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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1887
Page
3
Ames residents see staffing changes in schools with Miss McConnon ill and Miss West stepping in. several travels and illnesses reported among locals, plus a fatality near Maxwell due to a sled accident. Weather notes highlight ice and coasting, with social events, court schedules, and a New Year literary feature teased from wide awake.
Mr Parsons will deliver the next Ames course lecture on Michael Angelo a subject that will deeply interest the public. The speaker is noted as one of Boston's most gifted eloquent orators and the lecture is rated as his finest.
Proximity of homes to the school makes it feasible for children to go home for dinner. It is healthier for the child and several reasons support why students should not stay at school during the noon hour.
Mr. Borror reports arbitrators initially found for him $135 against Lang but, after Lang claimed a prior settlement, the award was reduced to $10 which had been deposited with other accounts. The statement is attributed to James M. Woop.
The piece lists Ames postmasters from 1885 to 1887 led by the present postmaster Hattie Lucas and names early Story County figures. It highlights Mrs C O Duff’s 320 acre Ames land purchase in 1864 aiding town site development and her role in church building with Congregationalists and Rev White, noting dedication hymn by Mrs Pierce.
The Illinois Central Railroad offers a special excursion from Webster City on February 14 1887 to cover the Inter-State Dairymen and Fruit Growers and Mardi Gras events in Jackson and New Orleans plus the Lake Charles convention. Fare to New Orleans is 28.50 with 30 day tickets and stopovers in Jackson and Hammond. 130 premium for best butter exhibit at Jackson. free transport of butter packages from line points. sleeping cars available to Jackson via Manchester Iowa. apply by February 10.
The Intelligencer commends John McElroy's Civil War tale about the first division of the Fourteenth Army Corps. It highlights the crimson acorn badge, camp and field scenes, and the character study of Harry Glen, urging old soldiers and readers to follow the serial.
Advertisement urges prevention of throat and lung diseases noting consumption causes more deaths than accidents. Claims a cough can lead to asthma bronchitis or consumption and promotes Sprague's Throat and Lung Cure with trial bottle free. Westerman sole Ames agent offers 50c and 1 dollar sizes.
Foremen pit bosses and assistant Supt at Star Coal Co honor Supt Booth with a gold watch and chain as a Christmas gift. Donors include Rob Hughes S D Murdock W G Richardson Wallace Convy W T Davis George Emmet David Davidson Chas Pearson Job White A N Strain James Lytle Chas Othmer and John Sedden.
Dr Thomas Prim of Alabama endorses Scott's Emulsion noting it aids flesh and strength after meals. He cites a case where an eight month old child gained four pounds in one month, illustrating palatability and effectiveness for constipation throat ailments and bronchitis.
Weekly report listing transfers in Nevada and Ames areas. John Rex to John C Rex. R Shafer to J Sinclair. Bob Orre to Peder Lee. Melvin Keith et al to Eacey Ayls woth. Ernest Lindell to Henry Woodruff. Ames and Jennie Snyder to Nancy Eckler. Entries include lot and block descriptions and sale prices.
Travel warnings about climate hardships and urging preparation with Sprague's Throat and Lung cure. Wes terman named sole Ames agency offering a trial bottle free and larger sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar led by H Westerman.
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