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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1879
Page
3
A letter from Wm. Clark reports he and Nichols have sold nearly all horses brought to Minneapolis. Serene improvements in Ames are underway and many buildings are expected to rise this summer.
Funeral and burial services were held Tuesday for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Stevens who died from inflammation of the lungs. The item notes a lively local rail transfer business of ten to twelve cars daily and mentions upcoming veterinary rooms at the college and millinery business changes in Story County with Abbie Drake purchasing an interest in Mrs Hamiltons millinery shop.
Beekeepers note a busy start to summer with multiple stand swarms observed this week led by William Kyle's swarm on Tuesday. Additional reports indicate several other swarms across the area, marking an active season for apiaries and residents observing bee activity.
A poem about Easter praise and spring joy contrasts with a local sleighing party from Story City to Ames last Saturday. The party had two men and a grain load. the riders enjoyed the trip more than the team. Some locals plan to work through all weather and road conditions.
In Palmer Michigan the ceremony was conducted by the Rev J J Upton with W J Stevens of Story County Iowa and Miss Sarah Jane Sutton of the fencer place as attendees. The exact date is not given but the event occurred recently and Mr and Mrs 8 arrived in the city on Friday night last.
A local meeting adjourned with a fund-raising goal of 500 dollars. Only about 110 dollars had been reported as subscribed so far. The next meeting is set for tomorrow with expectation the remaining amount will be pledged.
The mild days bring spring fever to thousands, with people noting premonitory symptoms yet few taking steps to ward off illness. The piece discusses how rules about disease are exceptions and that spring’s arrival inspires both awareness and laxity.
Announcement of a three week teachers institute in Cal laman for Hamilton Story and Hardin counties. It opens Monday March 31 and runs through Friday evening with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Prof Eldridge is president and Nora is chief conductor. invitation extends to Story and Hardin counties. Tuition details omitted.
Mr C Dale Armstrong presents readings impersonations and ventriloquism at the Congregational church in Ames on a Thursday evening in April. He rose to prominence after appearing in Chicago in 1868 and is described as unmatched in his field with audiences praising his power and humor.
Sheldatal Erema Frise to open a family grocery in the Swansea building around April 16. Stillar town improvements noted. Nelson and Ersland add a 40 foot extension to their store. a 20 by 50 foot dry goods store is rising on County Avenue. Schoeler and Hopkins dissolve their partnership with Hopkins retiring. Schoeler remains at the old place and Hopkins may move to Carthage Missouri to practice.
Dr Diffenbacker the reliable Boone dentist is urged to renew visits in Ames at the West hotel Wednesdays. Geo H Barnes left for Colorado Springs. his wife plans to join him if health permits. Howard McLain visited Burlington to see his ill brother W W McLain. Geo France took a horse to Chicago to sell it. Geo Underwood attended to legal business in Hamilton county. Win Elsie’s ad promotes teaming and drawing. C N W Ry executives Iughitt Wheeler and Wicker toured Ames last Wednesday noting growth and prosperity. A Downing of Boone Republican visited the city Wednesday.
The community notes many residents head to Nebraska with Go West fever. Families depart, land purchases are reported in Gage county, Gilbert Bros buy corn and shelling equipment, A Bissel hogs bring prices, Rollin Hunter to teach, seeding and wheat sowing advance, and local tradesmen move to new ventures.
Minneapolis voters approved issuing bonds totaling 250000 to fund a narrow gauge rail system aimed at creating a regional network. The plan envisions 100 miles west, 40 to 50 miles in another direction, and 60 miles via Hutchinson with feeds to Ames and Des Moines, extending toward St. Joseph and Des Moines as the line grows.
Breotau and Co announce a new Canton Walking Cultivator designed for a freal muich cow, highlighting efficiency and practical farming use. The note reads like a product brief from a 19th century trade house.
Brief note states the writer will attend the West House every Wednesday for several weeks to practice dentistry. Mentions past satisfaction in the profession and intent to provide care promptly, urging early arrival each day.
The April Lippincott's offers essays and illustrations by Strother Port Crayon James Dea and Benson with themes ranging from Pilgrimage to English Vignettes and Hoosiers at Home. It notes rail pricing changes for oats and urges farmers to sow more oats and choose clean seed as C N W Ky lines enable North Star Oatment Mills to offer favorable prices.
Farmers face a glut of light pigs with little demand as commissions report carloads arriving in the Northwestern and Burlington divisions. Good medium light pigs fetch steady sales while lighter stock below 160 percent is rarely sold. Also includes items on shin bone humor, millinery changes, new partners, and a property insurance testimonial praising Z Shugart and two insurers.
T. B. Peterson & Brothers of Philadelphia tout their Dollar Series of Good Books as high quality affordable editions. The catalog lists numerous titles including Women’s Wrongs by Mrs. Eiloart and many other works, all in uniform 12mo bindings and sold for one dollar each, with delivery by mail or via booksellers and rail agents.
Langs roffs improved bee hives manufactured by J A Savitts Ames. Hives save time by allowing honey removal without disturbing bees. Place orders soon. Shop east of New York House. Ames March 25. Also trades and dressmaking notices follow.
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