Bank of California serial to debut in The Intelligencer
In the Nevada Iowa and Ames sections, The Intelligencer notes partnerships dissolving, with M. J. Smith starting solo practice. It announces the August start of a new serial The Bank of California by Prentice Mulford, to run in fifteen issues, praised as equal to Dickens. The issue also reports weather changes and ongoing drought impacts.
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Bank of California
Prentice Mulford
Intelligencer
Dickens
Impeachment Trial Ends in Acquittal for State Auditor
The State Auditor Brown has been acquitted on all thirty indictments. Six acquittals were unanimous and the highest conviction vote was fifteen. Twenty two senators supported conviction at some stage. The piece ends by urging the public to forget Baren R. Sherman and John L. Brown to spare the state further costs.
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Brown
Baren R. Sherman
John L. Brown
Two youths seek charity and harsh city lessons
Youths who graduated from the art preservative seek a wider world to test charity and find a cold, unwelcoming city. They return home humbled, ragged and wiser, while the editor laments dull local news and jokes about preferring the editor’s life over police court drama.
One Dollar Advance for The Intelligencer in Story County
The Intelligencer announces a new price plan starting August first: $1.00 a year payable in advance for Story County subscribers, while others pay $1.50. Prepaid credits will extend into future months, with arrearages required before the advance rate. The policy aims to reduce nonpaying readers and preserve rural weekly cost efficiency.
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City
Country Press
Story County
Intelligencer
Buttermilk on Ice at Duff's Creamery
Ames area notices describe buttermilk pricing at Duff's Creamery and new residences for Ives and Brooks nearing completion. Clark Elliott is reported very ill with poor prognosis. A valuable shotgun was stolen Tuesday night and recovered the next day after a serenade from the Sweet Singers in Israel.
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Charley Rut
Israel
D. A. Breeton Co. and local notices from Gilbert
Mr. W. B. Needham’s mother Mrs. NEEDHAM of Gilbert died after a long illness at home. Correspondents urged to write more regularly. Rain and thunder noted with a call for more business and less bustle. An S. 8. festival planned at Mrs. R. Simmons residence next Thursday. Impeachment vote on J. L. Brown split eight Republicans to seven Democrats. Col. Scott voted guilty on six articles. Fashion updates from D. A. Biesetow Co.
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R. Simmons
J. L. Brown
Col. Scott
Local Writer Cyrus Elliza Promotes Relatives in Monitor
Cyrus Elliza writes favorable notices for his relatives in the Monitor. He boasts he can do more of this kind of work than any other man in Story County. A band was organized in the area last week, though membership is not known, their character will reveal itself by their conduct.
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Sol
Cyrus Elliza
The
Monitor
C. Eliza
D. H
Story Co
Luna
Mars
Jupiter
Ames Intelligencer
Old Sol
Society For the Suppression of Ice
Dr. Schoolers
Sheldahl
N. E. Coffin
H. Hetlesaster
E. Peterson
W. Snider
Ames Intelligencer items from Ames Iowa and surrounding views
Personal notices from Ames Iowa recount travel to Des Moines and New York, family visits, and social events. Local brief items include Dr. Raynor vacationing, Miss Dora Hamilton’s surprise, and school and church happenings with dates and places such as Ames Des Moines and Cambridge.
D A Biertow Co Announces Fall and Winter Stock
The Clothing Department announces fall and winter goods of quality style and price are arriving. It also notes closeout of spring and summer stock with rare inducements and reminds customers they always live up to their advertisements.
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D. A. Biertow & Co
Minneapolis Binder Purchase Assurance from Ames Agents
In Gilbert Station on June 28 1586 Ezra Ward and Briley certify the Minneapolis Binder bought from Wright and Richmond at Ames runs true to claims. They report light draft and no weight or side draft, praising Appleby's latest Minneapolis as the simplest and best.
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Milford Tr
Iowa
Aultman, Miller & Co
Wright & Richmond
Ames
Rye
B. F. Adams
Gilbert Station
Minneapolis Harvester
Minneapolis
Wright and
Richmond
Appleby
Ezra Ward
OrnHo Briley
Veteran of 1812 Wicah French Mentioned in Nevada Note
A Nevada record recalls Wicah French, a veteran of the 1812 war, highlighting his service and local remembrance. The note preserves his role as a historical figure tied to regional memory and veteran topics.
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Nevada
Wicah French
Furnishings Department Directive Appears in Text
The fragment directs shoppers to locate shirts underwear neck wear hosiery and related furnishing goods in the furnishing goods department. It conveys a department navigation instruction without additional context or dates.
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D. A. Biertow & Co
Ireland Home Rule defeat prompts resignation of premier
WLADSTONE's policy for Ireland is defeated and the premier will resign. Salisbury and Hartington are to form a new cabinet. A dealer's note suggests offering ice cold buttermilk for sale as a blessing to the public, favoring it over current drinks.
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Wladstone
Ireland
Salisbury
Hartington
Mrs Jarley’s Wax Works Exhibit Delights Local Audience
Mrs Jarley hosted a Friday evening program featuring her Masters and Misses Jarley with noted grace and eloquence. Seven songs impressed the audience, while ice cream cake and lemonade pleased guests. Receipts totaled about $30, far short of covering labor and costs.
Brad Paxton Sells Full Line of Springfield Watches
Brad Paxton maintains a complete Springfield Watches lineup ready for customers. The dealer emphasizes variety across styles and price points to appeal to collectors and casual buyers.
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Brad Paxton
Springfield
Temperance Camp Meeting Rates to Storm Lake
The Illinois Central Railroad offers a Round Trip rate of one and one third fare from all Iowa points to Storm Lake. Tickets on sale July 9 through July 19, return valid to July 20. The State Temperance Camp Meeting runs July 10 to 19 at Storm Lake, promoted as a popular new Iowa resort by J. F. Merry, Gen. West.
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CamBripps Herald
Cambridge
Mary Breezley
Mary Crowser
Meigs County
Ohio
Vermilion County
Illinois
Iowa
Ballard Grove
Breezley
M. E
D. Thompson
A. S. Aplin
Rubar
W. H. Gallup
Illinois Central Railroad
Storm Lake
J. F. Merry
West
Pass
Wright and Richmond Market Binders Readily Satisfy Buyers
Wright and Richmond promote their daily binder setup with a full line of machines including last year’s popular favorites. They claim overall perfect satisfaction and invite customers to inspect before buying elsewhere.
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Wright
Richmond
Geddes Camp Meeting Scheduled for July 21 1886
The J. L. Geddes Camp calls a meeting next Wednesday night July 21 1886 with important business to discuss. Full attendance is desired, per Captain J. H. Pickett.
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J. L. Geddes
J. H. Pickett
Ames June 29 1586 Harvester sale note and business items
The letter from Ames reports a binder purchased from Wright and Richmond at Ames started today and working well. A second note praises Sarsalla as a blood purifier. L W Plant of Elgin plans to buy a farm and return with cows eggs and dairy goods. Accounts indicate M J Smith holds our books for collection and payments.
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Ames
Iowa
Minneapolis Harvester
Wright and Richmond
B. B. Murphey
L. W. Plant
Elgin
A M Ball Announces Continued Service at Old Railroad Stand
A M Ball states he will remain at the old stand on the south side of the railroad with ample help to accommodate all customers in his line.
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A. M. Ball
Calvin Stupps
Lee Will
Will Hansell
Fitchpatrick
For Sale First Class Carriages and Road Carts
G. H. France advertises first class carriages and road carts for sale.
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G. H
France
Tax fishermen face suit over defective information in Ames
Tax fishermen appeared Tuesday before the Mayor on a defective information. Maxwell has a street sprinkler in Ames while Ames has not.
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Maxwell
Ames
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She Intelligencer
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
R’y
Dyer & Fitchpatrick
United States
A. H. Thayer
Justice of the Peace, Real Estate, Collection and Insurance Agency
Palace Drug Store
M. J. Smrrh
Eliza
Smith
Selah
Atlantic Express
Westé
Des Moines
Jones
Nik Lib E
Pre
Linra Wirn
Awil J
Omeem
Duff’s
Ames Creamery
Mr. Ives
Mr. Brooks
Clark Elliott
D. A. Bretton & Co
Mr. Durr
D. A. Breeton & Co
D. E. Dix
D. A. Biesetow & Co
Geddes
Deacon McMichael
Douglas Ay
San Francisco
William Johnson
Spencerport
New York
John E. Davis
Johnson
Hattie Lucas
D. N. Maxwell
New York State
Elias N. Sherman
J. R. Sherman
Willard Morris
E. N. Sherman
Morris
Ferson Park Presbyterian Church
Miss Geddes
Oliee
Wm. Galloway
W. W. Kyle
T. H. Kyle
Eva
Whitewater
Wis
Chamberlain
Cary Camp
Ill
Beverly
Beverly. Mrs. Fackler
Pennsylvania
Ed. Whalen, Jr
Marathon
Mary Johnston
Boone
Hainer
Wall Lake
Ellery Davis
Gil Johnston
Della Jones
Wheaton
John R. Hays
Norfolk
Neb
Poley Rainbolt’s Bank
Hanagan
Marshalltown
Raff
Dora Hamilton
Dora
M. P. Webb
Palace Drug
J.H. Pickett
Maghin
Pickett
Eldorado Engine
Golden Oil
PEI Castor Machine Oil
Attention! Sons of Veterans
M. J. Smith
B. F. Stearns
Mary
Ney
Ieee
Gok Naaned
Dio Lewis
Brap Paxton
Businvess Bauviries
C. M. Soper
Agt
Travelers’ Insurance To
Independent School District
Sec’y
S. B
N. G. Coox
Wm. Clark
Wilcox
Maxwell & Son
City Bakkery
Te” J. Lusk
California
Maxwell & Son's
H. L. Carrell
J. H. Quear & Co
Smith & Son
Nereda, Lowe
Owners Story Co
Abstract Books
Woodford
J. H. Pickett & Co
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Bosworth’s
Westerman’s
America
Joseph T
York City
City Drug Store
Schoo
H. Westerman, Pron
M. B. Martin, Baker
S. E. Hiestand
M. Hemstreet
Bradley & Paxton’s
Ball & Stearns
Address Review & Herald
Battle Creek
Michigan
Uick
Bes
Territory
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