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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1884
Page
3
The Intelligencer records business rate details and market prices, notes political campaigns and voter fervor, lists marriage licenses in Story County, highlights a college oratory contest, Halloween mischief, and a mix of local notices, staff promotions, and public reactions to national politics with multiple named individuals and firms.
Boon County Republicans sweep the county ticket with a 400 plus lead for national and state races. Washington Township tops in votes with 485 cast and Blaine carried by 157. Oratorical contest honors go to Cuype Lockkwoop and Schrecken last. Rev G H Starrine preaches in Quincy. Mes dues on tile works and real estate change.
Mr. T. W. Atkins of Girard Kansas recommends Electric Bitters to all women noting quick, complete satisfaction and rapid sales. The tonic purifies blood regulates bowels and cures kidney and liver complaints. Save on doctor’s bills by using Electric Bitters at fifty cents a bottle sold by Henery Westerman.
Abstracts show multiple transfers including G Hi France to Andrew Olson lot 8 block C Ames. Samuel M White to Chas A Schwab parts in sections 22 26 8 21 and 4. Edward C Abdill to John Thompson et al parts in section 32 82 21. Ira B Frazer to R H Frazer east 2 lot 6 block 13 Ames. Milwaukee Land Co to J W Ozman lots 5 6 7 block 10 Collins. Bradford G Richmond to John P Harnden east 1 ne nw 4 8 pt ne 6 84 23. Ba Havent to C B Haworth lots 5 8 block 41 new ad. JG Munson and W Wood west 2 ne 25 83 21. Values range from 500 to 2500 dollars.
A long note questions the legitimacy of apparent post graduate students in a college catalogue and hints at fabricated entries. The piece shifts to a New York Sun fashion feature examining changing barroom culture from stiff corner rooms to comfortable cafes and altered drinking habits over five years.
An advertisement extols Parker's Tonic as a scientific blend of vegetable remedies that directly targets the stomach liver kidneys and blood. The copy claims there is no imitation and asserts ongoing cures for those who had despaired of recovery for themselves their wives and children.
An advertisement urges readers to seek relief from consumption and related chest ailments by using Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. It claims effectiveness in early stages and other respiratory conditions at prices 50 cents and 100 dollars, sold by Manning and Graves.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with a 2 cent price. Sold by Henry Westerman.
Local dealers advertise the Climax Soft Coal Base Burner claiming guaranteed satisfaction. Whent Richmonp t Bingham & Co. promote Webber Wagons as superior buys. A small book sale, Westerman's Drug Store offerings, and Frazer House rental notice appear alongside loan offers from Bingham & Co. and H. L. Carrell in Nevada Iowa.
A Colorado mining heir visiting Chicago describes an invention that compresses air into cake forms. Exposed to light these cakes release large volumes of breathable air, with plans to manufacture and expand to Colorado. He predicts medical benefits and market demand across occupations at low costs.
Geneva reports that the Rhone glacier, famed for its seracs that tower above the Furka pass, faces planned destruction to harvest ice blocks for transport to St Gothard and Bale. If allowed, the unique ice pinnacles may vanish, reducing the region’s draw for travelers.
A Paris passerby asks a blind man on Pont des Arts how he could be blind by birth and by accident. The man explains he is blind by birth and bought out a blind man who worked across the bridge, making the line humorous.
Philadelphia Times reports Thaddeus Stevens' grave is neglected with weeds and decay surrounding the tomb, reflecting broader deterioration at the site.
An old ad touts Pond's Extract as a universal remedy for colds and inflammations claiming it stops worst symptoms and can prevent serious outcomes like inflammation or hemorrhage of the lungs with timely use and external applications.
The ad lists Graves druggists selling Comat on tame a remedy for coughs colds consumption and related lung affections. The notice urges readers to seek relief from these complaints through the advertised preparation.
Sherman Township in Story County votes by a seven vote margin for the national ticket and shifts from to 13 on state and county tickets, signaling a push for reform in local governance.
On Nov 6 at Geo Robinson house Prof Wynn officiated as Rasmus Rasmussen wed Annie Anderson and Lars Rasmussen wed Christina Rasmussen Both couples are from Ames The Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup originator endorses the remedy priced at cents and 1 00 Sold by Manning and Graves.
The Men ning and Graves Drug Store promotes Dr Bosanko s Cough and Lung Soap with free sample bottles to attract shoppers. The popular remedy targets coughs colds consumption and bronchitis and is available in regular sizes at low prices. The Des Moines Iowa office at 214 4th St advertises special throat and lung care.
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