Mrs Hamilton Advertises Weekly Goods for Competition
Mrs Hamilton promotes new weekly goods and invites customers to compare prices and quality before buying elsewhere. She urges calls to examine offerings, asserting readiness to defy competition.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1878
Page
3
Mrs Hamilton promotes new weekly goods and invites customers to compare prices and quality before buying elsewhere. She urges calls to examine offerings, asserting readiness to defy competition.
Central Iowa shoppers are urged to inspect the large assortment of implements at J. C. Mitchell's Warehouse in Nevada before buying elsewhere. The advertisement promotes the broad stock and the advantage of visiting the store for bargains.
Community listings announce Fourth of July events in Ames with plans for a big trade, new stock openings, and local shops advertising groceries, watches, farm equipment, jars, and baked goods. A C N W railway round trip sale and Episcopal services are also noted along with a local assault case and pardon.
Mas R F Grancen returns heartfelt thanks for sympathy and aid from friends and the Masonic Fraternity Ames June 24, 1878.
Excursion tickets to the Blue Ribbon Jubilee at Marshalltown are on sale at the . & N. W. depot. Valid for June 26 27 and 28. Round trip price one dollar fifty cents. C. K. Skinner, Agent.
Money or Notes. All persons knowing themselves indebted to me will please call and settle by cash or note without delay, or further notice. My recent change in business makes such a settlement necessary. Interest will be charged on all old accounts from this date. Wa. Clark.
Monday a baby daughter of James Flynn suffered severe facial and head burns when her clothing caught fire in the cradle. A baby brother reportedly played with matches while the cradle rocked, and a lighted match is believed to have started the blaze.
The Nevada Watch notes concern about local butchers serving meat from aging cattle in hot weather. Readers worry about quality and safety as some customers accept the practice while others prefer a different kind of meat.
In the past week hog prices rose to three dollars per hundred pounds as farmer sentiment improves. Chicago receipts run light compared with months past, though Chicago papers doubt the legitimacy of the current rise and call it artificial.
The three year old daughter of S H Humasen formerly of Ames now in Des Moines died from residual effects of concentrated lye water she drank nearly two years ago. Her stomach never functioned properly and she had suffered for many months.
North side property owners between Kellogg and Douglass streets laid drainage tiles from cellars across the street to the railroad track and into the slope west of Douglass. Done by subscription during the wet season, the project aims at sanitary improvement and was deemed a prudent expenditure.
Bigelow Huntington Tilden pay 10 cents a pound for salted butter using Ashton Dairy Salt. In June the firm bought over 10,000 pounds at that rate and sold more than two tons of the salt. Improve butter quality to command higher prices. this Iowa firm reports unique 10 cent per pound payments.
Mayor Underwood reports a new baby at his home with charming quirks noted in the household. George Goble also greets a baby boy, described as the county’s nicest, whose smiles reveal the pride of a happy father.
A list of claims against Story county shows Cap Greely’s small $107.69 bill for the State of Hopkins and Curtis case. The box includes witnesses jurors and all related fees, but the justice received only a pittance. The case originated in Greely’s court and the entire bill was audited to him.
The Bloomfield Republican notes a deadly locust sting near Ash Grove that fatally harmed Mrs. Martha A. Wintermuie as she retired for the night. Despite a physician’s aid, her condition worsened with no relief expected.
The newly organized Ames cornet band marched onto the street for a serenade on Onondaga street. Citizens praised their efficiency and rapid proficiency since organizing and wished the group continued growth under Prof. Fox tutoring.
A. W. Gucunzist the pastor expresses thanks to the Enterprise Sabbath School and Grant Township youth for their support. He mentions Bro L Kingbury and family hosting a social on June 12 and wishes blessings for their kindness in temporal needs and the world to come. God bless the Sunday School.
Farmers report mixed results from wet weather with high dry lands yielding grain well. Wheat looks poor overall though rare fields show promise. Corn is small and somewhat weedy but now growing better. Oats are fair to medium. Excess rains hinder Story county thus far, with hope for sunnier days ahead.
Porters Creamery prepares to install machinery in a new brick building by P. L. Porter. He aims for a first class butter product, bringing energy enterprise and solid business skills to ensure success and financial reward. Local readers await a sample of the quality butter to come.
Cyrus Simmons died in Washington township Story county at age 56. A farmer who immigrated to Iowa twenty years ago he built wealth through thrift and honest dealings gaining many friends and a strong local reputation. Funeral services were held in the Congregational church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev G G Perkins
General Gedies led his military company from the college campus through city streets in neat uniforms and muskets. The corner band played as they marched in fine soldiery style, showing proficiency in tactics and pride in their drill, benefiting students from freshman year to graduation.
Mr Albert Wettstein will receive a complete stock of watches clocks jewelry and silverware within the week. Now located in the new post-office building he has built a fine business and plans a fine display of latest styles and patterns of ornaments to accompany his growing trade.
The School Board met by President's call with Soper Bigelow Greeley and Miller present. It ordered the Secretary to issue payments to teachers from the Teachers' fund upon term reports and appointed Bigelow to remove and repair North Side school fence while Soper handles South Side fence repairs. The bill from B. H. & T. for 31.07 for coal and supplies was approved and paid. The board adjourned to August.
The railroad depot is being worked on slowly with a planned final touch still ahead. The firm Hayden & Co shells corn, Gilbert Brothers bought eight to ten thousand bushels since March 1. Corn and small grain look promising for fall. C Matthews paints his house, C Ruth expected home this week, and the Republican State platform is approved.
Justice Greeley heard a plea from directors of Independent District Walnut Palestine township and the schoolmistress seeking to restrain Alice Jones from bodily harm. The affiant described threats to kill, decapitate, and hang her on a fence. A warrant was issued and Jones faces action.
George Hodson, son of Henry Hodson, drowned while swimming with schoolmates at a river ford known as Kintsleys. The accident happened about two oclock in the afternoon and was not learned until eight. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with classmates attending.
Farmers enjoy calm pleasant weather keeping streets deserted and sales slow. Corn moves only at 20 cents as buyers hold price. Obed of Pleasant Hill suspects Cranes may drift near, while E. A. Crane shows off a bright two seater. Rev. Mr. Reynolds of Aves preaches next Sabbath. croquet gatherings and a Squire’s Tuesday visit noted.
Boone hosts St Johns Day with an open officer installation and picnic dinner. Boons from Ames Ames party of about fifty with many ladies joined the Masonic lodges from Boone Green and Story counties. Excalader Commandery Knights led a procession with three cornet bands to the grove. James A Henderson of Jefferson conducted the installation. H C Henderson of Marshalltown delivered an eloquent Masonry address. Members enjoyed social chats and a hearty meal before departure.
Local notices list visitors from Chicago Detroit and Nixon Ontario and plans for Ames July Fourth events. Families tour town while officials announce a full program including sunrise salute, parades, oration by Hon. A. S. Welch, and a basket picnic dinner.
The Boone Democrat reports Iowa railroads will set a new freight tariff starting July 1. Local freights will rise modestly while through freights from competing points will be priced lower to encourage traffic.
In Callanan on the Narrow Gauge road in Hamilton County workers bored a well to seventy feet when the bottom fell out. The auger and rod vanished, the hole filled within minutes, and four subterranean fish were recovered from the depths. Gust noted a five and a half inch fish and questioned whether the creatures had eyes.
K W Brown announces closing his sales room with ten days of stock at 25 percent below New York cost for cash or approved credit. He recommends his successor E M Best, a seasoned boot and shoe trader from Howes Hyatt & Co. of New York, to patrons.
The Tur Sundey School group met at the Methodist church for a weekly session. After opening exercises and discussion of the last week’s notes, assignments for the second quarter were posted for next meeting.
At a June meeting of Arcadia Lodge A F and A M the following resolutions honor N H Granger who died in Algona Iowa on the 16th in his 34th year The lodge praises his virtues generosity and fidelity and vows sympathy for his family A copy of the resolutions is to be given to the widow and published in The Ames Intelligence in Ames Iowa.
Millinery goods offered at the lowest price with a promise to please customers. Advertisement stresses not being undersold and invites shoppers to view the goods and shop with satisfaction.
Slingerland has acquired the right to use the New York Embalming Company's process in the county. He now holds the chemicals and instruments needed to perform the service. The method, widely adopted in cities and towns, allows bodies to be transported long distances and kept for weeks without odor.
A chain of attributed statements ends with a public notice declaring that any reader must buy goods at Chaney's Bakery. The note cites numerous named individuals and rumors, presenting a satirical or cautionary chain about belief and authority surrounding the directive.
A period advertisement claims Green's August Flower cures liver complaint and dyspepsia with many listed symptoms. It asserts wide Western reach and urges purchase of a sample bottle for 10 cents from J. J. Bousquet.
Samuel Watts warned of a filed petition by H R Bardwell to cancel a 1876 mortgage on the northeast quarter of section 5, township 82, range 24, with a $383.65 note due 1878. If not answered by Sept 6, 1878, a default and judgment will be entered.
Ordinance No. 55 authorizes a sewer from the south side of the D M M railroad to the south side of Ondaga street. It appropriates six hundred dollars from the General Fund for construction and directs publication in the Ames Transcript. G A Undernoon, mayor. B II Ordaned by the Town Council.
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