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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1882
Page
12
Busy column reveals rail passenger schedules and depot notices from Chicago to Des Moines. Advertisements trumpet shoes handmade trench calf, durable wood stoves, and hats with free trimming. Local improvements in Ames and Nevada real estate promos contrast with the Hutchins House sale and pie specials, all underscored by a pro paper push for the newspaper's own timely updates.
A fragmented notice page lists local ads from Bingham & Co and references to a Des Moines route. It mentions township election tickets with Justice and Clerk positions, a cancer treatment update for Mrs Gall, and a deputy sheriff action in a Story County area.
Ames items announce a thirty day cash lumber sale to close out stock and invite local customers to inspect goods and prices. Also notices of shop openings, new flour mill readiness, hat shop promotions, a death in Madrid and various local sales and farm equipment offerings.
House formerly owned by Cap. Smith in the south part of town for sale. Valued at 700 dollars. Inquire with Henry Wilson Jr or E. B. Bex for details and purchase arrangements.
Story County residents consider a 1000 vote majority elsewhere. Brown's Iron Bitters aids digestion and health for a local resident. J F Shockley plans Ogden business after returning from O'Brien County. Joserit Foeieson town sale covers stock and household goods on Nov 10. C N W plans a new twenty five engine roundhouse in the city. R HanMeLL holds a public sale of stock and implements today at 10. University Society of Boone secured Miss Garard as Superintendent. E H Shockney leaves for Huron Dakota to homestead. Eva Grayson to teach in Odeboldt for winter. Capers, Smith, and Dr Schooler from Nevada visited the city yesterday.
Mrs Hall offers apples and fine potatoes with thanks. Mr William Clark ships top horses to Minnesota. Rev Surra visits Ames. Next week: commencement at Agricultural College to be fully reported. Story County C C Japt Smith comments on politics. local skit about a Frenchman and a bear from Scheldahl Cyclone.
In Ames news, Parley Sheldon receives Democratic nomination for Supervisor amid local party praise. A near consensus on his integrity contrasts with frustrations toward the Republican faction. The item notes Ames citizens and supporters rally for Sheldon as the campaign begins.
The Intelligencer notes gratitude to Mrs R Simmons for a large supply of apples including twenty varieties such as Fall Pippen Seek-no-further Perry Russet Autumn Strawberry Ben Davis Willow Twig Roman Stem Jonathan Spitzenberg Dominee Wine Sap White Bellflower Jeannette and two unknown varieties all picked at random and praised for size color and flavor.
Local items report Miller and Reynolds offering hats and trim, along with fashion notes. Political talk centers on Major Holmes and Capt. Lucas addressing a crowd at the Ames Opera House, while notices mention river region sickness and a Sunday school meeting.
Sam Porter a farmer near Iowa Center disappeared October 20 and was found dead on his farm with a gunshot wound. Coroner's jury indicts Porter family members including wife and two sons for murder. preliminary examination today in Cole. neighbors describe past tensions. body found in a potato patch near the barn after alleged foul play.
A front page item reports at least two marriages near Gilbert with Ogram and Bevington moves, property transfers to James Bevington and Charles Childs, and a welcome to new neighbors. It notes Mr Roe at a Monday political meeting about a high school building and rail car shortages affecting coal shippers, plus depot work improving looks.
The Republican County Central Committee sets political meeting times and venues. W D Lucas and J L Stevens meet Saturday Nov 4 at Story City. S F Balliett and C G McCarthy at Zearing. Col Scott and Geo W Dyer at Collins. M D O Connor at Nevada Monday Nov 6. all evenings unless noted. J A Kina, Chairman.
A new method promises to teach piano or organ by teaching music elements while enabling anyone with no prior knowledge to play familiar airs. The guide claims simplicity and wide appeal for all ages, mailed with four pieces for $1.00 from Curiao Piano Co at 78 Van Buren Street, Chicago.
Testimonials from Dr Ditzler Reck & Rankin and others praise Marsh's Golden Balsam as an effective cough and lung remedy. The product is sold by Bradley Templeton druggists in large bottles priced cents and 1.00.
Nourse Bros of Ames publish weekly Thursday cash prices for butter potatoes turnips onions apples cabbage and honey per unit. Grain prices yesterday include Wheat No 2 oats No 2 corn ear old rye No 2. Live stock bids list butchers stock shipping veal calves and sheep.
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