Ko Medicine Co
Piqua
O. Soldsworth & Co
Marsh's Golden Balsam Throat and Lung Remedy Ad
Testimonials from Dallas and Denver praise Marsh's Golden Balsam as a cure for consumption bronchial cough and weak lungs. The product plus Marsh's Liver Tonic are sold by Bradley & Templeton in Ames Iowa with large bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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H. L. Thomas
Dallas
Texas
Marsh
T. J. Walker
Denver
Col
H. H. Jackson
Oskaloosa
Bradley & Templeton
Ames
Iowa
Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung 7 Free Trial Offer
The Druggists Bosworth & Co offer a free trial bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung 7 to anyone suffering from asthma consumption or any lung affection. The proof of budding lies in testing the article rather than chewing string.
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Bosworth & Co
Dr. Bosanko
Shilohs Porous Plaster and Cure Advertised
Lame back side or chest relief offered with Shi loh's Porous Plaster at 25 cents. Suiton's Cover and Consumption Cure guaranteed to cure consumption. Surton's Urganizer priced 75 cents per bottle for constipation loss of appetite dizziness and dyspepsia. Shilohs Cure relieves croup whooping cough and bronchitis. Sold by Bradiey and Templeton.
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Surton
Shiloh
Bradiey & Templeton
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M. K. Smith
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C. M. Soper
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Dr. Funt
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A. J. Hommes
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Boone Standard
Ogden Reporter
J. D. Weaver
Chambers
Sumner Holcomb
Ida Grove
Nebraska
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Newport
Matthew Usher
Cole
Leon C. Davis
Ania Cole
Rev. D. Thompson
Union National Bank
Lincoln
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The
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Binder
Brapiey & Templeton
Frep Lucas
Page
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Nourse
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George S. Pryme
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