Local notices and ads from Whe Intelligencer
An assortment of advertisements and notices including medical tonics, teas, hats, bread bakers, and a charity social. Mentions Brown’s Ivor Bitters, Shilon’s Family Remedies, Nourse Bros peaches, Bartlett’s bakery, Wright & Ives wine products, D.E. Dix hats, G. W. Phelps in Fairfield Indiana praising Brown’s Ivor Bitters, and a June 1 83 musical social at Mrs. M. Chaney’s residence. Also mentions flour prices and dressmaking services with embroidery and cutting lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Phelps
Fairfield In
Young Ladies, Aid
Butter Prize Promoted at Nourse Bros Market
Public shift to Nourse Bros as premium butter touted. previous stop at Doolittle's highlighted Marsh low-down binder and strong demand. No power loss noted in grain elevation as items move quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doolittle’s
Local notices and obituaries from Story County and Ames
A blend of notices includes a brown silk veil left at a store and goods at a Ladies' Furnishing House, sale interests in Mr Nourse Bros and A E Lucas farms for sale, Story County Board of Supervisors set for June 4 1883 with claims due, a sharp death report of James A Bain former Cedar Rapids hotel proprietor found dead at Usher’s privy, Bain visiting Ames with Mrs Bain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bain
Southern
Cedar Rapids
New York House
Matthew Usher
Walter A Woop Mowrins Set Record in Story County
Walter A Woop Mowrins have a good record in Story County. Call and look them over at Wright Ives. Advertised Lerter List lists A J Pile Annie Nelson John Hansen James H Giffin Susanna Filla Julius H Eye Julia Duff P Carlsen Eliz beth Brown J W Bly Chas M Byllesby H Lucas P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Woop Mowrins
Story County
Wright & Ives
A. J. Pile
Annie Nelson
John Hansen
James H. Giffin
Susanna Filla
Julius H. Eye
Julia Duff
P. Carlsen
Elizabeth Brown
J. W. Bly
Chas. M. Byllesby
H. Lucas
P.M
Three-Lb Peaches at 10c a Can at Nourse Bros
The Prairie King umbrella at Model Clothing Store claims wind resistance. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect the curiosity item. Parker's Hair Balsam is advertised for hair growth and youthful color restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nourse Bros
Parker
Repair parts for Champion and Walter A Wood harvesters
Farmers are reminded that Werienut and Ives offer a full line of repairs for Champion and Walter A Wood harvesting machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion
Walter A. Wood
Werienut & Ives
Local retail ads and notices from Ames area
Spring and summer clothing and furnishing goods advertised with cash buyer emphasis. Nourse Bros advertise vegetables felt applique patterns and butter price notes. Higgins Eureka salt mentioned for butter. Williams Brown letters reference new nickel change from government issue. Mower stock from Wright & Ives. July stock of screen doors. J H Quart & Co advertises tailoring services and shop location. Henry Licurner opens a new tailors shop above McDowell’s billiard hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Brown
Ames
McDowel
Billiard Hall
West Front
Henry Licurner
A Good Investment Gin Prompts Mixed Reactions
A New York tailor recalls buying Parker's Gin and Tonic. He notes it cured his cough and his wife’s neuralgia, though she initially called him a fool. The anecdote highlights mixed opinions on the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Ames items include rain crops and visits from many towns
Local notes report a brief shower, crop outlook spreads from Pennsylvania, and visits by residents to and from Ames. The piece mentions a pay car distribution, a memorial sermon, political convention plans, theft at a residence, church festival plans, a bridge petition, and printing changes for the paper.
Memorial Day Ovation Plans Mention Lincoln
VoL. Scorr is booked for a Memorial Day ovation at Lincoln Nebraska. Coffin goes to Boone. Iowa soldiers not provided for are urged to stand up and be counted. Charles E Taylor traveling salesman for E D Vosbury Co Jewellers visited Ames and the Agricultural College with ties to Prof E W Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vol. Scorr
Lincoln
Nebraska
Coffin
Boone
Iowa
Charles E. Tayor
E. D. Vosbury & Co
Maiden Lane
New York
C. E. Taylor
E. W. Stanton
C. E. Taylor, Ames
The
Agricultural College
Duncan errs on Wells, Watts, and local politics
The letter-writer miscredits John Watts as a correspondent of the Nevada Representative. John Black of Terre Haute, brother of Isaac Black, visited the city this week. Black once settled lands near the city and now owns over three thousand acres of Indiana farmland after thirty-one years in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror Duncan
John Watts
Watts
Nevada
James Black
Terre Haute
Indiana
Isaac Black
Texas
Mr. Black
Black, Hoggatt and McEuen
Mr. B
Death of McLain girl from scarlet fever prompts funeral
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. McLain aged about eighteen died Thursday evening from scarlet fever after falling ill Monday. Funeral today at 11 a.m. The note also warns about minors visiting billiard rooms and suggests stern home discipline and enforcement by hall keepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. McLain
Miss McLain
Weaver Nominated for Representative in Hardin County
Ackley papers report S M Weaver of Iowa Falls as a candidate for Representative from Hardin County and urge Republicans to unite behind Huff of Eldora or Birdsall of Alden for the Senate to form an effective legislative team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
S. M. Weaver
Iowa Falls
Hardin County
Weaver
House
Tur County GOP Convention Set for June 23
The article notes a June 23 Republican convention in Tur County and observes lively political campaigning in Ames with several named figures: Dad Bigelow and Dad McCarthy aiming for the Senate, Cornele McCarthy seeking another Auditor term, Ben Brenneman targeting Banks, and K. W. Brown allied with temperance groups. Chevalier and Chamberlain are discussed regarding future roles. The tone blends satire and local political chatter.
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Washington
Twp
Ames
Dakota
Dad Bigelow
Dad McCarthy
Senate
Salt River
Cornele McCarthy
Auditor's Office
Ben. Brenneman
Banks
K. W. Brown
Clement
Chevalier
Chamberlain
Buonaparte the Norman Stallion Dies in Iowa
The 12 year old Buonaparte owned by Daniel McCarthy died last Thursday from colic in Iowa. Weighing over 2200 pounds, he was bought in Nogent France in 1876 for 1500 dollars and was famed across the western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buonaparte
Napoleon
Daniel McCarthy
Iowa
Mr. McCarthy
Nogent
France
Paris
Ben Read’s Iowa Refrigerator Delights Local Meat Supply
Ben Read displays a large refrigerator in Stevens’ building with brick partitions and a dust wall. It holds twenty five beeves and uses overhead ice and movable slats to maintain near Greenland cold, preserving meat a month or more and preventing a meat famine in dog days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Read
Iowa
Stevens
Greenland
Republican County Convention in Story county at Nevada
Republicans of Story county meet in Nevada on June 23 1883 at eleven in the morning to nominate candidates for Supervisor Representative Auditor Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Coroner Surveyor and to select nine delegates to the Republican State Convention and necessary delegates for the Senatorial Convention. Representation lists towns with totals totaling 63 delegates. By Order of Committee Jay A King Chairman Nevada Iowa May 19 1883.
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Story County
Nevada
Placin
Coronier
Oene
Towip
J. A. T. Hull
Sea of State
Peogee
Vns
Franklin
Grant
Howard
Indian Creek
LaFayette
Lincoln
Milford
Newne
Palestine
Richland
Sherman
Union
Warren
Washington
Jay A. Kine
Iowa
State of Iowa
Circuit Court
Sarah M
James W. Reagan
A. K. Banks
State of
State of Iow
H. Shelley
St A. K. Banks County
May Millinery Offers New Line at Cash Prices
M. and A. J. Sweeney announce a fresh millinery line featuring elegant pattern hats priced lower for cash, promising quality rivaling any county shop and expected to attract shoppers seeking value.
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M. & A. J. Sweeney
House and Lot For Sale South of Railroad
South of railroad property with shade trees and fruit trees. Prices low. For particulars inquire of Mrs. J. W. Suvun.
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J. W. Suvun
Desirable Nevada Iowa Property and Local Ads
A good dwelling with a fine well and bearing fruit trees is for sale contact Mrs. M. Esrack for details. Local ads promote piano sale, wringers, salt, and money to loan with real estate as security. Abstracts of title offered. Kirx and Allen advertise loans and note purchases in Nevada Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirx & Allen
M. C. Allen
Briggs’ Bank
Nevada
Iowa
Johnson's Grove
Real Estate for Sale in Ames and Seed Offer
For Sale. The first dwelling house south of the old School House. EF Lots 2 and 3, Block 6, Black's 8rd add. to Ames. Will sell for a small cash payment and the balance on long time if desired. Enquire of Mrs. B. F. Amen, Story City, Iowa. BULK Seed for sale by C. F. Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
B. F. Amen
Story City
Iowa
Pillsbury Flour Promoted By Kansas Dealers
No mills in the world have acquired a universal reputation for a reliable brand of flour as Chas A Pillsbury & Co of Minneapolis. It yields 40 to 60 lbs more bread per barrel than common brands and bread stays fresh longer. Available at H T & B Co along with Sunny Kansas Rose of Kansas Imperial brands. We buy in car lots and offer low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Pillsbury & Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Kansas
Imperial
Farm loans and seeds amid cautions to the public
C F Wheeler is agent for Hiram Sibley and D M Ferry Seeds with prompt attention promised for all orders. Roor Parks and Brushes at M W Quick's, A E Lucas of Nevada Iowa offers farm loan money on short notice with Iowa money, annual interest, installments optional, office at Farmer's Bank. Beware canvassing agents offering two prices for wringers. Wilsonia will cure paralysis and chronic illnesses. see advertisement on other page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Wheeler
Hiram Sibley
D. M. Ferry
A. E. Lucas
Nevada
Iowa
Farmer’s Bank
Wilsonta
Shiloh’s Cure and Vitalizer Promote Quick Cures
A vintage advertisement claims Shiloh’s Cure can quickly cure hacking and coughs and relieve sleepless nights. It promises Shiloh’s Vitalizer guarantees to cure dyspepsia and liver complaints and improve health overall.
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Shiloh
Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Fresh Breath
An advertisement for Shilohs Catarrh Remedy claims to cure catarrh and improve health and breath. It lists a price of 50 cents with a free nasal injector and notes Bradley and Templeton as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Bradley & Templeton
The Greatest Medical Wonder of the World
A 25 cent box promises cures for burns bruises cuts ulcers fever sores cancers piles chilblains corns tetter and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for Teething Infants
An old advertisement promises relief for teething pain in children with Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup. It claims to cure dysentery, diarrhea, regulate the bowels, reduce wind colic, soften gums, and tone the system, selling for 25 cents a bottle through druggists worldwide.
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Wixs
Low
Patent medicine ad era with various cures
In these times when our newspapers are flooded with patent medicine advertisements it is gratifying to know what to procure that will certainly cure you. Electric Bitters cure biliousness and debility and cost fifty cents a bottle. Shiloh's Porous Plaster costs twenty five cents. Sulion's Consu mption Cure is sold with a guarantee. Way a Viralizer helps constipation and dyspepsia at fifty or seventy five cents. Shiloh's Cure relieves croup and bronchitis. Bradley & Templeton sell these remedies.
Novel piano method teaches music basics to all ages
A Chicago address promotes a new method for playing popular tunes on piano or organ while teaching music basics. It claims non musicians can learn notes easily and without prior study, promising wide appeal for children and the aged and praising the inventor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ildren
Curiaco Piano Co
Vanburen Street
Chicago
Marsh's Golden Blood and Liver Tonic Ad Claim
An 19th or early 20th century testimonial ad praises Marsh's Golden Blood and Liver Tonic as an excellent remedy for biliousness loss of appetite and liver complaints. Satisfied users from Des Moines Fort Scott and Kansas cite cures and urge purchase from Bradley Tom druggists in Ames with large bottles priced at 54 cents and 1.
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Marsh
Jas
J. Wright
Des Moines
Iowa
Mary Thomas
Fort Scott
Kans
Maria
John G. Hill
Kansassy
Marsn
Bradley & Tom Druggists
Ames
New Discovery for Consumption Praised in Ames Drug Ad
Anecdotal testimonials claim Dr King s remedy cures severe coughs colds and bronchial conditions with trial bottles offered free at Ames Drug Store. A 1882 Jerseyville letter extols Zoa Phora saving a daughter s life noting weight gain color steadiness and relief from chest distress.
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Jerseyville
Ill
Pengelly
Sarah Randolph
Work Given Out at Home Addresses for Evening Earnings
A New York company advertises home work offering earnings of 3 to 7 dollars per evening. Men aged eight or older can do the work. The H C Wilkinson Co invites applicants at 95 and 197 Fulton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Wilkinson Co
Fulton Street
New York
Free sample Brown's Expectorant offered at Barstow’s
Barstow's Drug Store advertises a free sample bottle of Brown's Expectorant claiming to cure coughs hoarseness whooping cough and early consumption. The notice touts the product as scientific and harmless with a trial at no cost though a bottle priced at one dollar is mentioned. Taraxine memorandum books also offered.
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Cal
Barstow
Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Official
the County
D.E. Dix
Shilon
Bartlett's
Shockley
Martain
Bartlett
Bosworths
L. H. Miller
Kensington
Old Place
M. FE
Fry Nourse Bros
Western Rose
Board of Supervisors
C. G. McCarthy
Caampron
J. H. Quart & Co
Thompson
New Orleans
Sheldahs
Messrs
Nelson, Scott and Townsend
Ma. Mutts
Algona
E. O. Corbett
Des Moines, la
M. H. Kisrner
Jordan
Penn’a
Mr. K
Pennsylvania
Capt. Greeley
West
Mrs. Greeley
Tax County
A. Hi. Thayer
C. E. Turner
M. E. Church
Ersland
Watel Grove Creek
Tar Intelligencer
John’s Pard
K. W
Tur County
Tommy Jones
Mr. Jones
Ontario
Miss Chevalier
Miss Watts
Mamie Raynor
Tina M. Benson
Graves
Miss Webb
Fitchpatrick
Republican County Convention
Tig Office
A. ForeHratrick
M. W. Quick
George A. Doolittle
Pillsbery
M. W. Quick’s
Bucklen
SuiLon
Merrill
Deming
John H. Queal & Co
Insurance Agency
Nevada and
Shugart & Laidley
Shugart
Laidle
W. F. Laidley
Model Clothing Store
Blue Middlesex
Puff Ties
Brown’s Model Clothing Store
Ames, Iowa
J. L. Bartlett
Hemstreet
Lumber Office
Choice Family
California
Boyd Building
C. D. Norman
Ames, Story Co
Shel
A. Doolittle
City Bakery
City Grocery
A. Fi. Thayer
Nichols & Maxwell
Aciens
M. Hemstreat
G. A. Meredith
A. F. Groves
Lewis Randolph
N. B
Mutual Endowment and Accident Association of
Bath
G. H. Wuererer
Davin Rusy
Assurance U
G.A. Waees ER
J. BE. Duncan
Amos
BN. Real
Sawai
I Alwa
Marilxect
Sisson & Gheen
Bosworth & Co
Sheriff’s Sale
Union Bank OF Ames
Capital
W.W. M. Tey Greeley
ER. W. Stantor
E. R. Chamberlain
Union Bank OF
W. D
Stary County
the Miller Bros. Cutlery CO
Meriden. Comn
Draga
Ze’s
Mtis
Suscox & CO
William St
Jruggist
Cologne
Cesaral
Liberal di
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