Revival in Nevada and school contests at Nevada city
A revival is in progress at Nevada with services in the City Hall. The Marshall and Nevada High Schools plan an oratorical contest, while Story City hosts an industrial exhibition by local schoolchildren. Diamond dyes and Easter cards arrive at Bradley and Templeton's.
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Nevada
Marshall
Story City
Mr. Parker
Baptist Church
Just
Bradley
Templeton’s
Bradley & Templeton’s
Local notices and advertisements from Ames period
Sheriff Banks visited Ames and left two sheriff sales to publish in The Intelligencer. The Story County Herald notes the event. Insurance ads urge Ames residents to insure property against multiple hazards. A performance by H. A. Kendall as Uncle Josh is advertised for March 5 at the Opera House. Real estate and insurance agency services advertise buying selling and renting in Ames and surrounding areas. A note on Iowa Agricultural College cooks and women entering masculine jobs. A Brown's transitters claim for dyspepsia. A Tailor Shop reopen invites patrons to visit above McDowell’s billiard hall run by Henry Liutner.
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Dirp
Lott Loveing
John Reynolds
Zenorville
Iowa
North Carolina
Clay County
Indiana
Story County
Scott
Old Boreas
Bigelow & Huntington
Maxwell
A. M
Cambridge
C. M
St. P
Cole
Kendall
Ames Opera House
Ersland
Methodists
Knapp
Story City
Nevada
Latrobe
McCallsburg
Boone
State OF Iowa
District Court of
Lucas
Charles Dearman
Nellie H. Dearman
Borne’siton
Ames
Nellie H. Warman
Ilov Eleck
Court House
Coor
State
A. K. Banks
S County
Aaron
How to Avoid Drunkenness and Patent Cethers
A collection of ads promoting temperance and tonics. Dr Parker's Ginger Tonic claimed to prevent intoxication and boost vitality. Also promoting Wilsonia electricity treatment and the Wilsonia method with magnetism for health. Includes notices about farm loans and business cards for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Parker
Prohibition Temperance Vote Urged For Ames Election
The piece urges Ames voters to elect temperate lawful citizens who are reputable, sober, industrious and honest. It argues practical temperance in elected officials ensures law observance and peace, and that religion should guide voting once convictions of right and duty are clear.
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Ames
Eldora Herald debate over nits and cuts and names
The Eldora Herald reports local papers in Ames and Nevada exchanging barbs calling each other nits and cut worms. It notes Bob Mc Bride rarely used the term, recalls its use against a Democratic paper years ago, and mentions Isaiah L Hart and Jimmy Ross stirring political tensions.
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Eldora Herald
Ames
Nevada
Bob McBride
Herald
Eldora
Isaael L. Hart
Jimmy” Ross
Bob
Jimmy
Opera House Hosts Little Madcap and New Plays
Julia Kendall stars as Little Madcap at the Opera House on Monday evening with new and popular plays, music, and songs announced for March 5 6 and 7. Breenam Co introduces the Peoria planter with their latest Check Row Dropper.
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Julia Kendall
Little Madcap
Opera House
Breenam & Co
Peoria
Dorcas Society Meeting At Mrs Huntington’s
The Dorcas Society will meet at Mrs Huntington’s on Tuesday at 2 o’clock to finalize plans for an upcoming entertainment in Opera Hall. All members urged to attend and Ames ladies with a penny for the poor will be welcomed into the society.
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Dorcas Society
Kendall
Ames Opera House
Joshua Whitcomb
Topeka
Kansas
Commonwealth
Dissolution of Partnership Continues Business by Bigelow & Huntington
The partners announce dissolution by mutual agreement and state the business will be continued by Bigelow and Huntington. Signatories are D. A. Bigelow H. C. Huntington and Geo. G. Tilden. Ames Iowa March 1 1585.
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Mutual Aggreement
Bigelow & Huntington
D. A. Bigelow
H. C. Huntington
Geo. G. Tilden
Ames
Iowa
Miller & Son Hog Breeders Highlight Fine Poland China Stock
Pat D Milner of Oaklandeye stock farm Panora Iowa delivered a choice Poland China sow to the College Farm last week. Miller & Son are praised as leading breeders of hogs sheep and poultry in the state. Breeders Gazette notes buyers in Chicago pay premium for Jersey Red Duroc or Red Berkshire fat pigs. Phil D Miller of Panora Iowa is said to have one of the finest herds of this breed in the state. All stock from him is described as top quality.
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Pat D. Milner
Oaklandeye
Panora
Iowa
College Farm
Miller & Son
Chicago
Gazette
Phil. D. Miller
Marshall Times
Agnes Villa troupe entertains at Opera Hall with Cora and Pocahontas
The Agnes Villa combination delivered a capital performance at Opera Hall featuring the drama Cora with Agnes Villa and Lucie Villa as Lizzette. Sam Valli excelled in Pocahontas and the show included fine orchestral music. Tomorrow promises another program headlined by Miss Multon and Cinderella with Mascot music.
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Agnes Wallace-Villa
Opera Hall
Daily Journal
Lagansport
Ind
Agnes Villa
Cora
Lucie Villa
Lizzette
Sam Valli
Villa Company
Miss Multon
Quaker family move and local notices crowd Iowa pages
Story City Herald and Evansville Enterprise items report a dozen Quaker families planning to move to Dakota in spring, local church notices, court activity, and community updates. Obituaries include Mrs. Henry Bailey of Nevada and Uncle Scott, with funeral details and biographical notes.
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Henry Bailey
Nevada
Story County
Warren
Lincoln Townships
Dakota
Roving swindler dupes Ames traveler on des Moines rails
Frightful confidence game details unfold after Elijah Rogers loses 111 dollars to a young man at Des Moines. Ames authorities pursue, but a Des Moines police cast doubts on the force while warning travelers to beware unseen impostors near the Rock Island and C N W depots.
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Wasson
Callanan
Northwestern
Des Moines
Elijah Rogers
Eagle Grove
Henry Co
Ill
Holstein
Ida Grove
Iowa
Rogers
Rock Island
Y. m
First Y.m
Marshall Shockley
Chicago
United States
Free Brown's Expectorant Offer At Barstow's Drug Store
Sample free of charge for Brown's Expectorant advertised as a cure for coughs hoarseness whooping cough and early consumption. Claims to be pleasant harmless and costless with regular bottles priced at 50 cents and 100. Also mentions Taraxine and books available.
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Barstow
Prohibition Rehearing Heads to Supreme Court
United States Senator elect James F. Wilson with Hon. John F. Duncomb and C. C. Nourse form the legal team to argue the Prohibitory Amendment rehearing before the Supreme Court. They contend the case hinges on what they can pull through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elec
James F. Wilson
John F. Duncomb
Ion. C. C. Nourse
Supreme Court
Giveaway of Marsh's Golden Blood and Liver Tonic
Free trial bottles offered to all suffering from a wide range of ailments at Bradley & Templeton's drug store in Ames. Large bottles later available for 50 cents and 1.00.
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Chicago
M. W. Quick
Marsh
Marsah
Bradley & Templeton
Ames
Marsh's Golden Balm for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Marsh's Golden Balm for coughs colds bronchitis and consumption claiming two doses will benefit and offering a special bottle free to readers. Named product emphasizes throat and lung relief in a period tone.
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Intelligencer
Chicago & North West
Pacific Express Freight
Way Freight
Atlantic Express
St. Paul
Night Express
Chicago Express
St Paul & Des Moines Express
A. Clark
Col. Hoggatt
Brvenam & Co
Ema Grayson
Odebolt
Bingham
Kendall Combination
Ed. Barstow’s
Willie McTavish
The
Maxwell Times
Cedar Rapids
Willie
W. A. Ballou
Brother Dear
M. E. Church
B. F. Thomas
A. P. Johnson
C. & N. W. Water Works
Andy
Canada Wiggins
Daniel Frncu
Cambridge Reporter
Daniel
Messrs
G. H. Maxwell
L. Nichols
Wm. A. Connolly
McCarthy & Connolly
Young Tilton
Newton
Baldwin & Maxwell
Clyde
L. Morgan
J’. V. Maxwell
Chicago and North- Western Railroad
Minneapolis
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Ares
W. D. Lucas
Glaire
Louisville Courier-Journal
Goop Business House
New American
Wilson No. 5
Queen
M. E. Wilcox
Mr. Morrison
Warner
Livingston
J. Stamp
Minkley
Jennie Reynolds
Dr. Andruss
T. K. Soper
G. H. Runyon
A. P. Coupir
H. A. Kendall
Uncle Josh
A. E. Lucas
Board of Supervisors
Ballard
Hale
G. A. Merideth
Iowa Agricultural College
Courier Journal
Corydon
Brown
McDowel
West Front
Henry Liitrner
Farmer’s Bank
Wa. B. Ewise
Burlington
Joax R. Hays
J. R
Stevens
Boone District Court
Jams
H. Queat & Co
Supt. Roe
Profs. Plummer
van Storm
City Herald
Bro. Swartout
Sheriff Banks
City
Sheriff Sales
Story City Herald
Scuaw Creek Coal
Gro. H. France
Soldiers’ Bulletin
Milo B. Stevens
Tilden
M. Hemstreet
D. 5. Bosworth
C. B. Russ
John Watts
C. M. Soper
E. R. Chamberlain
L. van Dusen
Parley Sheldon
Ben Read
Geo. Tilden
Cox
S. P. O'Brien
M. E
E. Kendall
C. R
Jonn C. Dixon
Chas. Dixon
T. V. Hoggatt’s
John
Teachers’ Association
Freeley
Star Spangled Banner
Ogden
Milton Runner
Georgie Meridith
Georgie
Kelley
Parker
Hi. D. Weaver
Beaufort
8. C
Mr. Wiggins
Holmes
Washington
Capitol
Georgetown
Congress
Frank Boddy
Illinois
Frank
Lincoln
Nebraska
William
Robert
Hasel Boddy
Iowa Falls
Albert Adams
F. Barrett
Henry Faville
Ludlow
Dolly P. Parker
Mary Lockwood
L. H. Bingham
F. M. Rowley
Minn
Caleb Snashall
Lockwood
Geo. B. Adams
Marengo
Nancy Clark
Stoughton
Wis
Hosley
Union
Mygatt
Snashall
Congregational Church
Place
Evainsville
Will. Ball
Will
Holm
G. M. Maxwell
A. Miller
A. Aplin
A. W. Bartlett
James Green
Literary Society
Mose Seals
J. Frank McDowell
Messrs. Williams &Co
Dolph
W. B. Whitney
R. O. Hansen
O. Wilple
Willie Ball
Agricultural College
New York
G. P. OB
Gilbert Pickrnes
F. M. Barnes
L. Oliver
R. R. Co
Pres. Welch
Pope
Wynn
Beal
Macomber
Inter-Ocean
Board of Trustees
Alsam
Im Drugs
Pax Xger
Hiscox & CO
William St
Floreston
Colocne
Sisson & Gheen
Bosworth & Co
Bosquett
W.K. Barnes
Messrs. Reed and Bingham
Nourse Bro S. Grocery
JouNn Wars
Deming
Mutual Endowment and Accident Association of Bath
G. IL. Wier
Ler
Davin Runsysident
G. Ti. Waeever
Bath
N. Y
Sheriffs Sale
Mae Sven
T?t & Co
Portland
Posman
Club of Five
Gaitone de
Banner Publishing Co
Hinmedale
K. Banks
Steee
Sory County
Tows
Capital
W. M. Greeley
K. W. Stanton
EK. R. Cuamacanats
Union Bank OF Ames
Bank of W. BD. Lucas
Banking House of Greeley
Rainbolt
Lown
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