First Harbingers of Spring Arrive as Robins Return
Robins appeared last Thursday signaling spring. Willie McCarthy was thrown from a horse Friday night, breaking his collar bone and shoulder blade. Dr Templeton set the fractures and the boy is recovering. Mary and Jennie Raff plan to teach in Tama County this spring and fall. Ole Hill will move to a farm near Gilbert this week. Mrs Jennie Robinson of Boone visits kin in this region. Aunt Izak will not cook daily in the blue apron. Peter brought a cheac woman to life for Sunday school scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robins
Izak
Jennie Robinson
Boone
Cheac
Peter
Willie McCarthy
Templeton
Mary
Jennie Raff
Tama County
Ole Hill
Gilbert
Ontario News Briefs and Local Movements
March weather hints and community notes from Ontario. John Stull buys the Shadle property and will become a town citizen. Blacksmith DeCamp leaves for Gilbert to join the drug business with his family moving this week. Ed Jones of Nevada employs a young bakery clerk who stayed after refusing to leave and will be company at night. Eastwood returns to the Nebraska homestead. Gaston moves to the Dan McCarthy tract one mile south. GreTellisther Beedle is listed as sick. The south town school under Cora B. Johnson closed last Friday with an evening exhibition. Rev. Ellis concluded his year of Christian labor here last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stull
DeCamp
Gilbert
Ed. Jones
Nevada
Geo. P. Eastwood
Nebraska
Gaston
Dan McCarthy
GreTellisther Beedle
Cora B. Johnson
Ellis
Old Pencil local notes and community life in Bethany
Rev Mr De Water preached at Bethany on Sabbath afternoon. Sunday school followed. Snow lingers with bad roads. Enterprise spelling school failed at the new director. A bashful young man directs at Enterprise. Mrs Sim Miller improves. Mrs Elias Reasoner remains ill. Hiram Taylor injured his foot and stays home. Kingsbury brothers plan to move to Palo Alto county. wife to join later. Community farewell wishes to local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. de Water
Bethany
Enterprise
Alexander the Great
Ma’ams
Sim Miller
Elias Reasoner
Hiram Taylor
Charles
Seth
Arthur Kingsbury
Palo Alto County
Chas. Kingsbury
W. V. Kyle
Community groups hold meetings as spring nears
The agricultural society, science club, and engineer's society met with strong turnout and lively talks led by Prof. Wilson, Prof. Kent, and Dr. Muller. Missionary circle planned study for the term, six bible classes formed, and literary societies shared a joint, well attended session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural Society
Wilson
Kent
Science Club
Engineer’s Society
Dr. Keeler
Des Moines
Mr. Bass
U. S
Muller
Missionary Resigns. George L. Wilson Takes Over
Ezra Wood resigns as Story county U S missionary after faithful service. George L. Wilson arrives from Moody Training School Chicago and is already operating from Nevada. The S S Union credits Wilson with support and cooperation from Story county Sunday School workers to expand Christian teaching opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wood
Story County
U. S
Geo. L. Wilson
Moody Training School
Chicago
Wilson
Nevada
Union
S. S. Workers
Yard Master Change and Rail News At Ames
The Ames yards appoint a new yard master in Harry Flemming's shop, pleasing him and his crew. Westbound passengers faced delays from washouts on the Union Pacific with No. 2 late by about 20 hours last Friday. Engineer John Elliott received a new whistle from a Boone friend and proudly uses it for crossings. C N W lunch counter changes: Skip Little resigns for health, Bert Elliot takes over nights with Ben Lawrence returning. C N W reports strong spring business and busy yard crews preparing trains. Polk City depot and nearby grain warehouse burned March 13, with suspected incendiary involvement and estimated losses of 2500–3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
John Elliott
Boone
John
Round House
Skip” Little
Bert Elliot
Ben Lawrence
Carroll
Polk City
Polkity
Ames Improvement Association Sets Meeting Date Change
The Ames Improvement Association met at Read's hall on Friday March 10 with small attendance. A motion changed the annual meeting from the first Wednesday in April to the first Friday to align with the monthly meeting. A three member committee was appointed to discuss city cleanup and alleys. Committees were named to collect dues and seek 1000 feet more fire hose. Another three member committee would confer with property owners about extending water mains to the residential area. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Improvement Association
Read’s Hall
Parley Sheldon
Chas. Hamilton
F. T. McLain
Henry Wilson
G. A. Underwood
Rob’t Cairns
Margaret Kooser Weds Bert Dodds in 1893 Wedding
At Geo Kooser residence on March 9 1893 Rev H J Everly united Miss Margaret Kooser and Bert Dodds son of Robt Dodds Esq The wedding featured customary accessories and gifts. A reception followed on March 10 with neighbors and friends offering good wishes. The couple planned to move to northwestern Iowa later that week. The Kooser family was thanked for cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Kooser
H. J. Everly
Margaret Kooser
Bert Dodds
Rob't Dodds
Rob’t Dodds
Iowa
Kooser
Guthrie lawyer Vol Hoggatt courts old friends in Ames
Vol Hoggatt Esq a Guthrie Oklahoma attorney at law and land expert renews old acquaintances in Ames. He tells stories of his travels to amuse schoolboy friends and is described as having broad support from territorial legislators and the bar across parties for a land department office of the Oklahoma Territory. He is stated as a Democrat eligible for office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vol Hoggatt
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Ames
Val
Land Department
Oklahoma Territory
Dorcas Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting held March 7 the Dorcas society elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Budd vice president Mrs Bigelow secretary Mrs Little treasurer Mrs Stevens North side committee Mrs Fairchild Loud and Lincoln South side Mrs Whitaker Greeley and Gilbert. Those aware of needy persons should report to the committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dorcas Society
Budd
Bigelow
Little
Stevens
North Side
Fairchild
Loud and
Lincoln
South Side
Advertised Letter List and Local Entertainment Notice
Advertised letter list for the week includes Cussman Cedargren De La Ware Jones McKinnon Williams and others. The Laura Dainty Company performs at the Methodist church on March 18 to benefit the public school library. The Van Dyke and Eaton company has given three performances this week with strong audience approval and quality scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene Cussman
Mary A. Cedargren
P. de la Ware
Alfr Jones
Geo. McKinnon
Alex. Williams
Mr. L. F
van Dyke and Eaton Theatrical Company
New Egg Carriers and Fillers Promoted by Hamilton & Co
A note describes bringing eggs for new carriers and fillers free at Hamilton & Co. It also announces a sale of cultivators plows harrows disc harrows wagons and related equipment at reduced prices. THURSTON SWAN & Co. mentions W. R. C. meeting rescheduled to 7 30 PM and Boone W R C entertainment plans. It notes two local liquor licenses and no service at Congregational church next Sabbath with union youth and Christian church gathering. Ames Improvement Association president Prof Budd urges town improvement plans to be presented at April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton & Co’s
Thurston Swan & Co
Congregational Church
Young Peoples Society
Christian Church
Disciples’ Y. P.S.C. EB
Budd
Ames Improvement Association
Local society notes and city incidents outline
At a Tuesday P E O meeting Mrs Osborn was elected president and Mrs Budd vice president. The next meeting is March 28 at Mrs Budd's. A concert by Miss Kate Eloise Donahue with the Laura Dainty Company is noted at the Methodist church for library and public school funds. Leon Marx, pianist with Dainty, owns a Cremona violin of 1775 valued at 1000. The De partments of medicine dentistry and Pharmacy at ISU L hold graduating exercises this week. Clarence A Ap lin of Cambridge appears among homeopathic graduates. Mayor had Albert Woods jailed 20 days for stealing rubber boots from Grove Bros. store. identity theft risk noted. Sheriff Ashford comments on town governance during search warrant for alleged contraband juice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Eloise Donahue
Laura Dainty Company
Methodist Church
Leon Marx
Methodist
Library of Public School
Albert Woods
Grove Bros
Kan
Tilden's offers fabric, garb, and farm gear in stand Patrons
Local advertisements list spring jackets kid gloves satins moire ribbons and mackintoshes at Tilden's with prices 2.25 to 16.50. Loughran Machine Co promotes hoes harrows plows and seeders. Ames post office filing and a district school event in Nevada March 17 1893 are noted along with charity meetings and Clossons Pain Relief endorsements.
District School Fundraiser For Nevada Ladies Cemetery
The District School will host a Friday evening fundraiser for the Nevada Ladies Cemetery Association. Citizens who enjoyed the prior event are urged to attend and support. Notable donors include Col. Scott, J. A. Fitchpatrick, L. T. Weld, and townsman H. Christman. Admission 25 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Ladies Cemetery Association
Col. Scott
J. A. Fitchpatrick
L. T. Weld
H. Christman
Iowa Sheep Breeders to Hold Spring Meeting at College
The Iowa Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers Association will hold its spring meeting and sheep shearing festival at the college on April 5 and 6. A good attendance is anticipated and the city is asked to extend its hospitality. Program details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Sheep Breeder’s and Wool Grower’s Association
Bank closings and water extension notes in Ames
The Ames Union National Bank and Story County Bank presidents announce an early closing at 5 p.m. on an upcoming Monday. The Ames Improvement Association names a committee to explore extending water pipes to residents off main streets, funded by abutting property owners on Duff, Douglas, and Kellogg streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Greevey
Union National Bank
Parley Sheldon
Story Co. Bank
Ames Improve Ment Association
Duff, Douglass
Kellogg
Henry Wilson
G. A. Underwood
Rob’t Cairns Jr
Rand McNally Seeks Local Manager For Atlas Sale
Rand McNally & Co seeks a local manager to handle sales of the Universal Atlas in Ames. The Streater project fails to secure backing as promoter Shellenbarger proves unable to commit. Ames backers performed well but produced no immediate results. further moves will be considered as new deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Judge Stevens
Streater
Ill
Shellenbarger
Ames
Rock Island disc barrow showcased by Loughran Machine Co
The Rock Island disc barrow proves superior in build and performance. It both works more effectively and is sturdier than competing models. Visit Loughran Machine Co to compare before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Loughran Machine Co’s
Pen, Chisel and Brush Highlights in Notable Women
Emily S Bouton heads Toledo Blade women's page editorial work and is praised among northwest readers. Snippets note Bjornson's 60th birthday in Norway, Marshall Spring Pike at 76 still singing, Steele Mackaye's reptile study, Hubert Herkomer's works at Frankfort gallery, Edna Lyall gifting bells to St Savior's Eastbourne, and Mrs Oliphant's nocturnal writing routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily S. Bouton
Toledo Blade
Northwest
Bjornson
Norway
Marshall Spring Pike
Steele Mackaye
Hubert Herkomer
Frankfort
Herkomer
London
Ada Ellen Bayly
Edna Lyall
How to Carve a Fowl and Household Tips
An instructional piece covers carving a fowl with the neck to the left, detailing joint removal, breast slicing, wing handling, and separating the back. It blends with a section on home remedies and word pronunciation guidance including hair treatment and common mispronunciations.
How to Cure Ringworm with Yellow Dock Wash
Use the root of yellow dock soaked in pure cider or wine vinegar. Apply the wash freely and frequently to the affected spot. The cure comes gradually but effectively.
How to Make Cold Cream from Tallow and Camphor
Use white tallow from a butcher. Fry in a water bath until fat is extracted. Strain and stir in camphor essence per cup, then add perfume. Pour into a toilet jar and chill overnight to create a fragrant cold cream.
How to Mend China and a Stray Tie Repair Tale
A curious note describes mending china by strenuously aligning pieces and simmering broken parts in milk for thirty minutes. It warns that without firm adhesion the repair will fail, presenting an odd domestic tip with unusual details.
How to Stop Hiccoughing Remedies
A common remedy is to draw a long deep breath and sip water without exhaling. If that fails, take a teaspoonful of sugar dissolved in strong vinegar. If still unimproved, add ten to fifteen drops of choleroform to sweetened water and repeat every fifteen to twenty minutes for three or four doses.
Crushed Newspaper Fill Used to Stabilize Heavy Articles
Work crews describe a method of packing large and heavy items with bundled newspapers at the bottom to distribute weight. The technique is aimed at preventing pressure damage and creating an elastic supportive layer in crowded storage areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ave
P. O
Telephone
Des Moines
Lodge and Society
How to Cure Offensive Breath and Related Home Tips
A compact guide offers methods for offensive breath from teeth or stomach, including rinsing with a saline solution each morning, using laxatives for stomach causes, and parsley with vinegar for onion odor. It also covers drying with glycerin, making black walnut stain with asphaltum and turpentine, testing lime quality by tongue and boiling heat, and thawing a frozen pipe with a newspaper torch.
Slow sipping prevents curdling of milk in stomach
The author notes that drinking milk too quickly causes it to curdle in the stomach. By sipping and taking at least three minutes per glass, the milk will not curdle, suggesting a method to improve digestion via slower consumption.
Community notices and theater review blend in local items
Local fraternal lodge mourns for Charles E. Flint and family with sympathy resolution and a note of consolation. Ole Olson comedy draws large Mahara’s crowd praised by Charles City Republican. The Song Friend March issue highlights music pieces and subscriptions from S. W. Straub & Co. plus regional advertising for Arkansas travel weekly.
Newspaper Subscriptions Offer Deals And Combinations
Advertises annual subscription rates for the Intelligencer Des Moines Weekly Register and other papers. Promotes bundles including The Advance and Tar Telligencer and The Orange Judd Farmer with yearly pricing and urging readers to subscribe now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Intelligencer
Des Moines Weekly Register
Distressing Kidney and Bladder Ailments Relieved Quickly
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Cure. You can't afford to pass this new magic relief and cure. Sold by L. M. Bosworth Ames Iowa. The National Building and Savings Association of Boone Iowa S L Moore president and W H Crooks secretary wants to sell shares and make loans. For information inquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Iowa
National Building and Savings Association of
Boone Iowa
S. L. Moore
W.H. Crooks
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Intelligencer
K. Wilson, Publishers
Ontario
Grant
College Notes
Ames Yards
Harry Flemming
Harry
Ling
Charwell
Jennie Th
Laura Dainty
Public School Library
Boone W. R.C
P. E.O
Bennett
Osborn
Cairns
Clarence A. Aplin
Cambridge
Ashford
Tilden’s
Loughan Machine Co
J. N. Fowler
Mackintoshes
Green Ticket Clothing Sale
G. G. Tilden
Peru
Loughean & Co
Joan Lewis
Kinkley
College
Joe. Fitchpatrick
Otis Briggs Sr
Col
Scott
M. Ob
Louughran Machine Co
G.G. Tilden
Sheldon
Hawley
Cal
Giddings
Ames Post Office
Washington
M.gen
J. H. Bowman
Waverley
L. M. Bosworthy
Sara L. Rothrock
W.S. A
Baptist Church
Cme
J. O. Evans
Waterloo
Closson
Frank Leslie-Wide
Hetty Green
America
Leland Stanford
Queen Elizabeth
Mr. Stanford
China
M. Hemstreet
RK. H. McCarthy
Geo. O'Brien
Markham
Ole Olson
Troubles Co
Mahara
Opera House
A. E. Markham
Ole
Charles City Republican
S. W. Straub
S. W. Straub & Co
State Street
Arkansas
Fountains
Locomotive Herald
Siloam Springs
Des Moines Weekly Leader
New York Weekly Tribune
Kidney Cure
Chase & Sanborns
Ey Sea
Java
Chase & Sanborn
Boston
Hamilton & Co
C. M. Soper
Ust
Westerman & Arnold
Blair
Des Moines, Iowa
Independent
New York Independent
Main
Ames, Iowa
Northwestern
AL Kinis
Harry Kaenso
Iowa State University
Crown & Bridge
Goble’s Harness Store
Rand, McNally & CO
Ames Markets
L. L. May & Co
St. Paul, Minn
Florist
M. K. McMichael
Dray and Express
Hemstreet & McLain
Snagss
Jd. B. Elliott
Read’s Market
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