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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1892
Page
3
Train timetable fragment shows passenger and freight schedules for the Chicago and North Western lines. Details include departures at 1:20 PM and 4:10 AM, freight and passenger trains, and line-operator notes from agent GEO. W. Mogrres.
Personal and social items list illness recoveries travels and gatherings around Ames Des Moines Osceola and Des Moines area. Notables include Major Beck John Swan Miss Lillie Finch Col Hoggatt Mrs Dixon Prof Kent M Hemstreet Sid Hamilton Loretta Hamilton Genevieve Westerman Van Chamberlain W H Cole and local event updates such as a leap year ball and Deestrick Shew rehearsal.
Professor W S Franklin of Harvard's Jefferson School of Physics has been elected professor of physics and electrical engineering at Iowa State Agricultural College in Ames. The report notes inclusion of the Board of Supervisors treasurer's list and claims, and comments on climate and weather patterns in Iowa.
Brad Paxton showcases a broad display of jewelry clocks and sewing machines in the new Capacious window of the post office site, inviting patrons to inspect the refined stock and visit.
A sale of fine stock of dry goods and groceries is announced at the west store room of the Stevens Budd Block, beginning February 1.
Prof Selby arrived in Zearing Saturday morning and began duties as Principal on Monday. He appears knowledgeable and capable to fill the post that Prof Who 30 held for over four years, according to the Zearing Enterprise.
Charley Duntz plans to fill the town’s Adam’s ale barrel tomorrow to showcase the water system’s perfection. He is credited for pushing the work and supporters hope the coming test shows no leaks or breaks. Ole O. Esq. will move to Story City to oversee a new bank under state-law incorporation with strong capital. A new bank building is planned, aiming to attract deposits, discounts, and loans, welcoming Roe as a west-side resident.
Des Moines reports Prof W James of Harvard University joins Iowa Agricultural College Ames as physics and electrical engineering professor. He studied at Cornell Ithaca and Kansas State University and held fellowships at Harvard Jefferson School of Physics. His election strengthens Iowa teaching staff with prominent physics expertise.
Rogers, a Canada native aged 64 to 65, died after a La Grippe attack while ill for months. A resident of this Place for years, she was married to A W Rogers 28 years ago. Brief Baptist services were held at the house by Rev. Rickman. Her brother Nichols of Carroll and son Don Brazee and wife of Scranton Moran of Jefferson attended the funeral.
Members of the W. 8.4. of Ames have rented the south rooms over Bosworth's drug store and invite calls or visits from ladies friendly to their ideas. Next regular meeting is Feb 10 at 3 p. m. Mrs. Ricamonp, Sec. Mrs. Stevens, Pres.
The 12 inch breech loader gun weighs 101300 pounds, 36.8 feet long, requires 430 pounds of powder for an 860 pound shot and a velocity of 1941 feet per second, with potential to reach 2100 fps. It was shown on a Pennsylvania road voyage to the Civic last Thursday, aboard the Monterey as a new warship nearing completion at San Francisco.
The event, a spoof on old time country entertainments, will benefit the Woman's Relief Corps and be staged under Mrs. K. M. Black of Omaha. The cast features prominent local ladies and gentlemen with costumes honoring bygone days.
Mina Wire daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Wire died January 16 after a brief illness. Funeral services led by Rev T M Rickman were at the Kelley Baptist church. The bereaved family and community express sympathy as the child rests. The article also notes local railway board elections and upcoming Farmers Institute meeting in Ames with details on venue and access.
Brainard's Sons Co Chicago offers a Teachers Guide with three new songs Coming Back That is Love and two piano pieces plus two two cent stamps. The Musicians 1892 contains biographies and eight pages of musical information. Mailed prices include 15 to 25 cents for selections and 8, 2 cent stamps for mailed copies.
The first program in the hall Tuesday featured the Chicago Ladies Quartette to an audience that praised the performance as excellent. Critics judged the show well rendered and many attendees from other places expressed pleasure and would attend again.
A description of Demorest's Family Magazine February issue highlights French lessons by Prof A de Rougemont and practical instructions. It praises numerous illustrations including Cupid and Psyche and stories like At the Home of a Florida Cracker. The issue offers home building ideas and a vegetable feature, priced at $2. Published by W Jennin Demorest, New York.
A list of jurors selected to serve as trial jurors for the February 1892 term of the district court across multiple towns. Names include O L Ha Silas Sherman Nevada R K G Howard bh Stevens H Foster Washington S R Cornelli LaFayette Esau Allen Lincoln Jesse i Wood Indian Creek Geo Downing Collins T QO Larson Union J F Sanders Warren W Mills Grant and others such as D G Ives M Brooks Sumner Hall Albert Jewett O D Freedisons John Koons Peter Larson L L Larson Frank Heers Z Chance Milford M McNichols Palestine J A Severide Albert A Lande Union E Warren Collins Wm McClees W M Worrell Indian Creek Davis Hawkins Edgar John John Gamble Lincoln A M G gate Nevada Geo Connolly Frank McColhum Warren W T ray Geo Post Wiersun
Monday program by the New Orleans Minstrels with shows on Wednesday and Thursday by the Mann Comedy Company and Saturday by Deestrict Skews. Also notes on home talent and a school report from District No. 8 Lafayette township Story county: 35 enrolled, 203 on time, Oscar Johnson listed, Henry Brandvin teacher. Hall's Hair Renewer advertised. relic deed of trust from Thomas Lincoln sold to buyer who will exhibit at World's Fair. Walter Wheeler treated for varicose veins with eight vials of Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
Ames Iowa notice reads Jesse VanScoy with date January 19 1892. The fragment confirms a local registration or briefing item in the public notices section.
If you are not feeling strong and healthy try Electric Bitters. If ladies have left you weak and weary use Electric Bitters. You will find speedy permanent relief with this remedy. One trial will convince you this is what you need. Large bottles 50 cents at L. M. Bosworth's Drug Store.
La Grippe grows to a serious complaint especially among the elderly. Lem Walters suffers a serious eye injury after a colt in a wire fence incident. Randall’s wagon accident injures an arm. Spurrier visits Lisbon for ailing parents. Congregational meetings are discontinued. Kibbey and Sowers buy and ship cattle to Chicago. Huge coal team rush at Squaw Creek mines.
Fragmentary ad copy describes a cure story for a patient named Iles and praises Dr King’s New Discovery. It promises a free trial bottle at a local store, claiming rapid relief from fever cough and bone pain and noting the product’s value.
The first shipment of winter butter produced by the 1sé students under the management is viewed as a strong start. The plan aims to establish the A. C. Teamery name in eastern markets and create eager demand as each shipment arrives.
Notice to all interested parties that on January 20 1892 Susana J Yelton was appointed administratrix of the estate of James G Yelton deceased by the Story county Iowa district court. All persons indebted to said estate settle with the administratrix at Nevada Iowa.
The Farmers' Institute will hold its regular monthly meeting in the opera hall Ames on Saturday January 30 at 1 pm. The program includes dairy feed optimization by Prof James Wilson hog shipping costs by O D Allen horse market demands by C F Curtiss. Com A J Graves Parley Sheldon Com.
A fragmented plea urges Ames residents to support a county relief effort. The appeal highlights widespread hunger and calls for a credible local response to aid millions suffering from food shortages.
The Maxwell Tribune reports mixed reactions to former Sheriff C A Wood amid county politics. It notes Wood’s long service and character while recounting criticisms from opponents and residents across Maxwell and Story County, with discussion of party dynamics and local election implications.
The ad page lists medicines tonics and remedies from Bosworth and Dr Beverly. It promotes headaches cures antipyri ne morphine and choral products while offering household goods groceries cigars toys and sweet pickles. Specials include New York apples wagons anew stock and heavy goods sale closing stock before spring.
W R C and Post members gathered Saturday evening for a sociable event. The Post held business in the large hall while the ladies shared baskets in the front room. A thank you was extended for cordial attendances and nourishment. Hamilton & Co advertised buckwheat flour as essential for breakfast. Castoria ads end the piece, noting its use across ages.
The Des Moines News announces a semi weekly edition mailed twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday for one dollar a year. It replaces the Weekly News and includes home and farm matter, state legislature news ahead of the Weekly, and practical content. INTELLIGENCER News one year for $2.25.
A period notice advertises sale of residences and about fifty town lots in Nevada Story County Iowa with real estate loan offers at low rates. It also lists buy and sell opportunities, farm prices, and tailed goods including seedless raisins lamps glassware honey starch flour and Groves store prices. It mentions T C McCat contact in Nevada and Hamilton Co promotions for flour and groceries.
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