Tez night mail discontinued amid local commerce notes
The item lists several local business calls from lumber dealers to furniture firms and paint suppliers. It notes Lewis improving his lot, Br James Bradley enclosing lots, and Bargains at Titvex McLary in white lead oils while Suixpertano adds new goods daily. It mentions the Northwestern Railroad hauling gravel and a steam shovel at Moingvina pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Lewis
James Bradley
Baptist Church
Titvex & McLary
R. R. Company
Moingvina Pit
Backyard fire timing hinges on neighbor’s clothes line
A terse note notes that the right moment to burn chips straw old boots and ash barrels in a yard is when the neighbor’s washerwoman has the clothes line full.
Suscensixo Offers Bargains in Story County Stock
Suscensixo announces new consignments this week as it offers some of the best and cheapest bargains to Story county residents. Coupveror Frank Champlin of the North western was robbed at Corneil Biuffe on Sunday. A New York cracksman entered the room at the hotel and relieved him of about $400 in money and valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suscensixo
Story County
N.B
Frank Champlin
Northwestern
Corneil Biuffe
New York
Hie
Aristocratic cockronel expelled from Brussels winter quarters
A damaged OCR fragment describes a noble cockronel bird being shaken from its winter quarters in Brussels, cast onto the grass as a homeless tramp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockronel
Brussels
Farmers bear fire risk for wheat in elevators says Iowa Court
The Iowa Supreme Court recently ruled that farmers storing wheat in railroad warehouses and elevators must assume the risk of fire, not the elevator owner. This decision shifts liability away from elevator operators toward the growers who deliver the grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Supreme Court of
Iowa
Largest stock of millinery goods arrives in city
The Misses Sweeney advertise the largest stock of millinery goods ever brought to the city. They promise latest styles and best quality at the lowest city prices. Four clubs Marshalltowns Cedar Rapids Clintons and Atlantics have entered the Iowa State League with entries closing in June and first game set for Cedar Rapids on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linery
Mrs
Sweeney
Marshalltowns
Cedar Rapids
Clintons
Atlantics
Whitsunday Episcopal Services Planned at Grange Hall
Next Sunday Whitsunday services will be held in Grange Hall with holy communion. The morning discourse will be on The mission of the Holy Spirit and the evening talk on The duty of piety or love to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitsunday
Grange Hall
Young Man and Woman React to New Baton or Hat
A humorous observation notes a young man removing a new Waton upon seeing a friend and calmly trying it on his head. A girl, spotting an acquaintance with a new spring baton, raises her nose and wonders where it came from.
City Churches Hold Five Delegations Services
Last Sabbath five denominations held services in our city. Episcopal services are now regularly held and the Christian church will soon establish regular weekly services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Ames Temperance Association Tax Meeting At Methodist Church
The Ames Temperance Association held a well attended tax meeting at the Methodist church on Monday evening. The orderly conduct reflected a strong, persistent effort by its members. A miscellaneous aside offers egg boiling tips noting six to eight minutes near boiling yields eggs cooked through but not hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Temperance Association
Methodist Church
Day Passenger Train Schedule Change Announced
Officials confirm a change to the day passenger train from the East. The Kaet line day train will arrive at 11 45 A M on Sunday noon May 20, while the West line schedule remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaet
Indian Camp Near Town Sparks Archery Craze
A large party of Indians has camped within about a mile of the city for two weeks. Since their arrival archery has become the leading pastime for local boys, while pale faced youths struggle to mimic the feat and fear the novelty may fade as skills improve.
Birth of Twins Delights Indian Visitor in City
Last week a squaw from the visiting Indian party gave birth to twins near a street corner on the south side. The delighted father received eager public attention while the mother, preferring privacy, refused female callers yet welcomed male visitors with quiet pride.
Replanting advised after late storm hits corn yields
The article notes many corn fields planted before the late storm must be replanted due to cold wet weather and poor germination. Some pre storm plantings show green blades and healthy stands, supporting the view that good seed endures discouraging conditions beyond expectations.
Central District Medical Association Meeting At Boone Iowa
The third annual meeting of the Central District Medical Association of Iowa will be held in Boone on Monday June 18 1877 at 1 o clock p m. Committees report on prevailing diseases include Meredith Story county Ensign Boone county Lowery Greene Gustine Carroll Hopkins Calhoun Lehermerhorn Fairchild Thrombosis after dysEntry Moser Exsections Rowe Scarlet fever Wright druggists relation to physicians Park hygiene in school rooms.
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Central District Medical Association of Iowa
Boone
Iowa
P.m
Meredith
Story County
Ensign
Boone County
Lowery
Greene County
Gustine
Carroll County
Hopkins
Calhoun County
Lehermerhorn
Fairchild
S Moser
Rowe
L Wright
Park
Third Annual Iowa Fine Stock Breeders' Convention
The Iowa Fine Stock Breeders Association holds its third convention in Oskaloosa from June 12 to 14 starting at 1 p.m. on the 12th and ending noon on the 14th. The program includes president’s address, committee appointments, stock management talks, cattle feeding, beef production, Short-horn bulls, experimental stock, swine management, sheep essays, and officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Fine Stock Breeders’ Association
Oskaloosa
Europe
Sunlight as a healthful influence and its germicidal claim
A report on a distinguished English physician notes cobra venom exposed to sunlight loses potency while venom kept wrapped remains active. He suggests sunlight might similarly destroy smallpox and fever poisons. The piece urges keeping sunshine and outdoor air in homes, especially for invalids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
North Cedar School Board Meets In Regular Session
The monthly meeting was held at the Secretary’s office with most members present. Soper’s resignation was accepted and Geo Stebbins elected to fill the vacancy. Contracts with teachers were approved, rooms to be cleaned, books for record proceedings ordered, and county fund expenses approved. No action on teacher applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soper
Geo. Stebbins
Ben Breneman
J. G. Johnson
Barton Eliott
Tilden & McLain
Shall We Have a Cornet Band in Ames
The Ames Cornet Band, missing for almost a year, seeks reorganization in a thriving village. Most remaining members are ready to participate, and with one or two new instruments the stock would be complete. Concerts could raise funds to replace old gear, and community support could make the band a town credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Smash-up on Northwestern trains causes wreck and damage
A gravel train from the west broke in two near this place and Ontario. The rear gravel train failed to see the ahead train and collided on a curved track. Brakes failed in bad order. the caboose and one car were wrecked, engine 125 damaged, crew unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cation
War era price inflation hits drug trade figures
The notice cites A. B. Thomas 433 and alleges he started hostilities in the drug trade by charging high prices and now faces an intensified squeeze. It lists prices for various patent medicines and household goods, noting sharp downward shifts in pricing and broader market pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Thomas
Advertised Stationery Prices and Northwestern Road Visit
Gilders Whiting four cents per tb lead pencils fifteen cents per dozen strictly pure white lead Heath and Milligan ten fifty Robinson and Thomas ten dollars, spirits camphor best forty cents per pint Glauber salts four cents per tb two good cigars five cents and all other goods in their line at proportionally low rates for cash. The officials of the Northwestern road passed through last Monday on a special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilder’s Whiting
Heath & Milligan
Robinson & Thomas
Northwestern Road
Largest wallpaper stock offered in Ames and Story County
Titpen and McLary announce the arrival of a large and premier wallpaper stock, inviting customers to call and view what they call the largest and best selection ever offered in Ames or Story County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Story County
Titpen & McLary
Weather Outlook Sees Showers and Thunder Possible
Several gentle showers are forecast this week with a few thunderstorms. Citizens are advised to watch for lightning rod vendors next week.
Turkey Hits by Tilden and McLain Prices
Don’t discuss the Danube war. The text touts Tilden and McLain’s low prices knocking out Turkey’s market with aggressive pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danube
Turkey
Tilden & McLain
Mrs. Jno McDougall Found Dead in Rocking Chair
Mrs. Jno McDougall was found dead last evening in her rocking chair after returning with her husband and son from a trip north of Ontario. Doctors announced paralysis of the heart as the cause after post mortem findings, noting a sudden painless death during a storm likely from an electric flash or heart disease. She had lived in Story county seven years on P L Porter’s farm near the college and was highly regarded for her kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
John McDougall
Story County
P. L Porter
Personal Flontion and Local Visitors Noted
W D Lucas visits New York State for ten days and is due home tomorrow. D A Bigelow plans two weeks away with his family and two to three months away from the area. H C Huntingtons visit remains easy. Belle Barrell suffers erysipelas but shows slow improvement. Sallie Hoggatt lists sick. W S Alexander visits city before heading to the Far West. Geo H Welch, Boone’s Pioneer druggist, was in town. W 8 Alexander and wife leave for Colorado via Jefferson and Pella to bid farewell. Charles Turner of Ft Dodge visits his father. W S Alexander’s family depart for their new Colorado home. Wesley McEltyea to return from California amid hard times on the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Lucas
New York State
D. A. Bigelow
D. A
H. C. Huntington
Belle Barrell
Sallie Hoggatt
Alexander
Geo. H. Welch
Mr. W
Iowa
Marshalltown
Joseph Mosnat
Harrison Wooders
Penn
Geo. Nf. Turner
Ft Dodge
Pella
Jefferson
Colorado
Wesley McElyea
California
Golden Pacific
Four Persons Jailed Await District Court Term
Four individuals remain in jail as they await the next term of the District Court. Nevada city schools have received Appleton's Cyclopedias, library edition, valued at ninety six dollars. Foundation work for Opera Hall block is underway and brickwork should finish by Saturday if weather permits. Boonsboro Methodist Episcopal District Conference convenes here next Monday evening, through Thursday, with public services invited starting Monday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Grant
Washington
O E Babcock
W H Belknap
P Chase
D D Pcrter
Columbus Delano
G Creswell
O H Tiffany
Robert Benwoar
New York
Grand Central Hotel
St Nicholas Hotel
Merrill
St Paul
W Wiley
Jane N
Luke Hitchcock
Cinna
O Haven
Brooklyn
Alvord
US Army
T de Witt Talmayer
Smith
Ames
Eridbury
Baltimore
EO Haven
Bishop Simpson
J. Vincent
Jas McConley
Carlisle
Freeborn Garretson Smith
Whlliam B. Beaperry
Nevada City
Appleton
Boonsboro
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fat cattle sale nets Webb $1000 profit after seven months
Webb sold 27 head of fat cattle for about $1000 more than his purchase price seven months earlier. Charles Elliott reports the Black Hills venture a swindle. Moerke Brothers’ former Story street business site sold to Josiah Zollinger for about $2500. Social party in Boys traced to 1866 in Hamber’s store. Republican Central committee shifts representation, now one delegate per fifty votes. Boonsboro railroad project pursuit grows with subscriptions from $3800 to $5000. L W Reynolds offers half stock if locals share half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Geo H. Bayardt
Charles Elliott
Black Hills
Deadwood
C. A. McCune
Moerke Brothers
Story Street
Josiah Zollinger
Polo, Minois
Hamber
Shannon & Udall
Republican Central Committee
Boonsboro
L. W. Reynolds
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C& N
RR. RR
Atlantic Express
Fr’t
Acco
D’n
Mail & Express
Pacific Express
D.n
Prt
BR. R
Irta
M. C. K. Skixwen
Republican Party
Nevada
Satorpar
Des Moines
Josiah I. Young
Nta
Lion
Cellins
Lew Albany
Palestine Rd
Richland
Indian Freek
Sherman LaFayette
Lincoln Te Warren
Milford
Lamp Light
Scretens
Township Central Committee
Republican County Centrs Committee
J.R. McDoxato
Kaneas
Thayer’s
J.C. Mitchell
Thayer
Kansas
J. C. Mitchell
Thomas, Soper & Son
Boeweaian
J. C. Mitchel
Thomas, Soper & Fon’s
Algo Bain
J.C. Mireweie
Thomas, Léper & Son's
Amr
Siingerland
Saveent
Douglas Street
Story
Tez
Saveentaxp
Nienous
Maxwett
Suixpertano
Bowrenaxe
Bonebrake & Hullett
Justice Gureteur
Rainbolt & Barnes and McCarthy, Stevens & Underwood
Keokuk & Des Moines
Julia Martin
William Martin
W.O. Robinson
A. B. Themes
A. W. Rogen
Borg Bros
A. H. Thayer
Union
Yast Snobath
Elder Proper
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tux Firet
College
Sam, Beard
Sam Baughman
Lowa
Dakota
Mr. Bigelow
Special Committee
Burnets
Ayer
Hall
E. van Olinda
I.b.frazer’s
W. Clark
Oranges, &C., &C
Canton
Inwars
Monza
Bingham & Barroll
G. F. Lods
Fannie J. Tillotson
Jno. McDougall
MecCargray, Stevens & Uxperwoop
Ys At Law
Ames News Depot
Calkins
Chicago Times
Tribune
Des Moines State Register
New York Ledger
Spirit of the Times
Scribner's
Harper's
Frank Leslie's
Dozen’s
South Half
Southwest Quarter
Ross & Inwinx
Baylie
Great Mercantile College
Keokuk
Mississippi
Miller
E. A. Wilson
Penn. St
Williamsburgh
N. Y
Lal
Wership
W. Robinson
Robirceon & Thomas
Elsons
W. O. Rowlsson
A. B. ‘Thomas
Thayers
City Bakery and
Booth’s
Onondaga St
C. Choice
Wiss
W. Slingerland
Bingham & Barrol’s
Gradbury Piano
East 14Th Street
Raymond and
Willoughby Sts
ESTEY
Grand Central
St. Nicholas
Chiropolitan
John Watts
W. S. Alrader
Watts & Alexander
Wats & Alexander
Joux Watts
W. S. Alexanper
Duff Street
Boone Street
Onondaga Street
Tee Ames Syrenicescer
G. A. Asperwoop
Jno. Warrs
Chaney & Co
W. J. Winter & CO
Kellogg Street
Ames Intelligencer
G. A. Aspierwoop
Jxo
Watts
Boone Lems
Seeldaal
C. J. Cassel
State OF Iowa
Circuit Court of the State of Laws
Lucetta Hall
H.N. Tupper
H. N. Tupper
A. U
J. F. Grunespie
Pyle’s
PYLE
O. K. Pyle
Bigelow HH
Ih. “On & Tilde
Otice
Herney
Circuit Court
Ed. Rex
John Palmatier
Samuel
Worley
J. FP. Greeske
Fr. & McKenney
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Ines
THE
Intelligencer Office
Stokly
State St
Olive St
St. Louis
Waeetacar
Ading Wuthin Co
Wabash Ave
Lane
W.slingerland
Geo. Shockley
Shock Lly. B
Amos
Ova
Beatty
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Peel
Niagara Faille
N.Y
Daniel F. Beatty
Jogan
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