Washington Township Republican Caucus Nominates Local Officials
The Washington Township Republican Caucus nominated A Wortman for Justice of the Peace and named Trustees Harrison Woodruff for three years Robert Shebee for two years and M Hemstreet for one year. A local injury case involves Major Forruns who suffered serious harm after a fall at a residence and a $2000 damages suit is expected. A Congregational Church scene last Sunday saw many young men crowding the doorway prompting a call for better crowd control. Halloween observances drew caution about property damage by youths and a warning to avoid legal trouble.
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Washington Township
Republican Caucus
A. Wortman
Harrison Woodruff
Robert Shebee
M. Hemstreet
Forruns
U. S
Congregational Church
Cedar Rapids
New York National Bank
Consolidated Oil Co
Chicago
Churches urged to engage youth and generous giving
The article argues that the Sunday School and young people drive church vitality. It calls for practical attractions, earnest invitations, good preaching and music to attract youth, while urging all members to contribute liberally, with tithing framed as both duty and pleasure to support the church.
State election outlook in Story County urged for 1200 vote majority
In this state election preview Story County supporters predict a 1100 to 1200 majority for the state and county tickets. The piece praises candidates from Larrabee to Hemstreet, touts Davidson for Senator, and supports county nominees McCarthy Mills Roe Hostetter Mitchell Stewart and Wood, condemning Democratic attacks while calling for a strong old-time majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Republican Party
Larrabee
Hemstreet
Flull
Robinson
Sabin
Davidson
Boone
Nelson
McCarthy
Mills and Roe
Messrs
Hostetter
Mitchell
Stewart
Wood
Cart
Curt
Mene
Tekel
Local residents visit and travel notes in Ames area
Mr. Brad Paxton and wife returned home Friday. Capt Wilson came home Sunday for a meal at the Hotel de John Rollin Hunter, a promising attorney at Wall Lake. Major Conger passed through Tuesday en route to Eagle Grove to address the republican legion. Mrs Alberts visits Des Moines this week. Mr and Mrs Berlin of Maxwell visit Ames. Mrs B W D Smith returns to Grant Township for winter with relatives. Mrs W L Roberts of Billsville visits her parents. H L Carrell stopped by Tuesday on the way to the country schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Paxton
Capt. Wilson
Hotel de John
Rollin Hunter
Rollin
Wall Lake
Major Conger
Eagle Grove
Republican Legion
H. Alberts
Des Moines
Berlin
Maxwell
Ames
B. W. D. Smith
O'Neill
Nebraska
Gilbert
R. M. Hunter
Iowa
Simons
Cattlo
Audubon
Boyd
Story City
Sophie
Nellie Needham
J. T. Shepard
Charles
Mr. Wells
Our City
Martin
Nevada
Andrew Thompson
Gabriel Hanson
Washington Territory
Nellie Arnold
Chicago
L. Oliver
van Slaughter
Franklin Grove
Illinois
D. G. Ferguson
Tiel
Cherokee
Atkinson
Green Mountain
Marshall County
Congregational Church
Tyre
C. B. Kegley
A. B. Kibbee
Ames Clippings Include Apples Potatoes and Local News
Ames pages note Hamilton Co winter apples call at the shop and Nourse selling potatoes Peach Blows and Strawberry smooth. Many items cover church services, auctions, social events, politics, domestic questions, and humorous bits with local names and places in Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton & Co’s
Ames
I A C Oratorical Contest Showcases Talents in College Chapel
The I A C held its annual oratorical contest in the college chapel on Saturday October 29. Sherman Yates won first prize with The Field of Ice, praising Arctic explorers and polar regions. W H Wright took second with The Ransom of the Masses, praised for its language and delivery.
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College Chapel
I. A.C
Sherman Yates
W.H. Wright
Yates
Davidson
White House
Mary Ross
John Howard Payne
Marion Watrous
Cr. W. Hunt
Lizzie McCuskey
Romola
Cc. L. Bartholomew
America
Earth
Gladstone
Scott Bradford
Ireland
Bradford
Kate Stevens
Schedule of commence week exercises at State Agricultural College
The program lists events from November 6 to 9 1887 in Ames Iowa. Sunday includes a sermon by President W Chamberlain at 2 30 p m and YMCA closing exercises at 7 30 p m. Monday features graduation theses reading at 9 a m and a 8 p m President's reception. Tuesday covers Class Day at 2 p m and a 7 30 p m address by Hon J P Dolliver. Wednesday concludes with 10 a m commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
Ames
Iowa
W. Chamberlain
Young Men’s Christian Association
Board of Trustees
Nature's Own True Laxative Claim
Nature's own true laxative described as most easily taken and effective for cleansing the system when bilious or constipated. Promotes relief from headaches colds fevers ritual constipation indigestion piles and related ailments. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco and sold by Westerman & Co. F
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
San Francisco
California
Westerman & Co. F
Bucklen Arnica Salve Guaranteed to Satisfy
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed to cure piles or money refunded. Price 25 cents a box. Sold by Ickett Co. Lace Drug Store. Cash on delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Ickett & Co
Lace Drug Store
Nation of Growlers Reflected in Daily Gripes
A reader laments the way people ignore consistent praise yet react to a single unfavorable remark. The writer compares common complaints in journalism and other trades, arguing that small slights provoke stronger responses than long-term generosity. The piece ends noting the universal tendency to complain.
End of Wide Awake Year Preview and Premium List Appeal
The column reflects on the year’s finish and hints at next year’s content with stories like Baked Beans and Brown Bread. It praises Jessie Benton Fremont and The Luck of Edenhall while noting Pictorial Concord ends. It invites families to send five cents to D. Lothrop Company for a sample Premium List.
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Boston Common
Edward B. Payne
Jessie Benton Fremont
Hans Anderson
Denmark
Edenhall
England
Eden Bridge
D. Lothrop Company
Boston
The Delightful Liquid Laxative Syrup of Figs
Syrup of figs praised as an agreeable family remedy for all ages. It relieves constip a tion and related ailments by stimulating kidneys liver and bowels. For sale by Westerman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerman & Co
Real Estate Transfers in Nevada Iowa Weekly Report
Weekly transfers list from the Land, Loan and Abstract Office of J A Fitchpatrick. Treasurer to D W C Beck for lots and sections with nominal taxes. Daniel Pierce to M E Hix and M C Allen. Seymour Hix to M E Hix and M C Allen. Vic H Lind to T O Lindwen in Story City. A M Jenks to John N Scott in Sheldah Crossing. Elias Stamm to W S Garrett in Nevada. James Chapman to Alfred Davey in Collins.
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J. A. Fitchpatrick
Nevada
Iowa
D. W. C. Beck
Daniel Pierce
M. E. Hix
M. C. Allen
Seymour Hix
James Chapman
Alfred Davey
Collins
Local Man Gains Health After Electric Bitters Cure
Mr D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky claims long illness with phthisis and diabetes improved markedly after using Electric Bitters. After six bottles he gained eighteen pounds and believes he would have died without the relief. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by La Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
la Bosworth
Shiloh's Vitalizer Offered As Indigestion Remedy
An advertisement claims Shiloh's Vitalizer cures indigestion constipation dizziness and yellow skin. Sold by J H Pickett & Co with assertion of positive relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Pickett & Co
Weather, business, and notices from the county scene
The warm spell returns as H A Cook expands into grain and coal sales at lowest rates. J A Hotzell reports a healthy western trip with a glimpse of the President and wife. E E Foster plans to stay through winter. A well attended sociable at Wortman’s. Person & McLain offer top stovewares Acorn Cook and Parlor Stores. Bids for Steward of County Farm and Infirmary Story County commence March 1 1585 ending March 1 1889. bids due November 14. Board may reject all bids. Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy sold by J Pickett & Co. Domestic mending hiring discussed as a growing employment trend with potential savings. skilled work could be remunerative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Cook
J. A. Hotzell
E. E. Foster
Story County
Cene Mencing
Board of Supervisors
C. G. McCarthy
Nevada
Iron Tonic Believed To Strengthen Future Generations
A claim attributes the improved physique and mind of modern children to widespread use of Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic, asserting it as the major cause of better formed youth compared to ancestors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter
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L. M. Co. Retail Corn and Oats
Nourse
E. Arnold
Iowa Hedge Co
Raynor House
G. G. Tilden
U. B. Church
W. Lewis
L. M. Co
Christman School House
Tilden
M. E. Wilcox
Duff
McCoy
Tey
Intelligencer Olie
Ames 4
Pauline Given Swarm
Oskaloosa
Sam Clark
Gate City
George Elliott
Illinois Supreme Court
Henry
Scott
St. Louis
Ida Kavanaugh
Misssouri
Jos
Ontario
M. E
M. E. Aid Society
Friends of Methodism
H. J. Everly
Jefferson, Io
Mr. Person & McLain
J. Pickett & Co
J. H. Picket & Co
Iowa Hedge Company
L. L. Surra
Dantel McCarthy, Frank Curtis
the Palace Drug Store
Geo. G. Tilden
Lowash
Marshall
Hamilton
Person & McLain
Webster
Hardin
Randolph St
Broadway
New
Yorn
Publisher's Department
Jon Worx
Graces Rice
Brap PaxtTowr
Smith & Son
Owners Story Co
Springfield
J. A. Frrcu Patrick
Denver Express
Going Wrest
Fic Express
Y Freight
Express
Ene Ieee
Mewes
A. Mom
A. Mee
Pr. Mees
St. Paul
J. J. Davros
Milwaukee Sentinel
God
Enoch
Cooper Union
Cheeves
Kentucky
Prohibition
Deems
Sam Small
Mephistopheles
New York
Jesus Christ
Salvation Army
Read's Meat Market
State of Iowa
District Court
Said County
L. R. Jones
A. G. Jones
Toen
A. d
Jones
Jones Patent
L. M. Bosworth
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