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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1883
Page
4
The Whe Intelligencer highlights a vast cutlery selection at The Tin Stoke with the best goods and the lowest prices. Quick sales are promised as shoppers are urged to visit.
The Story County Normal Institute will convene in Nevada Iowa on Monday July 28 1883 for four weeks. All teachers and prospective teachers are urged to attend. Local notices advertise molding frames sale and lawn social at Mr Quick’s residence on Friday July 13. Also public lecture at the M E pulpit on religious elements in government and the peril and safety of our republic.
Ames readers are urged to trust Papillon Cough Cure for Whooping Cough with claims of safety for infants. The ad notes Parker's Ginger Tonic strength and touts Papillon as a failsafe remedy, sold by Bonworth & Co. and Ed. Barstow, with local references to Ames merchants and county abstracts offered by J. A. F. in Nevada Iowa.
The G A R Post meets this evening. The Tuer Democratic county convention is set for August 1st. Various local updates include railway time changes by the C N W Railway and a corrected timetable on page one along with notes on local travels and visits.
Local notices advertise large envelopes for mailings priced to sell, plus a range of printing and binding services. A mix of community items mentions teachers, schools, and upcoming events in Ames and nearby towns amid housing, politics, and weather notes.
The Premium List for Linn County Agricultural Fair runs September 11 to 14. A severe storm near Ontario caused the Foster barn to burn, a horse was lost, four inches of rain fell, and the season's worst weather was noted.
Boone County Republicans back Gillette and denounce bolting in favor of Story County’s nominee. They warn Western rivals against splits over McCarthy or any Boone candidate, urging unity to fight the saloon issue and secure the amendment.
A newspaper letter criticizes the Iowa Agricultural College trustees for removing Prof. F. E. L. Beal from Zoology and placing him as Professor of Geology and Steward. The writer argues Beal should return to Zoology, praising his dedication and urging restoration to the old department.
W C Hayward describes Maj A Holmes as a capable lawyer and war veteran from the new tenth district. The Hancock Signal endorses his character noting honesty, liberal-mindedness, and steady growth, praising him as a trustworthy representative for the people.
Rev. Mr. Feerey of the American Bible Society reports Howard township visits to 190 families with four Bibleless and 157 Bibles sold plus five donated totaling 14 dollars. Franklin township saw 190 families visited with five Bibleless, 55 Bibles sold and five donated, totaling 16 dollars 7s. In both townships collections and subscriptions added to totals.
Dr. Deming announces a breakthrough treatment for a dreadful disease claiming a single application proves its healing power. Barstow Druggist offers a free sample box to persuade skeptics it cures and demonstrates its curative qualities.
Beginning Monday we offer cost sale on last ends of Wes. kid and light goat Shoes. Special bargains apply to misses' kid and goat shoes and men's plow and work shoes. Save from 25c to 75c on a pair where lines allow.
Delayed from last week residents note better corn and small grain prospects with rye nearly ready. A Thursday night festival at L Oliver’s residence netted about thirty dollars despite damp weather. Sunday School Convention at Cumberland Presbyterian church proved interesting. Drain tiling remains a leading farmer activity with five car loads unloaded this spring. Mrs. W B Needham visits sister Mrs. Booth in What Cheer Iowa. Mr. Wm Mathews visits brother Charles. Picker.
Money to loan in any amount with real estate or other securities. Terms from one to five years on real estate loans and from thirty days to one year on other securities. Also buying first class notes. Office at Briggs' Bank building Nevada Iowa. M E Hix and M Allen Johnson's Grove Nevada. Shilohs Cure for cough sleepless nights and Catarrh remedy advertised. Farms for sale by A E Lucas Nevada Iowa.
A Cambridge reader writes to The Intelligencer defending the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on the amendment. He criticizes local editors and accuses party factions of fanaticism, predicting the remaining judges may also be dismissed by public sentiment.
The Continent weekly magazine issue showcases 62 illustrations and 128 pages. Marion Harland leads a Virginian themed story Judith A chronicle of Old Virginia with a blend of incident and domestic charm.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a universal cure with thousands already cured and Brown's Expectorant for coughs throat and lung diseases. Promises purification of blood and quick relief for Bright's disease diabetes weak back and urinary issues. Also promotes Shi loh's Porous Plaster and SHILOH’s Consumption Cure with guarantees and sample offers.
The writer visits Ames residents Dr George A Meredith and his wife in town. They tour to the State Agricultural College and eight miles out to an artesian well, praising the refreshing spout. The piece notes Ames as a forward looking, energetic town.
Advertises Marsi’s GoupEN Broop and Liver Tonrec and Mansa’s Golden BLoop Balsam as blood purifier and cough remedy. Includes multiple device testimonials from George Thompson Atchison Kansas E B Dodge Hannibal Missouri B F Herbert Rock Island Illinois praising cures and urging trial. Bradley Templeton Ames druggists sell 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes.
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