Watkins well events and county notices listed
The Intelligencer notes base ball and shooting at Watkins well on Tuesday August 2. Pigeons for sale bring $1 per dozen to Howard McLain Ames next Monday. Story City posts discuss Hexey Wilson muster and desire for a W R C with Frank Anderson Post G A R. Story City depot fire damages private funds and trunks. A farm field report praises maize prospects amid drought relief. County Reunion of Soldiers in Story County set for Nevada next Thurs-Fri with Gen Tuttle to speak. A Lawn Tennis club in Ames, led by Emma Moulton, aims for state championship with listed members.
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Watkins
Howard McLain
Ames
Tax County
Story County
Nevada
Tuttle
Fair Grounds
Dyer
Banks
Fitton
Capt
Wilson
W. L. Marshall
Wisconsin
Sarah Barnes
E. P. Gilbert
Frank Gilbert
Geo. Sowers
Chicago
George
W. B. Needham
Colfax
Henry Dunkle
Henry Barnes
Lester Bros
A. B. Kibbee
Willie Furgeson
Oscar Askielson
Charles Mathews
U. C. Mocalil
L. L. Surra
Fatal accident near Bloomington injures Bingman children
Three young Bingman girls were riding with their parents in a double seated buggy when a detached neck yoke caused the tongue to snap and the vehicle to crash near a hill and culvert on the river road. Lizzie suffered the worst injuries, but all three girls survived and were recovering, while their father worked nearby on the C. I. I. and B. Co.'s barn.
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A. Bingman
Ames
Bloomington
Lizzie
B. Co
County Republican Convention Set for August in Nevada
In Story County hot political days, the County Republican Convention is called for Saturday August 20 at 11 a.m. in Nevada. The piece lampoons editorials and questions indepth critique while noting the event proceeds despite the heat and critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Story County
Thompson
Clarkson
Ames Notes and Society Roundup From July Correspondence
A long list of visiting residents and travelers in Ames appears, including Rev. Mr. Starling W. C. Allen of Nevada and Des Moines figures. Local events mention weather notes, college updates, and social visits at homes and churches with several names and places across the region.
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Mr. Starling
Baptist Church
Ames
W.C. Allen
Nevada
Greeley
New Bankers’ Association
Des Moines
Spencer Philips
Zollinger
Ogden
Dakota
Winter
Jessie Smith
Miss Winter
Huie
Wisconsin
G.f.w
T. ©. Miller
Elliot
Boone
Fine Ware and Crockery at W S Brasley Plus Church Services
A notice proclaims a new supply of fine gross ware and crockery at W S Brasley. It also lists church at 11 a m and 5 p m next Sunday, a shoe fitting tip, and medical claims by Dr H L Darnell of Boone. The Daughters of Tabitha plan a meeting August 3 at 7 p m with Mrs Chet Little.
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W.S. Brapley
Tabitha
Chet Little
Ice Cream Supper to Benefit U B Society
The ladies of the U B Society host an ice cream supper at the residence of E L Taylor on Friday evening July 29. Proceeds support party activities and corn requests for those seeking corn in any quantity via soon to M for tune Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Person
A. H. Person
Ames
Ladies of the Baptist Church
James Hutchinson
John Gray
Tanner
Jessie Gossard
Ella McCulley
N. A. Cook
M. Fortune
The
U. B. Society
E. L. Taylor
History of Story Country in Press for Story County Readers
W. G. Allen announces nearly five hundred page History of Story County in cloth bound edition priced at 3.00, aimed at Story County residents. Dr Darnell of Boone Iowa offers constipation cure by non drug rectal treatment. Mabley, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs S A McGooden, died July 19 1887 at 11 months 19 days.
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Story Country
W. G. Allen
Story County
Allen
Darnell
Boone,Iowa
Little Mabley
S. A. McGooden
Jesus
Tracy, Minn
Phoebe Chesley
Paterson, Clay Co
Lowa
Valuable Farm for Sale Near Sheffield Iowa
A highly valued improved farm in Franklin County Iowa near Sheffield offers 989 acres with 30 acres timber and good water. Features include a large new house and other improvements. For particulars contact J E Duncan Ames or J T Richards Sheffield.
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Iowa
Sheffield
Franklin County
J. E. Duncan
Ames
J. T. Richards
la Payette Township
Gilbert Station
Story City
Jacos Lapp
Normal Institute Session Opens in Nevada Iowa
The annual Teachers' Normal Institute for Story County will convene at the Nevada school house starting Monday August 5 1857 and run four weeks. All teachers and prospective instructors are urged to attend. Oxve O. Ror, Co Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Institute
Teachers’ Normal Institute
Story County
Nevada
Iowa
Oxve O. Ror
St Swithin superstition mocked by modern weather sense
The piece debunks the St Swithin rain myth comparing it to groundhog lore. It notes the July 15 to 17 heat wave and praises the Signal Service for forecasts, arguing modern science outruns ancient omens and prophetic weather tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Swithin
Winchester
Elijah
Scientific guidance on enjoying the season’s watermelon
The piece critiques hotel tulip cuts and ice in melon and offers seasonal eating advice. It praises chilling the melon by burying it in ice for two days and advocates cutting lengthwise to eat between meals. It warns against serving with a heavy dinner and promotes watermelon as a standalone interlude rather than a side dish.
Venus as the Evening Star Brightens Skies Across September
Observes report Venus blooming in the northwest as a bright evening star. People mistake it for an electric light or Bethlehem Star while it remains the nearest planet besides the Moon. It reaches peak brightness in August and stays evening star until September 20, then vanishes into the sun’s glare and reappears as the morning star.
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Venus
Bethlehem
Earth
Shiloh's Vitalizer Ad Claims Cure for Dyspepsia
A printed towel tag on every bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer says it cures dyspepsia and liver complaint. The product is sold by J. H. Pickett & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ole
P. S.—Hall
Shiloh
J. H. Pickett & Co
J. H. Picket & Co
Fourth Birthday Celebration for Cliffie Miller
Gala day on Saturday July 23 celebrated Master Cliffie Miller turning four with a party hosted by Miss Alice and Jessie Stucks lager. Guests included Trady Fairchild Madge Fairchild Sadie Lanning Myrtie Mason Sylvie Mason Kittle Elliott Mamie Elliott Lee Clarke Freddie Clarke Myrtie Wilkinson May Bouge Myrtie Little Nettie Lucas Bertie Ball. Little gifts were given as entertainment of games music and refreshments fostered a general good time. The note ends with a playful tip praising lemonade as a healthful drink for the little celebrant’s guests.
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Cliffie Miller
Master Cliffie
Miss Alice
Jessie Stuckslager
Trady
Madge Fairchild
Sadie Lanning
Myrtie
Sylvie Mason
Kittle
Mamie Elliott
Lee
Freddie Clarke
Myrtie Wilkinson
May Bouge
Myrtie Little
Nettie Lucas
Bertie Ball
Clifford
Stop using cosmetics and seek Dr. Harter's Lion Tonic
A cautionary note condemns cosmetics containing arsenic and lead compounds that promise beauty. It warns such mixtures harm the skin and are only temporary, urging readers to abandon them and rely on Dr. Harter's Lion Tonic for lasting vigor and a youthful appearance.
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Moe
Dr. Harter
Drought and Hard Water Tales Across States
A Washington Critic parody notes extreme conditions: Limestone Ky water so hard residents use plate glass as windows. Arizona drought makes mint julep water rustle like dried leaves. Wheeler County Tex so dry water must be sprinkled to drink. Philadelphia summer water thick enough to cut with a knife. a North Carolina stream so clear a hiker drowns. Mississippi ducks lay hard boiled eggs. Sangamon County extreme dryness lets citizens wipe hands on a sheet of water.
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Limestone
Arizona
Wheeler County
Tex
Philadelphia
North Carolina
Mississippi
Sangamon
Washington
Vapillon Catarrh Cure Promoted by Eminent Physicians
A Chicago company advertises Vapillon fl ax extract as the best cure for catarrh hay fever rose cold and coryza praised by physicians and cured users. Priced at $1.00 prepaid with local sale through L. M. Bosworth.
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Clarke
Prom
Io Apillon Company
Chicago
L. M. Bosworth
Aelf
Iver
Holmes
Jose
Cal
E. M. Carson
A. M. Warren
Kan
Germany
Pernai
J. Zimmerman , CO
Wooster, Wayne Co
Improvement in Making Papers
The merganthaler type setter will streamline composition. six units are used by the New York Tribune and 200 rented nationwide. It will enlarge papers and possibly lower costs while reducing manual piece handling. History shows new machinery increases work and employment, not decreases, as output and jobs grow.
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New York Tribune
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Intelligencer
Scotland
Emma Moulton
Cena Thayer
South Commons
Belle Rutherford
Lillie Kegley
Hammer
Thayer
Mattie Winter
Weld
West
Geddes
Johnston
Hamilton
Brown
Bennett
Budd
Wright
Main Street
Henry
Douglas
Main
Andy Oleson
John E. Davis
Mr. Lindsey
Brenneman
Grundy Center
Linnie Jones
Col
Sauire
Dan McCarthy
Havre
Mr. McCarthy
Akin
New York
Paris
Maxwell
France
G. H
Hattie Lucas
Nettie Bogue
C. E. Haverly
Mr. Black
Compton
Geo. Dunlap
Jake Tedrow
Shools
Prestoro
Minn
C. E. Butler
Minnie Newhouse
N.S. Tedrow
Curtis Goldsmith
Gilmore City
Henry Lightner
Renecer Oliv
Utes
Jupiter
Spica
Miss Eaton
Eaton
Department of Education
Mt. Holyoke
Lincoln
Barrows
Agricultural College
College
Zion’s
Republican County Convention
Court House
Frank D. Jackson
Indian Creek
CIA
Prado Ook
New Albany
Richland
Rss
Sherman
Hall
Whole No
Republican County Central Committee
F. PD. Thompson
Cleveland
Grand Army of the Republic
Mugwumps
St. Louis
Tax W. R. C
Christian Church
D. A. Brerton & Co’s
Bosworth’s
H. L. Darnell
D. A. Brerton & Co
D. A. Biae Low & Co
M. E. Parsonage
Frank Cameron
Anna __ Peterson
Story Co
W.G. Wright
Brad Paxton
Springfield
Dkr
E. B. Plumb
Bosworth’s Corner
Rebecca H
Geo. M. Conard
Lucien Bartlett
Alexander Duraburgh
S. O. Hoagland
Carr
Geo. Prisor
Kelly
M. E
Kellogg and
Story Streets
Christian Society
Messrs. McCarthy
D. A. Bieestow & Co
Sheldahl
Star of the
Scott
J. Simonaud
New Orleans
Louisiana
Bucklen
Pickett & Co
Palace Drag Store
Gettysburg
George G. Meade
Pennsylvania
Raby
Castoria
Miss
Smith & Son
Owners Story Co
Hackmetack
Drouth
the Palace Drug Store
Ong
Cwe
Sherbet
Waukesha
San Francisco
Los Angeles
California
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Chicago & North-Western Railway
E. P. Wilson
de Kalb
Janesville
Jefferson
Milwaukee
Watertown
Fon du Lac
Oshkosh
Ft Howard
Madison
Eau Claire
Duluth
Minneapolis
St. Paul
D. Lancell
Gaston DeLivery
Tve
Curt A. Wood
W. H. Stevens
Brap PaxrTor
J. A. Frrew
Albert Richmond
Person
Meclain
Laws
Chenging
Rice
Rice & Son
Tron Pipes J
Pompe
Towa
Ames of
RB. R
Pacific Express
h—Mail
Ieee Ee Ee Ee
Ee Express
Des Moines Freight
GornIng North
P A . New
B. M
Jon
Lows
Fellows
Akers
Robert Cairns, Jr., Ames
Wwew
Mariket
Sioux City
Chicago & North Western Ba Y
Carrol
Onowa
North-Western
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