Shilohs Consumption Cure Promoted as Superior Lung Medicine
Advertising claims Shilohs Consumption Cure fights common and chronic coughs in half the time and relieves asthma bronchitis whooping cough croup and consumption. The remedy is said to cure where others fail and is offered at 10 50 cents and one dollar with a Shilohs ous Plaster sold by JJ Bousquet Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Thayer
M. E. Church
Shiloh
Bourbon
Ind
Drs. Matchett & France
J. J. Bousquet & Co
JJ Bousquet & Co
Local notes from Washington township and surrounding scenes
District No 8 in Washington township highlights five teachers. Local merchants like Lucier Clark open second hand shop opposite the elevator. Hemstreet's advertises dried fruits and wholesale priced cigars. Community events include a Christian Church sociable and Encore parties in Boone. A robin marks spring as bread prices rise at Hemstreet's and gardening tools arrive from Bincham Co. Rumors say Woodard and Palmer followed Arab custom and moved to Kansas.
Wheat Sown in Story County Boosts Early Planting Pace
Consrperanie wheat has been sown in Story county since Monday. Farmers are improving the shining hours to the best ad vantage possible. The early spring will induce many to sow wheat who would pot, had the season been later.
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Story County
Festival supper raises funds for Congregational Church Society
The Congregational Church Society held a festival and supper last Tuesday evening and netted a handsome sum for the society. The women in charge earned high praise for the quality of the supper. A report from the County Sunday School Association secretary was received but could not be published this week. it will appear next week.
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Our Christian Church Sociable
Chaney Thomas
Congregational Church Society
County Sunday School Association
Fitchpatrick Opens Justice Office in Evans Building
W H Fitchpatrick announces a general collection business aligned with his justice work located in the Evans building opposite the Elevator. Clients are assured prompt service and reliability in handling their matters.
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W. A. Fitchpatrick
Astice OF Peace
Ames
Iowa
Onondags Street
W.H. Fitchpatricks
Evans Building
School Election Yields Two Ames Independent Commissioners
Considerable interest marked the Monday election for school commissioners in the Independent District of Ames. A full vote produced D. A. Bigelow and William West as the winners, with general satisfaction cited for the selections.
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Ames
D. A. Bigelow
William West
Perry trader announces stock sale at low prices
The Perry paper notes K. W. Brown offering his stock of goods at very low prices and hints that if he advertises to sell cheap, locals may expect bargains. The notice implies Brown will advertise the sale publicly to attract buyers.
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K. W. Brown
Perry
Brown
K. W
Forest Tree Planting Tax Break Extended Ten Years
The legislature passed a law granting a ten year exemption on real estate for all forest trees planted this spring. The exemption now covers one hundred dollars per acre up to the full land value, expanding from a prior limit of one half the real estate value.
Wall Paper Sale At Thomas and McLains
The largest stock and greatest assortment of wall paper in the county is now in stock at Thomas and McLains. They offer all grades from cheapest to satin and gilt finishes with neat borders to match. Visit to see before buying.
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Thomas & McLains
National Book Company
Rockland
Mass
Prospecting For Coal Near Zenorville on Zenor Farm
The Mongolia Coal Company searches for coal near Zenorville on J P Zenor's farm. They expect to find promising veins and, if successful, operate on a large scale. An audit notes the Northwestern railroad company may build a four track line from the station to the prospective shafts.
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Mongolia Coal Company
Zenorville
J. P. Zenor
Northwestern Railroad Company
Boone Democrat Critiques Prof Feirfields Lecture
The Boone Democrat objects to Prof Feirfields recent talk in the city calling it a failure. It notes his advertised subject Eternal City reduced to Italian Custom house officers and argues many Western lecturers are out of their element and should stay East or have friends to guard them. It suggests someone should tell him if he cannot lecture.
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Boone Democrat
Prof
Eome
Chicago
Council
Poetic Fragments on Orioles and Garden Figures
A whimsical verse fragment recalls an airy scene with an Orioles motif and garden gate talk. The lines pair old fashioned names Maud Rebecca Jane and Sir Romeo in playful dialogue about mating and seaside balmy lanes.
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Orioles
Maud Rebecca Jane
Romeo
What Killed the Bees in Ames Colonies
The piece notes that over 75 percent of bees near Ames died late in winter. Bee-keepers cite smotheration foul brood and other causes, yet all report heavy losses despite abundant honey in each stand.
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Ames
Sunday School Sociable Held to Benefit School Debt
Thursday evening gathering at the residence of 8. A. Shields in Pleasant Hill raised 8.33 for the Sunday School debt, with friends from a distance contributing despite poor roads. The treasury will show six dollars after payment.
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A. Shields
Pleasant Hill
Temperance Crusader Alumbough Sparks Reform Debate
The Reporter calls Alumbough a vulgar temperance crusader who recently acted in Ogden and is criticized by other papers with similar language. A second raider, Hardin, is accused of nightly vulgar stories. The piece argues reform is needed and warns some workers chase money over morals.
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Ture
Iowa
Alumbough
Ogden
Hardin
Advice Against Emigration to Kansas in Local Letter
In a nearby column a letter from 8. 1 Spray urges caution for emigrants from Iowa to Kansas. The writer argues candor and fairness, predicting that many travelers westward will regret not staying, and that many who move on from here may return. He cautions that generally one does not improve their condition by going west.
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Kansas
Iowa
Howse and Barn Burnt Near Ontario
The house of George Jones three and a half miles south of Ontario burned Wednesday about noon. The origin is unknown and the fire spread from the chambers to the upstairs in flames. Some household goods were saved and the stable also burned. Insurance on the dwelling and goods totaled $500.
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Howse
George Jones
Ontario
Weather and gossip mix in March 1879 notes
The piece forecasts cool cloudy March weather with rising sun-spots and cyclonic activity, lists storm periods and warmer and cooler days, and notes auroras on two dates. It also reports the Norristown Herald quoting Rev. Joseph Cook on The Inner Life of a Newspaper and retells a comic-satirical anecdote about a newspaper editor’s dealings with patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couch
Norristown Herald
Joseph Cook
Jeff
Sraine Spring Arrives In New Orleans Echo
The New Orleans Times paints a whimsical view of spring returning with grass growth, lambs, doves, young love, and seasonal scenes from hats to politics. It notes strawberry festivals, fashion items, and the spring poet climbing to the editorial desk with notebooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sraine
New Orleans Times
Evergreen School News Grows and Local Developments
A traveler named H. Mason suffered a broken leg but recovered after treatment by Dr. Schooler. Des Moines based James Hunter moved here to oversee grain interests. Expansion plans include new store buildings this spring. The temperance movement and Sunday School progress are noted with 188 in the school, 7 teachers, 6 officers, 125 scholars. Attendance averaging 65 and collections 71 cents per Sabbath. The Evergreen school uses Cook quarterlies and New York papers.
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H. Mason
Schooler
James Hunter
Des Moines
D. ©. Cook
Chicago
New York
City Council Proceedings and School House Use Decision
The council approved bonds for W D Lucas Jno Watts and Van Dusen and set terms for tenure of office and committees. W C Shockley elected city Marshal. city attorney balloting deferred. Supreme Court ruling allows school houses to be used for religious services Sabbath schools and related activities when vote authorizes. payments for damages required. guidance on using district township schools.
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Chamberlain
W. D. Lucas
Jno. Watts
van Dusen
Hirsh
Boyd
Tilden
Markham
Read
Thayer
W. C. Shockley
Read and Boyd
Hirsh and Tilden
Thayer and
J. K. Macomber
G. A. Shockley
Supreme Court
Iowa
A Kaneas Letter Warns of Kansas Emigration Realities
A Kansas letter from Lawrence, Kansas on March 1 questions Kansas land value and emigration. The writer notes diverse travelers bound west, estimates emigration at about a thousand per day, and warns of poor farmland, high taxes, and potential suffering if crops fail. He contrasts Iowa and Kansas and urges careful cost assessment before moving.
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Kaneas
Kanese
Sweede
Kansas
South
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Iowa
The Art of Advertising in Regular News Media
The piece contrasts irregular advertising methods with placing ads in reputable newspapers. It argues that high character journals convey credibility and standing, while ads in fringe venues create weaker impressions. It stresses the value of strong, mainstream channels.
Hay and Corn Wanted for Subscription Rent at Office
Notice requests a load of good hay and one load of corn to be rented on subscription through this office.
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Fr’t
Acco
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K. Sarsnen
Fairchild
Booth’s Block
Ofice
G. A. Meredith
Ysician
Tilden & McLain’s
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Ames, Laws
Onondaga Street
E. D. Andruss
Science
Ames, Diss
Masonic
Acadia Lodge NO
F. & A. A Masons
A. H. Duckworth
MES Lodge
J. K. Macompen
M. Lore
John L. Stevens
Lucas’ Bank
Rainbolt & Barnes
Greeley’s
Dyer
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Dyer & Fitchpatrick
Ann
United States
Opera Block
Nevada
G . Underwood
A Law
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Yrus E. Turner
LAW and Notary Public
Livelliencer Block
Own
D. Thompson
McCall
T.C. McCall
Thompson, AW
A. E. Lucas
Fitchpatrick & Lucas
Xaminers
Story County Abstract Books
Story'Co
Nichols & Maxwell, Ivery and Feed Stable
Deseines
AL. Virdin
ARBER
Onodigast
S. S. Peterman
Bingham & Co's
Boschees German
Boschee
Home News
Gary Renine
W. C. Shocxier
City Marshes
Hemstreets
A. B. Thomas
Marr Usner
Washington Township
Luocxier & Clark
Hemstreet’s
Beverly
Peterman’s
Hemareerr
Boone
Bincham & Co
L. D. Woodard
A. J. Palmer
N. B. Jacobs
Story City
Osha
Eer
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Oateer
Cincinnati Gazette
Arthur Thomas
Sea Island
Graves’ Nursery
W. G. Wright
Bousquet’s
C. E. Tarror
Bingham & Co
A. J. Graves
W. M. Harpy
Thomas & McLain's Drug Store
Fox
Parker
Ome
Sate
C. Hows
O. P. Strocxstecen
Ames Lowa
J. J. Bousquet
Bookeshlube
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MO. J. Bousquet & CO
Onondaga and
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Ames, Lows
Las Tres
Thomas & McLain
Ames Low A
Peoples Bakery
Everybody's
Oyster Depot
Universal Lunch Room
Hemstreet
Chaney
M. Hemst Treer
W. M. Greeley
Lucas & Greeley
Ames, Story Co
U. S
Europe
Old World
A.J. Harvey
Cashie
Chaney & Hulett
Hulett
Frurcuraraicx & Locas
H. S. Goble
Times
Onondaga St
Chamberlain & Clark
William Clark
Intelligencer
Paney Fresh Fruits
I.E. Hirsh
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Great West
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Yankton
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Mapeger
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