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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1878
Page
3
In a terse property note, Pal Maron Axpernwoop starts building a new house while the prior structure is repurposed as part of the project. Josu Brurxos cites Bob Inger soll, remarking that infidelity is not inherited from mothers.
Seeds are in stock for the season with a freed complete line of field and garden seeds from W. G. Wright. Seeds are warranted pure and priced to beat all competitors.
In the case of J. H. Swan versus the D. M. and M. railroad, tried last week, the jury awarded Swan eight hundred dollars. Two additional suits against the same company were likewise allowed damages.
Tilden and McLain announce a premier selection of wall papers in the city featuring new styles and patterns at the lowest prices.
MoLsin has received a large stock of liquid paints from manufacturers. Any color or shade desired may be ordered at this establishment. Paints warrant quality and selection.
The fragment describes a proverbial scene where women struggle to manage many hens using chips and a large apron. Hens scatter roosters sprint far, and the woman, tearful with a petticoat, appears overwhelmed like she is in a frenzied shopping spree.
The passage notes the Watchman editor started political life over a bag of beans and mocks Story county Republicans by claiming no party orator will claim Joe lacks knowledge. It highlights a perceived capital political capital and doubts any major campaign stir.
In Tus Lyte citpencer's columns every page houses over fifteen thousand unique type pieces. A single displaced piece sparks a blunder or typographical error, making occasional misspellings or upside down letters unsurprising.
Judge Bradley sustains the demurrer and refuses a new trial for Woodman versus Dutton after a lengthy petition. He reviews the prior testimony and finds no basis to overturn the first trial verdict. The judge condemns media reversal of a pending case by local press.
Mud complaints dominate notes from local farmers as heavy rains allow finishing in fields. The school led by L B Nelson will close this week while the debate society plans to tackle the question of replacing the penitentiary with the whipping pest. William Miller reports a family birth and a local rail extension rumor.
Neva da Watchman and Boone Standard recount burglaries in the area. T. E. Alderman & Son’s hardware shop lost knives razors revolvers and other items valued around 400 dollars after burglars bored through the sash and entered. Barnsdorf’s shop saw pipes and cigars stolen with rear window entry and footprints in soft soil. Police investigated footprints and weapons considered suspicious as rumors.
In January 1877 Mar Kittlewell of Rushford Minnesota sent a bank draft to be remitted from New York. Due to a misaddressed state line the draft went to Rockford Illinois and was then forwarded to Rockford Iowa where Martha Kittlewell misapplied it. Dutton Son cashed the draft and returned funds. Martha and husband gave a mortgage to secure repayment. Criminal charges followed as a result.
A local merchant notes a large stock of fruit trees small fruit ornamental and forest trees shrubs berries and evergreens that are growing large and has reduced prices from advertised rates to sell at bottom.
Hon. John B. Rogers ruled that the township trustees certificate is void and the Board of Supervisors action canceling the tax is set aside. He held the tax forfeited but lacking jurisdiction, requiring a court filing for resolution. This decision effectively bares collection of the tax and reflects a major legal setback for the levy.
A compilation notes rival views on silver coinage, the Rag Baby metaphor, and Kelley, Butler, and Ewing in American politics. It cites London and Berlin concerns, claims about American credit, and a historical argument on gold and silver money's role in prosperity.
Advertises blotter tablets for letterheads notes and bills with bound books a calendar cover and a neat organized stationery system. Claims exclusive rights in Story County and emphasizes low living rates and ready accessibility for business men.
Improved farm seeks sale or trade for city property in Ames or Nevada. Owner open to exchange assets and terms as part of a real estate deal.
A black sow shoat with a few white spots and a slit in the right ear is missing since last Sunday morning. A reward is offered for information leading to its recovery. Please leave any details at this office.
Dissolution notice states the firm Tilden and McLain in Ames Story County dissolves by mutual consent with F C Tilden retiring and H P McLain continuing as sole proprietor. Also an advertising note promotes Dr Marshall s Lang Syrup sold by J J Bousquet claiming cures for coughs and colds with prices 25 and 26 cents.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Dr Winchells teething syrup as a safe remedy for diarrhoea dyssentery and general child complaints and says it should be in every house with children.
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