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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1894
Page
7
Ames residents attend gatherings in Des Moines and Newton. Marriage plans announced for Bert Feltwell and Lena Adams in Superior Nebraska. A juvenile party celebrates Master Albert Fowler’s fourth birthday with prizes and cake. Local housing growth continues with new homes planned on Onondaga and Burnett streets.
The I A C nine proved stronger than Grinnell as Somers faced steady hits and Commack Brownlie backed by I C defense. Grinnell has won all league games while Iowa College needs three Silver Bat wins to own it. Rankin speaks at the opera house Sunday and W A C program follows Saturday night.
A promotional query showcases a dry goods and grocery house inviting shoppers to enjoy a bright clean room fresh goods prompt order filling courteous service and a square deal whether they buy or trade. It emphasizes prompt correct grocery orders and appreciation of customers.
Readable items include local ads for Keyston Woven Wire fencing agents in Franklin and Washington townships, carpet sales, hats, chocolate coffee, and a May 30 observance plan. Community notices cover church services, library donations, W R C events, entertainments at the opera house, and a bicycle parade promoting field day.
Warns trespass on grounds with intent to prosecute. Local ads promote groceries, tools, straw hats, fresh produce, bottles, and farm equipment. Frequent mentions of Hamilton & Co, Thurston & Graham, Freed’s, E M Soper, Tilden’s, Adams Bros, and Charles Whitaker Ames Iowa. Also advertisements for No-to-Bac quit tobacco and patent assistance.
Geo Loud completed an elegant pulpit for the Congregational church recently placed in use last Sunday. The carved piece uses light and dark wood in a modern, neat design. Congratulations go to the Congregational ladies for patronizing a home manufacturer and to Mr. Loud for his fine work.
An evening event features the college guitar club performing at the opera hall at eight o clock. Do not miss this local cultural outing.
The L A C team that traveled to Cedar Falls Friday evening lost the debate but earned high praise for their easy grace. A party of twenty seven, chaperoned by Miss Doolittle, attended the contest. Mrs Malinda Coffelt funeral set for this afternoon at Walnut Grove. Coffelt widow with three sons and two daughters. She was sister to Mrs W W Spring. Ice cream from Mr Quade amused readers on Saturday heat. A lady who took black kid gloves from the Relief Corps hall Friday is asked to return them.
Ames residents hear a 2 PM Saturday May 26 discussion on curing clover and tim day with opening by O. D. Alien. A farmers audience will be urged to pay heed to the topic amid local nuisance and health concerns noted in the Colfax Clipper.
Hon A Rankin temperance advocate and orator will hold six meetings in the opera house beginning next Sunday evening. Rankin has stirred enthusiasm in Iowa over the last six months and appeals to the drinker’s manhood, promising to interest and move his audience.
The world's grandest tragedian Alexander Salvini and his company appear at the Odeon theatre Marshalltown Tuesday evening May 2 in Dumas masterwork The Three Guardsmen. This is billed as the grandest production of tragedy to enter the state. Groups from here can return the same night with round trip fare via Northwestern for ten. Good music at the Rankin meeting Sunday evening at the opera house.
The Des Moines Twice-a-week News offers subscriptions at 50 cents a year until May 1, after which the price returns to 1 dollar. Mail to The News Des Moines Iowa. Adams Bros advertise low grocery prices. Renew The Intelligencer for 1.50 with Western Poultry Journal. Tilden's features new Bourdon Veuise laces in black and tan.
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