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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1884
Page
3
The Intelligencer lists weekly business notices at five cents a line with yearly contract variations. Marker Report shows Chicago cattle prices around 5.00 to 6.00 and hogs values, with wheat oats and corn also quoted. Ames figures noted for Friday afternoon including cattle, hogs, butter and eggs at several cents per unit.
In this presidential year Blaine is urged for the White House. Tax Intelligencer announces a one year subscription deal with $1 in advance for new and up to date subscribers within Story county, with varied rates for others and a withdrawal at publisher discretion.
The piece promotes Mareerry's Romance serial in the paper with praise for its Hardy like charm and asks readers to subscribe. extra copies available. It announces an upcoming romance titled The House on the Mansu h and urges readers to start subscriptions this number. It also discusses local politics with mentions of Judge Rothrock, Judge Miracle, Judge Nourse, the anti Amendment stance, and the Republican Convention, arguing for Judge Miracle’s nomination as a victory in November.
The Dorcas Society met with Mrs D G Ferguson at the Congregational Church group event held at her country home. Guests enjoyed a well kept lawn, handsome evergreens, bountiful fruit, croquet, a swing, and a generous supper of coffee and cream with chicken, biscuits, cake, and honey.
The column reports on community events in Ames including a large Fourth of July celebration with a morning cannon salute, a parade and speeches by Mayor Parley Sheldon and Paul Breen, a baseball game, and a fireworks show. It notes local incidents, business changes, and various social notices from Story County towns.
Parley Sheldon while en route to Chicago for the Democratic wake in Nevada disclosed the Democratic nature of his mission and invited the “boys” to supper. He momentarily slipped by attempting a quick baggage car break, claiming he was “hunting for Ward” as a joke. Denny did not share the humor.
Testimonials from Geo W Moore of um wa Iowa and Samuel J C of Kansas City praise Marsns Tonic Astringent for treating diarrhea dysentery bowel disorders and cholera infantum in children and families. Ads note sale by Bradley Templeton Ames Iowa at cents and a real estate abstract and loan services offered by local firms.
If Bosworth and Co the Druggists do not succeed it is not for the want of faith. He has such faith in Dr Bosankos Cough and Lung Syrup as a remedy for Coughs Cold s Consumption and Lung affections that he will give a bottle free to each and every one who is in need of a medicine of this kind.
J A Fitchpatrick of Nevada Iowa reports availability of abundant funds for farm mortgages at a six percent annual interest rate. The notice highlights favorable terms for farmers seeking financing and urges applicants to contact the lender for specifics.
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