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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1878
Page
3
Kerstens and Brown corn planters advertised for sale by J C Mitchell at reduced figures. A 45 8¢ tax variety entertainment by the Roberts combination troupe drew good attendance on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and was well received.
Just received at Bingham and Barrells a fresh stock of glassware and crockery of the latest style. Call to see the goods. they are easy to show. The Washington township school board held its annual meeting in W. M. Greeleys office to conduct routine business.
Tilden and McLain announce a large new stock of wallpaper with fresh styles and patterns available at the lowest city prices, inviting customers to view the latest offerings.
McLain announces a large stock of liquid paints from manufacturers with any color or shade available at his establishment. J C Mitchell's Warehouse Nevada claims the largest stock of implements in Central Iowa and invites customers to compare stock before buying elsewhere.
B. H. & T. announce a large stock of spring clothing with the latest cuts and patterns at prices so low that shoppers cannot resist. The store urges quick visits to take advantage of the unprecedented sale.
A damaged OCR fragment references reptiles on land and a boy with tests. The text appears to mix phrases about presence and nature with incomplete lines, offering no clear event or identifiable names or locations for full reporting.
Prof Bessey delivered an instructive lecture on the Structure and Disease of Plants before the Ames Grange Institute. The audience included Ames citizens and local farmers. teachers were scarce. The piece advocates teaching Botany in public schools and cites Youmans and Gray as engaging botany texts.
Rev. Mr. Perkins reviewed three years of ministry noting 75 united with the church, 12 dismissed, 6 died, a parsonage erected and improvements made, a new organ bought, and the church self supporting for two years. About six thousand dollars were raised for these and benevolent causes. Outlook is hopeful though finances are tight. there is a strong need to enlarge the building for worship and Sunday School.
Boone correspondent reports a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration with crowds in green, speeches by priests, and a grand procession from Opers Hall through Boonsboro and Boone. An Opera Hall ball followed with about 300 couples dancing to the Northwestern Band of Clinton.
A long chain of reported statements ends with a directive that anyone reading this notice must buy bread and related baked goods at Chaney's Bakery. The piece parades hearsay about many named individuals and ends with the implied enforcement.
Kelley Itema reports easing rain damage and abundant corn as cribs fill. Mr. Crane, an Eastern man, plans another year here after guiding water releases to the Mississippi. Debates favor cash over credit, and a New York merchant may open a local store soon.
Jno L Stevens elected City Attorney with a 50 dollar salary for the year. Bills allowed include Jno Watts publishing ordinance No 64 and mayoral election. A $4 sidewalk bill for Bisbee credited to the Congregational church society. Committees named: Sidewalk Wm Clark H C Huntington. Street Ben Read Henry Boyd. Finance I E Hirsh H C Huntington.
The Savery House lit from roof to basement hosted Governor Gear and guests in Des Moines. About 800 attended including 250 legislators and wives, with Hines and Disemore's orchestra playing throughout. The event marked a brilliant return of public receptions in Iowa and drew a wide civic crowd.
Appletons' Journal previews April with a second installment of The American at Work focusing on cheese makers and production. Harper's offers The American Clyde aboard iron shipyards, Siena, Harts Mountains, Langley science, and New York educational paper. The Atlantic features Detmold and Saint or Sinner with James Thoreau and Aldrich essays.
The Marble house of W. M. Greenland relocates from Court Avenue to 117 Walnut St in a large brick block near the bridge. Offers marble work of first class quality and a broad Terra Cotta stock including statuary busts window caps lawn vases sewer pipe drain tile and chimney tops among other items.
Blotter tablets provide superior handling for letters notes and bill heads with bound books and a calendar cover. Promoter advertises exclusive Story county license and low rates for A. No. 1 work.
Notice that the firm Tilden and McLain in Ames Story County Iowa dissolves by mutual consent with F. Tilden retiring and H. P. McLain continuing the business as sole proprietor.
A notice states on Monday March 18 a milk wagon will begin in Ames to supply daily milk requests. The seller is G A Anderson, inviting buyers to arrange purchases.
G W Wright holds exclusive Ames agency for a celebrated new cooking range praised as the best and most complete in the market. Its growing popularity spans the United States and customers are urged to visit the store to inspect the model.
Farm listing describes a sixty five acre plot located about a mile and a half east of Ames under fair improvements with good orchards. For further particulars inquire of 421 Joan Bovis Box 39 Ames Iowa.
A vintage advertisement claims Shilohs system vitalizer cures dyspepsia constipation yellow skin loss of appetite and headache. The claim emphasizes guaranteed relief and urges purchase from A B Thomas.
An advertisement offers several half scholarships to Baylies Keokuk Mercantile College to any young man who wishes to attend the institution this coming winter.
A. J. Graves, proprietor, offers a large stock of fruit trees small fruit ornamental and forest trees shrubs berries and evergreens at reduced bottom prices. Cash exchanges accepted and notes with interest possible. Orders filled next morning delivery in town free of charge. Call at Chaney's restaurant opposite the bank Ames May 11 1878.
A dubious health claim puff piece asserts many Americans suffer from dyspepsia and suggests Green's August Flower offers swift relief. It promotes a 10 cent sample and claims universal success with three doses, naming J. J. Bousquet in Ames Iowa as the seller.
Advert sees Boschee's German Syrup praised as the only remedy for lung diseases. It claims thousands predisposed to throat and lung ailments have had no knowledge of it, citing 50,000 dozen sold last year with no complaints. Price 75 cents, sold by J. J. Bousquet.
A book titled The Home Guide collects almost one thousand practical recipes hints and tips on cookery housekeeping toilet and sickroom contributed by 500 Chicago Tribune Home readers. It is claimed to exceed the information of any $1 50 or $2.00 cookbook and offers practical experiences of home keepers.
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