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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1884
Page
3
Wire Intelligencer lists local business notices at ten cents per line per week with a five cent rate if continued. Marker Report from Chicago shows cattle at 5.80 to 6.20, hogs 6.00 to 6.90, wheat 91 to 92, oats 32 to 33, corn 52 to 53. Ames report cites cattle 2.50 to 6.25, hogs 5.75 to 6.25, wheat 70 to 80, oats 24 to 26, corn 24 to 30, butter 16 to 18, eggs 18.
Mary Ann Norman aged 74 years 10 months died peacefully at her son Charles Norman's home after a brave struggle with disease. Known as Grandma Norman, she was revered for kindness, nursing, and thoughtful counsel. Her loss leaves only Charles Norman of the original family.
An Iowa editorial criticizes a lower house bill amending public notices for county boards. It urges shifting publication control to the boards within current legal-advertising costs and to require papers from leading political groups. The piece cites Boone County with four papers and warns the bill may fuel litigation and burden the press.
Mr Jerry Sexton reports two weeks of seed corn tests showing most pre freeze crops grew well while some post freeze samples failed. He cites multiple farmers and varieties noting strong growth from Gettrell and Cameron before freeze, while several post freeze portions underperformed. He warns that corn failing at the college propagating house promises poor results for farmers.
Doctors are startled by reports that Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and lung diseases cures patients considered beyond help. The ad notes hundreds of physicians using it in practice despite skepticism. Local items mention various everyday scenes and remarks from girls in small towns. The column blends medical hype with light social notes.
The listing promotes new Spring and Summer clothing with a call to action for a viewing and notes favorable prices. In a separate note, the National Bank of Nevada directors declared a five percent semi annual dividend and added to the reserve.
A brief ad notes a few more of the popular Stoughton Wagons available from Brneuam & Co in Stoughton Wisconsin. The item emphasizes continued stock and local availability for buyers.
Yesterday afternoon Dr. Kegley assisted by Dr. J M Ristine amputated the arm of Henry Gallagher's eldest son at his home corner Seventh street and Tenth avenue to remove a cancerous tumor, Cedar Rapids Republican.
Hair care note praises Parker's Hair Balsam for dressing and beautifying gray hair. Ready-made shrouds and burial robes in black and white offered by Tuomas and LouD.
The bulletin records a February with fifteen days of snow and seven clear days. Notable events include multiple snowfalls from the 4th to the 7th and again on the 9th 11th and 12th with rain sleet and snow on the 12th.
Farmers are advised to purchase spring goods from Bingham Co with satisfaction guaranteed. A local youth was fined 40 in court for trapping and shipping prairie chickens in violation of statute. Notices warn residents near Huxsey and Cambridge to avoid violations.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the best alterative to purify the blood when impurities slow circulation. It claims improved energy and vitality, recommending it over other tonics like Glidden Barb Wire or Des Moines Wire.
The note lists clothing for all ages and brands, then mentions Mr Ground Hog’s hermitage and his forecast of an imminent appearance. Weather observers predict spring may be delayed due to heavy mountain snow, though there is hope they are mistaken.
Farmer W E Miller offers pasture for eighty to one hundred head of young cattle and plow land to a cropper. Apply soon at his place two and a half miles south of Gilbert Station. March 7 1884.
A fragmentary exchange shows two conversations about the death of Katie Jones's father. One speaker claims knowledge of the death, the other expresses surprise, stating they did not know he was alive until hearing he was dead. The dialogue hints at uncertainty around the father's status.
A historical notice extols Ponp's Extract as a universal remedy for inflammatory diseases and hemorrhages. It claims the product brings happiness and health, comforts families, and frames it as a trusted physician while warning against imitations.
An agent for a Dayton printing firm canvassed the town this week seeking orders. He made no arrangements to pay local taxes or fund a Normal school. He took lunch for dinner and departed on the next train with a load of orders from merchants favoring Dayton, Ohio.
A large selection of men's white and fancy shirts is on display at Breetow & Huntington for customers to view and choose from.
Mr. G. G. Thompson of New Haven testifies after twelve years suffering from rheumatic neuralgia. He says other remedies failed to help and Athlophoros has given him more relief than all previous treatments combined, restoring sleep and rest.
BieeLow and Huntington advertise new spring hats inviting customers to visit their store and view a selection of fashionable headwear. The note emphasizes stylish designs and seasonal assortment.
A column argues people need ample physical exercise for health while another piece warns athletes and circus performers face early mortality. The contrast highlights differing views on physical strain and longevity in high exertion fields.
M E Allison of Hutchinson Kansas credits a Trial Bottle of Dr King New Discovery for curing his consumption after other methods failed. The ad promotes asthma bronchitic hoarseness and throat and lung diseases as curable with a large bottle priced at $1.00 and free trial bottles at Ames Drug Stores with Bosworth selling. The Busy Bees club plans a meeting with Mrs Gaston next Thursday afternoon and all members are urged to attend.
Mr D A Breeow visited the capital Wednesday. Oxp soldiers of Maxwell organize a G A R Post. Social in Congregational Church Thursday evening next. Miss Magore Mircuet vacationing at her father's. Mrs Balter and daughter visiting Mr B s parents near Zearing. Lewis CraRlson of Swan Charlson Story City died at home Saturday aged 36. A brother of Miss Allie Wilkinson occupies Dr G A Meredith's house. Letters from Mrs Usher and physician give hope of early recovery. Queen Bee notes a popular young lady disconsolate toward sunny Kansas. Marshal Schockley pursuing corn thieves. one arrested, others to follow. Mr and Mrs Payne Auditor McCarthy and Clerk Smith of Nevada attended the oratorical contest. Janesville man renting Mrs Daniel s store-room surrendered lease.
Story City will host a new newspaper starting in April. The Woodward paper will move its operation to Story City. Mrs. Dr. Clark and sons and Miss Sylvester of Ogden stayed with the Clarks last week while returning from the capital. Senator Gillett helped secure a special train from the C. and N. W. for the Des Moines delegation to the oratorical contest. Squire FireHPaTRICKs is a bit unwell but remains active in business. Mrs. B is improving after Sitting up for the first time this week. Captain Brown reports hopeful signs of recovery.
The legislature directs Prof Stalker to investigate foot and mouth disease affecting cattle in Kansas. He leaves Thursday for the infected region to begin the inquiry.
George Underwood and D G Ives were elected to three year terms as Inde pendent School District of Ames directors with W P Bennett chosen for two years. A 700 dollar interest payment on bonds was approved while a 1000 dollar bond payoff failed 30 to 140. A family of fourteen traveling to Dakota stopped at Lawton House. one child wandered off and was later reunited after a long search. Monarch Billiard Parlor in Ames changed ownership withDc E Taylor acquiring L P Gamble’s stake, Charley assuming full proprietorship, and the venue advertising temperate, orderly billiard and pool play with courteous staff. Chicago and Des Moines papers offered for free reading.
J T Hoover Nellie Coon John L Johnson Julia Amondson Lewis Hellland Bera Jacobson Randolph Jacobson Martha Olson Isaac Kelly Lizzie Elliott Frank B Richardson Sarah J Gamble Jacob Jacobson Mary Johnson Ole C Haugland Annie Erickson George Allen Elizabeth Snell Beny R Pringle Josephine Day 8S O Wierson Tilda S Williams Abram A Shaw Linda Thompson C M Deal Jennie Fenton Dennis D Mitchell Amanda J Woods report February matines names. Mr Gro G Trupen left for Chicago to buy merch stock for sale at old B H T store room refitted. Henry Barrell and Mark Brummagin to be salesmen. Stock to be new and marked down. Tilden a long time Ames citizen praised by The Intelligencer.
The annual state oratorical contest was held at the Agricultural College with a large Des Moines delegation arriving by special train. Winners were J. A. Dyer of Lenox College first and Miss Carry Esty of Upper Iowa University second. The event drew judges and a crowded chapel audience, and a rematch was planned for Des Moines Grand Opera House. An advertising notice and various notices followed in the issue.
Weather somewhat variable and business dull. Muddy streets lack sidewalks. Mrs. Virgen died suddenly last Saturday night at her son's residence. Charlson of Swan and Charlson died recently, a Story City business figure. Dr. Allen appears but is thinner. Mrs. McCall recovering. L. M. Olsen moved to Holstein Ida County. F. C. Tilden visited town, sister Mrs. Howard McLain met him. F. M. Barnes spent Sabbath with parents. Coal and stock shipments form town trade though not heavy.
Lovutsa Ancorer’s Spin ning-wheel Story Ed’s Education portrays a country lad’s education struggles in early 1900s. A D T Warrney’s Girl Noblesse adds incident and character study. Noah Brooks on wild plains mustangs. C F Holder’s Blown Out to Sea collects migratory bird anecdotes. J C Beard’s pictures include a flamingo on a turtle. Wong Ning’s ideas recall a Chinese boy in San Francisco. Lucy Larcom’s The Wind Flower poem. Palmer Cox Brownies balloon tale. Emily Huntington Miller poems on Life Saving Service. Mayne Reid serial The Land of Fire and Stoddard Winter Fun.
The text recalls a severe unseasonable cold spell that chilled businesses and kept people indoors. Locals describe the Polar air as intimidating the March lion, with stoves and radiators relied on while loafers vanished and red nosed ladies kept ears covered.
Young men or women may save five dollars on attendance by purchasing a coupon at this office for Pierce's Business College in Keokuk.
The Ames tobacco brand Honest, sold by H. B. Hawley & Co., contains a tag offering a fine Swiss watch in each butt. The tobacco company emphasizes a large stock and widespread appeal as the lottery style prizes include tickets for watches or sewing machines. The man running the railroad tank is proud of his find.
An turned advertisement proclaims a medicine that speeds cures for Burns bruises cat scratches and many skin ailments. It guarantees refunds if not cured and offers two cents per box with Bosworth and other druggists as sellers.
J A Firc hpatrick of Nevada Iowa offers abstracts of title, the county’s only complete set, with lowest rates. He provides money loans on real estate and advertises his services in Nevada Iowa.
The firm of L. P. Gamble & Co. consisting of L. P. Gamble and C. E. Taylor at Monarch Billiard Parlor has been dissolved by mutual consent. C. E. Taylor assumes all liabilities collects all accounts and takes full control of the business.
Notice to all interested that on the 29th day of January 1884 the undersigned was appointed assignee of the insolvent estate of D. S. Worth & Co. of Story County Iowa. Creditors must pay and claimants present claims for allowance to John L. Stevens Assignee Ames Iowa February 15 1884 Also information about farm mortgages at six percent annual interest by J A Fitchpatrick Nevada Iowa
Free distribution of Dr Bos Anko's Cough and Lung Syrup promotes its use for coughs consumption and bronchitis. Shiloh's Vitalizer and Shiloh's Cure priced 50 to 75 cents. Bradley and Templeton sell these remedies claiming quick relief for hacking cough sleepless nights and dyspepsia.
Miss May Graves offers ladies dresses in the latest style and sturdy workmanship. She will visit homes and rural areas, residing with her parents on the north side west of the Congregational Church.
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