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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1883
Page
4
D. E. Dix and Mrs. Sisson offer hats bonnets and trimmings at low cash prices with Mrs. Sisson selling at cost for 30 days. Also lace trims and pure laces. McCarthy acts as counsel in rape case against Lyons. Anecdotes of local businesses and social events appear alongside a serious injury report to A. Dobler from ditching work.
Sisson and Gheen offer millinery at cost for 30 days. Miss Chevalier’s omission from Ellsworth Post G A R card noted, praise for Townsend’s Lincoln poem. For sale piano $900 upright, cash price or trade. Franklin Township Caucus set for June 16 1888 at Ray schoolhouse to elect delegates for county convention at Nevada June 23 1883.
The item lists a new handbooks of old war songs by G A BR, asks 25 cents to obtain a copy, and notes varied local topics including a Palestine Township caucus June 16 to elect four delegates, a letter list, business college arrangements, editorial views on local options and temperance, a Gilbert festival, and remarks on county supervisor Russ Ballard.
Mr. Clark returns to Ames after a Minnesota venture while Warden sells his meat market to move into stock dealing. Rev. Seexep of Ypsilanti calls on Capt. Bosworth’s kin. Mrs. Gaston summers in Lyons Iowa. Maxwell attended a Des Moines wedding. Central District Medical Association meets June 19 1883 in Ames. Elevator sale brings 3500 dollars. Russell sells the elevator to Shields and Cook. Dr Andruss and family visit from Marshalltown hosted by Prof Macomber.
Mr. Mitton Evans formerly of Ames and Mrs. Nellie Wilson of Duran go Colorado were married on the fifth inst at the M E Church in Durango. Friends in Ames extend best wishes for a happy life journey to the newlyweds.
Mr Doo irtle endures a painful inflammatory rheumatism episode. He rests at Dr Beverly’s home where careful care is provided. He shows signs of improvement and is hoped to make a swift recovery.
The article critiques anti pension clubs in Ames Iowa alongside a Story County Republican convention preview. It argues for broad pensioning of veterans from the Mexican and Civil Wars, denounces the saloon, and urges Prohibition as the tested party standard. It questions whether the Republican caucuses will be led by true prohibitionists or saloon influenced delegates.
Gen Given named as 4th of July orator in Des Moines. Board of Supervisors adjourned to meet June 25 in extra session. Vivaldo accuses the board of unequal Nevada assessments. Russ Ballard likely to be renominated for Supervisor. J K McDonald buys stake in Western Lithograph Co. Commencement at Nevada public school set for Thursday at Opera Hall. Mrs. Marcellus Smith of Ames visited J L's family. Captain Smith and Auditor McCarthy traveled to Ames. Political climate heats as Nevada backs McCall. Ole Nelson praised for support of the Amendment, seen as honest and worthy of suffrage.
Prof Girard, ex Ames High principal, wed Rose Neumann of Hubbard at the bride’s home. The couple traveled to Des Moines afterward. Ada Lang of Story County dies after long illness. funeral, with Baptist pastor A. Weaver, held at Ames home.
The B Class of Ames High School presents an entertainment at Opera Hall on Friday evening, June 22 at 8 o'clock to raise funds for a school organ. Admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents, featuring music, declamations, and vocal solos with local student performers.
In AMEs on June 14, 1883, Washington Township residents press Hon. T. C. McCall as the Best fit for Story's Representative. They cite irrigation farming ties, proven integrity, a single legislature term, and temperance leadership, urging a full caucus to avoid dividing the delegation 2 2 2 and to reflect true sentiment.
On Monday we begin selling last ends of Wos. kid and light goat Shoes with special bargains in misses and men’s plow shoes. Save 25c to 75c per pair if you buy early. Trade dull and farmers busy as temperance debates heat up and political talk continues. Mrs F T Wilson and Mrs Elias Gilbert visited the old homestead near Freeport, Ill. L Oliver is building a large barn. Mrs B J Grinnell has been ill and fever threatens.
A Albany reader testimonials Parker's Ginger Tonic for relief of nervous prostration and various family ailments, stating it cured her and has been used for years.
A. E. Lucas of Nevada Iowa lists several good farms for sale. J H Queal & Co advertise screen doors. Henry Lightner offers private sale of house hold goods. J E Duncan promotes life insurance and abstracts of title. Abstract books available in county with loans on real estate.
The ad touts Electric Bitters as an all purpose remedy for liver issues biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists fifty cents per bottle at druggists. Also notices offer city property for sale and loans in Nevada Iowa with M Hemsstreet M E Hix and M C Allen.
An advertisement touts a 25 cent box claimed to cure Burns Bruises Cuts Ulcers Saltgen Fever Sores Cancers Piles Chilblains Corns Tetter and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists.
Sleepless nights blamed on a persistent cough are addressed by Shiloh’s Cure. The advertisement touts Shiloh’s Vitalizer for Se and Li ver complaints and declares Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy will cure catarrh, promising health and sweet breath. Price 50 cents, nasal injector free, sold by Bradley and Templeton.
Free sample bottle promotion at Barstow's Drug Store claims the tonic cures coughs hoarseness whooping cough and early consumption. Describes the product as a scientific preparation for throat and lung diseases and pleasant and harmless with bottles priced at 50c and 1.
A new method teaches basic music elements while letting anyone play familiar airs on piano or organ. Suitable for all ages, it claims to require no prior music knowledge and promises quick learning. Sent with four pieces of music for 31.00. Catcaco Piano Co. 78 Van Buren St Chicago IL.
A dense summary of real estate transfers shows numerous pairs like Ametebani nn ata Ecce to Elizabeth M and WW Wise to F Kulow, with 42 acre and 82 acre plots, prices from 50 to 4,000 dollars. Other entries include transfers to Weeks, Niskern, Marshall, Hale, Blecks, and Warrell, plus several lot and block descriptions across multiple sek tions and towns.
The notice advertises summer clothing including dresses wraps and children's wear with embroidered designs and exact cutting. It promises ready estimates for quantities, embroidery lessons, and a chart, at an old place with reasonable charges. Also mentions cleaning fluid for delicate fabrics and farm loan assistance from A E Lucas in Nevada Iowa with flexible repayment options.
Physicians startled by remarkable claims of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and lung diseases. The cure is said to save patients given up to die, prompting many doctors to adopt it. Trial bottles available free at Ames Drug Stores with regular size priced at 1.00.
Dr. Deming announces a novel treatment with a single application said to convince skeptics of its healing power. Barstow Druggist offers a free sample box to prove its curative qualities.
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