Local Ames items feature sales and entertainment ads
The Ames area highlights Brown’s goods and furniture deals at Nourse’s and J W Dudham’s home, Ed Barstow & Co’s holiday merchandise displays, and Bosworth & Co holiday goods. Prof Wittovenny billed at Opera Hall Monday evening November 15. Northwestern band performs at a Nevada social hop with Ames couples attending. Meshed notes on horse epizootic in Story County and corn husking progress.
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Prof Wittovenny
Opera
Ed Barstow & Co's
Story County
Nevada
Ames
Laces and lace goods featured by Mrs G H Maxwell
Mrs G H Maxwell offers a varied line of laces including real thread lace in stock and displays the latest patterns at her store. Cracorr Court sat in Nevada with a light docket and no jury cases. Maxwell also represents Springfield sewing machines for the county and displays their merits. Tas Boardman Bros of Nevada install platform scales at the Onondaga Kellog corner and plan to buy corn this winter.
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G. H. Maxwell
Cracorr
Nevada
Springfield
Tas Boardman Bros
Onondaga and
Kellog
New Books and Classes At Local Library And Tutors
Bosworth & Co add many standard works to the circulating library and plan a new catalogue. Mrs J K Macomber offers German and French tuition with twenty five cents for group lessons and fifty cents for private lessons. Ed Barstow & Co open their Toys today with a large display. a partial list will appear next week. Look out for it.
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Bosworth & Co
J. K. Macomber
Ed Barstow &Co
Farmers urged to test goods before paying traveling salesmen
Farmers should call on course before patronizing traveling salesmen who will duplicate any bills and offer a test of goods. A sample Day claims 87 pairs of gloves sold in one day from Brown's samples. Mrs G H Maxwell offers Springfield sewing machines praised as beauties and better than they look.
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Brown
G. H. Maxwell
Springfield
United States
Greenback Party Sees Single Vote in Tight Poll
A historical note records the Greenback party achieving one vote in a political poll. The item highlights the party's past strength and the sparse current support as reported in the standard coverage.
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Greenback
Tech
Mity
Brakeman Tuomde Racay Killed Near Scranton
Tuomde Racay a brakeman for the C. and N. W. Railroad was killed last night near Scranton. He was found under the wheels and mangled. Authorities say no fault is evident as he fell from the ears unseen. His body was brought to Boone. The report notes the incident and mentions a brother employed by Knight and Smith. Also covered is local boundary dispute in Sheldahl over town plat ceded to Story county amid opposition from Polk and Boone counties over taxation.
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Tuomde Racay
Scranton
Knight & Smith
Boone
Boone Republican
Sheldahl
Polk
Story County
State Health Board Issues Circular on Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever
The State Board of Health has held a semi annual meeting and prepared a circular for the people on diphtheria and scarlet fever. We will publish the circular when it appears, hoping the precautionary guidance will aid readers.
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State Board of Health
Died Four Year Old Mabel Andruse of Membraneous Croup
Little Mabel Andruse aged four and a half died Monday evening after ten days of illness from membranous croup. She had been improving until Friday. Her remains were taken to Greenwood cemetery in Iowa County for burial. Sympathy pours in from friends.
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Mabel Andruse
Mabel
Greenwood
Willoughby Captivates Crowd At Academy Of Music
Prof Willoughby dazzled a crowded Academy of Music last night with an easy graceful performance. Tonight’s bill promises the most interesting act yet in the series and a large prize drawing for ticket holders.
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Willoughby
Academy of Music
Daily Dispatch
Pittsburg
Special Offer on Oxp Reviasie Chicago Journal
Arrangement with publishers allows a combined weekly edition and Tae Inteclligencen for $2.40 per year. Regular prices are $1.25 for the Journal and $1.50 for Tae Inteciiaencen. Offer valid until December 81. Sample copies available at this office.
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Oxp Reviasie
Chicago Journal
Journal
Nourse's Displays Frost Stock of Condiments
Local shop advertises new stock including celery salt capers curry powder queen olives and imported salad oil at Nourse's with emphasis on fresh arrivals and pantry essentials.
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Nourse’s
Pick Up and Save the Littles in Small Gains
A reflection on turning tiny gains into wealth through steady effort. The idea that many small fragments, gathered over time, can create prosperity is illustrated by various historical examples. The piece urges saving time and material as praiseworthy, ending with an ad for a Springfield sewing machine at Mrs G N Maxwell's.
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Paris
Mickle
Nevada Jubilee Celebrates Garfield Arthur Victory
The Republican triumph is marked by a grand Jubilee at the Opera Hall on Thursday. Band music and speeches filled the hall while outside cannons announced the victory. Townspeople illuminated businesses and streets in a display of festive light, with Democratic shops also joining in the courtesy.
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Nevada
Garfield
Arthur
Opera Hall
Hell
Opera House
Court House
Stay on the Farm and the Safe Path to Wealth
A country youth with several thousand dollars seeks city investment advice from an older merchant. The merchant recounts forty years in business marked by risks, near bankruptcies, and temptations of suicide, urging the youth to return to the country, invest in land, and pursue quiet, modest prosperity.
Ames Notes and Local Visitors Amid Illness Spread
Personal Menthen reports Colds and sore throat affect Clif and Winnie Andruss while H P McLain returns from Colorado and will stay through the 27th. Several locals improve, visitors include Giles Cook’s brother from Sank County Wisconsin and Clint Houghton. A bootmaker and others are sick. Marshalltown bank tale describes a cash heist via concealed hole to thwart Greenbackers.
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Clif
Winnie Andruss
November term opens at Nevada with light docket
The Story County Circuit Court began on Monday the 8th with little business and no jury trials. Juries were discharged Wednesday. the court adjourned Thursday. A reception for Judge Bradley at Weltons Tavern followed, marking the close of his term with an oyster supper and bar toasts.
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Circuit Court
Story County
Nevada
Bradley
Weltons Tavern
Tribute to J H Bradley as Story County Judge retires
At a Story County Bar meeting held in the Courthouse on the 11th instant the bar adopted resolutions praising Hon J H Bradley for eight years on the bench. They commend his impartial rulings, honesty, learning, and readiness to correct opinions, express regret at the severance of relations with attorneys, and extend best wishes for his future endeavors. The clerk was asked to record the resolutions in the court records.
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Story County
Waeneas
J. H. Bradley
Story County Bar
J H Bradley
Notable Friction in College Commencement Week
Commencement week at the college showed less harmony than usual with many calling the class light overall. Notable speakers included Prof Wynn, Hon J B Grinnell, and Dr J M Gregory, while Miss Carrie Lane was praised for her oration Culture Demanded by American Citizens. Degrees were conferred to multiple students across agriculture and other fields.
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Wynn
J. B. Grinnell
J. M. Gregory
James Vincent
Mills County
Tuberculous
James Hassett
Story County
George E. Read
Benton County
Orson C. Brown
Harvey
Humboldt County
J L Simcoke
Dallas County
United States
C. D. Taylor
Cedar County
M. J. Bailey
Pege County
C. H. McGrew
Keokuk County
Celestial Dynamics
Carrie C. Lane
Floyd County
Mr. McGrew
Miss Lane
American Agriculturalist Subscription Ad for 1881 Volume
An 1881 notice promoting the American Agriculturalist by Orange Judd Company at 245 Broadway New York. It highlights 800 to 1 000 engravings per volume, indoor and outdoor usefulness, youth department, practical content, low price of 1 50 for the year or four for 5, single issues 15 cents, specimen 6 cents. Subscribers urged to enroll for volume 40 (1881).
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Snd
Orange Judd Company, Publishers
Broadway
New York
California kidney tea promises relief for kidney troubles
An 19th century advertisement touts California kidney tea as a cure for kidneys bladder and urinary problems offering a package for 50 cents. The notice also mentions D. 8. Bosworth & Co College Bus and Livery and W G Wright's Omniibus service with schedule times and contact. Additional ads promote Smiton s Catania Remedy a 50 cent bottle with nasal injector included for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache.
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California
Bosworth & Co
Smiton
Catania
Shilohs Vitalizer Offered For Indigestion Relief
Local merchants promote Shilohs Vitalizer at 75 cents claiming it cures indigestion sour stomach liver complaints and constipation. The ad also touts Union Central Life insurance policies with annual examinations profits paid plans options cash annuity and non forfeitable status via district agent Louis Rutkay in Des Moines Iowa.
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Shiloh
Bosworth & Co
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Superintendent of Insurance
Louis Rutkay
Des Moines Iowa
Divorce Petition in Story County District Court 1881
Martha A Killian sues Henry F Killian for a divorce alleging two years of willful desertion without cause and seeks further relief. The court notice warns appearance before February 2 1881 term. default may be entered. Attorney Geo A Unperwoop represents plaintiff.
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District Court of the
Towa
Story County
Martha A. Killian
Henry F Killian
District Court of the State of
Iowa
Plantiff
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D. &. Bosworth & Co
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W. H. Fitchpatrick
Ustice OF Peace and Collection
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Titlis
Story County Abstract Books
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A.H. Duckwourn
W. M. GB Parton
MES Lodge
U. W
Masonic Hall
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M. W
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T &B
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Wm, D. Lucas
Banher
Jon A
Selderon
U.S
Europe
E.R. Chamberlain
Greeley & Rainbolt
A. J. Harvey
Gallary
West
N. G. Cook
Marshalltown, Iowa
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J.C. Parker
Parker
Iows
Ford
Home News
Lapies
Brown's
Hazce
J. W. Dudhams House
Legrand
Golden Eagle
Big T
Tuead
Mens and Boys
Browns
Bevers Boot and Shoe Store
Ed Barstow & Co’s
Ed Barstow & Co
Gilvert
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Ontario
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Boone Democrat
Solid South
A. J. Sweeney
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Sal
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City
H. P. McLain
Colorado
van Chamberlain
Giles Cook
Sank
Wisconsin
Lottie Sweeney
Gil Johnston
Chicago
Bryant & Statton
Commercial College
Clint” Houghton
A. Bever
A. R. Medley
Iowa County
E D Andruss
Lyman Johnston
Wheeler
Prof. Fox
Simcoke
W. B. Welch
George C. Faville
Mitchell County
W. A. Thomas
Delaware County
Marshalltown
Marshalltown Times
B. L. Snow
W. S. McBride
W. P. Cowger
Cowger
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Greenbackers
Page County
Frank Boddy
Hardin County
D. D. Briggs
Orson S. Brown
Montagne Hakes
Jones County
Hardin
E. D. Harvey
R. M. Nicholson
J. L
W.G. Wright
Wright & Child
W. G. Wiccur
Prof
Night
South
Burt
General Taylor
Bartlett & Clark
Resturant
BART
ETT & Clark
Henny Plumb
Thayers
Guy Bakery and
Booth's
Oncadaga
Confectionary
Green & Canned Fruits
C. Choice
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Low A
Tam
Just
Millenery
Saxony
Germantown
Peoples
Bakery
Universal Lunch Room OF
Hemstreet’s
Chaney
Pharmacists
van Valkenburgh & Co
O Valkenburgh
M. Hemstreet
Thomas, Soper & Son's
A. EF. Decamp
Peterman’s Block
Ames, Iowa
S.j.starr
News Depot
Edward Barstow &Co
John J. Bourquet & Co
L. Nichols
Nichols & Maxwell
City Dray Line
Thade Sintonest
Charles
Terrag
Pedigrea
Nicowoms
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Pro
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C. E. Haverly & Co
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