Memorial Day Observances Across Ames and Surroundings
Memorial Day 1885 saw large crowds in Ames with ceremonies at the cemetery and Opera Hall. Ellsworth and Gilbert Posts led services, readers recalled Civil War sacrifices, and Comrade G B Pray delivered a commemorative oration while flowers were laid on graves and a choir sang.
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Ellsworth
Ontario
Croy
TL. R. Thurman
Oliver Scott
Lowa
Charles M. Banning
Iowa
William Deal
Towa Cay
Powhattan Zonor
Simeon Beadle
Henderson Stewart
Indiana
Peter Rice
Abel White
Albert G. Briley
Newman
Charles P. Miller
Black River Bridge
Miss
William Keltner
Navy
Fort Cottonwood
Neb
Adolphus Kintzley
Camp Watterson
George W. Smiley
Port Gibson
Millikens Bend
Jacob A. Groves
Pierson Brown
Vicksburg
James Bevington
Hood
James P. Jenkins
Arcadia
Thos C. Booth
Iowa Cave
Brownsville
Memphis
Tenn
John R. Foster
Youngs Point
David C. Foster
Asa Walker
Bloomington
Gilbert
Elsworth
Ames
Walnut Grove
Geddes
Cambridge
Grove
Miller
Ina
G. B. Pray
Lillie Brown
Stevens
K. W. Brown
Pray
Grand Army
Hemstreet
Bigelow
Westerman
Bingman
Rainbolt
Brown's Iron Bitters Credited With Restoring Health
Ailing man from Ennis Texas reports relief after taking Brown's Iron Bitters. He describes symptoms including poor sleep kidney issues lack of appetite rheumatism and neuralgia and credits the tonic with making him healthy and strong. Neighbor suggests a general fix may be needed.
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Brown
A. J. Pickrell
Ennis Texas
Common Sense Liniment praised by Fort Dodge men
In Fort Doper Iowa on May 11 1855 testimonials extol the Common Sense Liniment and General Cure for horses and humans. Fort Dodge residents T Huh Jackson Co and E M Dunning endorse its efficacy for lameness thrush and contracted feet.
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Jackson
Fort Dodge
Fort Dopee
T. Huh. Jackson & Co
Gents
W. HI
HL. Cotny & Co
Fort Doper
E. M. Dunning
Fort Conor
C. Llalegan
Neighborly Push Boosts Subscriptions for The Intelligencer
A call to action urges readers to subscribe to The Intelligencer and persuade neighbors to join. The appeal emphasizes broader community access and shared information, framing subscription as a civic benefit.
Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup Puts in Sale
The druggists report securing the sale of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup a cure for coughs colds chest pains and lung affections priced at 30 cents and 1.00 for the larger bottle.
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Dr. Bosanko
Cambridge Cru MBs Bell Chamberlain to Visit Illinois
Local notes show Bell Chamberlain visiting relatives in Illinois next week. Mrs H J Richardson trips to Ohio under parental roof. Decoration services well attended with Gen Geddes delivering a strong address and bands playing. Plans for July 4th celebration finalized inviting sister towns to join in. Numerous locals mentioned including Motfitt from Cedar Rapids, Green with a soda fountain, and Haven the tombstone man visiting town.
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Cambridge Cru Mbs
Bell Chamberlain
Illinois
H. J. Richardson
Ohio
M. M. Mason
Cc. C. Motfitt
Cedar Rapids
C. RB. Mutual Life Association
J. B. Green
A. W. Southwick
P. H. Ream
A.S. Aplin
Grand Lodge
F. M. Haven
Weather Delays Farmers and Local Improvements in Ciry
Rainy spell slows corn cultivation and delays harvest incomes while local projects advance. Decoration Day drew visitors from Ames Webster City and Marshalltown. Frevig nears completing a new residence. Boyd Henryson expand warehouse. many homes being improved. Rumor notes a wedding for a local newcomer. Doctors Bb Allen and Uncle Billy Doolittle recovering from a recent ordeal.
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Ames
Webster City
Marshalltown
Frevig
Boyd & Henryson
John A. Logan
Iilinois
Bb. F. Allen
Billy Doolittle
Testimonials Endorse Jacksons Liniment by Hardin County farmers
The letter from Iowa dated February 3, 1555 praises Jacksons Common Sense Liniment for cow udder relief and general use. It notes the writer T. H. Jackson of Quincy II and mentions the product as the best term for caked udders and general utility.
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Jackson
Hardin County
Lowa Falls
T. H. Jackson
Quincy
Eupora
Iowa
T. Hi. Jackson
Gilchurris
Parker's Tonic Promised for Digestion Health
Question and answer from the Western Argus extol Parker's Tonic as a bowel regulator and tonic. It is praised as pleasant to taste, liked by children, favored by mothers, and said to repay its cost many times over in every family.
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Seoul
Grand Army
Greece
Rome
France
Isle
Grant
Sherman
McPherson
Meade
Sheridan
Logan
Thomas
Grand Army of the Republic
Apostolic
Apostle
Paul
Mars
Jesus
God
Christ
Jesus Christ
Wurse
Qyoal
Phillipians
Israel
Mount Sinai
Earth
Parker
Western Argus
Ae Wright & Richmond
Electric Bitters touted as cure for kidney liver and urinary complaints
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters quickly cure Bright's disease diabetes and weak backs and purify the blood. It asserts thousands cured and guarantees relief with 50 cent bottles sold by J I Pickett Palace Drug Store and promotes Hunt's Kidney and Liver Remedy for diabetes gravel and retention of urine.
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Hunt’s Remedy Co
Providence
Cholera To This Country No Medicine Was Found Equal To Mushler
Bright
J. I. Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
Hunt
Piles Treated By Bosanko Remedy Promises Cure
Patient experiences weight in back loins and abdomen with digestion discomfort and itching after warmth. Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy absorbs tumors relieves itching and aims for permanent cure. Price 50 cents. The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio sold by Pickett & Co.
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Bosanko
Enterprising Palace Drug Store Seeks Dr King New Discovery
The Palace Drug Store offers Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption with a positive guarantee. A trial bottle is available free to prove its claimed benefits for throat lung and chest ailments.
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J. W. Pickett & Co
Palace Drug Store
Dr. King
New Wallpaper Patterns at City Drug Store
A new lot of Celebrated Rectangular Churns arrives at LOUGHRAN MACH Co. invites customers to examine samples of wall paper at the City Drug Store featuring patterns new and of the latest designs.
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Palace Drie
Pickett & CO
Loughran Mach, Co
City Drug Store
Prokerr & Co
Alace
G&s
Wall
Borders
Special Bargains in Clothing From K W Brown
THs SEFPResEe will be occupied next week with items of interest. K. W. BROWN will be home till after July 4th from this date, and will make SPECIAL BARGAINS in all lines of Clothing.
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K. W. Brown
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Brown Chemical CO
the Intelligencer
Allie Thomas
Flo Fitchpatrick
Hattie Sheldon
Ruth Duncan
Della Jones
Hattie Fitchpatrick
Jennie Westerman
Mary Kelley
Rose Cramblitt
Janie Alderman
Alice Graves
Maggie Bigelow
Anna Hemstreet
Eva Starr
Stella Bartlett
Ada Cook
Wm. Lindsay
John Kanard
S. M. Johnson
Louis DeLorme
D. S. Bosworth
S. J. Starr
H. J. Everly
C. E. Turner
Story City Review
J. Clanson
Maines
Mary Nelson
Llanson
Mary
Helge Halleland
B. F. Allen
Review
Northwest
Maxwell Tribune
William Ayers
Iowa Centre
Mr. Ayers
Mr. Jones
Ayers
Grace Cooper
Rudolph Allen
Grace
Joer
Messrs. Shearer and Jones
Collins
Nebraska
Kansas
The
Watchman
the Tribune
Ladies’ Aid Society
T. B. Schmeltzer
Cambridge Herald
Minneapolis Evening Journal
W. 5. Waldron
Wesley, Neill & Co
First Avenue North
First Baptist
Minneapolis
W. A H. Jones
Portland
Oregon
Maine
Washington
Morris Mason
Sluxley Boys
Metho Ergyman
Norman & Loud
C. D. Norman
H. L. Carter
Nevada
Thomas Bros
A. B. Thomas
S the
J. H. Pickett & CO
Ile
Zach Chandler
Heaven
Beverley
Wricht & Richmond
Lyman
Wright & Richmond
L. M. Co
Sige
Charter Oak
Whonr & Richi Mann’s
McCormick and Esterly Sarvesters
Lovuacuran Maen. Co
Steve Wood
G. H
G. H. France
Diamond
Electra
Marian
Marvel
Charmer
Wheat & RichMond
Brown’s Model Clothing Store
Aacuga
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tus Cartave Company
Fulton Street
Ee Pickett & Co
Harrow
Whent & Ricu
Hughes and
Sully
Dakota
Pierre
L. Q. Hoecarr
Ames Lowa
G. & P. Hutchinson & Co
Hurcutson Bros
Ge Wright & Richmond
Walter A. Wood
Loughran MaAcuine Co
L. M. Bosworth
Minneapolis Harvester
Jamestown
Ilurcuinson Bros
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Duplex
Des Moines
L. Mac. Co
Rockford
Lowguran Machine Co
Wroth & Richmond
Perkins & Son
Omaha Institute Medical and Surgical
Mississippi River
Galvano Paradicatus
Outmade Medical and Surgical Institute
Col.13th St
Capitol Ave
Omaha
R. T. Sisson
George G. Tilden
Loughran Machine Go
Keron
Moline
Little “Gem
Esterly
McCorwie
Deer
East End
Main Street
J.C. Vaughan
Lasalle St
Chicago
Ae” Will
U.S
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